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The day’s news made fast, fair and fun – in 10 minutes. Erica Mandy is like a trusted friend who always ‘gets’ both sides. She’s a veteran journalist who was tired of talking heads, alarmist headlines and monotone voices, so she created something different. The NewsWorthy is packed with politics, tech, business and entertainment from a variety of sources -- brought together in one, convenient place (and with a fun twist). Join the thousands of people already listening each weekday!
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The news to know for Thursday, September 19, 2024! We'll tell you about the Federal Reserve’s big interest rate cut this week, and what the central bank is watching for next. Also, why a major labor union said it will not endorse either presidential candidate. Plus, what’s changed about how you can now renew your passport, why contestants from Mr. …
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Exploding Pagers, Fed Rate Cut Coming & Instagram Restricts Teens - Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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The news to know for Wednesday, September 18, 2024! What to know about an unprecedented attack in the Middle East that caused hundreds of pagers to explode, injuring thousands of people. Also, the political battle over IVF and other fertility treatments is back in the spotlight in the U.S. Plus, why music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs has now been arres…
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Secret Service Funding, TikTok’s Legal Fight & Chipotle’s ‘GuacBots’ - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
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The news to know for Tuesday, September 17, 2024! We'll tell you about new details regarding the suspected gunman in the latest attempted assassination of former President Trump: what he did before Secret Service agents stopped him, and why there’s now a debate over Secret Service funding. Also, what to know about a historic (somewhat sneaky) storm…
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Assassination Attempt (Again), Lahaina Fire Report & ‘Shogun’ Wins Big - Monday, September 16, 2024
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The news to know for Monday, September 16, 2024! We'll tell you about another apparent assassination attempt targeting former President Trump: where it happened, how it was stopped, and Trump's reaction. And we have an update on the legal status of election betting. Also, a new report highlights failures that may have led to the deadliest wildfire …
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We're going beyond the initial headlines and polls to break down the good, bad, and ugly from Tuesday night's high-stakes presidential debate (and whether it'll actually matter in November). You'll hear analysis from guests on both sides of the aisle: First, Beth Silvers and Sarah Stewart Holland from the Pantsuit Politics podcast offer insights an…
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The news to know for Friday, September 13, 2024! We'll tell you what both candidates are now saying about another presidential debate, as the first ballots are in the mail. Also: is election betting legal? What used to be a grey area now seems much clearer. Plus, why thousands of Boeing workers are on strike, how newly approved software could help …
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Debate Polls: Harris Won, Francine Hits Louisiana & Solo Dining Surge - Thursday, September 12, 2024
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The news to know for Thursday, September 12, 2024! We’ll tell you about a new warning from election officials across the country. Why they say the U.S. Postal Service needs to fix mail delivery problems now. And, the polls and ratings are in from Tuesday night’s presidential debate. We'll break them down. We also have an update after Hurricane Fran…
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Harris-Trump Debate Highlights, Hurricane Francine & MTV VMAs - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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The news to know for Wednesday, September 11, 2024! We're recapping last night's high-stakes presidential debate, from key moments and arguments to the post-debate reaction, and we’ll tell you which candidate is already calling for debate number two. Also, we’ll share the candidates’ plans to commemorate the anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks a…
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Presidential Debate Tonight, RIP James Earl Jones & Apple Intelligence - Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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The news to know for Tuesday, September 10, 2024! We're previewing tonight's presidential debate, which will be the first time Trump and Harris will go head-to-head. What they're saying before the big event, and how to watch. Also, what to know about a hurricane warning in Louisiana and wildfires in the West. Plus, remembering the legendary actor J…
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Search for I-75 Shooter, Wildfires Force Evacuations & Super Bowl Halftime Show - Monday, September 9, 2024
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The news to know for Monday, September 9, 2024! We'll tell you about a new report from House Republicans as the GOP and Democrats trade blame over the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan three years ago. Also, authorities are searching for the man they say opened fire on a busy interstate in Kentucky, while the mother of the suspected teen shooter …
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We are less than two months away from Election Day now, so what can we learn from those weekly polls? Should we even pay attention to them? Our guest today analyzes American campaigns and elections. Kyle Kondik is the managing editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia Center for Politics. He explains how polls work in today’s wo…
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Shooter's Father Charged, Extreme Heatwave & Soccer Star Retires - Friday, September 6, 2024
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The news to know for Friday, September 6, 2024: What to know about historic charges filed against the father of the suspected high school shooter in Georgia. Also, a surprise guilty plea: why Hunter Biden has taken steps to avoid a trial in his tax case. And we'll tell you about former President Trump's plans for billionaire Elon Musk if he's elect…
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The news to know for Thursday, September 5, 2024! What to know about a high school shooting in Georgia, including why law enforcement had questioned the suspect just last year. Also, the latest from the campaign trail, from a Trump town hall to a new economic proposal from Harris, as we're now just two months from Election Day. Plus, why the social…
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Campus Protests Return, 100 Degrees for 100 Days & NFL Promotes Swift- Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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The news to know for Wednesday, September 4, 2024! We're telling you about some of Russia's most destructive strikes on Ukraine since the war began, and about the new U.S. charges against top Hamas leaders. Also, protests are starting up again on American college campuses. Plus, millions of Americans are in the grips of another heatwave, a viral ba…
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Largest Israel Protest, Hotel Workers on Strike & DirectTV-Disney Dispute - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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The news to know for Tuesday, September 3, 2024! We'll explain a spike in voter registration numbers. What seemed to prompt the surge two months before Election Day? Also, we're talking about what may be the largest protest in Israel since the start of the war in Gaza. Plus, why did thousands of American hotel workers walk off the job, what kept th…
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As we celebrate American workers this Labor Day, we wanted to know: what's the current state of the job market in the United States? To find out, we talked to Julia Pollak, the Chief Economist at ZipRecruiter. She talks about big trends in the labor market now, and what to expect next. We get into the influence of remote work, AI, interest rate cut…
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The news to know for Friday, August 30, 2024! We'll tell you how the presidential campaigns are responding to recent criticism, like that Vice President Harris "flip-flops" on the issues or that former President Trump broke the rules at Arlington National Cemetery. Also, we have everything you need to know about Labor Day weekend, from the history …
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Top Doc: Parents Too Stressed, Military Controversies & Schools Ban Phones- Thursday, August 29, 2024
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The news to know for Thursday, August 29, 2024! We're telling you about a new surgeon general advisory calling the silent struggles of American parents a public health concern. Also, we'll explain the controversy surrounding former President Trump's visit to Arlington National Cemetery. Plus, why the online review platform Yelp is suing Google, whe…
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New Trump Indictment, Zuck’s Pandemic Regrets & Accountant Shortage- Wednesday, August 28, 2024
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The news to know for Wednesday, August 28, 2024! We're talking about how both top presidential candidates are preparing to take office (even before they know who will win). Also, how the details of some criminal charges against former President Trump have changed. Plus, we'll tell you about a cheaper version of a popular weight loss drug, which new…
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Battle for Military Votes, New Energy Source for Tech & Player Switched Teams Mid-Game- Tuesday, August 27, 2024
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The news to know for Tuesday, August 27, 2024 We're telling you how the presidential candidates are now pitching themselves to servicemembers and veterans, and why the presidential debate next month is now in question. Also, a recent arrest is reigniting the debate over free speech on social media. Plus, how tech giants are now looking underground …
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The news to know for Monday, August 26, 2024! We're talking about where Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are taking their campaigns with just a couple of months left in the presidential race. Also, Hawaii is preparing for its second hurricane in less than a week while other Americans are cleaning up from rare snow in A…
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Would you say you’re good at managing your time? For a lot of us, it can feel like an ongoing struggle. That’s why today we’re talking about a different approach by bringing on one of my favorite people for how to manage our time and our lives overall. Kendra Adachi, better known as The Lazy Genius, is a New York Times best-selling author and the h…
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The news to know for Friday, August 23, 2024! We'll tell you about the biggest speech of Vice President Kamala Harris' career so far. She officially accepted the Democratic nomination for president. Also, the U.S. Supreme Court made a decision about controversial new voting rules in the battleground state of Arizona. Plus, we're talking about two s…
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The news to know for Thursday, August 22, 2024! We're talking about Gov. Tim Walz's big introduction at the Democratic National Convention and which one of former President Trump's competitors is expected to endorse him this week. Also, we'll break down a long-awaited government report about how high levels of fluoride could be affecting kids. Plus…
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The news to know for Wednesday, August 21, 2024! We'll recap the latest from the Democratic National Convention, including speeches from the Obamas and a couple of Republicans who worked in the Trump White House. Also, we'll tell you about America's updated nuclear strategy and where Gaza ceasefire negotiations stand now. Plus, job hunters are bein…
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