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Rare Iran Rebuke, Fortune 500 Shakeup & $200K+ NBA Tickets - Thursday, June 4, 2026 04.06.2026 14мин

The news to know for Thursday, June 4, 2026! We'll tell you about a rare defeat for President Trump in the U.S. House, basically condemning the war in Iran, and why some Pentagon staffers are raising concerns about a certain new hire. Also, a former congressman already convicted of fraud is under investigation again — this time it has to do with a prediction market. Plus, where controversial statues are reappearing around the U.S., how Amazon has dethroned Walmart at the top of the Fortune 500, and what to know about the NBA Finals and their ticket prices. 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: Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/NEWSWORTHY and use promo code NEWSWORTHY at checkout. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

Key Primary Results, Trump's Intel Pick & Summer Jobs - Wednesday, June 3, 2026 03.06.2026 15мин

The news to know for Wednesday, June 3, 2026! We have early takeaways from the biggest primary night of the midterms so far. And some of the most intense fighting in the Middle East since the Iran ceasefire began. Also, President Trump's unconventional pick to lead agencies like the CIA. Plus, promising new research on a shot to help stop skin cancer from coming back, the way hackers used Meta's own A.I. chatbot to break into high-profile Instagram accounts, and why a well-known journalist was just fired from CBS News. 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: Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/NEWSWORTHY and use promo code NEWSWORTHY at checkout. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

Six States Vote, Quarantine Update & Serena Returns - Tuesday, June 2, 2026 02.06.2026 15мин

The news to know for Tuesday, June 2, 2026! What to know about primaries in six states today and how they'll help shape the political landscape heading into November. And what happened with the so-called "Anti-Weaponization Fund." Also: a handful of Americans are finally able to go home — two months after they might have been exposed to hantavirus on a cruise. We'll tell you the rules for them now. Plus: reports raise new questions over military promotions, which A.I. company leap-frogged OpenAI on the way to the stock market, and big announcements from both Serena Williams and Taylor Swift. 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: Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/NEWSWORTHY and use promo code NEWSWORTHY at checkout. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

Dueling Protests, 'Unprecedented' Cancer Drug & YouTubers Conquer Hollywood - Monday, June 1, 2026 01.06.2026 14мин

The news to know for Monday, June 1, 2026! We're talking about violent clashes outside an immigration facility — what prompted them and how local authorities are now cracking down. Also, the U.N. Security Council's emergency meeting today over a growing war in the Middle East that's not in Iran. Plus, how a new pill could become a game changer for multiple kinds of cancer, why artists are now bailing on a celebration for America's birthday, and which hit movie pulled off something that hasn't been done in 44 years. 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: Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/NEWSWORTHY and use promo code NEWSWORTHY at checkout. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

Special Edition: Big Benefits of Small Talk– Is it a Lost Art? 30.05.2026 26мин

We're talking to each other less — literally saying fewer words out loud each day. New research shows this shift started even before the pandemic. Dr. Valeria Pfeifer explains what the data reveals, why small everyday conversations may matter more than we realize, and how this could connect to loneliness, trust, and polarization. Then, communication expert Matt Abrahams from Stanford shares practical ways to feel more confident in conversation — from everyday small talk to high-stakes presentations. 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: Father's Day is Sunday, June 21st. Order RIGHT NOW and save up to $20 at STORYWORTH.com/newsworthy Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com

Troops' Phones Tracked, Blue Origin Rocket Explodes & Anthropic is MVP - Friday, May 29, 2026 29.05.2026 14мин

The news to know for Friday, May 29, 2026! We'll tell you about a possible breakthrough in Iran peace talks. And how Pentagon officials say American service members' phones could be putting them in danger. Also, the first inflation report since the Federal Reserve's leadership change. Plus, President Trump's portrait could end up on Americans' money, why the company behind Claude is now worth more than the maker of Chat GPT, and the phenomenon known as "Manhattanhenge" is happening today — how you can see it, no matter where you live. 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: Father's Day is Sunday, June 21st. Order RIGHT NOW and save up to $20 at STORYWORTH.com/newsworthy Head to Greenchef.com/50NEWSWORTHY and use code 50NEWSWORTHY to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

Military Stockpiles Shrinking, Trump's Ebola Plan & AI Stock Traders - Thursday, May 28, 2026 28.05.2026 14мин

The news to know for Thursday, May 28, 2026! We'll tell you what a new report found about America's weapons stockpiles during the Iran War. And why protests are happening both inside and outside an ICE facility. Also, the unusual plan to keep potential Ebola cases from reaching the U.S. Plus, the moment former First Lady Jill Biden worried her husband was having a stroke, the way A.I. is now spending money and trading stocks — even without any humans signing off, and who has it easier in Hollywood: older women, or talking animals? We'll get into the data. 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: Father's Day is Sunday, June 21st. Order RIGHT NOW and save up to $20 at STORYWORTH.com/newsworthy Get Hiya's best-selling children's vitamins! Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

Trump's Midterm Wins, Historic Heatwave & Team USA Roster - Wednesday, May 27, 2026 27.05.2026 13мин

The news to know for Wednesday, May 27, 2026! We'll tell you about another Republican race that seems to have been shaped by President Trump, and why this one is making some GOP leaders nervous. Also, the White House's new plan to crack down on leaks to the media. And there's another dangerous hazmat situation, this time in Washington State. Plus, a historic heat wave impacting popular summer travel destinations, NASA's new blueprints for a long-term base on the moon, and excitement building for the World Cup — who made Team USA's roster, and who got snubbed. 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: Father's Day is Sunday, June 21st. Order RIGHT NOW and save up to $20 at STORYWORTH.com/newsworthy 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

U.S. Troops Threatened, SoCal Chemical Crisis & Pope's AI Warning - Tuesday, May 26, 2026 26.05.2026 15мин

The news to know for Tuesday, May 26, 2026! What to know about new U.S. strikes on Iran, even as officials say they're closing in on a deal to end the war. Also, we'll tell you where Ebola screenings in the U.S. will begin as a worsening epidemic overseas raises questions ahead of the World Cup. And powerful storms could impact the country all week. Plus, the issue Pope Leo is making a defining focus of his time as Pope, Stephen Colbert's surprise return to public TV, and the history-making finish at the greatest spectacle in racing. 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: Father's Day is Sunday, June 21st. Order RIGHT NOW and save up to $20 at STORYWORTH.com/newsworthy 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

Special Edition: 'Molly' as Medicine? Psychedelics, PTSD & One Veteran's Journey 23.05.2026 26мин

When no other treatment made a meaningful difference for his severe PTSD, Marine Corps veteran Scott Rush turned to a promising, yet unconventional, option: MDMA-assisted therapy. We first spoke with him five years ago after he took part in a study using the psychedelic drug, so on this Memorial Day weekend, we're checking back in to hear how he's doing now, and why he says that experience changed the course of his life. Then, we talked with Dr. Jennifer Mitchell, the lead scientist from that same study, about where the science stands today, what concerns remain, and what to make of new efforts to speed up the research. 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: Head to Greenchef.com/50NEWSWORTHY and use code 50NEWSWORTHY to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months. Get Hiya's best-selling children's vitamins! Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com

Trump vs. GOP, Democrats' Blame Game & Spotify's Ticket Perk - Friday, May 22, 2026 22.05.2026 14мин

The news to know for Friday, May 22, 2026! We'll tell you about President Trump facing new backlash — this time from his own party. And how Democrats, trying to figure out what went wrong in 2024, are now also in the middle of a political fight with other Dems. Plus: the biggest event to honor fallen service members during this Memorial Day weekend, the deal social media companies are making with school districts, and how Spotify's new program might save you a seat at your favorite artist's next concert. 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: Head to Greenchef.com/50NEWSWORTHY and use code 50NEWSWORTHY to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months. Get Hiya's best-selling children's vitamins! Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

U.S. Indicts Cuba's Castro, Bipartisan Housing Bill & The Last 'Late Show' - Thursday, May 21, 2026 21.05.2026 15мин

The news to know for Thursday, May 21, 2026! What to know about landmark criminal charges against the former president of Cuba, and why the U.S. is now taking action over something that happened decades ago. Also, a bipartisan effort to address American housing costs. And another key health task force getting an overhaul. Plus: the Memorial Day weekend travel forecast, the new policy limiting how well Harvard students can do in classes, and the final bow for Stephen Colbert and The Late Show. 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: Head to Greenchef.com/50NEWSWORTHY and use code 50NEWSWORTHY to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months. Get Hiya's best-selling children's vitamins! Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

Deal Ends Trump Audits, New Quarantine Orders & Graduation Speakers Booed - Wednesday, May 20, 2026 20.05.2026 14мин

The news to know for Wednesday, May 20, 2026! We're talking about the latest deadline to either end the Iran war — or escalate it. And the new deal for the U.S. government to clear all past tax audits involving pretty much every Trump family member. Also, wildfires, tornadoes, and record-breaking heat all impacting Americans this week. And the rare order to now forcibly quarantine passengers who were exposed to Hantavirus on a cruise ship. Plus, the top takeaways from several big primary elections, which state is now banning prediction markets, and how college graduates are vocally opposing A.I. 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: Head to Greenchef.com/50NEWSWORTHY and use code 50NEWSWORTHY to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months. Get Hiya's best-selling children's vitamins! Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

Teenagers Attack Mosque, Midterm Super Tuesday & $10K Treasure Hunt - Tuesday, May 19, 2026 19.05.2026 14мин

The news to know for Tuesday, May 19, 2026! We'll tell you why President Trump says he called off a major round of attacks against Iran, and what's known so far about a shooting at a California mosque. Also, how an unusual new government fund could end up sending taxpayer money to President Trump's political allies. Plus, the races to watch in six state primaries today, the verdict in a trial that pitted Elon Musk against OpenAI, and the hunt for ten thousand dollars hidden somewhere in San Francisco. 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: Head to Greenchef.com/50NEWSWORTHY and use code 50NEWSWORTHY to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months. Get Hiya's best-selling children's vitamins! Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

'Clock is Ticking', Voting Rights Rallies & Pocket Watch Frenzy - Monday, May 18, 2026 18.05.2026 14мин

The news to know for Monday, May 18, 2026! We're talking about President Trump's latest warning for Iran as investigators believe the conflict is inspiring attacks and terror plots beyond the Middle East. Also, a political upset that seems to show, once again, how much sway Trump still has with the G.O.P. Plus, where Americans could face another tornado outbreak today, why the busiest U.S. passenger rail service had to shut down, and how Americans are tipping, depending on where they live. 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: Head to Greenchef.com/50NEWSWORTHY and use code 50NEWSWORTHY to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months. Get Hiya's best-selling children's vitamins! Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

Special Edition: Hantavirus Explained – What's the Risk? 15.05.2026 21мин

We're releasing this episode a day early to help answer some of the biggest questions about the rare hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship. As passengers return to their home countries, including the U.S., epidemiologist Dr. Katelyn Jetelina explains what makes this virus unique, how experts are working to contain it, and what her level of concern is right now for the general public. Plus, what would change her assessment, why experts are waiting until next week to breathe a little easier, and much more. 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: Enjoy a deep, restful night's sleep with a new mattress from Birch. Go to BirchLiving.com/newsworthy for 27% off sitewide! Listeners can get 20% off their Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when they sign up today at https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com

Cuba Energy Crisis, More A's with AI & Hairstyles by Dads - Friday, May 15, 2026 15.05.2026 14мин

The news to know for Friday, May 15, 2026! We have the takeaways from President Trump's meeting with his Chinese counterpart. And Cuba is running out of fuel — what the U.S. is demanding before helping to solve the energy crisis. Also, who's in and who's out at America's top immigration agencies. Plus, where an unusual primary election is happening this weekend, what impact A.I. is having on the number of "A" grades at American colleges, and how girl dads are bonding over beers and bobby pins. 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: Enjoy a deep, restful night's sleep with a new mattress from Birch. Go to BirchLiving.com/newsworthy for 27% off sitewide! Listeners can get 20% off their Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when they sign up today at https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

Xi Warns Trump, Kids' 'Reading Recession' & Historic Halftime Show - Thursday, May 14, 2026 14.05.2026 14мин

The news to know for Thursday, May 14, 2026! What to know about a warning from China's leader at a high-stakes meeting with President Trump, and what's expected to happen next. Also, a surprise decision in a murder case that captured national attention. Plus, a cutback in Army training, new findings about American kids' reading scores, and fans of K-Pop Demon Hunters may want to start saving up — we'll explain. 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: Enjoy a deep, restful night's sleep with a new mattress from Birch. Go to BirchLiving.com/newsworthy for 27% off sitewide! Listeners can get 20% off their Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when they sign up today at https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

High-Stakes China Visit, 'Slinging Margaritas' Drama & Speediest Deliveries - Wednesday, May 13, 2026 13.05.2026 14мин

The news to know for Wednesday, May 13, 2026! We're previewing the high-stakes summit between President Trump and his Chinese counterpart — set to cover everything from the Iran war to tariffs to A.I. Also, why the nation's top drug regulator is stepping down. And how the FBI's leader and a Democratic senator got into a personal clash over each other's drinking habits. Plus, remembering a trailblazer in the NBA, breaking down higher costs from the latest inflation report, and watching an actor follow in the footsteps of his famous character. 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: Enjoy a deep, restful night's sleep with a new mattress from Birch. Go to BirchLiving.com/newsworthy for 27% off sitewide! Listeners can get 20% off their Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when they sign up today at https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

Ceasefire on 'Life Support', Doctors: Protect Kids' Play & Google's AI Warning - Tuesday, May 12, 2026 12.05.2026 14мин

The news to know for Tuesday, May 12, 2026! We'll tell you why President Trump says the truce with Iran is now on "life support" and what he's talking about doing next. Also, an effort to monitor Hantavirus across several countries and multiple American states. Plus, another heat wave could break records today, top pediatricians are calling for kids and teens to play more at school, and what to expect at the world's biggest film festival. 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: Enjoy a deep, restful night's sleep with a new mattress from Birch. Go to BirchLiving.com/newsworthy for 27% off sitewide! Listeners can get 20% off their Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when they sign up today at https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com