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The news to know for Friday, August 22, 2025! We’ll tell you why Florida is being told to undo the “Alligator Alcatraz” migrant facility, and how President Trump’s crackdown has already changed the demographics of the country. Also, details of a new trade deal between the U.S. and Europe. And a Supreme Court decision impacting health research funding. Plus, the Grammy winner who was arrested and hospitalized, the teams to watch this college football season, and one girl’s unique backpack invention making a difference for the community. 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 https://www.cookunity.com/newsworthyfree for Free Premium Meals for Life. Thanks to CookUnity for supporting the show! 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

The news to know for Thursday, August 21, 2025! We’ll tell you where things stand with Hurricane Erin, now bringing severe weather to the East Coast. Also: Texas’s new voter map finally came to a vote. And the southern border wall is getting a makeover. Plus, why the federal government is suing L.A. Fitness; all about the new phones, watch, earbuds, and the A.I. Google unveiled this week; and how sorority rush has once again taken over TikTok. 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 https://www.cookunity.com/newsworthyfree for Free Premium Meals for Life. Thanks to CookUnity for supporting the show! 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

The news to know for Wednesday, August 20, 2025! We’ll tell you what kind of support President Trump is now considering for Ukraine. And why the Trump administration decided to take away the security clearance of more officials. Also: new COVID vaccine guidelines that put America’s top pediatricians at odds with the nation’s Secretary of Health. Plus, a big milestone for a viral toy, a mega-merger involving hundreds of local TV stations, and what’s behind the latest workplace trend called “job hugging.” 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 https://www.cookunity.com/newsworthyfree for Free Premium Meals for Life. Thanks to CookUnity for supporting the show! 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

The news to know for Tuesday, August 19, 2025! We’re talking about crucial negotiations at the White House, and what still needs to happen before Ukraine sees peace. Also, we’ll tell you what a former attorney general told Congress about the so-called Epstein files. Plus — President Trump wants voting to be different for the midterms, another ad campaign is facing backlash, and words like skibidi and delulu have made it into the dictionary. 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 https://www.cookunity.com/newsworthyfree for Free Premium Meals for Life. Thanks to CookUnity for supporting the show! 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

The news to know for Monday, August 18, 2025! We’ll tell you about some of the most powerful leaders in the world coming to America’s capital today, as President Trump suggests new terms to end the war in Ukraine. Also, where Hurricane Erin is expected to impact late-summer travelers this week. And why hundreds of protests happened across the U.S. over the weekend. Plus: how one conservative state is trying to identify liberal teachers, how much money AT&T customers could be entitled to in a new settlement, and how Scottie Scheffler completed a feat no other golfer has pulled off since Tiger Woods. 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 https://www.cookunity.com/newsworthyfree for Free Premium Meals for Life. Thanks to CookUnity for supporting the show! 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

AI is making its way into classrooms and even into kids’ social lives through AI “companions.” This episode explores what that means for learning, social skills, and academic integrity. We cover the risks of over-reliance, who’s responsible for oversight, and how educators can help students use AI without letting it do the thinking for them. Join us again for our 10-minute daily news roundups every Mon-Fri! Learn more about our guests: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER for ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch This episode is sponsored by For a limited time, Trade is giving 50% off a month of cold brew. That’s around 60 cups of cold brew, for 50% off when you go to drinktrade.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 Friday, August 15, 2025! We’ll tell you about a high-stakes meeting happening today that much of the world is hoping could lead to peace in Ukraine. Also, the two conditions Texas Democrats are demanding to end their walkout in a redistricting fight that’s been pitting Blue States against Red States around the country. Plus, a strike that could end up grounding hundreds—if not thousands—of flights, controversial guidelines for how Meta’s AI interacts with kids, and why the artist who draws what he calls “terrible portraits” promises to never improve. 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: Get 50% off 1 month of cold brew with Trade at drinktrade.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, August 14, 2025! We’ll tell you how President Trump’s Washington, D.C. takeover could expand even more. And — the White House’s latest legal win that means cutting billions more dollars in foreign aid. Also: which celebrities are being honored at the Kennedy Center after President Trump weeded out the ones he considered “too woke.” Plus, another boost in American manufacturing, an especially good year for fireflies, and a utopia for horror fans that opens 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: Get 50% off 1 month of cold brew with Trade at drinktrade.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, August 13, 2025! We’re talking about the latest inflation report, as new questions come up about how reliable the government data really is. Also: how highly sensitive American records may have gotten into the hands of Russian hackers. Plus, changes are coming to the Smithsonian museums, a crash landing revealed a meteorite 20 million years older than Earth, and the White House is planning its first cage fight. 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: Get 50% off 1 month of cold brew with Trade at drinktrade.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, August 12, 2025! We’ll tell you how President Trump is taking more control over Washington, D.C., and which other cities have been put on notice. Also, the unusual deal that came out of the heated trade rivalry between the U.S. and China, as larger tariffs are still on hold. Plus, we’re talking about a discovery uncovered from Texas flooding, what Ford is calling the next Model-T moment, and Taylor Swift’s new announcement, made with the help of her football star boyfriend. 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: Get 50% off 1 month of cold brew with Trade at drinktrade.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, August 11, 2025! We’ll tell you about Israel’s latest plans for a takeover in Gaza—and how the rest of the world is reacting. Also, a deadly shooting targeted the CDC headquarters, and what workers there are now demanding. And—the U.S. Defense Secretary is under fire for sharing a video calling for women to lose the right to vote. Plus: the Adidas design facing backlash, Instagram’s new map feature under scrutiny, and the movie dominating one of the summer’s last big box office weekends. 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: Get 50% off 1 month of cold brew with Trade at drinktrade.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

Dozens of states are cracking down on student phone use — but is banning them completely the right call? Brinleigh Murphy-Reuter of the Digital Wellness Lab at Boston Children’s Hospital joins us to explain what teens really think about phone rules in schools, how strict policies can sometimes backfire, and what parents can do to help their kids build healthy digital habits. Plus — the research on phones, mental health, and how tech companies should (or shouldn’t) design for kids. Join us again for our 10-minute daily news roundups every Mon-Fri! Learn more about our guests: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER for ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch This episode is sponsored by Give yourself the luxury you deserve with Quince. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for FREE shipping on your order and 365-day returns! You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/NEWSWORTHY and using code NEWSWORTHY at checkout. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Friday, August 8, 2025! We’ll tell you about how Israel is now getting ready for a full military takeover of Gaza. Also, how trading partners are responding to America’s new tariffs. And President Trump’s new plan for the U.S. census in the middle of a redistricting fight. Plus, the CDC’s first report on ultra-processed foods, ChatGPT’s new improvements, and the trend that’s pitting crypto creators against WNBA players. 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: Elevate your fall wardrobe essentials with Quince. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365 returns. Fatty15 is offering an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/NEWSWORTHY and using code NEWSWORTHY at checkout. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Thursday, August 7, 2025! We’ll tell you about historic new tariffs now in effect and which specific industries the White House is targeting next. Also, President Trump is threatening to take over a major city. We’ll tell you about the incident that may inspire some big changes. Plus, what caused United flights to be grounded for hours yesterday, why mRNA vaccine research is being scrapped, and how history is about to be made in Major League Baseball. 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: Elevate your fall wardrobe essentials with Quince. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365 returns. Fatty15 is offering an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/NEWSWORTHY and using code NEWSWORTHY at checkout. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Wednesday, August 6, 2025! We’re talking about the latest efforts to get the Epstein files released. And, where Confederate statues are being reinstalled. Also: what the U.S. Coast Guard learned about the tourist submersible that imploded while trying to reach the Titanic. Plus: a deal between two of the biggest names in entertainment and sports, how new A.I. models are becoming more advanced, and which Netflix movie the USDA is using to scare off wolves. 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: Elevate your fall wardrobe essentials with Quince. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365 returns. Fatty15 is offering an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/NEWSWORTHY and using code NEWSWORTHY at checkout. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Tuesday, August 5, 2025! We’re talking about redistricting battles playing out all around the country. It started in Texas, but we’ll tell you which states could be next. Also, President Trump is expected to send diplomats to Russia just as he gives Putin an ultimatum. Plus: where air quality is now considered dangerous for everyone, what’s happening to American Eagle’s stock in the wake of controversy, and what cause is now getting a multi-billion-dollar infusion from the Gates Foundation. 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: Elevate your fall wardrobe essentials with Quince. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365 returns. Fatty15 is offering an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/NEWSWORTHY and using code NEWSWORTHY at checkout. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Monday, August 4, 2025! We’re talking about the big cracks starting to show up in the labor market, and why President Trump says not to believe the data. Also, a national redistricting battle is playing out that threatens to upend the election map for the midterms. Plus: the parts of the U.S. dealing with wildfires and air quality concerns, the average cost for parents and teachers this back-to-school season, and the good cause that’s uniting online creators around the world. 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: Elevate your fall wardrobe essentials with Quince. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365 returns. Fatty15 is offering an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/NEWSWORTHY and using code NEWSWORTHY at checkout. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

Millions of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. But what if you could take control of your finances—not just to have more money, but to build a life you actually want? In this episode, we talk about what financial freedom really means, the most common mistakes people make with money, and the practical steps to set your kids up for future success—from the right accounts to how to use them. Join us again for our 10-minute daily news roundups every Mon-Fri! Learn more about our guests: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER for ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch This episode is sponsored by Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. For a limited time, you can try OneSkin with 15% off using code NEWSWORTHY at oneskin.co. That’s 15% off oneskin.co with code NEWSWORTHY. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Friday, August 1, 2025! We’re talking about historic new tariffs President Trump unveiled for countries all around the world. Also, the response to last month’s Texas floods is being scrutinized as new flooding impacts a different part of the country. Plus: the latest and most ambitious project yet in Trump’s White House makeover, which “rite of passage” is coming to public schools, and how Justin Timberlake is responding to backlash from his own fans. 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: Receive 50% off your first order of Hiya's best-selling children's vitamins at hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY For a limited time, you can try OneSkin with 15% off using code NEWSWORTHY at oneskin.co To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Thursday, July 31, 2025! We're talking about President Trump's latest trade declarations as countries around the world try to meet this week's deadline. Also, another Ivy League school reached a deal with the White House, while the Federal Reserve decided to keep resisting Trump. Plus, we'll tell you what former Vice President Kamala Harris has to say about her next career move, why a former NBA All-Star was arrested in an illegal gambling sting, and how to watch one of this year's most popular music festivals from home. 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 Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Receive 50% off your first order of Hiya's best-selling children's vitamins at hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY For a limited time, you can try OneSkin with 15% off using code NEWSWORTHY at oneskin.co To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com