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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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Harris' First Interview, Drug Law Reversed & Busiest Travel Day- Friday, August 30, 2024
The news to know for Friday, August 30, 2024! We'll tell you how the presidential campaigns are responding to recent criticism, like that Vice President Harris…
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Top Doc: Parents Too Stressed, Military Controversies & Schools Ban Phones- Thursday, August 29, 2024
The news to know for Thursday, August 29, 2024! We're telling you about a new surgeon general advisory calling the silent struggles of American parents a…
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New Trump Indictment, Zuck's Pandemic Regrets & Accountant Shortage- Wednesday, August 28, 2024
The news to know for Wednesday, August 28, 2024! We're talking about how both top presidential candidates are preparing to take office (even before they know…
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Battle for Military Votes, New Energy Source for Tech & Player Switched Teams Mid-Game- Tuesday, August 27, 2024
The news to know for Tuesday, August 27, 2024 We're telling you how the presidential candidates are now pitching themselves to servicemembers and veterans, and…
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RFK Bows Out, Apple Juice Recall & Value Meal Wars - Monday, August 26, 2024
The news to know for Monday, August 26, 2024! We're talking about where Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are taking their…
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Special Edition: Master Your Time - The Lazy Genius' New Approach to Productivity
Would you say you're good at managing your time? For a lot of us, it can feel like an ongoing struggle. That's why today we're talking about a different…
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Harris' Big Moment, New Covid Shots & College Football Season- Friday, August 23, 2024
The news to know for Friday, August 23, 2024! We'll tell you about the biggest speech of Vice President Kamala Harris' career so far. She officially accepted…
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Walz Talks Wins, Report: Fluoride Impacts IQ & PSL Season- Thursday, August 22, 2024
The news to know for Thursday, August 22, 2024! We're talking about Gov. Tim Walz's big introduction at the Democratic National Convention and which one of…
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Obamas' Night at DNC, Job Scams Rising & Gaming Benefits?- Wednesday, August 21, 2024
The news to know for Wednesday, August 21, 2024! We'll recap the latest from the Democratic National Convention, including speeches from the Obamas and a…
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Biden's 'Best Decision', Trump's Swiftie Drama & Cyclist's Historic Victory- Tuesday, August 20, 2024
The news to know for Tuesday, August 20, 2024! We'll update you on the Democratic National Convention, including speeches from the last Democrat to lose to…
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DNC's Opening Night, East Coast on Alert & Super Blue Moon- Monday, August 19, 2024
The news to know for Monday, August 19, 2024! We're talking about the thousands of politicians, delegates, and protesters coming together in Chicago for the…
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Special Edition: Fertility 101 & IVF Politics
There are fewer babies born in the United States these days than in years past. But is it all about choice, or could there be medical reasons, too? We're…
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Trump's Security Boost, Arrests in Actor's Death & Viral B-Girl Responds - Friday, August 16, 2024
The news to know for Friday, August 16, 2024! We'll tell you about President Biden's show of support for his vice president and the Secret Service's new plan…
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Inflation Milestone, xAI Deepfakes & Banksy's Safari- Thursday, August 15, 2024
The news to know for Thursday, August 15, 2024! We're telling you about a key milestone in America's inflation rate and the presidential candidates' plans to…
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Candidates Court Unions, Another Massive Breach & Demure' TikTok Trend- Wednesday, August 14, 2024
The news to know for Wednesday, August 14, 2024! We'll explain why some union leaders are upset with former President Trump as both presidential campaigns try…
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Musk Interviews Trump, Los Angeles Quake & Swift Security Upgrades- Tuesday, August 13, 2024
The news to know for Tuesday, August 13, 2024! We'll tell you what the FBI has learned about attempts to hack both presidential campaigns and what happened…
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Trump Team Hacked, EpiPen Alternative & Olympics Go Hollywood- Monday, August 12, 2024
The news to know for Monday, August 12, 2024! We're discussing which presidential campaign may have been hacked and why former President Trump now threatens to…
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Special Edition: Are Zoos Ethical? What is Panda Diplomacy?
It's official – the U.S. has welcomed a new pair of giant pandas for the first time in more than two decades, making their debut at the San Diego Zoo this…
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Trump-Harris Debate Set, Mortgage Rates Drop & 'Panda Day'- Friday, August 9, 2024
The news to know for Friday, August 9, 2024! We're telling you about former President Trump's first major event since the Democrats' presidential ticket was…
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East Coast Drenched, Swift Concerts Canceled & Great Barrier Reef Ruined?- Thursday, August 8, 2024
The news to know for Thursday, August 8, 2024! We're telling you about a tropical storm coming ashore on the East Coast and hundreds of earthquakes out west…
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Harris Picks Walz, Work Travel Comeback & Netflix on Broadway- Wednesday, August 7, 2024
The news to know for Wednesday, August 7, 2024! We're talking about Vice President Harris' new running mate: what he brings to the table and how the Trump…
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Stock Market Meltdown, Flood Warnings & Google's Big Defeat- Tuesday, August 6, 2024
The news to know for Tuesday, August 6, 2024! We're telling you about a wild day on Wall Street, what caused it, and what's expected to happen next. Also, Vice…
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Harris' Decision Time, Hurricane Nears Florida & World's Fastest Man- Monday, August 5, 2024
The news to know for Monday, August 5, 2024! We'll tell you about a big step in Vice President Harris' campaign as she closes in on a running mate choice. And…
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Special Edition: Past to Present - Olympic Insights
We're about halfway through the Olympics in Paris, France. Team USA has had a lot of thrilling moments so far, and on the ground covering it all is our guest…
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Historic Prisoner Swap, Get Ready for Debby & Ice Bucket is Back- Friday, August 2, 2024
The news to know for Friday, August 2, 2024 We'll tell you about a historic deal to bring Americans home from Russian prisons and what the U.S. and its allies…
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Trump: 'Is She Black?', 9/11 Plea Deal & Ledecky's Record- Thursday, August 1, 2024
The news to know for Thursday, August 1, 2024! We're telling you about former President Trump's most recent comments on race, specifically Vice President…
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Hamas Leader Killed, Deli Meat Recall & Gymnasts Win Gold- Wednesday, July 31, 2024
The news to know for Wednesday, July 31, 2024! We're telling you about the possible assassination of two militant leaders in the Middle East as concerns grow…
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Supreme Court Reform?, Olympic Event Postponed & 'Summerween'- Tuesday, July 30, 2024
The news to know for Tuesday, July 30, 2024! We'll tell you about President Biden's plan for a reformed U.S. Supreme Court and what Republicans in Congress…
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Wider War Worries, TikTok Data Collection & R-Rated Record- Monday, July 29, 2024
The news to know for Monday, July 29, 2024! We'll tell you about a worrisome back-and-forth between Israel and Lebanon and how the U.S. is responding. And what…
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Special Edition: From Biden to Harris – What Happens Next
It's been less than a week since President Biden made the decision to drop out of the 2024 race for the White House, kicking off a process we've never seen…
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Harris Confronts Netanyahu, Southwest's Big Change & Olympic Games Begin- Friday, July 26, 2024
The news to know for Friday, July 26, 2024! We'll tell you about Vice President Harris' stance on Israel and the story of one of the most notorious drug…
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'History is in Your Hands', Air Quality Alerts & Comic-Con Comeback - Thursday, July 25, 2024
The news to know for Thursday, July 25, 2024! We're telling you about President Biden's big speech, which was meant to explain his campaign exit and define his…
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Harris Rallies Crowd, Netanyahu Visits Capitol & Celine's Olympic Comeback- Wednesday, July 24, 2024
The news to know for Wednesday, July 24, 2024! We're talking about the first rally of Vice President Harris' revamped presidential campaign. Also, tense…
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Harris Wins Over Delegates, More Flights Canceled & Swift Dethroned- Tuesday, July 23, 2024
The news to know for Tuesday, July 23, 2024! We'll tell you how Vice President Harris is reintroducing herself as a presidential candidate. We'll cover her…
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Biden's Exit, Harris Campaign Launch & What's Next- Monday, July 22, 2024
The news to know for Monday, July 22, 2024! We're talking about President Biden's historic exit from the presidential race and Vice President Harris' entrance…
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Special Edition: 'Caitlin Clark Effect' – New Era for Women's Sports?
We're hours away from what could be the biggest WNBA All-Star Game in the league's history thanks in large part to rookie Caitlin Clark. Today, we're taking a…
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Trump: 'I Got Lucky', Global Tech Outage & WNBA All-Star Game- Friday, July 19, 2024
The news to know for Friday, July 19, 2024! There's developing news: a global tech issue has led to major U.S. airlines grounding flights. Also, we'll bring…
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Vance Takes the Stage, Preventing Cancers & FX Dominates Emmys- Thursday, July 18, 2024
The news to know for Thursday, July 18, 2024! We're telling you about the first major speech from JD Vance since becoming one of the most powerful figures in…
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FBI on High Alert, Senator Found Guilty & New iPhone Update- Wednesday, July 17, 2024
The news to know for Wednesday, July 17, 2024! We'll tell you about a plot to kill former President Trump that is said to be separate from Saturday's shooting…
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Who is JD Vance?, Trump's Legal Win & Prime Day Deals - Tuesday, July 16, 2024
The news to know for Tuesday, July 16, 2024! What to know about former President Trump's newly announced running mate, including what first made him famous…
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Attempted Assassination- Shooter ID'd, Secret Service Scrutinized & RNC's Plan- Monday, July 15, 2024
The news to know for Monday, July 15, 2024! We have updates about the attempted assassination of former President Trump and how the attack has led to changes…
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News Update - Trump Shot in Ear
We're taking the rare step of providing a short news update on what's being investigated as an attempted assassination of former President Trump. We'll provide…
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Special Edition: Turf vs Grass w/ Unbiased Science
Artificial grass has become a popular alternative to natural grass in recent years. But as the prevalence of turf grows, so have the health and safety…
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Biden's Live Q&A, Inflation Down & ESPYs Highlights - Friday, July 12, 2024
The news to know for Friday, July 12, 2024! We'll tell you how President Biden defended himself and his campaign at a closely-watched news conference after an…
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Hollywood Pressures Biden, Heat Records Broken & Historically Bedazzled- Thursday, July 11, 2024
The news to know for Thursday, July 11, 2024! We're once again talking about growing pressure for President Biden to retire. It's coming from both Capitol Hill…
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Biden's NATO Speech, Toxic Tampons? & Work Friends Wanted- Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The news to know for Wednesday, July 10, 2024! We'll tell you about President Biden's high-stakes speech at the NATO summit and how other countries'…
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Millions Lose Power, New GOP Platform & Alec Baldwin on Trial- Tuesday, July 9, 2024
The news to know for Tuesday, July 9, 2024! We're telling you about damage from the first hurricane to hit the mainland U.S. this season and where it's headed…
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Hurricane Targets Texas, Largest Password Leak & Today's Travel- Monday, July 8, 2024
The news to know for Monday, July 8, 2024! We'll tell you about a major storm heading for Texas and the ongoing heatwave on both coasts. Also, new calls for…
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Special Edition: America's Divide Explained (RERUN)
America's political divide has been growing in recent decades – and that seems especially true with a contentious election just months away. So today, as many…
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Special Edition: Presidential Immunity Ruling - FAQs Answered
The Supreme Court wrapped up a historic term this week and on its final day, it issued what's possibly its most highly-anticipated ruling yet: one that had to…
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Holiday Weekend Weather, Giuliani Disbarred & Fireworks Cost- Wednesday, July 3, 2024
The news to know for Wednesday, July 3, 2024! We'll bring you the latest track of a historic hurricane and a heatwave set to roast parts of the U.S. this…
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Presidents' Immunity, Newest State Laws & Team USA's Youngest- Tuesday, July 2, 2024
The news to know for Tuesday, July 2, 2024! We'll explain a landmark Supreme Court decision about the power of the presidency and how it could impact former…
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New SCOTUS Rulings, Hurricane Beryl & 'Inside Out 2' Hits $1B - Monday, July 1, 2024
The news to know for Monday, July 1, 2024! What to know about noe one - but three - of the latest Supreme Court decisions that could have big impacts. Also…
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Special Edition: Biden's 'Trainwreck' & Trump's Lies
President Biden and former President Trump came face to face this week for the first time in four years – on CNN's debate stage. Now it's all about the…
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First Debate Takeaways, Bibles in Schools & Bronny Joins LeBron- Friday, June 28, 2024
The news to know for Friday, June 28, 2024! We'll bring you the top takeaways from the first presidential debate of the 2024 election season. Also, we'll…
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Emergency Abortion Ruling?, Biden vs. Trump & NBA Draft Picks- Thursday, June 27, 2024
The news to know for Thursday, June 27, 2024! We're talking about two more highly-anticipated rulings from the Supreme Court: one about emergency abortions and…
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Gun Violence 'Crisis', Primary Race Results & Summer Sales - Wednesday, June 26, 2024
The news to know for Wednesday, June 26, 2024! We'll tell you what the Surgeon General is now calling a public health crisis, but why it's not clear if it will…
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Communities Flooded, Wikileaks Founder's Plea & Summer Travel Records- Tuesday, June 25, 2024
The news to know for Tuesday, June 25, 2024! We'll update you about flooding that's left entire communities under water, what damage has been done, and what's…
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'Random' Store Shooting, Extreme Weather Alerts & Biggest Movie of 2024- Monday, June 24, 2024
The news to know for Monday, June 24, 2024! We'll tell you what investigators have said about a tragic shooting at an Arkansas grocery store. Also, the U.S. is…
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Special Edition: Electricity Dilemma- Can America Keep Up?
Much of the country has been dealing with a dangerous heat wave this week. This type of intense weather – that gets Americans blasting their AC – is just one…