The NewsWorthy - Census Question, Stanley Cup & Drone Delivery (+ Talking Opioid Crisis) – Thursday, June 13th, 2019

The news to know for Thursday, June 13th, 2019!

Today, we're talking about why there's so much conflict over one question, and why Amanda Knox is returning to Italy.

Plus: who won The Stanley Cup, and where food delivery by drone is coming as soon as this summer.

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 talking about the opioid crisis and the first major trial against the drug manufacturers. 

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy helps break 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: 

Contempt Vote & Census Question: AP, The Hill, CBS News, NYT

Hong Kong Protests: Reuters, BBC, NYT

Knox Back in Italy: Inside Edition, AP

Nevada Marijuana Rule: ABC News , CNN, The Hill

Memory Implant: Bloomberg

Stanley Cup: CBS Sports, NHL, St. Louis Post-Dispatch

NBA Finals: NBA.com, Bleacher Report

US Open: CBS Sports, Golf Channel

Bird Buys Scoot: The Verge, TechCrunch

Uber Fast Food Delivery: TechCrunch, CNN, Bloomberg

 

The NewsWorthy - Merger Lawsuit, World Cup Record & Air Taxis – Wednesday, June 12th, 2019

The news to know for Wednesday, June 12th, 2019!

Today, we're talking about why the president's son is on Capitol Hill, why several states are trying to block two companies from merging, and why big tech is in the hot seat.

Plus: how the U.S. just made World Cup history, and what to expect from air taxis within just a few years.

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:

Trump Jr. on Capitol Hill: Washington Post

Subpoena Fight: CNN, ABC News, Washington Post

Trump vs Biden: AP, NYT

Democratic Debate: NBC News

States Sue Over Merger: NPR, Bloomberg, WSJ

Big Tech in Trouble?: NPR, AP, CNBC

Record Heat: USA Today, ABC News, Accuweather, National Weather Service

World Cup Record: CBS News, ESPN

Facebook Data App: TechCrunch, CNET, The Verge

Facebook Solar Project: AP, CBS Dallas

Uber Air Taxis: The Verge, Business Insider, Mashable

Amazon Restaurants: GeekWire, WSJ, CBS News

 

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The NewsWorthy - Secret Deal?, Dead Zone & Krispy Kreme – Tuesday, June 11th, 2019

The news to know for Tuesday, June 11th, 2019!

What to know today about a possible secret deal with Mexico, a helicopter's crash-landing on a skyscraper, and why the Justice Department has changed course.

Plus: where you'll find one of the largest "dead zones" this summer, which star NBA player was hurt (again), and why Celine Dion is saying 'goodbye.' 

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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Sources:

Mexico Secret Deal: The Washington Post, ABC News, AP

Mueller Evidence: NYT, WSJ, AP

Skyscraper Crash-Landing: CBS News, CNN, AP

Record Dead Zone: USA Today, National Geographic

Tech for the Planet: Variety, Fast Company

“Big Papi” Shot: ABC News

NBA Finals: CBS Sports, Yahoo! Sports, USA Today

Women’s World Cup: CBS Sports, ProSoccerUSA

Amazon “Bad Credit” Card: CNBC, TechCrunch

Celine Dion’s Goodbye: Billboard, USA Today, People

Supersized Krispy Kreme: Business Insider, MarketWatch