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We're less than five weeks from the start of the summer Olympics in Tokyo. Organizers are trying to keep things safe by keeping strict rules in place. We're talking about everything from daily COVID-19 testing to mandated mask-wearing and high-five bans. Today we'll hear from the chief medical officer for U.S. Soccer, Dr. George Chiampas, who will be traveling to Japan. He spoke with our main host Erica Mandy about safety regulations and his own expectations ahead of the games. Then we'll talk to skateboarding national champion Bryce Wettstein. This is actually the first time skateboarding has been included as an Olympic sport. She'll talk about what this historic moment means to her and how the pandemic impacted her training. This episode is brought to you by Rothys.com/newsworthy and Ritual.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes by becoming an insider: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Friday, June 18th, 2021! What to know about two key decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court. One pitted religion against LGBTQ rights. The other was about the future of Obamacare. Also, COVID-19 might be slowing down, but another respiratory illness is now on the rise in the U.S. Plus, Spotify's new rival to the Clubhouse app, top athletes taking themselves out of competition, and how much people are spending on Father's Day 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 Rothys.com/newsworthy and Ritual.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Thursday, June 17th, 2021! We'll tell you about the red lines drawn at President Biden's first meeting with his Russian counterpart. Also, a brutal heatwave in the western U.S. is getting even worse, breaking several records and worsening a historic drought. Plus, another shortage that could affect your 4th of July plans, extreme rebranding for Victoria's Secret, and what could be the newest federal holiday in the U.S. 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 Ritual.com/newsworthy and Rothys.com/newsworthy Support the show and get ad-free episodes here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Wednesday, June 16th, 2021! We'll tell you what's on the agenda for a crucial meeting between President Biden and Russian President Putin and why the rest of the world will be watching. Also, new plans for a Texas border wall. People from around the world are now being asked to donate. Plus, a report about toxic chemicals in makeup, what new rules athletes will have to follow at the Olympic games, and a new record from 2020 that Americans can be proud of. 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 Rothys.com/newsworthy and Ritual.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes and support the show by becoming an INSIDER: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Tuesday, June 15th, 2021! We'll tell you about a painful milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic and another vaccine that could help end it. Also, a new warning about QAnon followers. The so-called digital soldiers may become more violent in the real world. Plus, why older cars are on the road these days, a new predicament for the Girl Scouts, and what to know before booking your next trip to a theme park. Those stories and more in just 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 Rothys.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Monday, June 14th, 2021! We'll tell you about private emails and text messages seized by the U.S. government: who the targets were and what the Justice Department was looking for. Also, President Biden's busy week continues. What he's accomplished so far on his trip abroad and what's next on the agenda. Plus, another record-breaking heatwave affecting a large part of the U.S., how much a spare ticket to space went for at auction, and some exciting news that's personal to The NewsWorthy family. Those stories and more in just 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 Ritual.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

Big blockbuster movies are making a comeback this summer, both on the big screen and at home. Today we're talking about how the last year may have permanently changed how people watch movies and how that's affecting the box office, movie theaters and Hollywood as a whole. We're joined today by Jeff Bock. He's a senior media analyst at a firm called Exhibitor Relations in Los Angeles. It's an established leader in entertainment data. Jeff is discussing the future of theaters versus streaming services and sharing some summer movie predictions. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp.com/newsworthy and Framebridge.com (Listen for the discount code) Get ad-free episodes by becoming an insider: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Friday, June 11th, 2021! What to know about the current American president and British prime minister stepping into the shoes of FDR and Churchill. They revised a historic charter for a new era. Also, the latest COVID-19 variant in the U.S. Some experts are worried about it, but others aren't. Plus, where scientists are recognizing a new ocean, how a big tennis rivalry is breaking a record today, and why a young boy decided to sell his most prized possession, warming hearts all around the country. 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 Framebridge.com (Listen for the discount code) Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Thursday, June 10th, 2021! We'll tell you how the U.S. plans to boost the vaccine supply worldwide. Also, two of former President Trump's top efforts were undone. One has to do with oil, the other is about TikTok. Plus, why security lines are getting longer at airports, where Bitcoin is now an official currency, and how to see a solar eclipse happening this morning. 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 Framebridge.com (Listen for the discount code) and BetterHelp.com/newsworthy Support the show and get ad-free episodes here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

The news to know for Wednesday, June 9th, 2021! We'll tell you about an intricate FBI sting that targeted organized crime all around the globe and ended with hundreds of suspects in custody. Also, how much America's billionaires are paying in taxes: a new report breaks down IRS files that have never been made public before now. Plus, new incentives companies are using to attract workers, what was behind a massive internet outage, and how farmers helped scientists uncover one of the world's largest dinosaurs. 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 BetterHelp.com/newsworthy and Framebridge.com (Listen for the discount code) Get ad-free episodes and support the show by becoming an INSIDER: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider