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The news to know for Monday, March 7th, 2022! We'll tell you about the Ukrainians promising to fight Russian forces and the ones trying to evacuate and whether a ceasefire helped at all. And why an American basketball star was detained in Russia. Also, how natural disasters are impacting the country from Iowa to Florida. Plus, new privacy concerns over a popular weight loss app, technology that could help you fully charge your phone in nine minutes, and a big boom at the box office. Those stories and more in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. ​​This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp.com/newsworthy and Seed.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

What happens to the stuff we send to space when it breaks or collides with something else? A lot of it turns into what's often referred to as 'space junk.' There are thousands of pieces of junk orbiting Earth all the time. Just this week, one of those pieces - an old rocket - crashed into the moon. There was no major impact on Earth from that rocket part but other space junk could be more of a threat. Today I'm joined by renowned space environmentalist and astrodynamicist Dr. Moriba Jah from the University of Texas. He's credited with developing the world's first crowd-sourced tool to better track objects in space. He's also the co-founder and chief scientist for Privateer Space, a company working to monitor satellites and debris in Earth's orbit like never before. We spoke with Dr. Jah just before the rocket hit the moon. He told us space junk is a much bigger problem than that one rocket and has the power to disrupt not only our future in space, but life here on Earth. This episode is brought to you by kiwico.com (Listen for the discount code) and Rothys.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes and support the show by becoming an INSIDER: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Friday, March 4th, 2022! We'll tell you what Russia and Ukraine agreed to during peace talks and what to know about a fire at Europe's largest nuclear plant. Also, the U.S. and other nations are taking some specific steps to help Ukrainian refugees and to punish a group of people they call "Putin's cronies". Plus, a rocket part on a collision course with the moon, how Twitter is becoming more like Wikipedia, and what to expect from the start of the Paralympic Games. Those stories and more in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by Seed.com/newsworthy and Zocdoc.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Thursday, March 3rd, 2022! What to know about Russian forces advancing in Ukraine and how the U.S. is going after some of Russia's richest business leaders. Also, a new plan to get free treatment as soon as you test positive for Covid-19. Plus, why one of the world's most valuable companies is closing down stores, which Fitbit smartwatches are being recalled, and the busiest Spring Break travel season we've seen in a while. Those stories and more in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by kiwico.com (Listen for the discount code) and Rothys.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022! We'll talk about President Biden's first State of the Union address: new announcements he made and how Republicans responded. And how some elections in Texas are testing the influence of former President Trump. Also, how dozens of countries are trying to keep gas prices down, despite the impact of Russia attacking Ukraine. Plus, why Major League Baseball has officially canceled Opening Day and beyond, how Read Across America has changed in recent years, and what the pope is asking people to pray for this Ash Wednesday. Those stories and more in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by Rothys.com/newsworthy and kiwico.com (Listen for the discount code) Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Tuesday, March 1st, 2022! We'll update you about the war in Ukraine: from what Russian troops are doing now to any progress from peace talks to the impact of sanctions. Also, how businesses and sports organizations are pushing back against Russia. Plus, what to expect from President Biden's State of the Union address, where negotiations stand for Major League Baseball after the deadline for players and owners to make a deal, and what Mardi Gras celebrations may look like this year. Those stories and more in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by kiwico.com (Listen for the discount code) and Rothys.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Monday, February 28th, 2022! We'll tell you where the war in Ukraine stands now. Russia's troops are advancing, Russia's leader has an ominous warning, and several other countries are pledging new support for Ukraine. Also, a top Ukrainian official reached out to Elon Musk with a request, and it worked. Plus, a new Supreme Court nominee who could represent a couple of firsts for the U.S., new mask guidelines mean fewer mandates, and a preview of the Oscars: who won the top prizes at last night's SAG awards. Those stories and more in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by Rothys.com/newsworthy and kiwico.com (Listen for the discount code) Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

Ukraine is now fighting off the biggest European attack since WWII. Russia has invaded the Democratic country with missiles, air raids, tanks, and troops. Ukraine's leader has called on everyone to fight back, turning civilians into soldiers. To help us better understand this conflict and how it impacts the rest of the world, we are speaking with Dr. Fred Kagan. He's a scholar and the director of the Critical Threats Projects at the nonpartisan think tank American Enterprise Institute. He has won the prestigious Medal for Distinguished Public Service from the U.S. Defense Department. And, his expertise dates back more than 30 years, from when he got his Ph.D. in Russian and Soviet military history at Yale University. We talked to him about Russia's invasion strategy, the possible damage to the Ukrainian people, and whether he thinks Russia will pose an even bigger threat to the rest of Europe. This episode is brought to you by Masterworks.Art/newsworthy and Seed.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes and support the show by becoming an INSIDER: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Friday, February 25th, 2022! We have updates about the largest European ground war since WWII: the damage that's been done so far and how the rest of the world is responding. Also, the verdict is in: what a jury decided about the three other former Minneapolis police officers who were there when George Floyd was killed. Plus, new guidance about masks is expected today, the MLB's Spring Training was pushed back as negotiations go nowhere, and what's said to be the largest human family tree in history. Those stories and more in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by Seed.com/newsworthy and Zocdoc.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Thursday, February 24th, 2022! Russia has moved into Ukraine with what President Biden is calling an unjustified attack. What you need to know so far about this still-developing story. Also, another trucker convoy is on the move, this time in the United States: how Washington D.C. is already preparing. Plus, what the latest data shows about home prices, why Siri's voice may soon sound different on your smartphone, and Tom Brady's new starring role after retiring from the NFL. Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by MamaZen (Listen for the discount code) and Seed.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider