The news to know for Wednesday, January 16th, 2019!
Today, we're talking about President Trump's latest strategy to try and end the shutdown, and what happens today after a history-making Brexit vote.
Plus: online gambling rules, Netflix prices, Nike's first 'smart' shoes and who will host the Grammys.
Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!
Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you.
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Sources:
Shutdown Strategy: The Washington Post, ABC News, FOX News, NPR, AP, NYT
Brexit Plan Rejected: AP, CNBC, CNN
Online Gambling: Bloomberg, The Washington Post
Best Banks: Bankrate
Netflix Price Hike: CNBC, Variety, TechCrunch
Nike’s Smart Shoes: The Verge, Bloomberg
Masculinity Controversy: WSJ, YouTube, NYT
Carol Channing Dies: CBS News, People, Variety
Grammys Host: Variety , CNN, YouTube
The news to know for Tuesday, February 19th, 2019!
Today, we're talking about possible election fraud, an incoming winter storm and why more than a dozen states are suing the president.
Plus: Amazon's new plan to go …
The news to know for Monday, February 18th, 2019!
Today, we're talking about next steps now that President Trump declared a 'national emergency' at the southern border, what the U.S. Supreme Court decided about the 2020 …
The news to know for Friday, February 15th, 2019!
Today, what to know about the President declaring a national emergency at the border.
Plus: why Amazon canceled plans for its NYC HQ2, JP Morgan launches its own …
The news to know for Thursday, February 14th, 2019!
Today, what to know about everything from the border deal to an Iranian spy to a famous space mission.
Plus: an Instagram bug, two anticipated sequels and a million …
The news to know for Wednesday, February 13th, 2019!
Today, what to know about Mexico's most notorious drug lord's three-month trial in the U.S., a winter storm affecting millions and the countdown to another government …
The news to know for Tuesday, February 12th, 2019!
Today, new details about a possible deal to prevent another government shutdown.
Plus: what your tax refund may look like this year, Toys 'R' Us may return with a new …
The news to know for Monday, February 11th, 2019!
Today, we're talking about the two politicians holding battling rallies at the border today, and an …
The news to know for Friday, February 8th, 2019!
Today, what to know about the heated testimony expected at the Capitol today, and the latest about …
The news to know for Thursday, February 7th, 2019!
Today, we're talking about the accusations against the top three government officials in Virginia, …
The news to know for Wednesday, February 6th, 2019!
Today, what to know about last night's State of the Union address and a measles outbreak spreading to more states.
Plus: T-Mobile's promise, a crypto conundrum and …
The news to know for Tuesday, February 5th, 2019!
Today, what to expect from President Trump's State of the Union address, and how Pope Francis made history this week.
Plus: we're talking electric cars, pictures on …
The news to know for Monday, February 4th, 2019!
Today, the most-talked about things to know from the Super Bowl and why the game made history. Also, why Democrats demand a governor from their own party step down, and a …
The news to know for Friday, February 1st, 2019!
Today, what to know about the Super Bowl this Sunday, from the controversies to the commercials.
Plus: what's happening as we near another government shutdown and what …
The news to know for Thursday, January 31st, 2019!
Today, we're talking about the effects of that extreme winter weather in the Midwest and when …
The news to know for Wednesday, January 30th, 2019!
Today, we're talking about which cities will be colder than Antarctica and what a new report says …
The news to know for Tuesday, January 29th, 2019!
Today, we're talking about the record-setting winter weather this week, how it could impact the …
The news to know for Monday, January 28th, 2019!
Today, we're talking about what happens now that the government is back open.
Plus: a big development in the Russia investigation, record-breaking temperatures hit the …
The news to know for Friday, January 25th, 2019!
Today, we're talking about new negotiations in the works as federal workers miss their second …
The news to know for Thursday, January 24th, 2019!
Today, we're talking about how the government shutdown is causing more delays - and not just at …
The news to know for Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019!
Today, we're talking about the Supreme Court decision affecting transgender troops, and what lawmakers will vote on this week to try and end the shutdown.
Plus: the …
The news to know for Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019!
Today, we're talking about a new record at airports during the government shutdown, and why Google …
The news to know for Monday, January 21st, 2019!
Today, we're talking about President Trump's offer to try and end the shutdown: will it work?
Plus: the winter storm, autonomous e-scooters, the two teams heading to the …
The news to know for Friday, January 18th, 2019!
Today, we're talking about Trump's new plan to defend the country, and new details about the accusations against the president.
Plus: the largest public data breach, …
The news to know for Thursday, January 17th, 2019!
Today, what lawmakers are requesting from President Trump in two different letters, and how the IRS might give you a break at tax time.
Plus: a new Netflix comedy …
The news to know for Tuesday, January 15th, 2019!
Today, we're talking about the shutdown's impact to airports, the lawmaker in trouble and new rules …
The news to know for Monday, January 14th, 2019!
Today, how some Democrats and Republicans agree they should end the shutdown, and why President …
The news to know for Friday, January 11th, 2019!
Today, we're talking about how the government shutdown is about to become the longest government shutdown in history and even caused an airport terminal to close.
Plus: a …
The news to know for Thursday, January 10th, 2019!
Today, what to know about President Trump's visit to the border, and what to expect next that …
The news to know for Wednesday, January 9th, 2019!
Today, we're talking about everything from last night's prime time dueling speeches and what happens next to cancer statistics, a newly found planet and a riderless …
The news to know for Tuesday, January 8th, 2019!
Today, we're talking about President Trump's address to the nation (happening tonight) and his plan to visit the U.S.-Mexico border later this week.
Plus: what to know …
The news to know for Monday, January 7th, 2019!
Today, we're talking about how the government shutdown may start to affect you -- from long airport lines to your tax refund.
Plus: what you might not know about a weather …
The news to know for Friday, January 4th, 2019!
It's day 14 of the government shutdown, so we're talking about today's possible White House meeting and yesterday's vote.
Plus: a warning about traveling to China, the …
The news to know for Thursday, January 3rd, 2019!
Today, we're talking about the new, historic Congress sworn-in today and what happens now that this week's bipartisan White House meeting led nowhere.
Plus: a rare …
The news to know for Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019!
Today, we're talking about an invitation to the White House: who's invited to meet today and why some are calling it a stunt.
Plus: attacks against driverless cars, new …
The news to know for Monday, December 31st, 2018!
Today, we're talking about what to expect as week two of the partial government shutdown begins, which newspapers were impacted by a cyber attack and why the new year …
The news to know for Friday, December 28th, 2018!
Today, we're talking about the status of the partial government shutdown, President Trump's surprise trip, drone deliveries, whiskey scams, record-breaking entertainment …
Today we have a special episode for you on this Thursday, December 27th, 2018!
Instead of our typical roundup of the day's news in less than 10 …
Today we have a special episode for you on this Wednesday, December 26th, 2018!
Instead of our typical roundup of the day's news in less than 10 …
The news to know for Friday, December 21st, 2018!
Today, we're talking about the possible government shutdown and a highly-respected military official leaving.
Plus: a major airport affected by a drone, a deal giving …
All the news you need to know for Thursday, December 20th, 2018!
Today: a surprise announcement from the White House affecting troops in Syria and an update about the possible government shutdown.
Plus: new research …
The news to know for Wednesday, December 19th, 2018!
Today, we're talking about why President Trump's foundation is closing and the bill that got …
The news to know for Tuesday, December 18th, 2018!
Today, we're talking about the government shutdown deadline just days away now, and why there's a new call for a Facebook boycott.
Plus: AI-generated faces, Google's $1 …
The news to know for Monday, December 17th, 2018!
Today, we're talking about the latest changes at the White House and what happens now that a judge …
The news to know for Friday, December 14th, 2018!
Today, we're talking about everything from a secret agent from Russia to a school shooting stopped …
All the news you need to know for Thursday, December 13th, 2018!
Today: how many years President Trump's former lawyer will spend in prison and the second deal prosecutors made.
Plus: a form of cannabis is about to be …
The news to know for Wednesday, December 12th, 2018!
Today: we're talking about a public showdown in the Oval Office and a terrorist attack in France.
The news to know for Tuesday, December 11th, 2018!
Today, we're talking about the impacts of a winter storm in the U.S., the protests in France and even screen time on kids' brains.
Plus: Google's CEO is in the hot …
The news to know for Monday, December 10th, 2018!
Today, we're talking about the legal trouble President Trump could be facing and the big changes to …
The news to know for Friday, December 7th, 2018!
Today, what to know about Trump's expected pick for a top job, the state investigating election fraud reports and the infant medicine recalled.
Plus: why the host of the …
The news to know for Thursday, December 6th, 2018!
Today, we're talking about what happened when the Trumps, Obamas and Clintons were all in the same room, and secret facebook documents have been revealed.
Plus: the …
The news to know for Wednesday, December 5th, 2018!
Today, what to know about the National Day of Mourning and the high-tech test happening at the White House.
Plus: the city getting a new sports team and the celebrity …
The news to know for Tuesday, December 4th, 2018!
Today, we're talking about why the deadline for a possible government shutdown will likely be delayed and another data breach affecting millions.
Plus: 5G-enabled …
The news to know for Monday, December 3rd, 2018!
Today, we're catching you up on the week's plan to honor a former President who died as well as the trade deals in the works and the hotel hack affecting millions of …
The news to know for Friday, November 30th, 2018!
Today, we're talking about the G20 Summit, Michael Cohen's 'confession,' and a breakthrough cancer …
The news to know for Thursday, November 29th, 2018!
Today: what to know about Nancy Pelosi's nomination and President Trump's plan for a border wall.
Plus: sports betting deals, a Christmas tree shortage and Amazon's …
The news to know for Wednesday, November 28th, 2018!
Today, a false alarm at a military hospital, new stats about illegal immigration and the most valuable U.S. company.
Those stories and many more in less than 10 …
The news to know for Tuesday, November 27th, 2018!
Today, another twist in the Russia investigation, a high-profile and controversial runoff election in Mississippi and an update about romaine lettuce.
Plus: GM …
The news to know for Monday, November 26th, 2018!
Today, we're catching you up on the politics you missed over the holiday, a winter storm shutting …
The news to know for Wednesday, November 21st, 2018!
Today: we're talking about everything from a judge blocking one of President Trump's initiatives to a warning not to eat any Romaine lettuce.
Plus: robots at Kroger …
The news to know for Tuesday, November 20th, 2018!
Today: we're talking about Ivanka Trump's emails, technology stocks and a mission to Mars.
Plus: a …
The news to know for Monday, November 19th, 2018!
Today, we're talking about the CIA's reported conclusion about Saudi Arabia and what to know about a turkey recall right before Thanksgiving.
Plus: a promising (and …
The news to know for Friday, November 16th, 2018!
Today: we're talking about round two of recounts in Florida and the migrant caravan arrives at the border.
Plus: a first for Fortune's top businessperson, Apple's plan …
The news to know for Thursday, November 15th, 2018!
Today: President Trump shows his support for a bipartisan bill and even Fox News sides with CNN in a lawsuit.
Plus: the CMAs, Uber's new rewards program and the 2018 …
The news to know for Wednesday, November 14th, 2018!
Today: more reports about a White House shakeup coming, CNN's lawsuit against President Trump and how Facebook is partnering with France to fight hate.
Plus: what to …
The news to know for Tuesday, November 13th, 2018!
Today: an update about the deadly wildfires in California and why a Senate race in Arizona just made history.
Plus: what to know about Amazon's big announcement, a …
The news to know for Monday, November 12th, 2018!
Today, we're talking about the most destructive wildfire in California history and the history that brought together dozens of world leaders.
Plus: a record-breaking …
The news to know for Friday, November 9th, 2018!
Today, we're talking about a shooting and wildfires in California, a new rule about asylum and the …
The news to know for Thursday, November 8th, 2018!
(Updated: There are reports of a mass shooting at a Southern California bar in what is a developing story as of early this morning.)
Today, we're talking about the …
The news to know for Wednesday, November 7th, 2018!
Today, we're talking about election results: from a split Congress and high-profile races to …
The news to know for Tuesday, November 6th, 2018!
Today, we're talking all things Election Day: stats, predictions, TV ads and free rides.
Plus: record retirement savings, Facebook pop-up stores and the Spice Girls.
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The news to know for Monday, November 5th, 2018!
Today, we're talking about presidents' speeches, Iran sanctions (+ a Game of Thrones inspired tweet) and a newly-approved opioid.
Plus: a new 'Amazon Day' option and the …
The news to know for Friday, November 2nd, 2018!
Today, we're talking about the big names on the campaign trail in the final days before Election …
The news to know for Thursday, November 1st, 2018!
Today, we're talking about health insurance, Trump's new plan for military troops and an e-scooter recall.
Plus: Bitcoin's birthday, 23andMe's new approval and a way …
The news to know for Wednesday, October 31st, 2018!
Today, we're talking about President Trump's plan to change the meaning of an amendment and what happened to a famous mob boss...
Plus: Google's giveaway, Uber's …
The news to know for Tuesday, October 30th, 2018!
Today, we're talking about why President Trump's visit to Pittsburgh is controversial, why 5,200 troops were sent to the U.S.-Mexico border and things to know one week …
The news to know for Monday, October 29th, 2018!
Today, we're talking about two big hate crimes in the U.S., the people arrested for them and the groups trying to help.
Plus: the World Series champions, the weekend's …
The news to know for Friday, October 26th, 2018!
Today, we're talking about where the FBI thinks some of the bombs and suspicious packages sent in the mail may have come from.
Plus: what to know today about …
The news to know for Thursday, October 25th, 2018!
Today, we're talking about the FBI's "highest priority" case, a different way to fight climate change and a new flu treatment. Plus: an Uber Eats secret.
Those stories …
The news to know for Wednesday, October 24th, 2018!
Today, we're talking about Hurricane Willa and the nor'easter that could follow. Plus: Facebook's …
The news to know for Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018!
Today, we're talking about a migrant caravan and opinions about President Trump calling it a 'national emergency.'
Plus: another hurricane, teen smoking rates, the …
The news to know for Monday, October 22nd, 2018!
Today, we're talking about the Saudi government's confession and conflicting opinions about who tried to cover it up.
Plus: a healthcare system hacked, a free …
The news to know for Friday, October 19th, 2018!
Today, we're talking about the latest in the missing Saudi journalist and the first big federal investigation into church sex abuse.
Plus: the team advancing to the …
The news to know for Thursday, October 18th, 2018!
Today, we're talking about the last word from a missing journalist and Apple's new privacy website. Plus: goodbye Big Bird and hello jackpots...
Those stories and many …
The news to know for Wednesday, October 17th, 2018!
Today, we're talking about the largest country yet to legalize marijuana and the record number of job openings in the U.S.
Plus: Uber's valuation, Lyft's subscription …
The news to know for Tuesday, October 16th, 2018!
Today, we're talking about a new take on the mystery of a missing journalist, a lawsuit against President Trump and the passing of Microsoft's co-founder.
Plus: the …
The news to know for Monday, October 15th, 2018!
Today, we're talking about everything from President Trump's trip to Florida to the Mega Millions jackpot.
Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes.
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The news to know for Friday, October 12th, 2018!
Today, we’re talking about the damage left behind from Hurricane Michael, Kanye West goes to the White House, and Facebook reveals 3D photos. Plus: a royal wedding.
Those …
The news to know for Thursday, October 11th, 2018!
Today, we're talking about the power and impact of Hurricane Michael and what the storm is doing now.
Plus: all the other things from President Trump's controversial …
The news to know for Wednesday, October 10th, 2018!
Today, we're talking about Hurricane Michael making landfall, a surprise resignation from the Trump administration and Snap's stock hits an all-time low.
Plus: the MLB …
The news to know for Tuesday, October 9th, 2018!
Today, we're talking about Hurricane Michael headed for Florida, Google's security glitch and the celebrity heading to the White House.
Plus: Walmart's original video …
The news to know for Monday, October 8th, 2018!
Today, we're talking about Kavanaugh's next steps, a big U.N. report on climate change and Columbus …
The news to know for Friday, October 5th, 2018!
Today, we're talking about everything from a vote about Kavanaugh to 'spy' chips to Uber offering free rides for a reason.
Those stories and many more in less than 10 …
The news to know for Thursday, October 4th, 2018!
Today, we're talking about the expected FBI report about the Supreme Court nominee, the "Presidential Alert" test, the first 'exomoon' possibly discovered and the new …
The news to know for Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018!
Today, we're talking about an investigation into Trump's tax dealings, the new 'skinny' healthcare plans and Amazon's new minimum wage.
Plus: the future of travel and …
The news to know for Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018!
Today, we're talking about the new NAFTA deal's name, a net neutrality lawsuit and the new plan from Netflix to let you choose the endings.
Those stories and many more …
The news to know for Monday, October 1st, 2018!
Today, we're talking about a late-night NAFTA deal, the FBI's involvement in the decision for the …
The news to know for Friday, September 28th, 2018!
Today, we're talking about what's next for the Supreme Court nominee decision, why the WikiLeaks leader is leaving and weed allowed at the airport. Plus: Google travel …
All the news to know for Thursday, September 27th, 2018!
Today is a big day. We're talking about what to expect at the highly-anticipated public hearing for the Supreme Court nominee.
Plus: a government shutdown …
The news to know for Wednesday, September 26th, 2018!
Today, we're talking about the UN Security Council, Bill Cosby's sentencing, Twitter asking for feedback and M&Ms newest creations.
Those stories and many more …