Author: Erica Mandy

The news to know for Monday, January 28th, 2019!

Today, we're talking about what happens now that the government is back open. 

Plus: a big development in the Russia investigation, record-breaking temperatures hit the U.S., Facebook's big plan and a how a movie just made history.

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.'

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Sources: 

 

Shutdown Paused:  AP, Washington Post, WSJ, Reuters, USA Today

 

Roger Stone Indicted: NBC News, ABC News, FOX News, WSJ

 

Race to 5G: NYT, CNBC

 

Brazil Dam Collapse: Reuters, WSJ

Philippines Bombing: BBC

Holocaust Remembrance Day: AP, NPR

 

Record Low Temps: AccuWeather, ABC News

 

Facebook Merging Apps: NYT

 

Samsung Packaging: The Verge

Galaxy S10 Rumors: TechCrunch

 

Smart Coolers: The Atlantic, WSJ

 

Australian Open: ESPN, USA Today

 

SAG Awards: CNN, The Hollywood Reporter

 

The news to know for Friday, January 25th, 2019!

Today, we're talking about new negotiations in the works as federal workers miss their second paycheck.

Plus: more cold weather on the way, space tourism gets a boost and Netflix in hotel rooms.

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: 

 

Shutdown Latest: CNN, FOX News, CNBC, AP, USA Today, Reuters

 

2020 Election: NBC News, Politico, CNN

 

Cohen Subpoena: NYT

 

Bank Shooting: CNN

 

Closs Reward: NBC News, CBS News

 

Cold Weather: The Weather Channel

 

Space Tourists: Space.com, Forbes

 

Google’s Response: Business Insider, Irish Times

 

Layoffs (BuzzFeed, Verizon, Tesla, Apple): CNBC, WSJ, NYT, CNBC

 

Mac Turns 35: Mashable, Fortune, TechRadar, Twitter

 

Netflix + Hilton: TechCrunch

Sopranos Prequel: Deadline

 

SAG Awards:People

Sundance: The Atlantic Sundance.org

 

The news to know for Thursday, January 24th, 2019!

Today, we're talking about how the government shutdown is causing more delays - and not just at the airport.

Plus: Amazon's newest delivery robot and those popular conversation candy hearts won't be on shelves this Valentine's Day.

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, after the day's news: we're talking about trends and challenges in the cannabis industry in 2019. Co-founder and CEO of CanopyBoulder, Patrick Rea, is here to share his insights.

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 Social Media Marketing World. 

 

 

 

 

 

Sources: 

 

State of the Union: The Hill, WSJ, ABC News

 

Shutdown Proposals: CBS News, AP

IRS Employees :Washington Post, Forbes

PB Donation: CBS News

 

Cohen Cancels: NBC News, USA Today

 

Venezuela Chaos: CBS News, BBC,

 

Bank Docs Data Breach: TechCrunch

 

23andMe Cancer Test: Bloomberg, Time

 

Amazon’s Scout: Engadget, CNBC

 

Hulu Prices: AP

Youtube Streaming Expanding: Fortune

 

Most Innovative Countries: Bloomberg

 

Hall of Fame History: Bleacher Report, CBS News

 

V-Day Candy Missing: CNBC, MarketWatch

 

 

The news to know for Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019!

Today, we're talking about the Supreme Court decision affecting transgender troops, and what lawmakers will vote on this week to try and end the shutdown.

Plus: the Super Bowl ad you won't see, a new service like Uber and the two ways Netflix just made history.

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 Social Media Marketing World. 

 

 

 

Sources: 

 

Shutdown Latest: NYT, USA Today, AP, CNN, NBC News

 

State of the Union Address: AP, Washington Post

 

Transgender Ban Ruling: CNN, TIME, FOX News

 

Supreme Court's Gun Case: NYT, WSJ

 

Stocks Down: WSJ, CBS News

 

LA Teachers Deal: LA Times

 

BMW Ride Hailing: Reuters, TheDrive

 

Marijuana Ad: USA Today

 

Viacom Buys Pluto.TV: CNBC

 

Oscar Nominations: NYT, The Hollywood Reporter

Netflix Joins Motion Picture Assoc. Of America: Variety

 

The news to know for Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019!

Today, we're talking about a new record at airports during the government shutdown, and why Google faces a record-setting fine.

Plus: Facebook's solar-powered drones and an unexpected Lego figurine.

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...

Be sure to connect with me at Podcast Movement! It’s today's sponsor, and the world’s largest gathering of new and veteran podcasters. Use code “NEWSWORTHY” for $50 off registration.

 

 

 

 

 

Sources: 

 

Shutdown Record: Reuters, NYT, Washington Post

GoFundMe Campaign: TechCrunch, GoFundMe

 

Davos No-Shows: Reuters, Forbes, BBC

Global Growth: Yahoo Finance, WSJ, AP

 

Presidential Candidates: ABC News, AP, USA Today, WSJ , AP , NYT

 

Google Fine: VentureBeat, ABC News

 

Bitcoin Kiosks: Digital Trends, TechCrunch

 

Solar-Powered Drones: TechCrunch, NetzPolitik

 

Spotify Mute: The Verge

 

Holiday Weekend Box Office: Variety , LA Times

 

RBG Lego Figurine: USA Today, Time

 

 

The news to know for Monday, January 21st, 2019!

Today, we're talking about President Trump's offer to try and end the shutdown: will it work?

Plus: the winter storm, autonomous e-scooters, the two teams heading to the Super Bowl and what to know about MLK Jr. Day.

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: 

 

Shutdown Deal?: WSJ, CNBC, NYT, FOX News

 

Trump, Kim Summit 2.0: CNN, NYT, Bloomberg

 

BuzzFeed Scrutiny: NYT, The Washington Post, BuzzFeed News

 

Controversial Video: ABC News, AP, FOX News, TMZ

 

Winter Storm: USA Today, AccuWeather, AP

 

Super Bowl Teams: CBS Sports

 

Uber Autonomous Bikes: TechCrunch

 

Spotify Car Player: Financial Times, The Verge

 

Facebook Petitions: The Verge, TechCrunch

 

MLK Jr. Day: History Channel, USA Today, NBC News, Volunteer

 

The news to know for Friday, January 18th, 2019!

Today, we're talking about Trump's new plan to defend the country, and new details about the accusations against the president.

Plus: the largest public data breach, Apple's CEO has some advice and the fairly rare sighting you could see this 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.

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

Be sure to connect with me at Podcast Movement! It’s today's sponsor, and the world’s largest gathering of new and veteran podcasters. Use code “NEWSWORTHY” for $50 off registration.

 

 

 

 

Sources: 

 

Nuclear Defense (in space): NYT, USA Today

 

Trump vs. Pelosi: FOX News, AP

Donations: CBS News, Eater

 

Cohen Lying: Buzzfeed, Business Insider

Manipulating Polls: NBC News, WSJ

 

Women’s March: The Washington Post, FOX News

March for Life: The Washington Post, NBC News

 

Apple CEO on Privacy: Time, NBC News

 

Data Breach: WIRED, Troy Hunt

 

Electric F-150: CNBC, TechCrunch

 

Super Blood Wolf Moon: CBS News, Space.com

 

Record-Breaking Run: The Guardian

 

 

The news to know for Thursday, January 17th, 2019!

Today, what lawmakers are requesting from President Trump in two different letters, and how the IRS might give you a break at tax time.

Plus: a new Netflix comedy inspired by the proposed Space Force, and the Razr phone returns.

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 today's 'Thing to Know Thursday' interview. This week, we're talking about why 80 percent of New Year's resolutions fail by February, and tricks to reach yours anyway. You'll hear the unique way successful entrepreneur and podcaster, John Lee Dumas, reaches his goals and stays productive.

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: 

Shutdown Latest: The Hill, NBC News, Politico, CNN

Terrorist Attacks: Reuters, Time, The Hill, CNN, AP

Brexit Update: The Guardian, AP

Tax Penalties Waived: WSJ, Reuters

Microsoft’s Promise: Seattle Times, NYT

Space Force Comedy: The Verge, CNET, YouTube

Sinclair Streaming: TechCrunch, USA Today, NBC News

Facebook’s Local News: AP, NBC News

Razr Returns: Business Insider, USA Today

Coffee Going Extinct?: Mashable, Science Advances, CNN

The news to know for Wednesday, January 16th, 2019!

Today, we're talking about President Trump's latest strategy to try and end the shutdown, and what happens today after a history-making Brexit vote.

Plus: online gambling rules, Netflix prices, Nike's first 'smart' shoes and who will host the Grammys. 

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: 

Shutdown Strategy: The Washington Post, ABC News, FOX News, NPR, AP, NYT

Brexit Plan Rejected: AP, CNBC, CNN

Online Gambling: Bloomberg, The Washington Post

Best Banks: Bankrate

Netflix Price Hike: CNBC, Variety, TechCrunch

Nike’s Smart Shoes: The Verge, Bloomberg

Masculinity Controversy: WSJ, YouTube, NYT

Carol Channing Dies: CBS News, People, Variety

Grammys Host: Variety , CNN, YouTube

 

The news to know for Tuesday, January 15th, 2019!

Today, we're talking about the shutdown's impact to airports, the lawmaker in trouble and new rules for drones.

Plus: the newest video streaming option and changes to YouTube and Twitter.

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 Blinkist, where you can read or listen to books in just 15 minutes. Go to Blinkist.com/NEWS to start your free 7-day trial.

 

 

Sources: 

Shutdown’s Impact: AP, The Hill, Bloomberg, Business Insider, USA Today, Houston Chronicle, NBC News

U.S. Attorney General Confirmation Hearing: The Washington Post, WSJ

Rep. King Removed: FOX News, NYT

PG&E Bankruptcy: Reuter, CNN

Drone Rules: Bloomberg, The Hill

NBC Streaming: CNBC

Social Media Tests: TechCrunch, Engadget, TechCrunch, Mashable

White House to Big Brother’s House: The Hollywood Reporter, CNN

Hamilton in Puerto Rico: People, NYT