The news to know for Friday, October 28, 2022! We’ll tell you Elon Musk’s first major moves as the new owner of Twitter: from his statement on the reason he bought the platform to the executives he just fired. Also: it’s not even Election Day, but about 100 election lawsuits have already been filed. We’ll explain why.  Plus: what to know about the World Series tonight, which big automakers are giving-up on self-driving cars, why Taylor Swift had to make an edit to her music video, and how a woman on TikTok is bringing recipes to life… Those stories and more news to know in around 10 minut ..read more

The news to know for Thursday, October 27, 2022! What to know about political polling, and private beliefs, as Election Day nears, and about a new accusation in one of the most closely-watched races. Also: mortgage rates hit a two-decade high, while the biggest tech companies face new lows.  Plus: what major change could be coming for the way you charge your iPhone, what Elon Musk was carrying as he visited Twitter’s headquarters, and what dream job a man got after posting to TikTok every day for nearly a year… Those stories and more news to know in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsW ..read more

The news to know for Wednesday, October 26, 2022! What to know about one of the most highly-anticipated political debates ahead of the midterms: why it’s so notable and what happened on stage. Also, a big shake in Northern California. What thousands of people saw on their smartphones -- just seconds before the quake hit. Plus: a new way to apply to college is picking up steam, more organizations are cutting ties with Ye (Kanye West), and what the Powerball jackpot is up to now… Those stories and more news to know in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to ..read more

The news to know for Tuesday, October 25, 2022! Unfortunately, we have to tell you about another school shooting. This time, in St. Louis, Missouri. Also: what the so-called Nation’s Report Card found about student learning. And what the Justice Department revealed about a Chinese spy ring in the U.S. Plus: remembering a comedian and actor who became a social media star, a potential upside of letting kids play video games, and the premium coffee chain launching a new option to drink at home… Those stories and more news to know in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for s ..read more

The news to know for Monday, October 24, 2022! We’ll tell you why the student loan forgiveness plan is now on hold, and what the White House is telling people about applying. Also: why a former White House adviser is going to prison, and we’ll explain a change to your 401(k) starting next year. Plus: what to know about a holiday today celebrated by more than a billion people, the two teams heading to the World Series, and the two records Taylor Swift set in one day. Those stories and more news to know in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more ab ..read more

The midterms are just a little more than two weeks away at this point. Today, we’re answering some of the top questions about voting and what’s expected in this year’s elections. We’re joined by Stephanie Young, the executive director of “When We All Vote.” It’s a nonpartisan organization focused on educating voters about the process and helping people get registered to vote. Know your voting rights See what’s on your ballot This episode is brought to you by Indeed.com/newsworthy and Kiwico.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes by becoming an insider: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider ..read more

The news to know for Friday, October 21, 2022! What to know about a major shake-up in leadership overseas that will mark the shortest tenure for a prime minister in British history. Also: a new rule impacts U.S. military troops who want abortions, and what the Supreme Court said about a challenge to the government’s student loan forgiveness plan. Plus: what it means if the CDC adds Covid vaccines to its list of routine immunizations, the jury’s verdict in a case against actor Kevin Spacey, new details of how Netflix plans to crackdown on password-sharing, and why hundreds of strangers showed u ..read more

The news to know for Thursday, October 20, 2022! We’ll tell you what’s behind some of those political ads you’ve been seeing as spending on this year’s midterms is on track to set a record, and what it means that Russian President Putin has declared martial law. Also: the FDA has authorized a new option for a Covid-19 booster. How it’s different, and who’s eligible.  Plus: why health officials want to pull a certain pregnancy drug off the market, what to know about the different types of dates on our food labels, and when you can see a light show in the sky this week…  Those sto ..read more

The news to know for Tuesday, October 18, 2022! What to know about the latest wave of attacks on Ukraine’s capital city, and which country Russia is likely getting their weapons from. Also: what two new reports found about the Trump White House, and why some economists now say a recession is inevitable. Plus: which social media platform Kanye ‘Ye’ West says he’s buying (and why), how to know if American Airlines owes you money, and what Netflix hopes you’ll do now instead of sharing passwords… Those stories and more news to know in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for ..read more

The news to know for Monday, October 17, 2022! We’ll tell you about an arrest an entire California community had been waiting for, and about a reversal from the White House when it comes to immigration. Also: what to know about the application for student loan debt relief now that it’s been made available. Plus: today’s tax deadline, a new rule for hearing aids goes into effect today that could impact millions of Americans, and what new data tell us about the cost of your holiday travel…  Those stories and more news to know in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownote ..read more