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The news to know for Monday, October 4th, 2021! We'll tell you about another unfortunate milestone the U.S. has hit in this pandemic and why there's hope. And a major oil spill off the California coast: what we know so far about the impact. Also, hundreds of journalists worked on what's being called the Pandora Papers. We'll explain what secrets they reveal. Plus, a Facebook whistleblower comes forward, why you may be paying more to heat your home this fall and winter, and the Powerball jackpot that just set a record. 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 Ritual.com/newsworthy and JoinCrowdHealth.com/99 (Listen for the discount code) Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

We're talking about vaccine mandates and asking: Are they constitutional? There's a lot of debate and many court challenges as the federal and local governments have put various vaccine requirements in place in an effort to fight COVID-19. Here to discuss and provide her perspective is legal expert Jennifer Oliva. She's the director of the Center for Health and Pharmaceutical Law at Seton Hall Law and she specializes in health law and policy. We talk about everything from a legal precedent that's been in place for more than 100 years to how the weekly testing option impacts the legal argument. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp.com/newsworthy and Noom.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Friday, October 1st, 2021! What to know about the deal lawmakers made to avoid a government shutdown and the next big deadline right around the corner. Also, new rules for immigration agents about which migrants get deported. And why thousands of people are expected to rally around the U.S. this weekend. Plus, the changes that will slow down some mail delivery, the scam that took money from millions of people with Androids, and which music icons are performing this year's Super Bowl halftime show. 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 Noom.com/newsworthy and BetterHelp.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Thursday, September 30th, 2021! We'll explain the new bill on the table that could prevent a government shutdown. Lawmakers have just hours to pass it. Also, COVID-19 cases that last months: it turns out they're more common than first thought. Plus, a big push from YouTube to ban all anti-vaccine information, a new court ruling that has #FreeBritney activists celebrating, and a new "Bachelor" host that fans of the show will recognize. All that 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 Noom.com/newsworthy Support the show and get ad-free episodes here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Wednesday, September 29th, 2021! What to know about some tense testimony on Capitol Hill as top military leaders give their take on the U.S. withdrawal in Afghanistan, including the advice they say the president ignored. Also, what kind of side effects you can expect from a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. There's new data from the CDC. Plus, what's behind the latest stumble on Wall Street, Amazon's newest tech products like its first home robot, and where to get a free cup of joe on this National Coffee Day. Those stories and more in about 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 Noom.com/newsworthy and BetterHelp.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes and support the show by becoming an INSIDER: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Tuesday, September 28th, 2021! We'll explain what has to happen before the end of the week to avoid a government shutdown, and what's really at stake. Also, R. Kelly was found guilty in court. What his punishment could look like after decades of accusations. Plus, where Ford's first brand new factories in 50 years are going up, why a planned Instagram app for kids is now on hold, and TikTok's major milestone. 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 Noom.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Monday, September 27th, 2021! We'll tell you about an Amtrak passenger train that went off the tracks and how locals rushed in to help out. Also, what to know about the candidate Germans elected to be their new leader, and what a Republican-led audit found about the last presidential election here in the U.S. Plus, the impact of a record backlog of cargo ships off the U.S. coasts, a new law in China that could shake the cryptocurrency market, and how an NFL kicker made history over the weekend. 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 Noom.com/newsworthy and BetterHelp.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

Thousands of people in Louisiana are cleaning up from Hurricane Ida, one of the most powerful storms to ever make landfall in the U.S. Who is there to help when first responders get overwhelmed? What happens in these communities in the weeks after the winds die down, the floodwaters recede and the national media leaves? Volunteers are often doing the work to help their neighbors pick up the pieces and rebuild. One of those organizations is the Cajun Navy. The group got its start after Hurricane Katrina in 2005 when boat owners stepped up to help rescue people. Since then, Cajun Navy volunteers have become a regular presence whenever a natural disaster strikes. One of those volunteers is Rob Gaudet. He's from the Cajun Navy Ground Force in Louisiana and is the founder and director of the Cajun Navy Foundation. Rob has been on the road for weeks helping in the wake of Hurricane Ida. Today, he's sharing what he's seeing now after that storm and the types of volunteer missions that have stuck with him for years. For information on how to volunteer or donate, visit CrowdRelief.net This episode is brought to you by Rothys.com/newsworthy and kiwico.com (Listen for the discount code) Get ad-free episodes by becoming an insider: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Friday, September 24th, 2021! We'll tell you who just quit his job because of how the U.S. is handling a surge of Haitian migrants. What to know about a grocery store shooting in Tennessee. And what an update from the CDC on COVID-19 booster shots means for you. Plus, a popular baby pillow recalled, a popular Netflix docuseries returns, and one kid's efforts to give back are rewarded. 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 Thursday, September 23rd, 2021! We'll break down another new update about COVID-19 booster shots. Who the FDA says can get the extra dose. Also, there were high hopes for a bipartisan police reform bill, but it looks like it's not happening after all. We'll explain why. Plus, how accurate are those at-home rapid COVID-19 tests? And we'll tell you about the newest tech from Microsoft and Netflix's expensive golden ticket. All that 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) Support the show and get ad-free episodes here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider