The NewsWorthy - Hurricane Florence, CBS CEO & U.S. Open – Monday, September 10th, 2018

The news to know for Monday, September 10th, 2018!

Today, we're talking about Hurricane Florence, the military's artificial intelligence investment, and CBS's CEO stepping down.

Plus: the U.S. Open, Miss America and Rosh Hashanah. 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 (click episodes) or see below: 

 

Hurricane Florence - Read more: WeatherAPNBC News

 

CBS CEO Out- Read more: The New YorkerNYTCBS

 

Pentagon's AI - Read more: The VergeCNN

 

U.S. Open - Read more: ESPNNYTTIMEPeople // BBC Sports

 

Ford Recall - Read more: Reuters

 

Elon Musk + Pot - Read more: NPRYouTubeThe Verge

 

Alibaba's Jack Ma- Read more: WSJTechCrunch

 

Apple + Shazam- Read more: The TelegraphRolling Stone

 

Barbie Movies- Read more: CNBCMarketWatch

 

Weekend Box Office- Read more: VarietyMarketWatchForbes

 

Best Value Colleges- Read more: WSJ

 

Miss America 2.0- Read more: NYTCNN

 

Rosh Hashanah- Read more: TIME, LA Times  

The NewsWorthy - Cyber Spy, Lyft Rollout & ‘New’ Dictionary Words – Friday, September 7th, 2018

All the news to know for Friday, September 7th, 2018!

Today, we're talking about the U.S. Supreme Court nominee, a North Korea spy and the U.S. Open. Plus: Uber's new safety features, Lyft's new rollout in Denver and new words in the dictionary.

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. 

Today's episode is brought to you by FabFitFun. Get $10 off your first seasonal subscription box with the coupon code NEWSWORTHY at FabFitFun.com. #fabfitfunpartner 

For links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes or see below...

 

Sources: 

 

Kavanaugh Hearings: NBC News, WSJ, NYT, FOX News

 

 

North Korea Spy Charged: USA Today, BBC, NYT

 

 

Earthquake in Japan: CNN, AP

 

 

Historic Day in India: The Guardian, NYT

 

 

Burt Reynolds Death: THR, LA Times

 

 

U.S. Open: TV Schedule, NYT, ESPN

 

 

Hotel Panic Buttons: AP

 

 

Uber Safety: Recode

 

 

Lyft’s Scooter-Share App: Digital Trends, The Verge

 

 

Twitter Bans Alex Jones: Twitter, Business Insider

 

 

No More ‘Popular Film’: LA Times

 

 

New Dictionary Words: CBS News, Merriam-Webster

 

The NewsWorthy - “Senior Official” Op-Ed, NFL Opener & NYFW (+ The Fantasy Footballers Interview) – Thursday, September 6th, 2018

All the news to know for Thursday, September 6th, 2018! 

Today, we're talking about everything from an unprecedented op-ed about the president and a Toyota recall to a controversial commercial and New York Fashion Week.

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. 

 Then, hang out after the news for the bonus "Thing To Know Thursday" expert interview.

This week we're talking with Mike Wright. He's the co-creator of the popular, award-winning podcast, The Fantasy Footballers. He's known equally for his hot takes, his infectious laugh, and making incredibly obscure pop culture references.

For more info and links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes.

 

This episode is brought to you by the Million Pound Mission podcast and Transformation Reboot program.

 

 

 

 

Sources: 

 

Senior Official vs. Trump: NYT, FOX News, AP 

 

Kavanaugh Hearings: The Washington Post, AP

 

Plane Quarantined: CBS News

 

Controversial Commercial: ESPN, AP

 

TSA + 3D: TechCrunch

 

‘Serial’ Returns: Variety, Refinery29, Trailer

 

NYFW: NYT, USA Today, E! News, NY Post

 

The NewsWorthy - Big Tech Hearing, $1,000,000,000,000 & Ruby Slippers – Wednesday, September 5th, 2018

All the news to know for Wednesday, September 5th, 2018!

Today, big names in tech face tough questions on Capitol Hill and Tropical Storm Gordon takes its toll. 

Plus: Amazon's $1 trillion milestone, more electric SUVs and ruby slippers return...

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. 

For links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes and find today's date (or see below)...

 

 

Big Tech Hearing

Read more: NBC NewsTechCrunchCNN

Kavanaugh Day 2

Read more: APNPRFOX News

Woodward's Book

Read more: The Washington PostCBS NewsThe Hill

New Members of Congress 

Read more: Ayanna Pressley The GuardianNYT // John McCain’s Successor: AZCentralABC News

Tropical Storm & Typhoon

Read more: Tropical Storm The Weather ChannelAP // Typhoon: BBC

Kids & Concussions

Read more: JAMACNNABC NewsAP

Amazon Hits $1,000,000,000,000

Read more: VentureBeat, WSJCNBCTechCrunch

Electric SUVs

Read more: WIREDBusiness Insider

Skype Recording

Read more: TechCrunch

Ruby Slippers Found

Read more: CNN

 

The NewsWorthy - Tropical Storm Gordon, Nike’s Ad Campaign & Twitter Chat – Tuesday, September 4th, 2018

All the news to know for Tuesday, September 4th, 2018!

Today, we're talking about everything from the president's pick for the U.S. Supreme Court and the threat of a hurricane to college tuition and Nike's latest "Just Do It" ad campaign.

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. 

For links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes and find today's date.

The NewsWorthy - Federal Pay Freeze, Scooter Wars & Labor Day – Friday, August 31st, 2018

All the news to know for Friday, August 31st, 2018!

Today, we're talking about a federal pay freeze and Aretha Franklin's funeral. Plus: e-scooters, Harry Potter and Labor 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. 

For links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes.

Today's episode is brought to you by FabFitFun. Get $10 off your first seasonal subscription box with the coupon code NEWSWORTHY at FabFitFun.com. #fabfitfunpartner 

The NewsWorthy - Trade Talks, Two Farewells & Flying Taxis (+ Interview with Ayana Elizabeth Johnson) – Thursday, August 30th, 2018

All the news to know for Thursday, August 30th, 2018! 

Today, we're talking about trade negotiations between the U.S. and Canada, tech controversy with Google and President Trump and two famous farewells.

Plus: the longest flight in the world, self-driving cars with 'eyes' and flying taxis...

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. 

 Then, hang out after the news for the bonus "Thing To Know Thursday" expert interview. This week we're talking with marine biologist and Ocean Collectiv founder, Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, about the trend for cities and businesses to ban plastic straws.

For more info and links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes.

The NewsWorthy - Trump vs. Google, Hurricane Report & Rotten Tomatoes – Wednesday, August 29th, 2018

All the news to know for Wednesday, August 29th, 2018!

Today, we're talking about everything from President Trump's attack on Google to Rotten Tomatoes movie scores.

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. 

For links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes and find today's date.

The NewsWorthy - NAFTA Negotiations, U.S. Open & Top Summer Song – Tuesday, August 28th, 2018

All the news to know for Tuesday, August 28th, 2018!

Today, we're talking about everything from trade deals and student loans to new iPhones and the top song of the summer...

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. 

For links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes and find today's date.

The NewsWorthy - Florida Shooting, RIP John McCain & Pumpkin Spice Latte – Monday, August 27th, 2018

The news to know for Monday, August 27th, 2018!

Today, we're talking about how Sen. John McCain will be remembered this week and another mass shooting in Florida.

Plus: a surgeon shortage, the weekend box office and the Pumpkin Spice Latte returns...

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 (click episodes & find today's date) or see below: 

  RIP John McCain APCNNFOX NewsThe Washington PostTIMEWSJAxios   FL Mass Shooting CBS NewsCNN    Hurricane Lane APUSA Today    Surgeon Shortage Reuters    Tesla Stays Public WSJReuters   Ferrari Auction Record Mashable   Weekend Box Office MarketWatchVariety    Burning Man Reno Gazette JournalNewsweek    Pumpkin Spice LatteBusiness Insider