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Providing clear, unbiased and upbeat news in 10 minutes each weekday with the top 25 daily news podcast, The NewsWorthy. Staying informed just got easier.

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09/30/2023

Happy International Podcast Day! 🎙️
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How long have YOU been listening to The NewsWorthy -- or even just podcasts in general?
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We recently celebrated SIX YEARS of the podcast 🥳 and we adore hearing that some of you have been tuning in daily for a long time, too.
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Today we want to acknowledge ALL the listeners and creators who appreciate podcasts and how they improve our lives.
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Whether you're a longtime listener or just started tuning in, THANK YOU for trusting us to get your news!
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In honor of , we’ll be releasing a special BONUS episode tomorrow (SUNDAY) to celebrate... where the 'guest' expert is... ME 😳
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I'm sharing more about the start of The NewsWorthy and how we do things behind-the-scenes.
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Listen wherever you get podcasts when it comes out tomorrow...
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… 🗣️and share why you love podcasts in the comments below!
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09/20/2023

So what does this mean for you?
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While rates are getting a 'breather' after 11 hikes since March of last year, the cost of borrowing money is still at its highest level in 22 years.
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Of course, higher interest rates make it more expensive for Americans to take out loans like mortgages and to carry credit card debt.
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This all goes back to inflation as the central bank hopes tries to tame inflation by lowering demand for purchases like homes and cars --- without pushing the economy into a recession...
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Have you changed any spending habits because of inflation and/or interest rates?
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09/15/2023

This story will make you smile...
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An American Airlines pilot helped find 9-year-old Valentina’s American Girl doll named Beatrice, who got separated during a family trip through Tokyo, Japan.
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When the doll was first lost, the girl’s parents contacted the airport they flew out of, and the airline, but no one could find Beatrice. So, they posted about it online, and pretty soon, word got to first officer Jim Danen.
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He’s a pilot who actually lives pretty close to Valentina and her family and regularly flies to Tokyo.
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It took two separate visits to the airport lost and found, but he discovered the doll, scooped her up, and took pictures of the doll on her journey home.
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Valentina thanked her new pilot friend and asked whether Beatrice had been well-behaved on the flight. (She had).
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Her parents are incredibly grateful, and they said this is just another sign there’s a lot of kindness still left in the world.

We love sharing on our podcast and make a special segment for it every Friday!

09/15/2023

It’s a historic strike… 🪧
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These union walkouts are the FIRST to ever hit all three automakers at the same time.
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Nearly 13,000 workers hit the picket lines shortly after midnight Friday in targeted work stoppages at plants in Michigan, Ohio and Missouri.
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That said, while the strike is unprecedented, it’s actually smaller than expected a couple of days ago. IF all 145,000 UAW members at the three companies would have gone on strike, that would have been the nation’s largest strike of active workers in 25 years.
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Still, leaders on both sides have publicly alleged their counterparts across the table weren’t taking talks seriously.
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What you need to know about this strike (and other news) on Friday’s podcast episode...
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PLUS: learn why there’s been a surge in strikes overall across the nation this year... in last weekend’s Special Edition Saturday episode.
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09/14/2023

Just here to remind you that where you get your news matters (and may be influencing - or at least validating- your opinion)!
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This is a top headline today, and we'll be talking more about it on tomorrow's podcast episode. BUT when we tell you about a story like this, we've looked at A LOT of different sources already.
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We do the research for you, so you can get a fuller overview — faster and easier.
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Btw: each of these screenshots was captured at the same time of day from each news outlet's online homepage as the main story.
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02/03/2023

A group of Tennessee high schoolers welcomed a new student into their school with a pretty unbelievable gift: a new hand!

Sergio Peralta was born with a right hand that never fully formed. He said he worried about fitting in and even thought about hiding it somehow.

But, his classmates offered to build him a prosthetic hand in their engineering class.

They used online models and a 3D printer. After four weeks of building and sizing it just right, they put their design to the test with a game of catch.

Sergio caught a baseball with that right hand for the very first time. He says he can now use the prosthesis for all kinds of things, and it feels just like his other hand!

Sergio says he never expected anyone to offer him something this generous or that he would make some new friends in the process.

GO SERGIO!

02/03/2023

Today, the Northeast is bracing for what could be the coldest wind chills in decades or in some cases: the coldest ever recorded!

The National Weather Service says it could feel as cold as -50 degrees in parts of New England. Such extreme conditions can cause frostbite in as little as ten minutes.

More than 15 million people are under wind chill alerts in all of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, as well as parts of the tri-state area. Many cities and states have opened up warming centers and canceled classes for today.

That said, temperatures across most of the Northeast are expected to rise by Sunday afternoon.

Today's episode of The NewsWorthy podcast has your full news round up before you start the weekend!

01/31/2023

For the third time in a month, there’s been a suspicious incident at the .

This time, two emperor tamarin monkeys disappeared from their enclosure and police think someone took them.

This is just the latest in an unprecedented string of mysteries at the Dallas Zoo.

First, a clouded leopard went missing because police say someone purposely cut her enclosure open.

She was found on zoo property later in the day.

Then, an endangered vulture was found dead with what’s been called an “unusual” injury.

Zookeepers say they don’t think it was a natural death.

Now, it’s the emperor tamarin monkeys missing.

The zoo wasn’t open when they disappeared because of bad weather.

But once again, police found someone had cut open their habitat.

So far, it’s not clear if any of these incidents are connected.

But police are investigating, while the zoo increases its security.

We’ll continue to update you about this story during our daily roundups on The NewsWorthy podcast.

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Image sources: Leopard (Chron), Monkeys (NY Times), Vulture (ABC News)

Source: Dallas Zoo, Dallas Morning News, ABC News, NBC News, NY Times

01/26/2023

🥚 We often hear about customs agents looking for drugs at the U.S.-Mexico border, but these days, they’re seeing a new type of contraband: eggs! 🥚

Over just 11 weeks, agents said they had more than 2,000 encounters with people trying to bring eggs into the United States from Mexico.

It comes as egg prices keep rising here in America.

This is all said to be driven, in part, by a bird flu outbreak, supply chain snags, inflation, and more.

As the graph shows, prices for all egg types soared to historically high levels in 2022 with average prices jumping 60% year-over-year.

This time last year, a dozen Large, Grade-A eggs would cost Americans (on average) $1.79.

Now, those same eggs are going for $4.25.

That’s a 138% increase!

Some grocery stores are even seeing shortages.

South of the border though, you can get eggs for even less money than you could in America a year ago.

Yet, it’s still illegal to take eggs across the border because of certain health risks.

People who are caught smuggling eggs can face thousands of dollars in fines.

Have you noticed the price hikes or shortages while shopping for eggs?

Want more news like this along with your daily roundup of the big stories?

Head to the link in bio for The NewsWorthy podcast and get 10-minute news roundups!

12/14/2022

Content notice: This post talks about su***de. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health, call the 988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline or text SHARE to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor.

Unfortunately, we have some heartbreaking news to share. Dancer, DJ, and producer Stephen "tWitch" Boss has died at age 40, his wife announced. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner, Boss died by su***de.

tWitch was perhaps best known for his role as the longtime DJ on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, as well as for his appearances on So You Think You Can Dance? and Dancing With The Stars.

In a statement, his wife Allison Holker Boss said, "It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us. He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans. To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt."

Tributes to Boss have been pouring in all day.

***deawareness ***deprevention

12/01/2022

Shoutout to our *enthusiastic* listeners! You put us in the top 5% of most-shared podcasts globally, and the top 1% of most-followed podcasts in 2022.

We so appreciate you tuning in, sharing the show, and being such loyal listeners — and are so glad to see more of you tuning in to stay informed without feeling overwhelmed.

⬇️ Spotify listener roll call in the comments!

11/29/2022

Today is Giving Tuesday! The day began 10 years ago as a way to recognize those who unselfishly help others.

At its heart, is about donating to whatever you think is meaningful or whomever you think deserves it. Ultimately, it's about giving back and making the world a little better today.

85 countries around the world now participate in , and it's also the day the Salvation Army typically brings out their iconic red kettles and ringing bells.

Here are some ideas for things you can do today — and you can find a whole lot more on 's account, or at givingtuesday.org.

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