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The news to know for Tuesday, May 16, 2023! We're telling you about a new report that's been years in the making: why it's criticizing the FBI for investigating the 2016 Trump campaign. Also, a congressman's staffers were attacked, and top leaders in Washington are weighing in on debt limit negotiations that are getting down to the wire. Plus, new technology is meant to enhance security at U.S. ai...

The news to know for Monday, May 15, 2023! We're talking about the surprising outcome at the southern border once a strict immigration policy ended and another began. Also, we'll tell you who's impacted by tornado outbreaks and heatwaves across several states. Plus, how the postal service is making upgrades across the country, why regulators want a recall that could impact tens of millions of driv...

Because it is Mother's Day and mental health awareness month, we teamed up with our friends at the Women's Meditation Network to create a special bonus episode. We hope this meditation from Katie Krimitsos allows you to take a few minutes to yourself and relax. Check out Women's Meditation Network: https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/ Sign-up for our bonus weekly email:  https://www.theNewsWorthy....

When it comes to careers and parenting, you don't have to do things the way they've always been done. Our guest, Sarah K Peck , talks about reimagining hustle culture without sacrificing your version of success. Plus, with Mother's Day tomorrow, we'll take some time to discuss the impact on working parents, especially moms. Learn more about our guests: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-...

The news to know for Friday, May 12, 2023! We're telling you about a rush on the U.S.-Mexico border and how it's being managed in overcrowded border cities. Also, the government has a new plan to crack down on a major source of pollution, and record-breaking heat is expected in parts of the U.S. this weekend. Plus, a possible medical breakthrough for toddlers with peanut allergies, who might be re...

The news to know for Thursday, May 11, 2023! We're telling you about what happens today now that the Covid-19 national and public health emergencies are ending. Also, how authorities are getting ready to respond to a surge at the southern border and why some Republicans are calling attention to the Biden family's financial records. Plus, what FDA advisers decided about over-the-counter birth contr...

The news to know for Wednesday, May 10, 2023! We're telling you about the outcome of a case against former President Trump: what a jury decided and how the former president responded. Also, the feds uncovered what's believed to be a secret computer network Russia has been using to spy on NATO for decades. Plus, new recommendations for when women should get mammograms, a plan to address inequality...

The news to know for Tuesday, May 9, 2023! Debt or default? We'll explain the options being presented to the top lawmakers in Washington today. Also, the U.S. is sending more help to Ukraine. We'll tell you what's different about today's expected announcement.  Plus, delayed travelers might soon be entitled to more compensation, some Amazon customers are going from free delivery to discounted pick...

The news to know for Monday, May 8, 2023! We're talking about another mass shooting over the weekend, this one at a mall in Texas. And there's an update about Afghan refugees living in the U.S. Also, the world has officially declared an end to the Covid-19 emergency. We'll explain what that means. Plus, just as more weather is expected this week, there are new efforts to improve weather forecasts....

What do a squeaky dog toy and a Tennessee whiskey company have to do with the Supreme Court? Attorney Luke Behnke is breaking down the case causing some serious debate. And, the justices could impact the future of the internet with an upcoming decision. We're talking to  Jeff Kosseff , the man who wrote the book on Section 230. Learn more about our guests: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes S...

The news to know for Friday, May 5, 2023! We're telling you about Russia's new accusation against the U.S. and how America is responding so far.  Also, what to know about a controversial killing on a New York City subway. Politicians, protesters, and police don't all agree on whether it was justified. Plus, How the White House is getting involved with the future of AI, who is expected to attend th...

The news to know for Thursday, May 4, 2023! We'll tell you the latest message from the Federal Reserve as interest rates go up again. Also, an assassination attempt or staged attack? The U.S. is trying to figure out exactly what happened over Russia's capital. And we'll explain an in-depth mission to take down one of the world's biggest mafias.  Plus, a medical achievement that was years in the ma...

The news to know for Wednesday, May 3, 2023! We're telling you about how and why America's military is stepping in at the U.S.-Mexico border. Also, the latest epidemic declared can be cured with more social connection. Plus, celebrities are now joining Hollywood writers on the picket lines, another once-popular home goods chain is going under, and tech rivals Apple and Google are teaming up. See s...

The news to know for Tuesday, May 2, 2023! America's lawmakers need to make a deal, and time is running out. We'll explain what's at stake If they can't address the debt ceiling in the next few weeks. Also, we'll tell you about the second-largest bank failure in American history and what regulators now want to change about the whole system. Plus, AI that can turn people's thoughts into text, a wri...

The news to know for Monday, May 1, 2023! We'll update you about flooding impacting almost all areas in the U.S. in different ways and the reason behind what's now the biggest strike in Canada in decades. Also, it's another failed bank. Why the government is taking over and what's expected to happen next. Plus, we're explaining the rising trend of reverse ATMs, the White House Correspondents' Dinn...

Bed Bath & Beyond filed for bankruptcy this week. We're talking to retail analyst Neil Saunders about what went wrong, why hundreds of other stores are closing this year, whether the days of free online returns may be coming to an end, and so much more!  Learn more about our guests: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly email:  https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Bec...

The news to know for Friday, April 28, 2023! We'll tell you new details about the suspect in a major national security leak and why former Vice President Mike Pence was required to testify against his old boss. Also, a diabetes drug tested for weight loss could become one of the best-selling drugs of all time. Plus, the impact of the latest severe storms, how Jerry Springer is being remembered, an...

The news to know for Thursday, April 27, 2023! We'll tell you about a fight between a global entertainment giant and a likely presidential contender. It's Disney v. DeSantis in Florida. Also, we're talking about America's new deal with South Korea involving nuclear weapons. Plus, a historic shift out of the Vatican, a bipartisan bill that aims to put new limits on kids using social media, and what...

The news to know for Wednesday, April 26, 2023! Now that President Biden is officially in the 2024 race, we'll tell you what he's promising and how his top Republican rival is responding. Also, the new law in Washington state is already being challenged in court, and there are protests and controversy in Montana involving the first transgender lawmaker in state history. Plus, the latest ways you c...

The news to know for Tuesday, April 25, 2023! We're telling you about President Biden's big announcement planned today and the two big-name cable news hosts that both suddenly got pulled off the air. Also, calls for book bans set a new record last year, researchers made a discovery about how we age, and a star NFL quarterback is heading to a new team for the first time.  See sources: https://www.t...

The news to know for Monday, April 24, 2023! We're telling you about the Supreme Court's latest decision about abortion in the U.S. Also, how Americans were rescued in Africa's third-largest country and why an even bigger rescue mission could still be ahead.  Plus, five NFL players are getting punished for gambling; one of the original big box retailers is getting ready to go out of business; and...

Should colleges and universities be allowed to consider race when deciding which students to let in? Supreme Court reporter Amy Howe was there in-person when the justices heard arguments in two cases involving affirmative action and breaks it all down for us. Then  Vern Granger , the director of admissions at the University of Connecticut, explains how schools currently consider race and how they'...

The news to know for Friday, April 21, 2023! We're telling you about severe storms that spread over a thousand miles and where they're headed next. Also, there's an update on the criminal case against actor Alec Baldwin. And SpaceX is celebrating the launch of the world's most powerful rocket, even though it exploded soon after takeoff. Plus, one of the biggest meteor showers of the year is happen...

The news to know for Thursday, April 20, 2023! We're telling you about how Republicans now say they want to spend taxpayer dollars and what the key differences are from what Democrats want. Also, three similar mistakes led to three separate shootings, and legally, it's not clear if the shooters were in the wrong. Plus, there's a worsening shortage of pilots, another AI chatbot is now available on...

The news to know for Wednesday, April 19, 2023! We're telling you about what could be the largest media defamation settlement ever in the U.S. and what Fox News admitted about some of its coverage. Also, Southwest Airlines planes were grounded nationwide yesterday. What happened to the airline already trying to rebuild its reputation?  Plus, there are new changes to the Covid-19 vaccine options; y...