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The news to know for Friday, November 21, 2025! We're talking about another American city preparing for an immigration crackdown. Also, we'll tell you why President Trump says some Democrats should face the death penalty and how the CDC has decided to change its stance on vaccines and autism after years of controversy. Plus, we'll explain the latest offshore drilling plan that's receiving bipartisan pushback, the new government campaign to make traveling more civil, and we're checking in on the "Thanksgiving Grandma" and her tradition that's going viral for the 10th year in a row. 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: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/NEWSWORTHY and get on your way to being your best self. Receive 50% off your first order of Hiya's best-selling children's vitamins at hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Thursday, November 20, 2025! We'll tell you who is facing fresh fallout from the Epstein files, even before they're released. Also, we're talking about American officials' new 28-point plan for peace in Ukraine, just as Russia steps up the attacks. Plus, why a former Olympic snowboarder is now on the FBI's most wanted list, how a big tech company is calming fears of an AI bubble, and highlights from the biggest night in country music. 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: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/NEWSWORTHY and get on your way to being your best self. Receive 50% off your first order of Hiya's best-selling children's vitamins at hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Wednesday, November 19, 2025! We're talking about the votes in Congress to make the Epstein files public and what could still get in the way of their release. Also, we'll tell you how President Trump defended Saudi Arabia's crown prince, despite U.S. intelligence linking him to a murder. Plus, why some key functions of the Education Department are being handed over to other agencies, how so-called ghost job postings may be deceiving you, and calling all Santas: what to know about a classic effort to spread holiday cheer. 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: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/NEWSWORTHY and get on your way to being your best self. Receive 50% off your first order of Hiya's best-selling children's vitamins at hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Tuesday, November 18, 2025! What to know about mounting support for releasing the Epstein Files. And a key step for the future of Gaza as President Trump envisioned it. Also, how Trump is once again cooperating with Saudi Arabia despite some pushback here in the U.S. Plus: enrollment at American colleges has shifted, there's a new plan to help international soccer fans see the World Cup in the U.S., and Jeff Bezos is taking on his first new hands-on role since Amazon. 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: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/NEWSWORTHY and get on your way to being your best self. Receive 50% off your first order of Hiya's best-selling children's vitamins at hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Monday, November 17, 2025! What to know about President Trump's new stance on the so-called Epstein Files — and why he wants only some people mentioned in them to be investigated. Also, what's reportedly getting less attention at Homeland Security as the immigration crackdown takes priority. Plus: which products will no longer be subject to tariffs, why air travelers might not have to deal with as many delays this week, and how people are reacting to an idea for a 50-year mortgage. 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: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/NEWSWORTHY and get on your way to being your best self. Receive 50% off your first order of Hiya's best-selling children's vitamins at hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history may be over — but its fallout is hitting families, nonprofits, and travelers nationwide. Today, we're breaking down the ongoing impact. First, Angela Williams, President & CEO of United Way Worldwide, shares what nonprofits are seeing on the ground, and how people can get or give help as the holidays approach. Later, travel expert Katy Nastro from the Going travel app explains why flight disruptions and TSA delays may continue, and offers practical tips to make holiday travel smoother (and cheaper). Learn more about our guest(s): https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Join us again for our 10-minute daily news roundups every Mon-Fri! Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch Sponsors: Shop my favorite pajamas at SKIMS.com! After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at https://www.oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Friday, November 14, 2025! We're talking about how long it will take for things like paychecks and SNAP benefits to get back to normal now that the shutdown is over. Also, more revelations from Jeffrey Epstein's emails. And which city is expected to be the next target for an immigration sweep. Plus: why a billionaire who pleaded guilty to insider trading just got a presidential pardon, how new AI features could totally change the way people shop this holiday season, and what kinds of games just launched on Netflix. 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: Shop my favorite pajamas at SKIMS.com! After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at https://www.oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Thursday, November 13, 2025! We'll tell you how the longest government shutdown in history finally came to an end — and what the new deal includes moving forward. Also, what newly released emails from Jeffrey Epstein say about what President Trump did — and didn't — know or do. Plus: which region is bracing for heavy rain and flooding this week, why today could be one of the busiest days at Starbucks and where a so-called "rebellion" could disrupt business, and we'll share easy ways to take part in World Kindness Day. 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: Shop my favorite pajamas at SKIMS.com! After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at https://www.oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Wednesday, November 12, 2025! We're talking about the deal to end the government shutdown that could make it out of Congress before the end of the day — and how long it may take airlines to recover. Also, who was selected for President Trump's latest pardons, and why California's governor is addressing the U.N. Climate Conference. Plus: a setback in the worldwide fight against measles, why some celebrities are giving the green light for others to use their AI voices, and how Netflix could be coming to your local mall. 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: Shop my favorite pajamas at SKIMS.com! After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at https://www.oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Monday, November 10, 2025! What to know about a bill that could finally end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history — and what still needs to happen before the government can reopen. Also, a winter storm that's brought life-threatening conditions to parts of the U.S., and a serious outbreak that could be linked to baby formula. Plus: backlash over a group of teachers' Halloween costumes, another alleged betting scheme — this time involving Major League Baseball players — and the two artists who secured the most Grammy nominations. 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: Shop my favorite pajamas at SKIMS.com! After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at https://www.oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

A new national survey shows many teens don't trust the news. It found, for example, many underestimate how often journalists follow ethical standards and overestimate how often newsrooms make things up. Today's guest is Peter Adams from the News Literacy Project. He explains what the data really shows, why young people may be so skeptical, and how to tell credible reporting from everything else online. We also talk about AI's impact on the information landscape, and why recognizing good journalism matters just as much as spotting misleading content. Plus: what gives him hope about Gen Z and Gen Alpha, and what all of us can do to help strengthen trustworthy news in our communities. Learn more about our guest(s): https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Join us again for our 10-minute daily news roundups every Mon-Fri! Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch Sponsors: Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Ready to give your liver the support it deserves? Head to dosedaily.co/NEWSWORTHY or enter NEWSWORTHY to get 35% off your first subscription. To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Friday, November 7, 2025! We'll tell you how the shutdown is now forcing widespread flight cancellations — and whether lawmakers are any closer to a deal. Also, the end of an era in Congress as one of the most powerful leaders decides to call it a career. And the cold snap stretching across a wide swath of the country starting today. Plus: the plan that could make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire, the government's new deal for cheaper weight-loss drugs, and the classic Christmas spectacle that just returned to New York City. 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: Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Ready to give your liver the support it deserves? Head to dosedaily.co/NEWSWORTHY or enter NEWSWORTHY to get 35% off your first subscription. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Thursday, November 6, 2025! We'll explain how this week's election results could affect negotiations to end the shutdown — and how more travelers are about to be impacted. Also, what might have contributed to that UPS plane crash earlier this week, and its impact on shipping. Plus: why some investors are starting to sell their tech stocks, how Google is changing its app store rules, and how one celebrity used her award show dress to advocate for children in a war zone. 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: Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Ready to give your liver the support it deserves? Head to dosedaily.co/NEWSWORTHY or enter NEWSWORTHY to get 35% off your first subscription. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Wednesday, November 5, 2025! We'll tell you how Americans voted in the first major elections of President Trump's second term. Also, why there's new hope for ending what's now the longest government shutdown in history. And what's at stake in a Supreme Court case over global tariffs. Plus: a "catastrophic" plane crash in Kentucky, growing backlash over a congresswoman's Halloween costume, and the first artist created by AI to debut on a Billboard chart. 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: Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Ready to give your liver the support it deserves? Head to dosedaily.co/NEWSWORTHY or enter NEWSWORTHY to get 35% off your first subscription. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Tuesday, November 4, 2025! What to know about today's elections — expected to test the momentum and divisions in both parties. Also, the latest ways the government shutdown is impacting food assistance, preschool, air travel, and more. And how one of the biggest business takeovers so far this year could create a health-and-wellness giant. Plus: how a Halloween terror attack may have been avoided, why a Hollywood lawsuit pitting two movie stars against each other has ended, and what's historic about the newest "Sexiest Man Alive" of 2025. 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: Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Ready to give your liver the support it deserves? Head to dosedaily.co/NEWSWORTHY or enter NEWSWORTHY to get 35% off your first subscription. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Monday, November 3, 2025! What to know about the government shutdown reaching its second month, and how judges are intervening as millions of Americans try to figure out how to make ends meet. Also, where President Trump could be sending the U.S. military next. Plus: a new warning over fluoride supplements, a wild finale to the Major League Baseball season, and where Black Friday sales have already started. 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: Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Ready to give your liver the support it deserves? Head to dosedaily.co/NEWSWORTHY or enter NEWSWORTHY to get 35% off your first subscription. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

Now that Halloween's behind us, the holiday shopping season is underway, but this year brings new challenges for shoppers. From higher prices and tariff uncertainty to rumors of inventory shortages and smaller discounts, planning ahead could make all the difference. So what should you buy now, what can wait, and how do you avoid falling for fake deals or "too good to be true" discounts? Lifestyle journalist and money-saving expert Trae Bodge joins Erica to break it all down — from AI-powered shopping tools and changing discount trends to her best advice for sticking to a budget and still spreading holiday cheer. Learn more about our guest: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Join us again for our 10-minute daily news roundups every Mon-Fri! Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch Sponsors: Save 25% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/NEWSWORTHY or entering NEWSWORTHY at checkout. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at oneskin.co/HAIR #oneskinpod To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Friday, October 31, 2025! We'll tell you about the unprecedented step President Trump is calling for to end the government shutdown, just as benefits for millions of Americans are about to run dry. Also, how thousands of U.S. troops are being trained for more missions in American cities. And the lowest-ever limits on refugees coming to the U.S. Plus: a member of the British royal family is getting evicted, a top music label is turning a legal battle into a business deal, and we have a roundup of the most popular Halloween costumes of 2025. 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: Save 25% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/NEWSWORTHY or entering NEWSWORTHY at checkout. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at oneskin.co/HAIR #oneskinpod To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Thursday, October 30, 2025! We'll explain President Trump's announcement about nuclear weapons testing, made just before his highly anticipated meeting with the Chinese president. Also, sticker shock as Obamacare window shopping begins. And what to know about the latest interest rate cut. Plus: an unprecedented milestone for an American tech company, which major AI platform is now banning teens, and the "word of the year" that you probably won't understand if you're over the age of 15. 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: Save 25% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/NEWSWORTHY or entering NEWSWORTHY at checkout. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at oneskin.co/HAIR #oneskinpod To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Wednesday, October 29, 2025! What to know about one of the strongest hurricanes ever recorded in the Atlantic — from the damage so far to where it's headed next. And another test of the Israel–Gaza ceasefire. Also, millions of Americans are just days away from losing food benefits, and what two dozen states are now asking judges to do about it. Plus: which well-known company has seen one of the biggest workforce reductions since the pandemic, what newly released ChatGPT data reveals about users' mental health, and how Dr. Seuss is "back" with a new book — decades after his death. 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: Save 25% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/NEWSWORTHY or entering NEWSWORTHY at checkout. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at oneskin.co/HAIR #oneskinpod To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com