Author: Erica Mandy

The news to know for Monday, May 6th, 2019!

Today, what to know about a standoff on Capitol Hill, which former Trump campaign official heads to prison today, and a promising study about what could end AIDS.

Plus: the first of its kind drama at the Kentucky Derby, and fashion's biggest night.

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...

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Sources:

Barr Deadline: The Washington Post, The Hill, Yahoo News

Mueller Testimony: CNN, FOX News, CNBC

Cohen Goes to Prison: The Hill, AP, FOX News

Russia’s Emergency Landing: BBC, FOX News, NYT

Plane in River: AP, USA Today

Israeli Airstrikes: Reuters, Washington Post, NYT

China Tariffs: WSJ, CNBC, Reuters

AIDS Study: The Guardian, NBC News

Kentucky Derby: NBC Sports, ESPN, USA Today, YouTube

Tiger Woods Medal: NBC Sports, NYT

New Box Office Record: Variety

Jeopardy Winning Streak: USA Today, THR  

Historic Miss USA: CNN, CBS News, E! News

Met Gala: NYT, Refinery29, CBS News

Cinco de Mayo: History, NPR, KGUN

The news to know for Friday, May 3rd, 2019!

Today, we're talking about the feud on Capitol Hill that just got more heated, a cruise ship quarantine, and who Facebook is now banning.

Plus: earn cryptocurrency in the car, a Starbucks recall, and the rapper breaking records.

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:

Contempt Threat: AP, CNN, NYT

Fed Withdrawal: WSJ, PBS

India Cyclone: NYT, The Weather Channel

Cruise Ship Quarantine: CBS News, CNN

Ramadan Starts: LA Times, VOX

Facebook Ban: Washington Post, USA Today, CNN

Facebook Cryptocurrency: WSJ

Jaguar Land Rover Tech: Mashable, Forbes

Starbucks Recall: WSJ, CBS News

Women’s Hockey League Boycott: ESPN, FOX Sports, Forbes

Weekend Meteor Shower: AccuWeather, Space.com, Astronomy Magazine

Drake Breaks Billboard Record: US Weekly, Yahoo!

 

The news to know for Thursday, May 2nd, 2019!

Today, we're talking about why the White House wants more money for the border, and a controversial sports call about women's genetics.

Plus: a first for drones, how to keep your Google history more private, and McDonald's "Happy Meals" has new competition.

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 all things work with Lauren McGoodwin, Founder and CEO of Career Contessa. She's sharing what to know about the job market, workplace trends and negotiating your salary.

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

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Sources:

Barr Testimony: The Hill, AP, NYT, USA Today

More Border Money: CNBC, NYT, NBC News

Interest Rate Stays: AP, Washington Post, MarketWatch

Holocaust Remembrance Day: Times of Israel, TIME/AP

Testosterone Ruling: NYT, ESPN, NPR

Drone Organ Delivery: CNN, Engadget

Google Auto-Delete: Engadget, The Verge

FanDuel Fee: TechCrunch, Engadget

Monthly Scooter Rentals: The Verge

New Hulu Shows: Techcrunch, CNBC, ENews

Burger King “Real Meals”: Fox Business

 

 

The news to know for Wednesday, May 1st, 2019!

Today, what Mueller himself said about the Mueller report summary, a shooting at a university, and a newly approved alternative to cigarettes.

Plus: what to know about Facebook and Instagram's big changes, and the big awards show happening tonight...

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...

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Sources:

Mueller’s Response: NYT, WSJ, The Washington Post, FOX News

Trump Meeting, Lawsuits: NPR, AP, Reuters, CNN

UNC Charlotte Shooting: USA Today, CNN, TIME

Venezuela Tension: NYT, AP, The Guardian

May Day: History.com, CNN, The Washington Post, The Guardian

FDA Approves New “Cigarette”: CBS News, Reuters, Washington Post

Facebook Changes: WSJ, Gizmodo, Quartz, Engadget

Instagram Changes: The Verge, Techcrunch, Quartz

Obamas + Netflix: CBS News, NYT, Axios

Billboard Awards: Billboard

Tony Nominations: NYT

 

 

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

Today, we're talking about everything from a terror plot stopped in its tracks to how NASA is preparing for an asteroid to hit Earth.

Plus: Marriott's version of Airbnb, a TV made for millennials, and a first for Sports Illustrated.

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:

Terror Plot Stopped: NBC News, NYT, CNN, AP

ISIS Video: NYT, AP

Measles Update: NYT, TIME

John Singleton Dies: Variety, AP

NASA Drill: NBC News, NPR

Marriott’s ‘Airbnb’: WSJ, Techcrunch

Samsung “Millennial” TV: Business Insider, The Verge

SI Swimsuit First: ENews, Sports Illustrated

“Woodstock 50” Cancelled?: USA Today, Billboard, Reuters

Impossible Whopper: The Verge, CBS News

 

 

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

Today, we're talking about another place of worship that was attacked, an unexpected tragedy in Seattle and a big day for Boeing.

Plus: Airbnb's new plans, and did Avengers: Endgame hit the projected $1 billion at the box office?

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...

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Sources:

Synagogue Shooting: NBC News, The Washington Post, CNN, Reuters

NRA Turmoil: The Washington Post, FOX News, CBS News

Crane Collapse: The Seattle Times, NBC News

Boeing’s Big Day: Reuters, WSJ, Boeing, Bloomberg, CNN

Avengers: Endgame: Variety, THR, BuzzFeed News, CNBC

NFL Draft: USA Today, CBS Sports

Virginia Basketball: ABC News, FOX News, Washington Post

Indiegogo Ban: TechCrunch, Engadget

Airbnb + Hotels: CNBC, WSJ, Reuters

Taylor Swift Record: Forbes, CNET

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

We're talking about why the 2020 race to the White House is already historic, why hundreds of college students and staff members are quarantined, and when you can expect Uber and Lyft drivers to go on strike.

Plus: what to know about Amazon's new one-day shipping goals, and Avengers: Endgame sets a new one-day record (will it reach $1 billion in its opening weekend?).

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...

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Sources:

Biden 2020: AP, Fox News, NBC News, NYT

Measles Quarantine: NBC News, LA Times

Uber Strike: CBS News, Salon, Bloomberg

Cannabis Industry Jobs: NYT

Microsoft $1 Trillion: WSJ, The Verge

Amazon’s One-Day Shipping: Reuters, TechCrunch

Walmart’s IRL: TechCrunch, Engadget, AP

CVS SmileShops: CNBC, USA Today

Avengers: Endgame: AP, Deadline, NBC News

 

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

We're talking about a first of its kind meeting between two world leaders, and the well-known name launching a presidential campaign today. 

Plus: Facebook could face a record-breaking fine, the NFL draft, and updated rules for the Oscars...

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

Then hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview about factory workers' safety -- six years after the largest tragedy in the fashion industry.

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 Pushback: The Hill, NYT

Clinton Op-Ed: The Washington Post

Kim, Putin Meeting: CBS News, AP, BBC, WSJ

Biden 2020: NYT, CBS News

Measles Record: Washington Post, AP, LA Times

Facebook Fine: Market Watch, CNN

Kids & Screen Time: USA Today, TIME, BBC

NFL Draft: USA Today, ESPN

Buzzer-Beater: Bleacher Report

“Marsquake”: Space.com, NBC News

Oscars Rules: Bloomberg, The Verge

Netflix Popular Shows: WSJ, Fast Company

 

 

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

We're talking about a lot of firsts today, including the first company of its kind to face criminal charges in the opioid crisis, the world's first vaccine for malaria, and the first drone company approved to deliver packages in the U.S.

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 below...

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Sources:

Company Charged in Opioid Crisis: NYT, NBC News, AP

ISIS Claims: TIME, Washington Post

First Malaria Vaccine: NPR, CNN

Trump’s Tax Returns: CNN, WSJ

White House Boycotts Press Dinner: AP, The Hill

Stocks at Record High: WSJ, Fox Business

Tobacco-Buying Age: CNBC, Fox Business

Google Drone Deliveries: Bloomberg, Gizmodo

Kohl’s + Amazon: The Verge, CNBC

Avengers: Endgame: THR, The Verge

 

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

Today, we're talking about some big deal Supreme Court cases that could impact you, and who President Trump is now suing.

Plus: a version of Uber but with no human drivers (as soon as next year?), and how Prince is speaking out years after he died.

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...

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Sources:

Sri Lanka Warnings: CNN, NYT, WSJ, CBS News

Trump Sues: CNN, CBS News, Vox

LGBTQ at Work: NYT, Vox, ABC News

Census Question:  The Washington Post, The Hill

Tesla Robotaxis: Reuters, CNBC

Tesla Autonomy “Chip”: Business Insider, TechCrunch

Teens & Driving: WSJ

Galaxy Fold Delayed: WSJ, The Verge

Prince Memoir: Variety