Author: Erica Mandy

The news to know for Wednesday, July 31st, 2019!

Today, we're talking about the Democratic debates, a new election law that could impact President Trump during the primaries, and two hurricanes nearing Hawaii.

Plus: a lawsuit over a controversial sports call, a way to type just by thinking, and the connection between positivity and productivity at work.

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below...

Today's episode is brought to you by Skillshare and M.M.LaFleur. 

  

Sources:

Dem Debate: CNN, Washington Post, WSJ, NYT, Vox

CA Election Law: CBS News, The Hill, Politico

Korea Missile Tests: NBC News, Vox, Washington Post

Hurricanes Near Hawaii: AccuWeather, USA Today, Weather Channel

NFL “No Call” Lawsuit: CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated

Soccer Coach Resigns: US Soccer, ESPN

Facebook’s Brain Implants: TechCrunch, CNN

Artificially Conceived Rhino:  AP

No More Mini Toiletries: CNN, BBC, Market Watch

Netflix Movies: WSJ, Business Insider

The news to know for Tuesday, July 30th, 2019!

What to know today about the second Democratic debate, a major data breach at a big bank, and the Fortnite World Cup.

Plus: contact lenses that can zoom when you blink and Katy Perry's copyright case.

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below...

Today's episode is brought to you by Skillshare and UTEP. 

 

Sources:

Democratic Debate: Vox, CNN, AP, TIME, CBS News

NorCal Shooting Update: AP, LA Times, NBC News

Capital One Data Breach: WSJ, Bloomberg, Fox News

UK Record Heat: BBC

Fortnite World Cup: NYT, CNN, CNBC 

Contact Lenses That Zoom: Cnet, Gizmodo

Google Pixel 4: The Verge, Cnet, YouTube

'W' Documentary: ABC News, Deadline

PBS on Youtube TV: The Verge

Katy Perry Copyright Case: AP, Hollywood Reporter

'Old Town Road' Breaks Record: Billboard, NBC News

The news to know for Monday, July 29th, 2019!

We're talking about a shooting in Northern California, a change in the Trump administration, and what the U.S. Supreme Court said about the border wall.

Plus: what to know about the multi-billion dollar T-Mobile-Sprint merger, an asteroid that came a bit too close to Earth, and Disney's latest record.

 Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below...

Today's episode is brought to you by Skillshare and UTEP.

 

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The news to know for Friday, July 26th, 2019! 

Today, what a new report says about election interference and a new compromise involving some of the largest automakers.

Plus: cutting-edge science literally cuts DNA, and Apple makes a big purchase.

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

Today's episode is brought to you by Babbel and UTEP Connect.

 

Sources: 

Senate Intelligence Investigation: NBC News, The Hill, Washington Post, NYT

Election Security Bills Blocked: AP, CNN

Iran Interference: Washington Post 

Death Penalty Resumes: AP,  CNN, NBC News

Automakers Climate Deal: Washington Post, The Hill, Reuters

Paris Heat Wave: Weather Channel, AccuWeather, AP

Gene-Editing Study: Fast Company, AP

Apple Intel Deal: TechCrunch, CNBC

Ford Scooters: The Verge, Venture Beat

Drake and Pandora: Billboard, PR Newswire, AP

“Will and Grace” Ends: Variety, People

 

The news to know for Thursday, July 25th, 2019!

Today, there's a lot. We're breaking down some key moments from Mueller's testimony, and we're talking about the historic announcement from Puerto Rico's governor.

Plus: breast implants recalled, another new video streaming option, and the teen who beat Michael Phelps' world record.

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. We're talking about "deepfake" videos: what they are and why it matters. SRI International researcher Aaron Lawson joins me to explain.

 Today's episode is brought to you by Babbel and UTEP Connect.

And check out the Pantsuit Politics podcast.  

 

Sources: 

Mueller Testimony: AP, Fox News, NYT, Washington Post, NBC News

Puerto Rico Governor Resigns: AP, NBC News 

Breast Implants Recall: CNN, USA Today, New York Times

New Prosthetic Arm: Gizmodo, NPR

Facebook Fine: CBS News, CNBC

AT&T TV: Cnet, The Verge

Swimming Record: People, CBS Sports

Olympic Medals: The Verge, Sports Illustrated

 

The news to know for Wednesday, July 24th, 2019!

Today, we're talking about what to expect from the hours of testimony from Bob Mueller, and which issue got most lawmakers to all agree.

Plus: more plans for drone deliveries, Amazon wants to help you buy a home, and how much work can improve your well-being...

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below...

Today's episode is brought to you by Noom and M.M.LaFleur 

  

Sources:

Mueller Testimony: NYT, Wired

Food Stamps “Loophole”: AP, ABC News

9/11 Victims Fund Extended: Washington Post, The Hill

Hottest Month Ever: NBC News, The Guardian, USA Today

UPS Delivery: TechCrunch, WSJ

Starbucks + Uber Eats: The Verge

Amazon + Realogy: NYT, Barron’s

Nike $400k Sneakers: CNBC, Bloomberg

Work & Mental Health: Bloomberg, The Guardian

The news to know for Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019!

We're talking about a new deportation rule, the largest settlement for a data breach ever, and Britain's new prime minister.

Plus: Microsoft's billion dollar bet, Apple's updates, and glow-in-the-dark sharks...

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below...

Today's episode is brought to you by Care/of. Use the code "NewsWorthy" at www.TakeCareOf.com for 25% off your first order.

 

 

Sources:

Fast-Tracking Deportations: Washington Post, NBC News

Puerto Rico Protest: AP, CNN, NYT, FOX News, ABC News

Britain’s New PM: Reuters, CNN

Equifax Settlement: CNBC, NYT, Marketwatch

India’s Moon Mission: Space.com, BBC, Vox, FOX News, CBS News

Microsoft + OpenAI: MarketWatch, Vox 

Anthem Health App: WSJ

Apple Updates:  The Verge, TechCrunch

Glow-in-the-Dark Sharks: CNN, Science Alert

Mister Rogers Movie: Variety, Deadline, YouTube

 

The news to know for Monday, July 22nd, 2019!

We're talking about highly-anticipated testimony happening this week, what Puerto Rico's governor is now saying about protests there, and which celebrity President Trump is trying to free from jail.

Plus: new data in your ride-sharing apps, and which movies just set new records at the box office.

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below...

Today's episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh.

 

Sources:

Mueller Testifies Soon: AP, CNN, Reuters, Politico

UK Warns Iran: BBC, FOX News, Bloomberg, NYT, AP

Puerto Rico: CNN, NPR, AP

Hong Kong Protests: BBC, The Guardian, Washington Post

MLB Hall of Fame: CBS Sports, NYT

Orion Crew Capsule: TechCrunch, Engadget

Lyft Transit Info: Bloomberg, Engadget, The Verge 

Trump A$AP Rocky: NBC News, CNN, TIME

The Lion King: Variety, CNBC

Avengers Endgame Record: Deadline

Marvel Reveal: CNET, The Verge

 

The news to know for Friday, July 19th, 2019!

Today, we're talking about new tensions with Iran and why so many people are protesting in Puerto Rico.

Plus: what to know about the federal minimum wage, Netflix subscribers, and the first board game made for Amazon's Alexa.

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

Today's episode is brought to you by Zola.

 

Sources: 

Iran Drone: NBC News, AP, The Washington Post, CBS News

Puerto Rico Protests: ABC News, Reuters, Washington Post

Minimum Wage Increase: CNBC, The Hill, NYT

British Open: CBS Sports, Bleacher Report

50 Years Since Apollo 11: Vox, NBC News, The Verge (events)

Sesame Street Honors: Deadline, LA Times

Netflix Subscribers Drop: CNBC, AP, USA Today

Toys R Us Returns: Business Insider, CBS News, CNN

Alexa Board Game: Engadget, VentureBeat

 

The news to know for Thursday, July 18th, 2019!

Today, we're talking about a new controversial chant at last night's Trump rally, and what to know about two votes in the House.

Plus: the extreme weather coming to half the country, what to know about the app behind the FaceApp challenge, and The Lion King hits theaters.

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. We're talking about sending astronauts back to the moon by 2024. We discuss what's different this time compared to 50 years ago and how it will help us reach Mars next. NASA's Emma Lehnhardt shares behind-the-scenes...

 Today's episode is brought to you by Zola.

 

Sources: 

Trump Rally: Fox News, NYT, AP

Impeachment Vote: NBC News, The Hill

Contempt Vote: CBS News, NPR, The Washington Post

El Chapo Sentence: NPR, CBS News, WSJ

Overdose Deaths Down: NYT, Reuters, Washington Post

Heat Wave: Weather Channel, AccuWeather, NBC News

FaceApp Concerns: The Verge, USA Today, Cnet

Instagram Likes Test: The Verge, TechCrunch

Prime Day Record: Cnet, TechCrunch

2nd Richest Man Alive: Quartz, Bloomberg

Lion King Premiere: Variety, LA Times