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The news to know for Friday, August 16th, 2019! 

What to know today about why Israel is stopping two U.S. lawmakers from coming into the country, and we're talking about which island President Trump is reportedly thinking about buying.

Plus: new warning labels on cigarettes, what Amazon plans to do with unsold items, and an iconic music festival turns 50.

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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Israel Bans Lawmakers: NYT, WaPo, ABC News, CNN, The Hill, AP

Trump Buys Greenland?: WSJ, AP, FOX News

New Cigarette Warning Labels: CNBC, NYT, Reuters 

NASCAR Legend Crash: NBC News, CBS News

Google Assistant Reminders: TechCrunch, Engadget

Amazon Donations: The Verge, CNBC 

Maisel Day: LA Times, IndieWire, CBSLA

Woodstock Turns 50: Billboard

Toy Story 4 Makes $1B: Deadline, Variety  

Pumpkin Spice Spam: USA Today, NBC News

Free speech is increasingly under attack on college campuses -- but if you think it’s bad here, look across the pond to Europe. Authorities over there are increasingly cracking down on so-called “hate speech” -- a label that’s been applied to speech critical of Islam, homosexuality, and more. Paul Coleman, a British attorney who’s had a front row seat to this concerning trend, explains the origin of these hate speech laws and give his assessment about the future of free speech. We also cover these stories:•President Donald Trump says Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib should not be allowed to visit Israel. •Hundreds of Chinese paramilitary forces gathered for drills in Shenzhen on Thursday, just across the border from Hong Kong. •Reports about the autopsy of Jeffrey Epstein find a curious fact about the condition of his body.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

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President Mauricio Macri’s thumping presidential-primary loss in Argentina left the markets fearing a left-wing resurgence. To win over voters, he’s announced a relaxation of some austerity measures. Will it be enough? In the Arctic, wildfires are rampant—and they’ll amplify the very temperature rises that caused them. And, a look at the unlikely rise of Gulf-state book fairs.

The news to know for Thursday, August 15th, 2019!

Today, we're talking about the stock market drop, and why some experts say a recession could be coming.

Plus: a breakthrough treatment for TB, what happened in space that has scientists stumped, and the latest way companies are working to fight those annoying robocalls.

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 explaining the billion dollar industry of esports (aka professional video gaming) and talking about how it's now in colleges and high schools.

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Stock Market Down: WSJ, Washington Post, CNN, AP

Philadelphia Shoot-Out: Fox News, CNN

Epstein Investigation: NYT, NPR, CNN

TB Treatment Approved: Reuters, Washington Post

Black Hole Lights Up: CBS News, USA Today -- 

Amazon Facial Recognition: Engadget, Cnet, NBC News 

 WeWork IPO: TechCrunch

Robocalls System: Cnet, Engagdet

Jay-Z and NFL: NYT, WSJ, NFL

 

Talk grows ever-louder of Britain exiting the European Union without a divorce agreement. Most parliamentarians would rather avoid that—but can they do anything to stop it? We join a Ukrainian military exercise as the country seeks to beef up defences that were nearly wiped out by Russia’s annexation of Crimea. And, China’s tech companies train their sights on the tech-savvy elderly. Additional audio: "English Dawn Chorus, Rural, late spring" by odilonmarcenaro at Freesound.org and “Puzzle Pieces” by Lee Rosevere.

The news to know for Wednesday, August 14th, 2019!

Today, we're talking about a major change in the U.S.-China trade war, and what happened with a major media merger.

Plus: new AR sunglasses from the company behind Snapchat, the future of bottled water, and how much time is best to take off work.

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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Tariffs Delayed: CBS News, CNBC, WSJ, AP

Hong Kong Airport Protest: CNN, NBC News, Vox

Placido Domingo Allegations: NYT, BBC, AP

CBS & Viacom Merger: CNBC, WSJ, The Verge 

Snap AR Glasses: The Verge, Engadget, CNBC

Apple’s New Student ID: 9to5Mac,, TechCrunch, Apple

Dominos E-Bike Delivery: TechCrunch, Engadget

Dasani Water Cans: Bloomberg, CNN, TechCrunch

 

Pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong are intensifying, with the city’s main airport getting shut down. The big question: Will Beijing get involved? In today's episode, we discuss that and more with Mike Gonzalez, a senior fellow at The Heritage Foundation. Plus: Miley Cyrus is getting a divorce, and her rationale doesn’t reflect too well on her—or her generation. We discuss.We also cover these stories:-Warden at Jeffrey Epstein's prison gets reassigned in wake of suicide.-States sue President Trump over the repeal of Obama-era power plant rules.-U.S. delays some tariffs on China.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com Enjoy the show!

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In California, thanks to the passage of a new law, there is now what’s called “comprehensive sex ed” -- and it’s extremely unpleasant stuff. Today, we’ll speak to two parents from Rocklin, California who are leading parent opposition in their community to what they consider obscene and pornographic curriculum. They’ll explain the concerning details about content that could soon reach more classrooms across America. We also cover these stories:•The Dow Jones plunged over 700 points Wednesday after the bond market sent a recession warning.•The Labor Department is proposing a rule to safeguard religious freedoms of companies contracting with the federal government. •Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler discusses ongoing case of the assault against journalist Andy Ngo. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com.

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Companies are rushing to fill new niches for would-be parents: in vitro fertilisation extras, swish egg-harvesting “studios” and apps to track reproductive health. But some companies promise more than science can deliver. The worrying flare-up of piracy off west Africa presents new challenges and unmitigated risks to sailors. And, lessons learned from a shooting simulator for police.

The news to know for Tuesday, August 13th, 2019!

What to know today about new rules impacting legal immigrants, and we're talking about a potential cure for Ebola.

Plus: what's next for Tumblr, Twitter and Apple TV+...

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 sources below...

Today's episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh.

 

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Green Card Rule Change: Washington Post, WSJ, ABC News

Endangered Species Act: PBS, NYT, USA Today

Hong Kong Airport Protests: WSJ, NBC News, CNN

Ebola Cure?: AP, The Guardian, Bloomberg

Tumblr Sold: WSJ, Axios, CNBC

Twitter Conversations: The Verge

Nike Subscription: Engadget, Business Insider

Apple Teaser: Variety, Deadline