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Erica Mandy
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Jul 25, 2019 • 18min
Mueller Recap, Breast Implants Recall & Teen Beats Phelps Record (+ Talking Deepfakes) - Thursday, July 25th, 2019
The news to know for Thursday, July 25th, 2019! Today, there's a lot. We're breaking down some key moments from Mueller's testimony, and we're talking about the historic announcement from Puerto Rico's governor. Plus: breast implants recalled, another new video streaming option, and the teen who beat Michael Phelps' world record. 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 "deepfake" videos: what they are and why it matters. SRI International researcher Aaron Lawson joins me to explain. Today's episode is brought to you by Babbel and UTEP Connect. And check out the Pantsuit Politics podcast. Sources: Mueller Testimony: AP, Fox News, NYT, Washington Post, NBC News Puerto Rico Governor Resigns: AP, NBC News Breast Implants Recall: CNN, USA Today, New York Times New Prosthetic Arm: Gizmodo, NPR Facebook Fine: CBS News, CNBC AT&T TV: Cnet, The Verge Swimming Record: People, CBS Sports Olympic Medals: The Verge, Sports Illustrated
Jul 24, 2019 • 9min
Mueller Testifies, 9/11 Victims Fund & Amazon Helps Buy Homes - Wednesday, July 24th, 2019
The news to know for Wednesday, July 24th, 2019! Today, we're talking about what to expect from the hours of testimony from Bob Mueller, and which issue got most lawmakers to all agree. Plus: more plans for drone deliveries, Amazon wants to help you buy a home, and how much work can improve your well-being... 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... Today's episode is brought to you by Noom and M.M.LaFleur Sources: Mueller Testimony: NYT, Wired Food Stamps "Loophole": AP, ABC News 9/11 Victims Fund Extended: Washington Post, The Hill Hottest Month Ever: NBC News, The Guardian, USA Today UPS Delivery: TechCrunch, WSJ Starbucks + Uber Eats: The Verge Amazon + Realogy: NYT, Barron's Nike $400k Sneakers: CNBC, Bloomberg Work & Mental Health: Bloomberg, The Guardian
Jul 23, 2019 • 9min
Britain's New PM, Largest Data Breach Payout & Mr. Rogers Movie - Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019
The news to know for Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019! We're talking about a new deportation rule, the largest settlement for a data breach ever, and Britain's new prime minister. Plus: Microsoft's billion dollar bet, Apple's updates, and glow-in-the-dark sharks... 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... Today's episode is brought to you by Care/of. Use the code "NewsWorthy" at www.TakeCareOf.com for 25% off your first order. Sources: Fast-Tracking Deportations: Washington Post, NBC News Puerto Rico Protest: AP, CNN, NYT, FOX News, ABC News Britain's New PM: Reuters, CNN Equifax Settlement: CNBC, NYT, Marketwatch India's Moon Mission: Space.com, BBC, Vox, FOX News, CBS News Microsoft + OpenAI: MarketWatch, Vox Anthem Health App: WSJ Apple Updates: The Verge, TechCrunch Glow-in-the-Dark Sharks: CNN, Science Alert Mister Rogers Movie: Variety, Deadline, YouTube
Jul 22, 2019 • 9min
Mueller Prep, ASAP Rocky & Marvel Movies - Monday, July 22nd, 2019
The news to know for Monday, July 22nd, 2019! We're talking about highly-anticipated testimony happening this week, what Puerto Rico's governor is now saying about protests there, and which celebrity President Trump is trying to free from jail. Plus: new data in your ride-sharing apps, and which movies just set new records at the box office. Those stories and 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... Today's episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Sources: Mueller Testifies Soon: AP, CNN, Reuters, Politico UK Warns Iran: BBC, FOX News, Bloomberg, NYT, AP Puerto Rico: CNN, NPR, AP Hong Kong Protests: BBC, The Guardian, Washington Post MLB Hall of Fame: CBS Sports, NYT Orion Crew Capsule: TechCrunch, Engadget Lyft Transit Info: Bloomberg, Engadget, The Verge Trump A$AP Rocky: NBC News, CNN, TIME The Lion King: Variety, CNBC Avengers Endgame Record: Deadline Marvel Reveal: CNET, The Verge
Jul 19, 2019 • 9min
Puerto Rico Protests, Apollo 11 & Alexa Board Game - Friday, July 19th, 2019
The news to know for Friday, July 19th, 2019! Today, we're talking about new tensions with Iran and why so many people are protesting in Puerto Rico. Plus: what to know about the federal minimum wage, Netflix subscribers, and the first board game made for Amazon's Alexa. 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. Today's episode is brought to you by Zola. Sources: Iran Drone: NBC News, AP, The Washington Post, CBS News Puerto Rico Protests: ABC News, Reuters, Washington Post Minimum Wage Increase: CNBC, The Hill, NYT British Open: CBS Sports, Bleacher Report 50 Years Since Apollo 11: Vox, NBC News, The Verge (events) Sesame Street Honors: Deadline, LA Times Netflix Subscribers Drop: CNBC, AP, USA Today Toys R Us Returns: Business Insider, CBS News, CNN Alexa Board Game: Engadget, VentureBeat
Jul 18, 2019 • 15min
Rally Chant, FaceApp Challenge & The Lion King (+ Future Moon Mission) - Thursday, July 18th, 2019
The news to know for Thursday, July 18th, 2019! Today, we're talking about a new controversial chant at last night's Trump rally, and what to know about two votes in the House. Plus: the extreme weather coming to half the country, what to know about the app behind the FaceApp challenge, and The Lion King hits theaters. 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 sending astronauts back to the moon by 2024. We discuss what's different this time compared to 50 years ago and how it will help us reach Mars next. NASA's Emma Lehnhardt shares behind-the-scenes... Today's episode is brought to you by Zola. Sources: Trump Rally: Fox News, NYT, AP Impeachment Vote: NBC News, The Hill Contempt Vote: CBS News, NPR, The Washington Post El Chapo Sentence: NPR, CBS News, WSJ Overdose Deaths Down: NYT, Reuters, Washington Post Heat Wave: Weather Channel, AccuWeather, NBC News FaceApp Concerns: The Verge, USA Today, Cnet Instagram Likes Test: The Verge, TechCrunch Prime Day Record: Cnet, TechCrunch 2nd Richest Man Alive: Quartz, Bloomberg Lion King Premiere: Variety, LA Times
Jul 17, 2019 • 9min
Big Tech Hearings, Neuralink & Emmy Record - Wednesday, July 17th, 2019
The news to know for Wednesday, July 17th, 2019! Today, we're talking about the final decision in the Eric Garner case, and what lawmakers are saying now about Facebook's cryptocurrency. Plus: Elon Musk explains his newest vision for brain implants, the military has a warning about a fake facebook event, and how Game of Thrones just broke another record. 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... Today's episode is brought to you by Zola and M.M.LaFleur. Sources: No NYPD Charges in Garner Case: Washington Post, NBC News, Reuters Big Tech Hearings: TechCrunch, WSJ, CNN, The Washington Post, NYT Neuralink: Bloomberg, CNBC, The Verge Rocket City World Record: TechCrunch, AL.com, RocketCenter.com "Area 51" Fake Event: USA Today, BBC, TIME Game of Thrones Record: Variety, Deadline, CNBC Emmy Nominations: People (full list) World Emoji Day: USA Today
Jul 16, 2019 • 10min
New Asylum Rule, Alzheimer's Blood Test & First Female 007 - Tuesday, July 16th, 2019
The news to know for Tuesday, July 16th, 2019! We're talking about a new asylum rule that could have a big impact at the border, and why Amazon employees are protesting on Prime Day. Plus: a promising new blood test, and what reports say about the first female 007... 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... Today's episode is brought to you by Zola. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here to learn more: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: New Asylum Rule: AP, NBC News, Fox News, The Hill Resolution Vote: Politico, The Hill, WSJ Big Tech Hearings: TechCrunch China Economy Slows: Fox Business, CNBC, Reuters Amazon Protests: Cnet, TechCrunch, Business Insider Pernell Whitaker Dies: ESPN NBA Deal: NBA Alzheimer's Blood Test: AP Giant Jellyfish Spotted: USA Today, CBS News, CNN Waze Toll Pricing: Business Insider, The Verge Twitter Update: TechCrunch, Engadget First Woman 007: E News, Daily Mail UK
Jul 15, 2019 • 9min
Trump Targets Congresswomen, Facebook Fine & Prime Day Deals - Monday, July 15th, 2019
The news to know for Monday, July 15th, 2019! Today, we have an update about a hurricane that hit over the weekend, and what you need to know about President Trump's tweets about four Congresswomen. Plus: we're talking Serena Williams, Amazon Prime Day and the indie film that is breaking records at the box office. Those stories and 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... Today's episode is brought to you by Zola. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Hurricane Barry: AP, Accuweather, Weather Channel, ABC News NYC Blackout: NYT, CBS News, USA Today, ABC News Trump's Controversial Comments: AP, The Hill, Washington Post, FOX News ICE Raids Update: NYT, NPR Facebook Fine: WSJ, CNN, Ars Technica 737 Max Flights: WSJ, CNBC, Fox Business Wimbledon Wins: CBS Sports, CNN, ESPN, Bustle Alzheimer's Studies: NBC News, TIME Prime Day: Business Insider, USA Today, CNET, Fortune Weekend Box Office: Variety, Deadline
Jul 12, 2019 • 10min
ICE Raids, Robotic Umpires & Google's "Shoelace" - Friday, July 12th, 2019
The news to know for Friday, July 12th, 2019! Today, we're talking about what could be the first hurricane of the season, and when to expect massive ICE raids. Plus: robotic umpires are now a thing, Amazon's big announcement, and Google takes another crack at building a social network. 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. Today's episode is brought to you by Skillshare. Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned or see the sources below... Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Read More: Hurricane Warning: Weather Channel, AccuWeather, ABC News, AP ICE Raids: NYT, CNN, USA Today Citizenship Question: CBS News, Washington Post, NPR, Fox News Dow Jones Record: ABC News, WSJ Ford + VW: Reuters, CNBC Amazon Retrains Workforce: WSJ, Amazon, PCMag, NYT Robotic Umpires: ESPN, Washington Post AI Bot Poker: The Verge, CNN, Engadget Google Listening?: The Verge, AP Google's "Shoelace": Business Insider, TechCrunch
