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Ready to wrap the year with some  positive, helpful  news for a change? Us, too. We invited the founder of  Nice News to join us for a countdown of the top 10 'nice' news stories of 2024.   Join us again for our 10-minute daily news roundups every Mon-Fri!  Learn more about our guest, Sean Devlin, and the stories mentioned in today's countdown:  https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an IN...

The news to know for Friday, December 27, 2024! We'll tell you how the weather is impacting holiday travel from the Northwest to the Midwest to the South.  Also, we have the findings from a yearslong ethics investigation into former Congressman Matt Gaetz.  And we'll explain one of the most significant moves taken against the death penalty in presidential history. Plus, why experts think whooping...

The news to know for Monday, December 23, 2024! We're telling you about the deal lawmakers reached to prevent a government shutdown without any time to spare. Also, parts of the country are expected to see snow in the days before Christmas and Hanukkah.  Plus, workers at both Amazon and Starbucks are on strike; there is another reason people may start using popular weight loss drugs, and there is...

If the pictures in your phone feel like a mess, but it overwhelms you to think about how to organize all your precious memories, this episode is for you! "Miss Freddy" (real name Casey von Stein) is a professional photo organizer who shares her simple strategies for organizing your camera roll in a way that will make it easier to enjoy your memories for years to come.   Join us again for our 10-mi...

The news to know for Friday, December 20, 2024! We're telling you about a bipartisan revolt against the latest spending bill that could lead to a government shutdown within hours. Also, this year is expected to see the most December holiday travel on record. We'll tell you what to expect on the roads and in the airports over the next few days.  Plus, thousands of Amazon workers are on strike durin...

The news to know for Thursday, December 19, 2024! We'll tell you about two big, controversial bills in Congress. One just passed, and the other is facing a new setback, threatening a government shutdown just before Christmas. Also, we're talking about the Federal Reserve's announcement that led to a historic fall on Wall Street. Plus, we have the first statewide emergency over bird flu, an update...

The news to know for Wednesday, December 18, 2024! We have new developments in two different executives' murders and what's next for the suspects accused of killing them. Also, President-elect Trump is taking another news outlet to court over its election coverage.  Plus, deadlines are coming up if you want to get gifts shipped in time for the holidays; American teens seem to be changing their dru...

The news to know for Tuesday, December 17, 2024! We have the latest details about another mass shooting at a K-12 school: what's known about the shooter and the people she killed. Also, we are talking about another foreign government shakeup and a new feature coming to cars that's meant to help prevent deadly wrecks. Plus, what's behind a rare drop in obesity rates, which company is promising 100,...

The news to know for Monday, December 16, 2024! We'll tell you about new efforts to get to the bottom of mysterious drone sightings becoming more common on the east coast.  Also, there is a new showdown over abortion pills being sold across state lines. Plus, we're talking about why some of America's biggest tech companies are investing in President-elect Trump's inauguration and where Americans a...

Today we're taking a look back at the 10 most important tech-related stories of 2024! Ready for the countdown?  Our guest is Brian McCullough from the Techmeme Ride Home podcast. He's sharing his list, then naming which one he believes was THE most important of the year. Then, of course, we look ahead to 2025 with what to expect next in tech...   Join us again for our 10-minute daily news roundups...

The news to know for Friday, December 13, 2024! We're telling you about the largest single-day act of clemency in modern American history and why President Biden's allies say it's not enough. Also, millions of Americans are getting below-freezing temperatures, even as far south as Texas and Florida. Plus, new research shows some cancers may be overtreated; recent action could pave the way for a re...

The news to know for Thursday, December 12, 2024! We'll tell you about a top official's decision to quit, making room for an overhaul in the FBI.  Also, why there is new backlash over the most popular sporting event in the world. Plus, what's behind a recent increase in food recalls, which new features are now available for iPhones, and who was named TIME magazine's Person of the Year.   Those sto...

The news to know for Wednesday, December 11, 2024! We're talking about a growing movement of people expressing sympathy for a suspected killer and how companies and public officials are trying to put a stop to it.  Also, firefighters are going door to door to evacuate parts of southern California, including some celebrity homes in the path of a wildfire. Plus, why more American workers seem to be...

The news to know for Tuesday, December 10, 2024! We'll tell you about the person now arrested for assassinating UnitedHealthcare's CEO: how he went from prep school valedictorian to murder suspect.  Also, we'll explain the outcome of a complicated case against a veteran who's been described as either a hero or a killer. Plus, a recent decision in a succession battle could impact one of the largest...

The news to know for Monday, December 9, 2024! We'll tell you how a decades-long dynasty came crashing down in Syria and how the U.S. is responding with force. Also, President-elect Trump sat for his first TV interview since the election. He talked about pardons, inflation, immigration, and more. Plus, learn why America's milk is now being tested in bulk, what's next for TikTok after another setba...

One of the biggest joys – but also one of the major stressors – of each holiday season can be….. COOKING! Today, we explore how to build confidence in the kitchen  without  striving for perfection. Whether you cook just for yourself or have a whole family to feed, this conversation will leave you inspired to tackle the kitchen with ease!  Our first guest is Bri McKoy, author of  The Cook's Book. S...

The news to know for Friday, December 6, 2024! What to know about new clues in the search for an insurance executive's killer, including cryptic messages from the crime scene. Also, how an unusually powerful earthquake impacted people for hundreds of miles along the West Coast. Plus, the long-awaited reopening of the famous Notre Dame Cathedral, a new rule that could give delayed airline passenger...

The news to know for Thursday, December 5, 2024! We'll tell you about a manhunt now underway for the person who shot and killed a high-powered insurance executive in broad daylight in New York City. Also, why two European governments have collapsed in a matter of weeks. Plus, how President-elect Trump helped Bitcoin reach a new record, which big cities are in the path of the latest winter storm, a...

The news to know for Wednesday, December 4, 2024! We'll fill you in on the chaos playing out in South Korea, and what the U-S government has to say about it. Also, the U-S Supreme Court will take up the hot-button issue of transgender medicine in what's considered the most high-profile case of this term. Plus, certain illnesses are starting to tick up around the country, an unprecedented cyberatta...

The news to know for Tuesday, December 3, 2024! We'll tell you about where wintry weather is settling in as Americans dig out from mountains of snow. Also, we'll explain a landmark climate case before the U-N's top court, and what makes the pardon for President Biden's son, Hunter, unprecedented. Plus, the holiday theme on display this year at the White House, a financial setback for the world's r...

The news to know for Monday, December 2, 2024! We'll tell you about how President Biden is pardoning his son, despite promising not to , and which family friends President-elect Trump has chosen for his next administration. Also, what Americans bought on Black Friday, and what deals are out there this Cyber Monday. Plus, a major snowstorm impacting several states, the world's first social media ba...

Do you ever feel put on the spot? Or not sure what to say? Or embarrassed after an awkward interaction? After today's discussion, we hope you'll feel less anxious, and more prepared for everything from friendly small talk to big political disagreements. Matt Abrahams is a lecturer of strategic communication at Stanford's Graduate School of Business, and host of the popular Think Fast, Talk Smart p...

The news to know for Wednesday, November 27, 2024! We'll tell you about a ceasefire deal now in effect between Israel and Hezbollah. And what to know about President-elect Trump refusing certain federal funding, background checks for his cabinet, and an ethics pledge. Also, we have an update on the weather across the country on one of the busiest travel days of the year. Plus, a new proposal would...

The news to know for Tuesday, November 26, 2024! What to know about President-elect Trump's latest promise for day one: he's laying out his plan for tariffs on America's biggest trading partners. And why Canada is expecting a surge of people crossing the border from the U.S. once Trump takes office. Plus, specific advice for travelers as the Thanksgiving rush begins, the latest – and biggest – com...

The news to know for Monday, November 25, 2024! We'll tell you President-elect Trump's latest – and final picks for his official cabinet. And what's happened now to his hush money case. Also, we'll explain who will pay what in a new international climate deal. Plus, we've got the forecast for Thanksgiving weather across the country, why the F-B-I is warning professional athletes to hire extra secu...