Author: Erica Mandy

The news to know for Monday, October 29th, 2018!

Today, we're talking about two big hate crimes in the U.S., the people arrested for them and the groups trying to help.

Plus: the World Series champions, the weekend's top movie and why lavender was just compared to Valium...

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 today (or see below).

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The news to know for Friday, October 26th, 2018!

Today, we're talking about where the FBI thinks some of the bombs and suspicious packages sent in the mail may have come from.

Plus: what to know today about e-cigarettes, e-sports and AI art.

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 all of the stories mentioned (click 'Episodes'). 

Today's episode is brought to you by Crickstart.com Use the promo code NEWSWORTHY for 20% off. 

 

The news to know for Thursday, October 25th, 2018!

Today, we're talking about the FBI's "highest priority" case, a different way to fight climate change and a new flu treatment. Plus: an Uber Eats secret.

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 all the stories and topics mentioned in today's episode. Find today's date under the section titled 'Episodes.'

Also, hang out after the news for "Thing to Know Thursday." This week's bonus interview is with Scott Fowler. He's the sports columnist for the Charlotte Observer who has covered every twist and turn of ex-NFL player Rae Carruth's story -- from the wide receiver being drafted by the Carolina Panthers in 1997 to his release from prison this week.  For the past year, Fowler conducted dozens of exclusive interviews with the families, friends, lawyers, investigators, and even the killer behind the most notorious crime in Charlotte history. The new podcast Carruth reveals the true story of the crime that shocked the sports world.

Fowler has won more than a dozen national awards for his sportswriting and is also the author of eight books.

 

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The news to know for Wednesday, October 24th, 2018!

Today, we're talking about Hurricane Willa and the nor'easter that could follow. Plus: Facebook's new political tool, a new study about organic food and a new kind of Starbucks store.

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 all of the stories mentioned (click 'Episodes'). 

Today's episode is brought to you by Crickstart.com Use the promo code NEWSWORTHY for 20% off. 

 

The news to know for Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018!

Today, we're talking about a migrant caravan and opinions about President Trump calling it a 'national emergency.' 

Plus: another hurricane, teen smoking rates, the World Series and a new Pinocchio movie.

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 all of the stories mentioned (click 'Episodes'). 

Today's episode is brought to you by Crickstart.com Use the promo code NEWSWORTHY for 20% off. 

 

The news to know for Monday, October 22nd, 2018!

Today, we're talking about the Saudi government's confession and conflicting opinions about who tried to cover it up. 

Plus: a healthcare system hacked, a free self-driving car service, the World Series and America's largest lottery jackpot ever.

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 all of the stories mentioned (click 'Episodes'). 

Today's episode is brought to you by Crickstart.com Use the promo code NEWSWORTHY for 20% off. 

 

 

The news to know for Friday, October 19th, 2018!

Today, we're talking about the latest in the missing Saudi journalist and the first big federal investigation into church sex abuse.

Plus:  the team advancing to the World Series, a new 'Uber Works' service and the movie expected to make a 'killing' 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 see sources and story links from all of the stories mentioned (click 'Episodes'). 

Today's episode is brought to you by the world's largest consignment and thrift store, Swap.com. Use the promo code NEWSWORTHY for 35% off select items.

 

The news to know for Thursday, October 18th, 2018!

Today, we're talking about the last word from a missing journalist and Apple's new privacy website. Plus: goodbye Big Bird and hello jackpots...

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. 

Also, hang out after the news for a short bonus interview with Rachel Botsman. She's an acclaimed author and lecturer at Oxford University who writes and researches about how technology and trust and what this means for our lives. Her TED Talks have been viewed more than 4 million times.  Her books include the recently released Who Can You Trust? and before that a ground-breaking book on the rise of the sharing economy.

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about all the stories and topics mentioned in today's episode. Find today's date under the section titled 'Episodes.'

 

Today's episode is brought to you by the world's largest consignment and thrift store, Swap.com. Use the promo code NEWSWORTHY for 35% off select items

 

 

 

 

The news to know for Wednesday, October 17th, 2018!

Today, we're talking about the largest country yet to legalize marijuana and the record number of job openings in the U.S.

Plus: Uber's valuation, Lyft's subscription service and Facebook's next in-home device.

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 all of the stories mentioned (click 'Episodes') or see below. 

Today's episode is brought to you by the world's largest consignment and thrift store, Swap.com. Use the promo code NEWSWORTHY for 35% off select items.

 

 

Sources: 

 

Canada’s Legal Weed: CBC, NYT, CNBC, NBC News

 

Texas Flooding The Weather Channel / Michael Aftermath The Weather Channel

 

Student Debt Relief: CNN, NYT

 

Cost of College: WSJ

 

Job Openings Record: MarketWatch, U.S. Dept. of Labor

 

Uber's Valuation: WSJ, CNBC

 

Lyft Subscriptions: The Verge

 

Facebook’s Next Device: Cheddar, TechCrunch

 

Twitter Error TechCrunch / YouTube Down: CBS News, Twitter

 

Harry Potter Parody Play: The Verge, CNET

 

 

The news to know for Tuesday, October 16th, 2018!

Today, we're talking about a new take on the mystery of a missing journalist, a lawsuit against President Trump and the passing of Microsoft's co-founder.

Plus: the newest "Palm" device, the NBA season opens and a new royal baby.

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 all of the stories mentioned (click 'Episodes') or see below. 

Today's episode is brought to you by the world's largest consignment and thrift store, Swap.com. Use the promo code NEWSWORTHY for 35% off select items.

 

 

Sources: 

 

Missing Journalist Latest: Reuters, WSJ

 

Trump Visits Florida, Georgia: AP, NYT

 

Stormy Daniels Case Dismissed: ABC News, FOX News, CNN

 

Microsoft Co-Founder Dies: Business Insider, CNBC, AP

 

MIT’s New AI College: TechCrunch

 

Palm is Back: CNET, TIME

 

NBA Opening Week: CBS Sports (full schedule), Sports Illustrated

 

The Conners Series Premiere: THR, USA Today

 

Royal Baby: People, Time, NYT, news.com.au