The NewsWorthy - NAFTA Deal, Facebook Hack & Simpsons Turn 30 – Monday, October 1st, 2018

The news to know for Monday, October 1st, 2018!

Today, we're talking about a late-night NAFTA deal, the FBI's involvement in the decision for the Supreme Court and Tesla's latest trouble.

Plus: a popular cryptocurrency trend, Serena Williams talked about video and the largest pumpkin 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 any of the stories mentioned (click episodes).

The NewsWorthy - Senate Vote, WikiLeaks Founder & Best Airline WiFi – Friday, September 28th, 2018

The news to know for Friday, September 28th, 2018!

Today, we're talking about what's next for the Supreme Court nominee decision, why the WikiLeaks leader is leaving and weed allowed at the airport. Plus: Google travel and Game of Thrones tourism...

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 (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: 

 

Kavanaugh Hearing, Senate Vote: NYT, FOX News, CNN, USA Today, TIME

 

SEC Sues Elon Musk: NBC News, WSJ, TechCrunch

 

WikiLeaks Leader Leaves: The Verge, TechCrunch

 

Baseball Strikeout Record: AP, NYT

 

HBO Drops Boxing: ESPN

 

LAX Pot: AP, Business Insider

 

NY Min Wage: NYT

 

Best Airline WiFi: Bloomberg

 

-Google Travel Help: TechCrunch, Google “Traveling This Holiday Season”

 

Game of Thrones Tourism: Variety, HuffPost

 

 

 

The NewsWorthy - Kavanaugh Hearing, Divorce Rate Down & Amazon 4-star (+ Interview with Rachel Gutter) – Thursday, September 27th, 2018

All the news to know for Thursday, September 27th, 2018! 

Today is a big day. We're talking about what to expect at the highly-anticipated public hearing for the Supreme Court nominee. 

Plus: a government shutdown likely avoided, Uber's historic payout and Amazon's new "4-star" 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. 

 Then, hang out after the news for the bonus "Thing To Know Thursday" expert interview. Today we're talking about a growing trend to make sure buildings and work environments are better for employees' health. Studies have shown healthy workers are more productive.

Our guest is Rachel Gutter, President of the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), a public benefit corporation with a mission to improve human health and well-being through the built environment.

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

 

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The NewsWorthy - Tech Hearing, Bill Cosby Sentenced & M&Ms – Wednesday, September 26th, 2018

The news to know for Wednesday, September 26th, 2018!

Today, we're talking about the UN Security Council, Bill Cosby's sentencing, Twitter asking for feedback and M&Ms newest creations.

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 (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: 

 

Trump Chairs UN Security Council: USA Today, CNBC

Tuesday’s UN Speech: NYT, The Washington Post, FOX News, TIME

 

Tech Hearing: WIRED, WSJ

 

Raising Interest Rates: CNBC, MarketWatch, NYT

 

Supreme Court Nominee Latest: USA Today, FOX News, NYT

 

Bill Cosby: Reuters, Variety

 

Sonic Acquired: CNBCMichael Kors Buys Versace: Business Insider

 

Apps + Vote Campaigns: TechCrunch, Mashable

 

Google Changes: The Verge, Mashable

 

Twitter Policy Talk: 9to5 Mac, Twitter (scroll down to bottom for survey)

 

M&Ms Newest Creations: BuzzFeed

 

The NewsWorthy - Trump’s UN Speech, WW & Snapchat Shopping – Tuesday, September 25th, 2018

The news to know for Tuesday, September 25th, 2018!

Today, we're talking about President Trump's speech to the UN General Assembly, what Judge Kavanaugh said in a TV interview and Fortune's list of The Most Powerful Women.

Plus: Weight Watchers name-change, Facebook dating and Scrabble words. 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 (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: 

 

Trump Addresses UN: PBS (watch live), FOX News, Vox

 

Kavanaugh on Camera: FOX News, AP

 

Rod Rosenstein: AP, USA Today, The Washington Post

 

National Voter Registration Day: Register to Vote Here or Here, Forbes

 

SiriusXM + Pandora: CNBC, WSJ, Digital Trends

 

Weight Watchers Change: Today, CNN, People

 

Facebook Portal: Cheddar, Fortune

Facebook Dating: WIRED, TechCrunch

Instagram Founders Leave: NYT, TechCrunch

 

Snapchat Shopping: The Verge, TechCrunch, Marketing Land

 

Microsoft Office AI Tools: The Verge, TechCrunch

 

Most Powerful Women: Fortune

 

New Scrabble Words: Reuters, CBS News

 

The NewsWorthy - New Accusations, Tiger Woods Wins & Premiere Week – Monday, September 24th, 2018

The news to know for Monday, September 24th, 2018!

Today, we're talking about President Trump's trip to the UN, new accusations against the Supreme Court nominee and the weekend win that shows Tiger Woods is back.

Plus: new car subscriptions and TV's premiere week.

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 (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: 

 

Trump Visits UN: AP, The Hill, NBC News, WSJ

 

Supreme Court Showdown: NYT, The New Yorker, FOX News, NBC News, Twitter

 

Bill Cosby Sentencing: CNN, NPR, AP

 

Tiger Woods Win: ESPN, Golf Digest, ABC News

 

Audi Subscription Service: The Verge

 

Airbnb Equity: Axios, TechCrunch

 

Premiere Week: THR

 

Weekend Box Office: EW, THR

 

 

The NewsWorthy - Trade War, Airline Baggage Fees & Maroon 5 – Friday, September 21st, 2018

The news to know for Friday, September 21st, 2018!

Today, we're talking about the latest in the Supreme Court controversy, the effects of the U.S.-China trade war, the best U.S. airports and the Super Bowl halftime 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 today (or see below).

Today's episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Get a total of $60 off at www.HelloFresh.com/NewsWorthy60 and use promo code NEWSWORTHY60. 

 

 

Sources: 

 

Supreme Court Controversy: NYT, FOX News, The Guardian, NBC News

 

Workplace Shootings: Baltimore Sun, CBS News

 

Alibaba on the Trade War: Reuters, CNBC

 

Dow, S&P Set Records: WSJ, CNBC, MarketWatch

 

Strawberry Needles: BBC, CNN International, Business Insider

 

CA Straw Restrictions: LA Times, USA Today

 

Airline Baggage Fees: WSJ, NYT

 

Best Airports: USA Today

 

Amazon Home Devices: Digital Trends, Business Insider, TechCrunch

 

Gmail Privacy: WSJ, CNN, Google

 

Maroon 5 Super Bowl: Variety, Billboard

 

Ashura: The Sun, Express, DailyMail

 

The NewsWorthy - Decision Deadline, Amazon Go Stores & “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (+ Disaster Response with Chef José Andrés Nonprofit) – Thursday, September 20th, 2018

All the news to know for Thursday, September 20th, 2018! 

Today, we're talking about everything from flooding after Florence and Mark Cuban's apology to Amazon Go stores and "The Kelly Clarkson 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. 

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

This week we're talking with Nate Mook. He's the Interim Executive Director for World Central Kitchen, the non-profit organization founded by Chef José Andrés to leverage the expertise of chefs and implement smart solutions to hunger and poverty. Mook is helping in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence and helped create and lead the #ChefsForPuertoRico effort in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, which hit Puerto Rico a year ago today.

For more info and 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 Hello Fresh. Get a total of $60 off at www.HelloFresh.com/NewsWorthy60 and use promo code NEWSWORTHY60.  

 

 

Sources: 

 

Florence Updates: AP, Reuters, CNN, WSJ

 

Decision Deadline: WSJ, FOX News, CBS News, PBS

 

Mark Cuban Pays, Apologizes: ESPN, Reuters

 

Scam Calls Increase: The Washington Post, First Orion

 

High-Tech Car Convenience: WSJ

 

Amazon Go Stores: Bloomberg, USA Today

Amazon’s Scout: CNBC, TechCrunch

 

“The Kelly Clarkson Show”: The Tonight Show, People

America’s Got Talent Winner: America’s Got Talent, USA Today

 

The NewsWorthy - Refugee Cap, Google + Cars & Best Place to Live – Wednesday, September 19th, 2018

The news to know for Wednesday, September 19th, 2018!

Today, we're talking about the Supreme Court nominee, Tesla's latest troubles, Google's car integration and Sesame Street. 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 today.

Today's episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Get a total of $60 off at www.HelloFresh.com/NewsWorthy60 and use promo code NEWSWORTHY60. 

The NewsWorthy - Vote Delayed, Coca-Cola Cannabis & Emmys Proposal – Tuesday, September 18th, 2018

The news to know for Tuesday, September 18th, 2018!

Today, we're talking about a delayed vote on Capitol Hill surrounding the Supreme Court nominee, Coca-Cola considering cannabis drinks and the marriage proposal that has people talking.

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).

Today's episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Get a total of $60 off at www.HelloFresh.com/NewsWorthy60 and use promo code NEWSWORTHY60. 

 

Sources: 

 

Kavanaugh, Accuser to Testify: The Washington Post, TIME, NYT, FOX News, ABC News

 

New Tariffs on Chinese Goods: WSJ, CNBC

 

North, South Korea Summit: CNN, AP

 

Florence Update: CNN, The Weather Channel, AP

 

Text Alert Postponed: Reuters

 

Space Tourist Announced: CNBC, CBS News

 

Salesforce CEO + Time Mag: WSJ

 

Coca-Cola Cannabis Drinks: Bloomberg

 

MoviePass Competitor: TechCrunch, WIRED, Variety

 

Julie Chen Leaves ‘The Talk’: CNN, USA Today, EW

  

Emmy Award Winners, Proposal: THR, EW