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Swing State Primaries, Tropical Storm Bertha & Coffee's Benefits - Tuesday, July 21, 2026 21.07.2026 14Min.

The news to know for Tuesday, July 21, 2026! We'll tell you what to expect from today's primaries in a key swing state. And how the war in the Middle East may have just taken a new turn. Also, why imports from Canada might be getting more expensive. Plus, where flooding, toxic air, and a tropical storm could impact Americans today, how five cups of coffee a day could actually be good for some people, and which new song just tied Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" on the charts. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 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: Sleep cooler this summer with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/newsworthy with code NEWSWORTHY. Stop piecing your software together. Go to Odoo.com/newsworthy to learn more. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

U.S. Troops Killed, ICE Investigates Itself? & World Cup History - Monday, July 20, 2026 20.07.2026 14Min.

The news to know for Monday, July 20, 2026! We'll tell you how at least three American service members died in the Middle East, and how the U.S. Military is responding. Also, why the FBI is no longer investigating assault cases involving ICE agents. And details of the recall that's now impacting half of the U.S. because of the parasite outbreak. Plus, why controversial social media influencers were arrested, what issue united both Democrats and Republicans in protest, and how history was made at the final match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 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: Sleep cooler this summer with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/newsworthy with code NEWSWORTHY. Stop piecing your software together. Go to Odoo.com/newsworthy to learn more. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

Special Edition: World Cup's Biggest Moments & Final Match 18.07.2026 19Min.

The World Cup final is here: Spain vs. Argentina. But before the final whistle blows on this year's tournament, longtime soccer writer Leander Schaerlaeckens joins us to look back at the biggest storylines so far, from soccer's growing place in America to the standout players, memorable moments, and complicated controversies. Plus, what to watch in the final, and what this World Cup may mean for the future of soccer in America and around the world. Learn more about our guest(s): https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Join us again for our 15-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: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHYat oneskin.co/newsworthy #oneskinpod Our listeners can get 20% off their Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when they sign up today! Go to RosettaStone.com/newsworthy to get access to Rosetta Stone Sapphire in 25 languages. To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com

Smoke-Covered Cities, Outbreak Source IDed & 'Ghetto Kids' Perform - Friday, July 17, 2026 17.07.2026 14Min.

The news to know for Friday, July 17, 2026! We're talking about dangerous smoke that's been pushing air quality to extremely unhealthy levels in multiple states. And the food that's now officially been linked to a parasitic outbreak. Also, the U.S. now targeting Iranian infrastructure. And President Trump's warning about foreign interference in American elections. Plus, why Wall Street has been seeing some wild swings, how the Pentagon is responding to fear over low-flying fighter jets, and what to expect at the final World Cup match and the star-studded spectacle surrounding it. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 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: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHYat oneskin.co/newsworthy #oneskinpod Our listeners can get 20% off their Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when they sign up today! Go to RosettaStone.com/newsworthy to get access to Rosetta Stone Sapphire in 25 languages. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

ICE Policy Reversed, Troop Testosterone Tests & World Cup Final - Thursday, July 16, 2026 16.07.2026 15Min.

The news to know for Thursday, July 16, 2026! We'll tell you why President Trump overruled that new order for ICE officers that would have paused controversial traffic stops. And how some of Trump's top nominees answered tough questions on Capitol Hill. Also, the Pentagon's latest effort to make American troops stronger — it has to do with testosterone levels. Plus, a new way to spot Alzheimer's risk early is showing promise, OpenAI launched its first physical device, and the World Cup Championship game has been set. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 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: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHYat oneskin.co/newsworthy #oneskinpod Our listeners can get 20% off their Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when they sign up today! Go to RosettaStone.com/newsworthy to get access to Rosetta Stone Sapphire in 25 languages. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

ICE Policy Shift, AI Data Center Ban & Stop Changing Clocks? - Wednesday, July 15, 2026 15.07.2026 15Min.

The news to know for Wednesday, July 15, 2026! We'll tell you about a major policy shift for immigration officers and how it's linked to two recent killings. Also, where air quality is becoming a concern because of wildfire smoke. And an unfortunate new record as the outbreak of a stomach illness continues around the country. Plus, all about a new push to end the twice-a-year clock change, which state just banned A.I. data centers, and how Starbucks is trying to turn some employees into TikTok influencers. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 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: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHYat oneskin.co/newsworthy #oneskinpod Our listeners can get 20% off their Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when they sign up today! Go to RosettaStone.com/newsworthy to get access to Rosetta Stone Sapphire in 25 languages. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

Deadly ICE Shootings, Possible Outbreak Cause & Pitbull's World Record - Tuesday, July 14, 2026 14.07.2026 14Min.

The news to know for Tuesday, July 14, 2026! We'll tell you what's changed now that the on-again, off-again war between the U.S. and Iran seems to be officially on again. And another deadly ICE shooting is causing more questions and backlash. Also, health officials have pointed to a possible source of that outbreak causing a stomach illness around the country. Plus, which cities broke all-time heat records this week, who won the Home Run Derby ahead of today's All-Star Game, and why thousands of people just pretended to be bald. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 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: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHYat oneskin.co/newsworthy #oneskinpod Our listeners can get 20% off their Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when they sign up today! Go to RosettaStone.com/newsworthy to get access to Rosetta Stone Sapphire in 25 languages.... To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies, Record Heatwave & World Cup's 'Biggest Villain' - Monday, July 13, 2026 13.07.2026 14Min.

The news to know for Monday, July 13, 2026! We'll tell you about a prominent senator's sudden death, how he's being remembered, and what it means for the upcoming midterms. Also, the new wave of U.S. attacks in Iran. And the next weather threat that could impact most of the country all week. Plus, why some health insurance is getting more expensive, what changed about a long-standing endangered species law, and we'll explain the latest controversies from the World Cup, heading into the biggest games. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 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: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHYat oneskin.co/newsworthy #oneskinpod Our listeners can get 20% off their Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when they sign up today! Go to RosettaStone.com/newsworthy to get access to Rosetta Stone Sapphire in 25 languages. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

Special Edition: Read More, Scroll Less – 13 Books for Summer 11.07.2026 26Min.

A great book can be one of the best ways to relax and reset this summer, but with so many options and so little time, it's not always easy to know where to start. Bestselling author, editor, podcaster, bookshop owner and Zibby Media founder Zibby Owens returns to share her updated summer reading recommendations, along with practical advice for fitting more reading into our busy lives. She explains what readers are looking for right now, what makes a great summer read, and which specific books to pick next — whether you want to laugh, cry, learn something new, or escape into another world. Learn more about our guest(s): https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Join us again for our 15-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: Make your summer wardrobe feel easier. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to Smalls.com/NEWSWORTHY. To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com

Iran's 'Kill List', Parasite Precautions & World Cup Dog Reunion - Friday, July 10, 2026 10.07.2026 14Min.

The news to know for Friday, July 10, 2026! We're talking about Iran's possible plan to try to assassinate President Trump, as tensions ramp up in the Middle East. Also, growing outrage over the latest shooting at the hands of an ICE agent. And ways to stay safe from a parasite outbreak that seems to be multiplying. Plus, the latest renovation project happening at the White House, new reports about Madison Square Garden actually tracking celebrities, and the missing dog reunited with its owner thanks to a World Cup celebration. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 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: Make your summer wardrobe feel easier. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to Smalls.com/NEWSWORTHY. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

Platner Drops Out, GLP-1 Boom & Emmy Nominations - Thursday, July 9, 2026 09.07.2026 14Min.

The news to know for Thursday, July 9, 2026! One of the year's most closely watched Senate races just got turned upside down. We'll tell you what's next now that the Democrats' top candidate has dropped out. Also, how a tragedy has now gone viral, raising big questions about how social media can help and hinder death investigations. Plus, expectations for this year's unusual hurricane season, two A.I. companies both releasing their most powerful models yet, and the biggest standouts and snubs from this year's Emmy nominations. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 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: Make your summer wardrobe feel easier. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to Smalls.com/NEWSWORTHY. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

New Mideast Attacks, Foodborne Parasite Outbreak & Meta's Muse - Wednesday, July 8, 2026 08.07.2026 15Min.

The news to know for Wednesday, July 8, 2026! We'll tell you about the latest strikes between the U.S. and Iran, and how calls are mounting for Graham Platner to drop out of the U.S. Senate race. Also, a stomach illness surging in several states, and steps to help prevent it. Plus, where grocery prices are finally getting cheaper, why philosophy majors are now in high demand, and how the World Cup has made a song from the 1970s popular again. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 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: Make your summer wardrobe feel easier. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to Smalls.com/NEWSWORTHY. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

U.S. Exits World Cup, NATO's 'Big Reveal' & AI Lands Lead Role - Tuesday, July 7, 2026 07.07.2026 15Min.

The news to know for Tuesday, July 7, 2026! We'll tell you about the end of the road for Team U.S.A. at the World Cup, and how the decision over one American player is still causing global backlash. Also, what to expect from a highly anticipated NATO summit beginning today. And the extreme weather impacting different parts of the U.S. this morning. Plus, another construction project underway at the White House, a high-court decision over exactly who should police kids' activities online, and a new movie starring an A.I. creation. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 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: Make your summer wardrobe feel easier. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to Smalls.com/NEWSWORTHY. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

Extreme Heatwave, World Cup Reversal & 'America's Royal Wedding' - Monday, July 6, 2026 06.07.2026 15Min.

The news to know for Monday, July 6, 2026! We have a lot for you to catch up on — from the ongoing heat wave around the country, to a surge in immigration arrests, to some major Supreme Court decisions you may have missed. Also, Trump's reported request to review a ref's call — and how the final decision impacts Team USA at tonight's World Cup game. Plus: the biggest Fourth of July celebrations (and mishaps), and details of what's being called America's Royal Wedding. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 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: Make your summer wardrobe feel easier. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to Smalls.com/NEWSWORTHY. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

America250 – Part 3: The Future We're Building Now 03.07.2026 22Min.

For the final part of our America250 series, we look ahead to the next 25 years and beyond. Tech expert and futurist Peter Leyden shares his optimistic vision for how artificial intelligence, clean energy, and bioengineering could reshape work, health, the economy, democracy, and everyday life. We also acknowledge the real questions and risks ahead, while exploring why he believes this could be a moment of extraordinary progress to create a better future world. Learn more about our guest(s): https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Join us again for our 15-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 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/NEWSWORTHY! #honeylovepod Search "Whatnot" in the App Store, download, and sign up today! To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com

America250 - Part 2: The Chaos, Change & Legacy of the 2020s 02.07.2026 19Min.

What will people 250 years from now think when they look back at the 2020s? Our second episode in our three-part America250 series is all about today's world. Well-known history and civics educator Sharon McMahon helps put this moment into context — from the chaos and innovation shaping this era to the role ordinary people can play in shaping what comes next. Learn more about our guest(s): https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Join us again for our 15-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 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/NEWSWORTHY! #honeylovepod Search "Whatnot" in the App Store, download, and sign up today! To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com

America250 Part 1: 1776 — Beyond the Founding Fathers 01.07.2026 16Min.

As America marks its 250th birthday, we begin our three-part America250 series by looking back at what daily life was really like in 1776. Historian and bestselling author Kenneth C. Davis takes us beyond the familiar Founding Fathers narrative — exploring the lives of farmers, enslaved people, and Native American nations. Plus, the radical ideals behind the Declaration of Independence, the contradictions built into the country's founding, and why an honest look at the past still matters today. Learn more about our guest(s): https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Join us again for our 15-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 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/NEWSWORTHY! #honeylovepod Search "Whatnot" in the App Store, download, and sign up today! To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com

Supreme Court's Big Decisions, Tick Bites Rising & World Cup Upsets - Tuesday, June 30, 2026 30.06.2026 14Min.

The news to know for Tuesday, June 30, 2026! We'll tell you about four more major rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court, impacting mail-in ballots, presidential power, and President Trump himself. Also, what to know about a controversial ICE arrest involving a nun. Plus, where experts say tick bites are on the rise this year, the latest look at the hot weather expected for the upcoming holiday weekend, and how the first shootouts of this year's World Cup sent soccer giants back home. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 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 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/NEWSWORTHY! #honeylovepod Search "Whatnot" in the App Store, download, and sign up today! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

Extreme Weather, Texas Bible Mandate & Telescope Rescue - Monday, June 29, 2026 29.06.2026 14Min.

The news to know for Monday, June 29, 2026! We'll tell you about the extreme weather impacting a lot of the country — from flooding to wildfires to a major heat wave coming by the Fourth of July holiday, while the heat dome over Europe has become the most severe and widespread in its history. Also, new attacks and threats coming from both the U.S. and Iran — what it means for the fragile ceasefire. Plus, a highly unusual new required reading list for all public schools in Texas, a first-of-its-kind NASA mission to save a space telescope, and the record number of adults under 35 living with their parents. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 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 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/NEWSWORTHY! #honeylovepod Search "Whatnot" in the App Store, download, and sign up today! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

Special Edition: The Truth About Highly Sensitive People 27.06.2026 24Min.

What does it really mean to be a highly sensitive person? It's a temperament trait affecting one in five people, yet sensitivity is sometimes misunderstood, mislabeled, or treated like a weakness. Licensed clinical professional counselor and parent coach Megghan Thompson shares how to recognize this temperament in yourself or someone you love, why it can often be a strength, and what parents need to know about it. Learn more about our guest(s): https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Join us again for our 15-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: We've worked out a special deal with Hiya. Receive 50% off your first order on any of their products. To claim this deal, you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. Sleep cooler this summer with Boll & Branch during their Annual Summer Event. For a limited time, get 20% off sitewide at BollandBranch.com/newsworthy with code newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com