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The NewsWorthy
The day's news made fast, fair and fun – in 15 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 friendly twist). Join the tens of thousands of people already listening each weekday!
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Trump Warns Putin, Monkeys Escaped Lab & Veterans Day - Monday, November 11, 2024
The news to know for Monday, November 11, 2024! What to know about President-elect Trump's call with Russian President Putin, as the war in Ukraine seems to be…
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Special Edition: Election Reflections - How Trump Won, Dems' Future & Is Unity Possible?
After all the ups and downs of an unprecedented election cycle, it's finally over. So what led to Trump's win? What might this mean for Democrats moving…
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Trump Transition Begins, Fed Rate Cut & Cold Meds Ineffective? - Friday, November 8, 2024
The news to know for Friday, November 8, 2024! What to know about the first major decisions of President-elect Trump's new term, including a historic chief of…
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Trump's Historic Comeback, Harris's Concession Speech & How Media Declare Winners - Thursday, November 7, 2024
The news to know for Thursday, November 7, 2024! We've got an update on President-elect Trump's victory… he's now projected to win all seven swing states. And…
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Trump Likely Wins, GOP Takes the Senate & Bitcoin Surges - Wednesday, November 6, 2024
The news to know for Wednesday, November 6, 2024! It's the morning after Election Day, and enough key swing states have gone to Trump already that it's looking…
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Election Day!, Boeing Strike Ends & 'Travel Tuesday' - Tuesday, November 5, 2024
The news to know for Tuesday, November 5, 2024! It's Election Day! We have a look at what the nation will be watching closely tonight—from the presidential…
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Trump "Shouldn't Have Left" White House, Harris on SNL & Election Spending - Monday, November 4, 2024
The news to know for Monday, November 4, 2024! With just one day left before Election Day, we'll tell you how both presidential campaigns are making final…
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Special Edition: '10% Happier' With Less Election Stress? Dan Harris is Here.
You probably know Election Day is this Tuesday – and it's stressing people out. A recent survey found 70% of Americans are feeling election-related anxiety…
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Push for Women's Votes, Election Fraud Claims & ChatGPT Web Search - Friday, November 1, 2024
The news to know for Friday, November 1, 2024! What to know about another controversial comment in the race for the White House—this time, it was about women…
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Controversial 'Garbage' Comments, World Series Winner & Halloween's Popularity - Thursday, October 31, 2024
The news to know for Thursday, October 31, 2024! We'll tell you how a controversial joke at a Trump rally led to a controversial comment from President…
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Closing Argument Speeches, Severe Weather Threat & Time-Off Work to Vote - Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The news to know for Wednesday, October 30, 2024! We'll tell you about the presidential candidates' "closing arguments" ahead of Election Day, and a reminder…
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Rally Joke Backlash, Ballot Boxes Damaged & Election Betting Grows - Tuesday, October 29, 2024
The news to know for Tuesday, October 29, 2024! We have an update from the campaign trail—just one week away from Election Day: what's planned for the…
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Israel Strikes Iran, Star-Studded Rallies & World Series Ratings - Monday, October 28, 2024
The news to know for Monday, October 28, 2024! We'll catch up on how the presidential candidates are trying to reach voters—and this time, they weren't just in…
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Special Edition: Skepticism Without Cynicism - Navigating News, Media & AI
In honor of the 10th annual U.S. Media Literacy Week, we're talking about how to navigate the constant flood of information in today's media world. We discuss…
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AI for Nat'l Security, Celebs Campaigning & Trending Costumes - Friday, October 25, 2024
The news to know for Friday, October 25, 2024! What to know about the White House urging U.S. agencies to take advantage of AI… ASAP. And, we'll take you to…
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Election Stress, Boeing Union Rejects Deal & Fake Reviews Banned - Thursday, October 24, 2024
The news to know for Thursday, October 24, 2024! We'll tell you how both presidential candidates have now responded to comments from Trump's former chief of…
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Early Voter Turnout, Outbreak Linked to McDonald's & FAA Clears Way for Air Taxis - Wednesday, October 23, 2024
The news to know for Wednesday, October 23, 2024! We'll tell you about record-breaking voter turnout so far and the latest from the campaign trail. Also, the…
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'Toss-Up' Races, Free OTC Birth Control & NBA Season Starts - Tuesday, October 22, 2024
The news to know for Tuesday, October 22, 2024! We'll tell you how the presidential candidates are trying to capture every undecided voter in swing states just…
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Musk's $1M-a-Day Giveaway, Georgia Dock Collapse & World Series Matchup - Monday, October 21, 2024
The news to know for Monday, October 21, 2024! We have updates from the campaign trail, including former President Trump serving up fries—and controversy—at…
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Special Edition: Death Threats, Panic Buttons & Worker Turnover Ahead of Election Day
From bulletproof glass and panic buttons at polling places to record turnover among election workers, we're talking about the divisive, sometimes violent…
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Hamas Leader Killed, Candidates Trade Jabs & Ozempic for Addiction? - Friday, October 18, 2024
The news to know for Friday, October 18, 2024! What to know about the death of Hamas's leader, and why some officials are now hopeful it could lead to a…
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Swaying Undecided Voters, Big Tech Goes Nuclear & Kindle in Color - Thursday, October 17, 2024
The news to know for Thursday, October 17, 2024! We'll tell you how Harris and Trump are looking to capture the support of undecided voters, with less than 20…
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U.S. Warns Israel, Georgia Election Cases & Medicare Changes - Wednesday, October 16, 2024
The news to know for Wednesday, October 16, 2024! What to know about a new ultimatum the U.S. gave Israel: allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza, or risk…
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Dueling Campaign Events, Massive Meat Recall & NASA's Jupiter Mission - Tuesday, October 15, 2024
The news to know for Tuesday, October 15, 2024! We'll tell you about dueling events on the campaign trail this week, from the battleground state of…
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Special Edition: Loneliness Epidemic - Why the Disconnect in a Connected World?
We live in a society that's more connected than ever because of technology, and yet, the U.S. Surgeon General recently called loneliness an epidemic. So…
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Hurricane Milton Aftermath, TD Bank Scandal & Tesla's Robotaxi Revealed - Friday, October 11, 2024
The news to know for Friday, October 11, 2024! We'll tell you about the aftermath of Hurricane Milton after it ripped through the state of Florida, and what…
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Hurricane Milton Hits Florida, Biden's Israel Call & AI-Generated Podcasts - Thursday, October 10, 2024
The news to know for Thursday, October 10, 2024! We have an update about Hurricane Milton after it slammed into Florida's west coast and continues to move…
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'Evacuate Now, Now, Now,' Terror Plot Stopped & 'Godfather of AI' Honored - Wednesday, October 9, 2024
The news to know for Wednesday, October 9, 2024! What to know about Hurricane Milton as it heads toward Florida – and prompts one of the largest evacuations in…
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Hurricane Milton Nears, Harris on '60 Minutes' & Holiday Deals Begin - Tuesday, October 8, 2024
The news to know for Tuesday, October 8, 2024! We'll update you on the massive, historic hurricane heading for Florida – how the state is getting ready. And an…
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One Year Since Hamas Attack, New Hurricane Threat & 'Joker 2' Stumbles - Monday, October 7, 2024
The news to know for Monday, October 7, 2024! We're talking about the one-year mark since Hamas attacked Israel, and where things stand now. And we've got the…
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Special Edition: VP Debate - Surprisingly 'Nice', Key Moments, Future Impact & More
Today is all about the vice-presidential debate! We're getting analysis from both sides of the aisle on the best and worst moments for each candidate, the tone…
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Port Strike Ends, Ex-Officers Get Mixed Verdict & Holiday Hiring - Friday, October 4, 2024
The news to know for Friday, October 4, 2024! We'll tell you about the tentative deal that ended the dockworkers strike after just three days, but when the…
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Court Docs: Trump 'Resorted to Crimes', Army Troops Deployed to NC & Largest VC Deal Ever - Thursday, October 3, 2024
The news to know for Thursday, October 3, 2024! We'll tell you about a newly-released court filing that lays out the evidence against former President Trump in…
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Vance vs. Walz Takeaways, Vows of Retaliation & New Work Hours? - Wednesday, October 2, 2024
The news to know for Wednesday, October 2, 2024! We'll tell you some key takeaways from last night's vice presidential debate, including a couple of the best…
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VP Debate Tonight, Dockworkers Strike & Verizon Outage - Tuesday, October 1, 2024
The news to know for Tuesday, October 1, 2024! What to know about the dockworkers strike happening now and the impact it could have on consumers in the months…
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Helene's Devastating Aftermath, Border Politics & YouTube Dispute - Monday, September 30, 2024
The news to know for Monday, September 30, 2024! What to know about the aftermath from Hurricane Helene, including the widespread destruction across the…
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Special Edition: Sick Season is Coming - Insights from an Epidemiologist
The arrival of fall means so-called "sick season" is right around the corner. It's a time when respiratory viruses like flu, COVID and RSV tend to peak. So…
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Helene Makes Landfall, NYC Mayor Indicted & Hoda Leaving 'Today' - Friday, September 27, 2024
The news to know for Friday, September 27, 2024! What to know about Hurricane Helene's impact so far after it slammed into Florida as a major Category 4 storm…
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Hurricane Helene to Hit U.S., Dueling Economic Plans & Playground Upgrades - Thursday, September 26, 2024
The news to know for Thursday, September 26, 2024! We'll tell you about the large and powerful hurricane expected to make landfall in the U.S. tonight. More…
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Biden's Final UN Speech, Florida Preps for Hurricane & NFL Legend's Diagnosis - Wednesday, September 25, 2024
The news to know for Wednesday, September 25, 2024! We'll tell you about one of President Biden's final speeches on the world stage as president: what he chose…
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Deadly Strikes in Lebanon, U.S. Crime Down & 'Friends' Game Show - Tuesday, September 24, 2024
The news to know for Tuesday, September 24, 2024! We'll tell you why the U.S. is now sending more American troops to the Middle East as the fighting between…
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Wider War Worries, Deal Avoids Gov't Shutdown? & Beetlejuice Wins 3x - Monday, September 23, 2024
The news to know for Monday, September 23, 2024! We'll tell you about the latest from the campaign trail in what's said to be the closest presidential election…
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Special Edition: Voter Trends in an Unprecedented Election
With Election Day just about a month-and-a-half away, both presidential candidates are focusing on turning out the vote. But what kinds of voter registration…
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Harris Talks to Oprah, Trump's Message to Jews & Early Voting Begins - Friday, September 20, 2024
The news to know for Friday, September 20, 2024! We've got the latest from the campaign trail as Vice President Harris speaks with Oprah Winfrey, and former…
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Big Interest Rate Cut, More Devices Explode & Mr. Beast Sued - Thursday, September 19, 2024
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…
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Exploding Pagers, Fed Rate Cut Coming & Instagram Restricts Teens - Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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…
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Secret Service Funding, TikTok's Legal Fight & Chipotle's 'GuacBots' - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
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…
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Assassination Attempt (Again), Lahaina Fire Report & 'Shogun' Wins Big - Monday, September 16, 2024
The news to know for Monday, September 16, 2024! We'll tell you about another apparent assassination attempt targeting former President Trump: where it…
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Special Edition: Debate Breakdown - Policy Wins, 'Eating the Cats' & Was it Fair?
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…
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Legal Election Betting, Boeing Workers Strike & Emmy Awards - Friday, September 13, 2024
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…
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Debate Polls: Harris Won, Francine Hits Louisiana & Solo Dining Surge - Thursday, September 12, 2024
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…
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Harris-Trump Debate Highlights, Hurricane Francine & MTV VMAs - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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…
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Presidential Debate Tonight, RIP James Earl Jones & Apple Intelligence - Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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…
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Search for I-75 Shooter, Wildfires Force Evacuations & Super Bowl Halftime Show - Monday, September 9, 2024
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…
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Special Edition: Are Polls Accurate? Here's What to Know Before Election Day
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…
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Shooter's Father Charged, Extreme Heatwave & Soccer Star Retires - Friday, September 6, 2024
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…
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Georgia School Shooting, Election Countdown & Musk vs. Brazil - Thursday, September 5, 2024
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…
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Campus Protests Return, 100 Degrees for 100 Days & NFL Promotes Swift- Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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…
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Largest Israel Protest, Hotel Workers on Strike & DirectTV-Disney Dispute - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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…
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Special Edition: From Remote Work to AI - What's Next at Work?
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…