Author: Erica Mandy

The news to know for Monday, February 25th, 2019!

Today, we're talking about preps for a second summit between President Trump and North Korea's leader. Also, the most successful NFL owner of the season is now facing criminal charges. 

Plus: highlights from the Oscars and a mystery box of tech...

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.

You can also go to www.theNewsWorthy.com to see story sources and links in the section titled 'Episodes' or see below...

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Sources: 

 

Second Summit Preps: AP, The Washington Post, Reuters, FOX News, USA Today

 

Trade Talks: WSJ, CNBC, ABC News

 

All-Male Military Draft: The Hill, USA Today, FOX News

 

Patriots Owner Charged: AP, NYT

 

Kelly in Jail: NBC News, CNN, FOX News, AP

 

Winter Storm: The Weather Channel, NBC News, AccuWeather, CBS News

 

Virgin Galactic History: The Verge, Reuters, Engadget

 

Academy Awards: CNN, Variety, Brit+Co, THR (Complete Winners List)

 

Smollett Latest: USA Today, Deadline

 

More Foldable Phones: TechRadar, CNET, The Verge

 

Verizon’s Mystery Box: The Verge, Mashable

 

 

 

The news to know for Friday, February 22nd, 2019!

Today, we're talking about a midterm election do-over and what to know now about actor Jussie Smollett's criminal case.

Plus: YouTube's 'predator problem,' Apple's new credit card and what's in store at this year's Oscars.

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.

You can also go to www.theNewsWorthy.com to see story sources and links in the section titled 'Episodes' or see below...

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Sources: 

 

Dems vs. Nat’l Emergency: The Hill, AP

 

NC New Election: ABC News, NYT

 

Roger Stone Instagram Post: PBS, FOX News, NBC News

 

Jussie Smollett Latest : AP,, Deadline, Variety

 

Sin City Snow: Weather Channel, CNN, LA Times

 

Apple Credit Card: 9to5Mac, WSJ

 

YouTube Problem: CNBC, Time, WIRED, CNET

 

Amazon Computer Classes: TechCrunch

 

Worlds Biggest Bee: Gizmodo, BBC

 

Academy Awards: THR, Reuters, ABC News, GMA, Variety

 

 

 

The news to know for Thursday, February 21st, 2019!

Today, we're talking about the first-of-its-kind meeting at the Vatican today, a Coast Guard Lieutenant turned terror suspect, and an update in the case of actor Jussie Smollett.

Plus: the fastest-growing high-paying job and a Game of Thrones good cause.

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.

Then hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. This week's guest, Erin Gargan King, is taking us behind-the-scenes of planning and running social media for one of the world's largest entertainment events: The Academy Awards.

 Visit www.theNewsWorthy.com to see story sources and links in the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below...

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Sources: 

 

Vatican Child Abuse Meeting: ABC News, BBC,, CNN

 

Coast Guard Terror Plot: NYT, AP

Hate Groups Report: CBS News, SPLC

 

Escaping ISIS: Washington Post, The Guardian, NYT

 

Supreme Court Unanimous: The Washington Post, WSJ

 

Winter Storm: CNN, CBS News, AccuWeather

 

Pinterest Blocks Vaccination Searches:WSJ, CNBC

 

Samsung Galaxy Fold: Engadget, The Verge, WSJ

 

Fastest-Growing Job:

 

Nike Self-Tying Shoe: Quartz, CNET, THE Verge

 

Southwest Problems: CNBC, CNN

 

Jussie Smollett Suspect: NBC News, Variety

 

Game of Thrones, HBO Blood Drive: CNN, Gizmodo

 

 

 

The news to know for Wednesday, February 20th, 2019!

Today, we're talking about why the federal government wants billions of dollars back from California and why the FDA is warning people about a new kind of procedure.

Plus: Samsung's big launch event today, the biggest contract in baseball and Ariana Grande ties with the Beatles.

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 below...

Today's sponsor is Babbel, the #1 selling language learning app in the world. Go to Babbel.com or download the app to try it for free.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sources:

 

Trump vs. California: AP, LA Times

 

Trump Investigations: NYT, NBC News

Deputy AG Nominee: The Hill

 

Bernie Sanders 2020: NBC News, CNN, BusinessInsider

 

RBG is Back: AP, The Hill

 

West Virginia Teacher Strike: ABCABC News, Time

 

FDA Bans ‘Young Blood’ Treatments: TechCrunch, NBC News

 

Samsung S10 Launch: The Verge, Forbes, CNET

 

Biggest Baseball Contract Signed: ESPN

 

USA Gymnastics New President: NPR, WaPo, Time/AP

 

Michael Jackson Movie Trailer: ENews, Fortune

 

Ariana Grande’s Record: Billboard

 

The news to know for Tuesday, February 19th, 2019!

Today, we're talking about possible election fraud, an incoming winter storm and why more than a dozen states are suing the president.

Plus: Amazon's new plan to go green, and NASA's new research to find life beyond Earth.

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.

You can also go to www.theNewsWorthy.com to see story sources and links in the section titled 'Episodes' or see below...

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Sources: 

 

States Sue Trump: CBS News, The Hill, NBC News

 

Trump on Venezuela: CNN, AP, WaPo

 

North Carolina Election Fraud: NYT, VOX, AP

 

Winter Storm Hits: AccuWeather, The Weather Channel, USA Today

 

Uber Sues NYC: CNN, The Verge

 

Amazon’s Carbon Footprint: TechCrunch, Amazon, Greenpeace

 

Airline Gender Choices: MarketWatch, NBC News

 

Jussie Smollett Case: Variety, CNN

 

Holiday Weekend Box Office: Variety

 

New NASA Research: Fox News, NASA

 

Snow Moon: Time, Quartz, USA Today

 

 

 

The news to know for Monday, February 18th, 2019!

Today, we're talking about next steps now that President Trump declared a 'national emergency' at the southern border, what the U.S. Supreme Court decided about the 2020 Census and what to know about the shooting in Illinois.

Plus: a surprise settlement, foldable phones and when to see the 'Snow Moon.' 

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.

You can also go to www.theNewsWorthy.com to see story sources and links in the section titled 'Episodes' or see below...

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Sources:

 

Trump National Emergency: The Hill, FOX News, NYT, NBC News, USA Today

 

Heather Nauert: AP, The Washington Post

 

Aurora Shooting: CBS News, WP, Fox News

 

Cardinal Defrocked: FOX News, CNN, BBC

 

Census Question: The Washington Post, NYT, VOX

 

Colin Kaepernick and NFL Settle: ESPN, CNN

 

NBA All-Star Weekend: Sporting News, CBS Sports

 

TCL Foldable Devices: CNET, Engadget

 

Snow Moon: Time, Quartz, USA Today

 

Presidents Day: History.com, Time,The Verge, USA Today

 

The news to know for Friday, February 15th, 2019!

Today, what to know about the President declaring a national emergency at the border. 

Plus: why Amazon canceled plans for its NYC HQ2, JP Morgan launches its own cryptocurrency and baseball's "walking miracle." 

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. 

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Sources: 

 

Budget Deal & National Emergency: AP, NBC News, CNN, CBS News

 

New Attorney General: NYT, NBC News, WP

 

McCabe Interview: CBS News, The Hill

 

CA Mudslides: SF Gate/AP, Accuweather

 

Amazon Cancels NY HQ2: Reuters, WSJ, Amazon

GE Cancels Boston HQ: Boston Globe

 

JP Morgan Cryptocurrency: NYT, CNN

 

Payless Closes: Reuters, Bloomberg

Holiday Sales Down: CNBC, MarketWatch

 

Biggest Plane Retires:TIME, Bloomberg

 

MLB’s “Walking Miracle”: GMA

 

Breaking Bad Movie: THR

Nickelodeon Revivals: E! News, Variety

 

 

 

The news to know for Thursday, February 14th, 2019!

Today, what to know about everything from the border deal to an Iranian spy to a famous space mission.

Plus: an Instagram bug, two anticipated sequels and a million dollar mansion selling for $19. 

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

Then hang out after the news as we talk about 2019 dating and marriage trends on this Valentine's Day. Today's guest is a dating coach who starred in two A+E Networks TV series and is a contributor for CNN Headline News, BET.com, The Washington Post, Match, and more. Damona Hoffman also hosts the weekly podcast, Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman.

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

 You can also go to www.theNewsWorthy.com to see story sources and links in the section titled 'Episodes' or see below...

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Sources: 

 

Border Deal Latest: WSJ, The Hill, AP

 

Iran Spy: CBS News, CNN

 

Ryan Adams Accused: NYT, EW  

 

One Year Since Parkland:  NPR, Time/AP

 

Ex-Astronaut for Senate: Time, Yahoo/AP

 

Mars Rover Dead: Space.com, CNET

 

Ford Recalls: Reuters, NBC News

 

Google Data Center: CNBC, TechCrunch

 

Instagram Bug: Twitter, TechCrunch, Business Insider

 

Frozen 2: People

Coming to America 2: Variety

 

Canadian Home for $19: Business Insider

 

Valentine’s Day: Bloomberg, USA Today (deals), USA Today

 

 

 

 

The news to know for Wednesday, February 13th, 2019!

Today, what to know about Mexico’s most notorious drug lord’s three-month trial in the U.S., a winter storm affecting millions and the countdown to another government shutdown.

Plus: artificial intelligence, rumors about Apple’s newest products and which dog won ‘Best in Show.’ 

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 below…

Today’s sponsor is Babbel, the #1 selling language learning app in the world. Go to Babbel.com or download the app to try it for free.

 

 

Sources: 

 

El Chapo Guilty: AP, NBC News

 

Winter Storm: The Weather Channel, USA Today, CNN

 

Budget Deal Response: WSJ, The Hill, NBC News, AP

 

IRS Slowdown: USA Today, Taxpayer Advocate Service

 

Auto Loan Payments: The Washington Post, The Hill, Federal Reserve Bank of NY

 

U.S. Jobs Report: CBS News, Reuters

 

Gates Annual Letter: GatesNotes, Business Insider, ThriveGlobal

 

AI in America: The Verge, Forbes

 

Whole Foods Prices: WSJ, Vox

 

Apple Rumors: Gizmodo, BuzzFeed

 

Best in Show: Sporting News, People, Twitter

 

 

The news to know for Tuesday, February 12th, 2019!

Today, new details about a possible deal to prevent another government shutdown. 

Plus: what your tax refund may look like this year, Toys 'R' Us may return with a new name and LinkedIn's newest feature...

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.

You can also go to www.theNewsWorthy.com to see story sources and links in the section titled 'Episodes' or see below...

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Sources: 

 

Spending Deal?: Washington Post, WSJ, The Hill

 

Ilhan Omar Controversy: NYT, WSJ

 

Virginia Scandal: WP, AP News, The Sandford Daily

 

Denver Teacher Strike: USA Today, VOX

 

Teen Tobacco Use: CNBC, Axios, Fortune

 

Tax Refunds: CNN, IRS, USA Today, CNBC

 

Toys ‘R’ Us Returns: Quartz, PRNewsWire, CBS News

 

Amazon + Eero: CNBC, The Verge

 

Linkedin Live: TechCrunch

 

Sustainable Companies: Barron’s, MarketWatch

 

Westminster Dog Show: Newsweek, CBS New York