The news to know for Friday, March 5th, 2021!

What to know about:

• the status of that massive COVID-19 relief bill that would give more direct payments to Americans
• a history-making earthquake near New Zealand & the chaos it caused
• NFTs in the music industry
• yet another new streaming service now available
• an excuse for people around the country to unplug today

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes!

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Sources:

COVID Relief Debate: Politico, CBS News, NPR, WSJ

Fever Scanners May be Inaccurate: WaPo, FDA

Capitol Police Request Guard Extension: AP, WaPo, Vox, Axios

Earthquakes & Tsunami Warnings: USA Today, Weather Channel, AP, WaPo

First NFT Album Release: Rolling Stone, CNBC, The Verge

NBA All Star Game: ESPN, NY Times, NBA

Paramount+ Launches: AP, Cnet, Vox

Square Buys Tidal: Reuters, CNBC, The Verge, Dorsey, Jay-Z

National Day of Unplugging: Day of Unplugging, NationalToday.com

Feel Good Friday: Nation's Largest Free Food Forest: CNN, Aglanta.org, Modern Farmer

The news to know for Friday, March 5th, 2021!

What to know about:

• the status of that massive COVID-19 relief bill that would give more direct payments to Americans
• a history-making earthquake near New Zealand & the chaos it caused
• NFTs in the music industry
• yet another new streaming service now available
• an excuse for people around the country to unplug today

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes!

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today.

This episode is brought to you by Noom.com/newsworthy and BLUblox.com/newsworthy

Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at  www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider

Sources:

COVID Relief Debate: Politico, CBS News, NPR, WSJ

Fever Scanners May be Inaccurate: WaPo, FDA 

Capitol Police Request Guard Extension: AP, WaPo, Vox, Axios

Earthquakes & Tsunami Warnings: USA Today, Weather Channel, AP, WaPo

First NFT Album Release: Rolling Stone, CNBC, The Verge

NBA All Star Game: ESPN, NY Times, NBA

Paramount+ Launches: AP, Cnet, Vox

Square Buys Tidal: Reuters, CNBC, The Verge, Dorsey, Jay-Z

National Day of Unplugging: Day of Unplugging, NationalToday.com

Feel Good Friday: Nation’s Largest Free Food Forest: CNN, Aglanta.org, Modern Farmer

The news to know for Thursday, March 4th, 2021!

We're talking about:

• a new threat at the U.S. Capitol building serious enough that some lawmakers canceled their planned session there today
• a new report, years in the making, that accuses a congressman of bad behavior
• America's infrastructure report card: what it found about the country's roads, bridges, and power systems
• Google's major promise to cut back on some types of online tracking
• a SpaceX rocket that had a nearly perfect test, minus an explosion
• the new funny feature on the Netflix app

All that and more in around 10 minutes...

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Sources:

New Capitol Threat: ABC News, AP, WSJ, FOX News, USCP

National Guard Commander Testifies: Politico, NY Times, The Hill, NPR

Rep. Jackson Watchdog Report: NY Times, CNN, NPR, Axios, Pentagon Report, Jackson Response

House Passes Voting Rights Bill: AP, NBC News, Reuters

Infrastructure Report Card: AP, NPR, CNN, Report Card

Google Ends 3rd-Party Cookies: WSJ, Vox, AP, Engadget, Google

Facebook Lifts Political Ad Ban: NY Times, Axios, Facebook

Netflix 'Fast Laughs' Feature: Variety, TechCrunch, Netflix

SpaceX Rocket Lands, Explodes: Reuters, WaPo, The Verge SpaceX

Thing to Know Thursday: 56 Years Since Bloody Sunday: Axios, AP, FOX News, Selma Jubilee

The news to know for Thursday, March 4th, 2021!

We're talking about:

• a new threat at the U.S. Capitol building serious enough that some lawmakers canceled their planned session there today
• a new report, years in the making, that accuses a congressman of bad behavior
• America's infrastructure report card: what it found about the country's roads, bridges, and power systems
• Google's major promise to cut back on some types of online tracking
• a SpaceX rocket that had a nearly perfect test, minus an explosion
• the new funny feature on the Netflix app

All that and more in around 10 minutes...

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about any of the stories mentioned.

This episode is brought to you by BLUblox.com/newsworthy and Noom.com/newsworthy

Support the show and get ad-free episodes here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

Sources:

New Capitol Threat: ABC News, AP, WSJ, FOX News, USCP

National Guard Commander Testifies: Politico, NY Times, The Hill, NPR

Rep. Jackson Watchdog Report: NY Times, CNN, NPR, Axios, Pentagon Report, Jackson Response

House Passes Voting Rights Bill: AP, NBC News, Reuters

Infrastructure Report Card: AP, NPR, CNN, Report Card

Google Ends 3rd-Party Cookies: WSJ, Vox, AP, Engadget, Google

Facebook Lifts Political Ad Ban: NY Times, Axios, Facebook

Netflix ‘Fast Laughs’ Feature: Variety, TechCrunch, Netflix

SpaceX Rocket Lands, Explodes: Reuters, WaPo, The Verge SpaceX

Thing to Know Thursday: 56 Years Since Bloody Sunday: Axios, AP, FOX News, Selma Jubilee

The news to know for Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021!

We'll tell you about:

• what's behind the new sped-up timeline to get all American adults vaccinated against COVID-19
• why two state leaders are lifting major COVID-19 restrictions despite warnings from health officials
• the FBI director's take on the Capitol riot
• another automaker planning to go all-electric
• why some Dr. Seuss books will no longer be published
• Microsoft unveiling what some people consider the future of work meetings

Those stories and more in about 10 minutes!

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below...

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Sources:

Vaccine Makers Collaborate: WaPo, NPR, WSJ, Reuters, FOX News

Texas, Mississippi Lift Restrictions: Politico, AP, CNBC, Gov. Abbott, Gov. Reeves

FBI Director Testimony: NY Times, WSJ, AP, NPR, Axios

U.S. Sanctions Russia: ABC News, WaPo, AP, Blinken Statement

Another Billionaire Charters SpaceX Rocket: The Verge, CNBC, TechCrunch, dearMoon

Volvo Going All-Electric: AP, CNBC, Reuters, Volvo

Vernon Jordan Dies: AP, WSJ, Axios, WaPo, Biden Statement

Six Dr. Seuss Books Dropped: AP, NY Times, WSJ, Dr. Seuss

Golden Globes Ratings Down: Axios, Deadline, AP

Work Wednesday: Mixed Reality 'Microsoft Mesh' Unveiled: The Verge, CNET, Mashable, Microsoft

The news to know for Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021!

We'll tell you about:

• what's behind the new sped-up timeline to get all American adults vaccinated against COVID-19
• why two state leaders are lifting major COVID-19 restrictions despite warnings from health officials
• the FBI director's take on the Capitol riot
• another automaker planning to go all-electric
• why some Dr. Seuss books will no longer be published
• Microsoft unveiling what some people consider the future of work meetings

Those stories and more in about 10 minutes! 

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below...

This episode is brought to you by Noom.com/newsworthy and BLUblox.com/newsworthy

Get ad-free episodes and support the show by becoming an INSIDER: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider 

Sources:

Vaccine Makers Collaborate: WaPo, NPR, WSJ, Reuters, FOX News

Texas, Mississippi Lift Restrictions: Politico, AP, CNBC, Gov. Abbott, Gov. Reeves

FBI Director Testimony: NY Times, WSJ, AP, NPR, Axios

U.S. Sanctions Russia: ABC News, WaPo, AP, Blinken Statement

Another Billionaire Charters SpaceX Rocket: The Verge, CNBC, TechCrunch, dearMoon

Volvo Going All-Electric: AP, CNBC, Reuters, Volvo

Vernon Jordan Dies: AP, WSJ, Axios, WaPo, Biden Statement

Six Dr. Seuss Books Dropped: AP, NY Times, WSJ, Dr. Seuss

Golden Globes Ratings Down: Axios, Deadline, AP

Work Wednesday: Mixed Reality ‘Microsoft Mesh’ Unveiled: The Verge, CNET, Mashable, Microsoft

The news to know for Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021!

We have updates about:

• new efforts around the country to get children back in classrooms
• new policies aimed at reuniting migrant kids and their parents in the U.S.
• the latest fallout from the historic winter storm in Texas
• YouTube's newest TikTok-like feature
• what Angelina Jolie just put up for auction that went for millions of dollars

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today.

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Sources:

More Schools Reopening: Axios, WSJ, LA Times, AP

Reuniting Separated Families: NPR, WSJ, Politico, Reuters, DHS

Christian Agency Allowing LGBTQ Adoptions: NY Times, Axios, The Hill

Texas Power Cooperative Bankruptcy: WSJ, USA Today, NPR, Reuters

Hurricane Season Dates Could Change: USA Today, WaPo, Weather Channel

'YouTube Shorts' Rolls Out: Ars Technica, Distractify, Bloomberg, Google

Twitter Vaccine Misinformation Crackdown: WSJ, The Verge, Axios, Twitter

Apple Reopens all U.S. Stores: 9to5Mac, CNBC, Axios

Vinyl Sales Surge in 2020: MBW, Pitchfork, Yahoo!, RIAA

Churchill Painting Sold for $11.5M: AP, WSJ, Christie's

The news to know for Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021!

We have updates about:

• new efforts around the country to get children back in classrooms
• new policies aimed at reuniting migrant kids and their parents in the U.S.
• the latest fallout from the historic winter storm in Texas
• YouTube's newest TikTok-like feature
• what Angelina Jolie just put up for auction that went for millions of dollars

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today.

This episode is brought to you by BLUblox.com/newsworthy and Noom.com/newsworthy

Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider 

Sources:

More Schools Reopening: Axios, WSJ, LA Times, AP

Reuniting Separated Families: NPR, WSJ, Politico, Reuters, DHS

Christian Agency Allowing LGBTQ Adoptions: NY Times, Axios, The Hill

Texas Power Cooperative Bankruptcy: WSJ, USA Today, NPR, Reuters

Hurricane Season Dates Could Change: USA Today, WaPo, Weather Channel

‘YouTube Shorts’ Rolls Out: Ars Technica, Distractify, Bloomberg, Google

Twitter Vaccine Misinformation Crackdown: WSJ, The Verge, Axios, Twitter

Apple Reopens all U.S. Stores: 9to5Mac, CNBC, Axios

Vinyl Sales Surge in 2020: MBW, Pitchfork, Yahoo!, RIAA 

Churchill Painting Sold for $11.5M: AP, WSJ, Christie’s

The news to know for Monday, March 1st, 2021!

What to know about:

• a third COVID-19 vaccine on its way in the U.S.
• the nearly $2 trillion relief bill moving through Congress
• what former President Trump did and didn't confirm in his first major speech since leaving office
• how gambling just got much easier
• where Lady Gaga's two dogs were found
• history-making winners at the Golden Globes

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today.

This episode is brought to you by Noom.com/newsworthy and BLUblox.com/newsworthy

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Sources:

J&J Vaccine Authorized: NY Times, WaPo, NBC News, The Hill

Senate Takes Up Relief Bill: CBS News, NY Times, Politico, USA Today

Trump CPAC Speech: Politico, NPR, FOX News, NY Times

2nd Aide Accuses Cuomo: NY Times, NPR, Politico, Cuomo Statement

Iran Rejects Nuclear Talks: Reuters, NY Times, WSJ, CNBC

Google Play Allows Gambling Apps: The Verge, Cnet, Mashable, Mac Observer, Google

Lady Gaga's Dogs Found: AP, NBC News, LA Times, LAPD

Golden Globes Winners: NY Times, WaPo, Golden Globes

'Tom and Jerry' Tops Box Office: AP, Variety, Bloomberg

Money Monday: Buy Now, Pay Later Options: WSJ, WaPo, Reuters

The news to know for Monday, March 1st, 2021!

What to know about:

• a third COVID-19 vaccine on its way in the U.S.
• the nearly $2 trillion relief bill moving through Congress
• what former President Trump did and didn't confirm in his first major speech since leaving office
• how gambling just got much easier
• where Lady Gaga's two dogs were found
• history-making winners at the Golden Globes

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today.

This episode is brought to you by Noom.com/newsworthy and BLUblox.com/newsworthy

Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at  www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider

Sources:

J&J Vaccine Authorized: NY Times, WaPo, NBC News, The Hill

Senate Takes Up Relief Bill: CBS News, NY Times, Politico, USA Today

Trump CPAC Speech: Politico, NPR, FOX News, NY Times

2nd Aide Accuses Cuomo: NY Times, NPR, Politico, Cuomo Statement

Iran Rejects Nuclear Talks: Reuters, NY Times, WSJ, CNBC

Google Play Allows Gambling Apps: The Verge, Cnet, Mashable, Mac Observer, Google

Lady Gaga’s Dogs Found: AP, NBC News, LA Times, LAPD

Golden Globes Winners: NY Times, WaPo, Golden Globes

‘Tom and Jerry’ Tops Box Office: AP, Variety, Bloomberg

Money Monday: Buy Now, Pay Later Options: WSJ, WaPo, Reuters