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The rate of autism diagnoses has been rising for years. Recently, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reignited a national conversation by promising to find a cause by September. Today, we’ll hear a powerful personal perspective from an autism advocate about what autism really feels like and why he says political debates miss the point. Then later, a top economist discusses what the research actually tells us about the rise of autism diagnoses. Join us again for our 10-minute daily news roundups every Mon-Fri! Learn more about our guests: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly EMAIL: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Become an INSIDER for ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch Sponsors: Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to SkylightCal.com/newsworthy Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/NEWSWORTHY! #honeylovepod To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com #Autism #Health #Conversations

The news to know for Friday, May 16, 2025! We’re talking about a military buildup on the U.S./Mexico border, and another air traffic control outage - this time out West. Also, we’ll tell you about a major step forward in personalized medicine that could one day be used to treat millions of people. Plus, the biggest retailer yet to raise prices because of tariffs, a historic discovery made at Harvard Law School, and the WNBA is back and bigger than ever as the NBA gets closer to the finals. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups! See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sign-up for our Friday EMAIL here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to SkylightCal.com/newsworthy Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/NEWSWORTHY! #honeylovepod To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Thursday, May 15, 2025! We’re talking about a key case in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, as President Trump tries to limit judges who rule against him. Also, a couple of tense hearings on Capitol Hill, with top cabinet officials defending their work on immigration and healthcare. Plus, millions of Americans could face more severe weather, another dangerous trend has gone viral online, and celebrities want to get fans active. We’ll explain. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups! See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sign-up for our Friday EMAIL here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to SkylightCal.com/newsworthy Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/NEWSWORTHY! #honeylovepod To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Wednesday, May 14, 2025! We’re talking about President Trump’s high-stakes Middle East trip, and the deals he’s made so far. Also, we have updates in three high-profile court cases involving Sean Diddy Combs, Kim Kardashian, and the Menendez brothers. Plus, Major League Baseball’s historic decision to un-ban some players, what more parents in tech are encouraging their children to do, and how A-I is powering new features on popular apps. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups! See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sign-up for our Friday EMAIL here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to SkylightCal.com/newsworthy Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/NEWSWORTHY! #honeylovepod To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Tuesday, May 13, 2025! We’re talking about a temporary truce between the U.S. and China, but why the trade war isn’t over just yet. Also, an emotional reunion as an American hostage was released ahead of President Trump’s visit to the Middle East, and from heat to fire to floods, we’ll detail the extreme weather risks many Americans are dealing with this week. Plus, a warning about potentially dangerous coolers, basketball legend Michael Jordan’s new gig, and what to expect from the world’s biggest film festival. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups! See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sign-up for our Friday EMAIL here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to SkylightCal.com/newsworthy Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/NEWSWORTHY! #honeylovepod To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Monday, May 12, 2025! We’ll tell you about a possible trade deal with China, while the U.S. helps negotiate the end to several different conflicts. Also, a group of white South Africans is being flown to the U.S., and we’ll tell you why the U.S. granted them refugee status over others. Plus, where outages led to travel troubles over the weekend, why the jockey who won the Kentucky Derby was just punished, and how some shopping is changing—starting today. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups! See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sign-up for our Friday EMAIL here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to SkylightCal.com/newsworthy Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/NEWSWORTHY! #honeylovepod To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

History has been made at the Vatican – a closed-door conclave of cardinals chose the first American pope. Today, we’re taking you inside the secretive process of choosing the Catholic Church’s leader with insights from a theology expert. Plus, we’re discussing the meaning behind this moment and what to expect as Pope Leo XIV takes on one of the most powerful roles in religion and world affairs. Join us again for our 10-minute daily news roundups every Mon-Fri! Learn more about our guests: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly EMAIL: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Become an INSIDER for ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch Sponsors: Go to zocdoc.com/NEWSWORTHY to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Give yourself the luxury you deserve with Quince. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for FREE shipping on your order and 365-day returns! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com #Catholic #Pope #Religion

The news to know for Friday, May 9, 2025! We’re talking about the first American-born pope in history, and his first message to the world since taking the helm of the Catholic Church, Also, we have details from President Trump’s first deal with a major trading partner, Plus, we’ll tell you what former President Biden had to say during his first live TV interview post-presidency, how one of the most influential charities in the world is ramping up giving and winding down operations, and we’ll recap some of the biggest moments from last night’s Academy of Country Music Awards Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups! See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sign-up for our Friday EMAIL here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Go to zocdoc.com/NEWSWORTHY to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Give yourself the luxury you deserve with Quince. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for FREE shipping on your order and 365-day returns! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Thursday, May 8, 2025! We’re talking about how the Federal Reserve is reacting to an ongoing trade war, as a new deal is expected to be announced today, Also, new protests at Columbia University that put students in a face-off with security, and why President Trump designated today as Victory Day in the U.S., Plus, what we know about Trump’s controversial new pick for Surgeon General, how a family used technology to bring a victim into the courtroom, and what’s changing on Netflix for the first time in more than a decade Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups! See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sign-up for our Friday EMAIL here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Go to zocdoc.com/NEWSWORTHY to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Give yourself the luxury you deserve with Quince. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for FREE shipping on your order and 365-day returns! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Wednesday, May 7, 2025! We’re talking about another conflict escalating — this time between two nuclear-armed countries. Also, what the U.S. Supreme Court decided about a ban on transgender troops, and what to know about the process to pick a new pope that begins today. Plus, a new caveat to today’s Real ID deadline at American airports, why Energy Star labels could soon disappear, and how a big superhero movie just rebranded itself. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups! See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sign-up for our Friday EMAIL here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Go to zocdoc.com/NEWSWORTHY to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Give yourself the luxury you deserve with Quince. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for FREE shipping on your order and 365-day returns! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Tuesday, May 6, 2025! We’re talking about a plan to cut top generals from the U.S. military, and whether cash will be enough to get undocumented migrants to self-deport. Also, we’ll tell you which American companies are warning their customers about price hikes to offset new tariffs. Plus, what’s causing delays at a major airline hub in the U.S., why the NFL is working with the White House on a big event, and how you can thank an everyday hero today. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups! See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sign-up for our Friday EMAIL here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Go to zocdoc.com/NEWSWORTHY to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Give yourself the luxury you deserve with Quince. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for FREE shipping on your order and 365-day returns! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Monday, May 5, 2025! We’ll tell you about the budget proposal that would drastically cut the size and influence of the federal government. Also, we’re talking about how a possible tragedy was avoided at a Lady Gaga concert, and recapping the case against Diddy ahead of his criminal trial today. Plus, why President Trump is talking about reopening Alcatraz as a prison, what a strong jobs report did for the stock market, and what to expect from fashion’s big night out. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups! See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sign-up for our Friday EMAIL here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Go to zocdoc.com/NEWSWORTHY to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Give yourself the luxury you deserve with Quince. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for FREE shipping on your order and 365-day returns! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

As generative AI tools become more widely used, teens are now facing a growing, disturbing trend. We’re talking about so-called “deepfake nudes” — fake, sexually explicit images of real people, often minors. The nonprofit Thorn, a group dedicated to protecting kids from online sexual exploitation, says one in eight teens knows someone who has been targeted. Today, I’m speaking with the organization’s vice president of research and insights about the risks kids are facing right now, and what families, schools and tech companies could do to better respond. Join us again for our 10-minute daily news roundups every Mon-Fri! Learn more about our guests: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly EMAIL: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Become an INSIDER for ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch Sponsors: Go to HiyaHealth.com/NEWSWORTHY to get 50% off your first order of their best-selling children's vitamin. Shop the SKIMS T-Shirt Shop at https://www.skims.com/newsworthy #skimspartner To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com #DeepFakes #AI #Online

The news to know for Friday, May 2, 2025! We’re talking about President Trump’s national security shakeup, as a top cabinet-level official gets reassigned. And the White House is making changes when it comes to vaccines, religion, and mental health in schools — we’ll get into all of it. Plus, Trump has advice for new graduates, more apps are getting an A-I touch, and get ready for the fastest two minutes in sports… happening this weekend. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups! See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sign-up for our Friday EMAIL here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Go to HiyaHealth.com/NEWSWORTHY to get 50% off your first order of their best-selling children's vitamin. Shop the SKIMS T-Shirt Shop at https://www.skims.com/newsworthy #skimspartner To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Thursday, May 1, 2025! We’re talking about the American economy shrinking, and why President Trump says it’s not his fault. Also, a big breakthrough in negotiations leads to a new deal between the U.S. and Ukraine, and we have the latest on severe storms that spanned from Texas to Pennsylvania — and aren’t over yet. Plus, why Visa wants you to give your credit card information to A-I, who’s being punished for prank calls during the NFL Draft, and how a kangaroo ended up causing chaos in Alabama. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups! See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sign-up for our Friday EMAIL here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Go to HiyaHealth.com/NEWSWORTHY to get 50% off your first order of their best-selling children's vitamin. Shop the SKIMS T-Shirt Shop at https://www.skims.com/newsworthy #skimspartner To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Wednesday, April 30, 2025! We’re talking about President Trump’s first campaign-style rally since taking office, and what he had to say about immigration, trade, and his efforts to topple the bureaucracy. Also, two new statewide bans — one over fluoride in public water systems, and the other over smartphones in schools. Plus, findings from Harvard’s internal reports on antisemitism and Islamophobia, who was just awarded Congress’ highest honor, and the new A-I app set to compete with Chat-GPT. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups! See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sign-up for our Friday EMAIL here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Go to HiyaHealth.com/NEWSWORTHY to get 50% off your first order of their best-selling children's vitamin. Shop the SKIMS T-Shirt Shop at https://www.skims.com/newsworthy #skimspartner To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Tuesday, April 29, 2025! We’re talking about President Trump’s focus 100 days into his second term, and how Canadians voted in an election largely influenced by the American leader. Also, what issue brought Democrats and Republicans together to pass a new law, despite some outside opposition. Plus, where the next big swarm of cicadas is popping up, how shopping is coming to ChatGPT, and why some movie showings are expected to get extra rowdy. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups! See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sign-up for our Friday EMAIL here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Go to HiyaHealth.com/NEWSWORTHY to get 50% off your first order of their best-selling children's vitamin. Shop the SKIMS T-Shirt Shop at https://www.skims.com/newsworthy #skimspartner To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Monday, April 28, 2025! We’re talking about American children being flown out of the country on deportation flights… despite being U.S. citizens, and how the judge in one immigration case ended up getting arrested. Also, from flooding in the Plains to a tornado threat in the Midwest, we’ll tell you where severe weather is expected today. Plus, which dignitaries met on the sidelines of Pope Francis’ funeral, who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and how young music fans are affording the rising cost of concert tickets. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups! See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sign-up for our Friday EMAIL here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Go to HiyaHealth.com/NEWSWORTHY to get 50% off your first order of their best-selling children's vitamin. Shop the SKIMS T-Shirt Shop at https://www.skims.com/newsworthy #skimspartner To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

We are now approaching 100 days since President Donald Trump returned to the White House. So far, this administration has been marked by bold, wildly debated policies covering immigration, tariffs, foreign relations, cultural touchpoints, and a lot more. We’re breaking down the first 100 days with reactions from both sides of the aisle. Join us again for our 10-minute daily news roundups every Mon-Fri! Learn more about our guests: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly EMAIL: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Become an INSIDER for ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch Sponsors: New customers visit Huel.com/newsworthy today and use my code NEWSWORTHY to get 15% off your first order plus a free gift. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com #Trump #Politics #100Days

The news to know for Friday, April 25, 2025! We’re talking about President Trump’s direct message to Russia’s leader in the aftermath of a brutal attack. And the preparations underway for Pope Francis’ funeral this weekend, along with new court rulings over Trump’s policies on immigration, elections, and D-E-I. Plus, the latest impact of tariffs on corporate America, how rules are changing for self-driving cars, and what to expect from a sold-out Stagecoach this year. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups! See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sign-up for our Friday EMAIL here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: New customers visit Huel.com/newsworthy today and use my code NEWSWORTHY to get 15% off your first order plus a free gift. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com