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We know news headlines can often be depressing, plus we all deal with stressors and setbacks – so today, we want to take some time to talk about what we can do about it. Our guest today is Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, who specializes in resiliency and navigating stress and change. Her new book is "Stress Wisely: How to be Well in an Unwell World." Learn more about our guests: https://www.theNewsWorthy...

The news to know for Friday, July 14, 2023! We have an update about intense heat stretching thousands of miles across the country, breaking records from coast to coast. Also, a landmark decision will make birth control pills as easy to access as Aspirin. And the World Health Organization is warning people about a common sweetener found in diet soda, yogurt, and chewing gum. Plus, the federal gover...

The news to know for Thursday, July 13, 2023! We're telling you what the latest inflation numbers show and what they could mean for interest rates.  And the head of the FBI defended himself and his colleagues to lawmakers accusing the bureau of bias.  Also, midnight was the deadline. We'll update you on what's happening with an actors' strike in Hollywood. Plus, there's more intense weather foreca...

The news to know for Wednesday, July 12, 2023! We're telling you about what could be record-breaking flooding in New England and what the forecast looks like for the rest of the week. Also, NATO says it plans to accept Ukraine as a member, but the Ukrainian president still says the alliance is being "absurd." We'll explain.  Plus, why some Bank of America customers are eligible for a payout, how T...

The news to know for Tuesday, July 11, 2023! We're telling you about a breakthrough in negotiations, paving the way for another historic NATO expansion, and why there's new concern about the readiness of the American military. Also, extreme weather is impacting nearly every corner of the U.S. with heavy rains, record-breaking heat, and landslides. Plus, why one presidential hopeful is giving money...

The news to know for Monday, July 10, 2023! What to know about flash flooding affecting several states, including the impact on travelers and how long it's expected to last.  Also, the latest efforts to rein in surprise healthcare costs and new hazing allegations against a major college football team. Plus, why a famous comedian is suing the company behind ChatGPT, the most recent pop star to get...

Summer is in full swing. If you tend to set high expectations for this season, only to have your plans sometimes fall flat, you're not alone! " The Lazy Genius " Kendra Adachi is here to help us take the stress out of summer so you can actually enjoy it. The Lazy Genius Summer Docket Learn more about our guests: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly email:  https://w...

The news to know for Friday, July 7, 2023! We're talking about the weapons the U.S. plans to send Ukraine and why they're so controversial. Also, we'll tell you what a new federal study found about chemicals in America's drinking water and what you can do about it. Plus, a big step toward getting more Americans a breakthrough Alzheimer's treatment, how Twitter is responding to a new Meta app that'...

The news to know for Thursday, July 6, 2023! We're telling you about the latest high-profile trip to China and what to know about cocaine found in the west wing of the White House. Plus, what the maker of ChatGPT plans to do now to protect society from its own product, why Instagram's new app is being called a "Twitter killer," and when do humans reach their mental and physical peaks? New research...

The news to know for Wednesday, July 5, 2023! We're telling you where millions of Americans can expect a round of severe storms today and what to know about two mass shootings. Also, a major two-day military operation just ended in the Middle East. Plus, a warning about what you might get in the mail that's not actually from the IRS, why Harvard is being sued over its admissions process again, and...

The news to know for Monday, July 3, 2023! We're talking about rulings in some of the most anticipated cases of this Supreme Court term, from student debt relief to LGBTQ rights to religious rights. We'll tell you what they mean for Americans moving forward. Also, we'll explain some of the new state laws that went into effect over the weekend concerning education, abortion, marijuana, and more. Pl...

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled affirmative action in college admissions is unconstitutional. Today, we're replaying the conversations we had back in April, where we reviewed what the cases were about and the wide-reaching impact of the decision. You'll hear from Supreme Court reporter Amy Howe and UCONN Director of Admissions Vern Granger. Learn more about our guests:  https://www.theNewsWorthy....

The news to know for Friday, June 30, 2023! We're telling you about the Supreme Court's historic decision to ban affirmative action in college admissions. We'll review the case, the high court's opinion, and reactions so far.  Also, should a sheriff's deputy face prison time for not confronting a school shooter? We'll tell you the jury's verdict. Plus, get ready for record-breaking 4th of July tra...

The news to know for Thursday, June 29, 2023! We're telling you about ongoing air quality issues in some parts of the U.S. as smoke spreads from the wildfires in Canada. Also, new estimates show the U.S. population is older than it's ever been while people in South Korea just became a year or two younger. We'll explain. Plus, there's another company taking the Bed Bath & Beyond name, an update abo...

The news to know for Wednesday, June 28, 2023! We'll tell you which major cities are the latest to deal with unhealthy air quality, what's going on, and how long it's expected to stay that way. Also, what the U.S. Supreme Court had to say about state lawmakers controlling federal elections. Plus, we'll explain a new law meant to give pregnant workers new protections; Costco is making it tougher to...

The news to know for Tuesday, June 27, 2023! We're talking about a wave of record-breaking heat that's expected to spread across several states this week.  Also, we'll tell you what the Supreme Court decided about a controversial immigration policy. And there's a new reason to avoid mosquitoes this summer. Cases of malaria were discovered in the U.S. Plus, a first-of-its-kind plan will charge peop...

The news to know for Monday, June 26, 2023! We're telling you about an armed mutiny in Russia that ended as quickly as it began: what it means for the future of Russia and its war in Ukraine. Also, a train crash led to extra testing in the Yellowstone River.  Plus, one of the world's largest religious gatherings is underway; Google is launching a new type of search result that pulls from social me...

Today, we're talking about the ongoing standoff between Hollywood's writers and the studios that employ them. Los Angeles Times staff writer Anousha Sakoui is here to discuss how the strike impacts the shows and movies many of us watch, why technology is at the core of the negotiations, and much more. Learn more about our guests: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly...

The news to know for Friday, June 23, 2023! We'll tell you what happened to that missing tour sub that was trying to reach the Titanic, and we'll discuss the criticism over why that tragedy got more attention than another one. Also, tomorrow marks one year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. We'll explain how groups on both sides of the issue plan to mark the milestone. Plus, why Canad...

The news to know for Thursday, June 22, 2023! We're telling you about what search crews have been hearing near where a Titanic tour group went missing as time for a rescue is running out. Also, we're talking about a growing debate over ethics in the Supreme Court and the latest report card for how 13-year-olds are doing in school. Plus, lab-grown meat from animal cells is now allowed to be sold in...

The news to know for Wednesday, June 21, 2023! We'll update you about underwater noises detected in the search for a missing deep-water vessel with tourists inside. Also, it looks like the president's son, Hunter Biden, will plead guilty to new charges. And we'll tell you about some lawmakers' efforts to impeach President Biden. Plus, a brutal heatwave continues in Texas; police are searching the...

The news to know for Tuesday, June 20, 2023! We're talking about two storm systems. Both are considered rare for this time of year. Also, there's an urgent search underway to find a tour group that disappeared on its way to the Titanic shipwreck site. Plus, we'll tell you how some companies are marking World Refugee Day, what researchers learned when they tested a common theory about heavy drinkin...

The news to know for Monday, June 19, 2023! We're telling you about a brutal heatwave that brought severe storms to the east and wildfire concerns to the west. Also, a new report details more concerns with one city's police department. Now, the federal government is calling for an overhaul. Plus, one airline says it's figured out the tricks to prevent jet lag, your Reddit feed might be filled with...

We're doing a deep dive into the federal charges against former President Donald Trump. We're discussing it from a lot of different angles: National security, legal, political, and how it's being covered across various media outlets. First up is legal expert  Jamil Jaffer , the founder and executive director of the National Security Institute . Then, we'll hear from Henry Brechter, the Editor-in-c...

The news to know for Friday, June 16, 2023! We're talking about a cyberattack that targeted some of the biggest government agencies, universities, banks, and state governments in the country. Also, a Supreme Court case pitted Native American tribes against a foster couple from Texas. Plus, what some of the biggest ticketing companies are doing about hidden fees, Netflix wants to help you binge on...