05.16.2019 - By Erica Mandy
The news to know for Thursday, May 16th, 2019! Today, we're talking about President Trump's newest plan for an immigration overhaul, and why the U.S. says it will not join the global fight against online hate. Plus: a new plan to fight robocalls, a new Uber feature to avoid chatting with your driver, and a record-breaking TV show comes to an end. Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes! Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview with Four Seasons Vegan Chef Leslie Durso about why The Economist called 2019 "The Year of the Vegan." Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy helps break it all down for you. Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below... Today's episode is brought to you by Swap.com. Go to https://www.swap.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your first order. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: New Immigration Plan: AP, The Hill, The Washington Post Iran Conflict: AP, NYT, NBC News Online Extremism Pledge: Vox, NBC News, The Hill, NYT, The Verge FCC vs. Robocalls: Engadget, Gizmodo, WSJ Low Birth Rate: NPR, WSJ, NBC News 3D Printed Community: De Zeen, NYT DIY Diagnosis: NPR, Science Magazine, Gizmodo Uber Quiet Mode: TechCrunch, Vox, CNET Big Bang Finale: THR, ET, ENews