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The news to know for Thursday, March 12, 2026! We'll tell you about the cost of the war in the Middle East so far, and why law enforcement in California is tightening security. Also, which American company faced a major cyberattack linked to the war, and what Iran's soccer team has decided about the upcoming World Cup in the U.S. Plus, why so many lawmakers are quitting Congress, which popular platform is now the largest media company in the world, and what to expect at this year's South by Southwest, kicking off this week. 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: Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off your first box - PLUS free Croissants for life! - when you go to Wildgrain.com/NEWSWORTHY to start your subscription today. Ready to start learning a new language this spring? Visit https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy today to explore Rosetta Stone and choose the language that's right for you. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Wednesday, March 11, 2026! We'll tell you about what the Pentagon called the "most intense" day of the war with Iran, and the new threat Iranian leaders are making toward President Trump. Also, where the latest round of severe storms caused damage in the U.S., and new advice for anyone headed to the airport anytime soon. Plus, why young kids might be struggling with reading, how a growing number of Americans are embracing a new kind of work schedule, and which celebrities are on the Forbes billionaires list for the first time. 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: Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off your first box - PLUS free Croissants for life! - when you go to Wildgrain.com/NEWSWORTHY to start your subscription today. Ready to start learning a new language this spring? Visit https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy today to explore Rosetta Stone and choose the language that's right for you. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Tuesday, March 10, 2026! We'll tell you what President Trump now says about the future of war in Iran, the Iranian retaliation, and how it's all impacting the global oil market. Also, we'll explain the Trump administration's latest action to review the results of the 2020 election. And a preview of a couple of closely watched elections happening today. Plus, how President Trump's sons could potentially benefit from drone warfare, what a new Live Nation deal could mean for live music fans, and which big-name football stars have made moves as NFL free agency begins. 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: Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off your first box - PLUS free Croissants for life! - when you go to Wildgrain.com/NEWSWORTHY to start your subscription today. Ready to start learning a new language this spring? Visit https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy today to explore Rosetta Stone and choose the language that's right for you. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Monday, March 9, 2026! We have updates for you about the war in Iran, including: Iran's new supreme leader — and what it signals to the U.S., why the U.S. was reportedly upset with Israel for the first time since their joint attacks began, and the significant impact now on gas prices as oil hits over $100 a barrel. Plus: why more Americans are now missing their flights, what happened at Rihanna's home that led to an arrest, and which movie marked a studio's turnaround at the weekend box office. 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: Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off your first box - PLUS free Croissants for life! - when you go to Wildgrain.com/NEWSWORTHY to start your subscription today. Ready to start learning a new language this spring? Visit https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy today to explore Rosetta Stone and choose the language that's right for you. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

Artificial intelligence is now changing how wars are fought, and a recent dispute between the Pentagon and AI company Anthropic has raised new questions about who sets the rules. Paul Scharre — former defense official and one of TIME's most influential people in AI — explains how AI is transforming warfare, why human control matters, and how this technology could shift global power in the years ahead. 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: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at https://www.oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping and 365-day returns! To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Friday, March 6, 2026! We'll tell you about a major shakeup at the agency most responsible for President Trump's immigration crackdown: who's out, who's in, and what the response has been so far. Also, how President Trump is looking to shape the future of Iran, and which country he says should be his next target. Plus, where millions of Americans face tornado threats, what Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is changing at American medical schools, and which popular hobby could actually be good for brain health. 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: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at https://www.oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping and 365-day returns! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Thursday, March 5, 2026! What to know about the war intensifying in Iran and spreading across the region, potentially into NATO territory—and how more than a dozen nations are being pulled into the conflict. Also, a murder suspect poised to become a sheriff. And the problems reported at polling stations on the first primary of the year. Plus, we're remembering a college football icon, previewing the next batch of Apple products, and celebrating women on this Women's History Month. 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: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at https://www.oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping and 365-day returns! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Wednesday, March 4, 2026! We'll tell you about the newest strikes in the Middle East: the targets hit, the rising death toll, and what the U.S. is planning next. Also, the U.S. military's first land mission against South American drug cartels. And the tense hearing, pitting both Republicans and Democrats against the secretary of Homeland Security. Plus: where millions of Americans face a severe weather threat, who won the first primary elections of the year, and how devices of the future could be unlike anything we've ever seen. 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: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at https://www.oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping and 365-day returns! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Tuesday, March 3, 2026! We'll tell you about new strikes in Iran and the promise of bigger attacks to come. Also, what we learned from newly released footage showing members of Congress grilling the Clintons about the Epstein Files. And which races we're following in the first elections of this midterm year. Plus: what the Supreme Court decided about so-called "forced outing" policies in schools, which big-name entertainers could testify at a trial involving Live Nation and Ticketmaster, and how Bad Bunny has made history again. 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: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at https://www.oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping and 365-day returns! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Monday, March 2, 2026! We're talking about what some are calling the most consequential action President Trump has ever taken — what we know about American strikes on Iran, and Iran's retaliation all around the Middle East. Also, a new terror investigation in Austin, Texas — and the chance of more potential threats on U.S. soil. Plus, the impact of Mideast violence on oil and gas prices, the Pentagon's new artificial intelligence deal, and Hollywood's last big awards show before the Oscars. 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: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at https://www.oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping and 365-day returns! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

Tax season is here — and this year, it looks different. A major new tax law just took effect, bringing changes that could impact millions of Americans filing their 2025 returns. Andrew Lautz, Director of Tax Policy at the Bipartisan Policy Center, joins us to explain what's new, what could be confusing, and what it all means for you. We also zoom out to discuss federal revenue, IRS funding, President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS, and why all of it is making this one of the most closely watched filing seasons in years. 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: Grab Rosetta Stone's LIFETIME Membership for 50% OFF! That's unlimited access to 25 language courses, for life! Visit https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy Receive 50% off your first order of Hiya's bestselling children's vitamin. To claim this deal, go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Friday, February 27, 2026! We'll tell you about former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's testimony in the Jeffrey Epstein case — what she said about ties to the convicted sex offender, and what's expected from her husband, former President Bill Clinton, today. Also, how the U.S. military "mistakenly" shot down a drone over Texas. Plus, why someone was arrested for a viral snowball fight, what it means now that Netflix backed out of a big Hollywood bidding war, and how a desperate Uber ride sparked a friendship that's inspiring the world. 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: Grab Rosetta Stone's LIFETIME Membership for 50% OFF! That's unlimited access to 25 language courses, for life! Visit https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy Receive 50% off your first order of Hiya's bestselling children's vitamin. To claim this deal, go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Thursday, February 26, 2026! What to know about today's high-stakes talks, seen as America's last-ditch effort to avoid a war with Iran. And why there are conflicting reports about a deadly shootout between a Florida speedboat and Cuban forces. Also, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton returns to the hot seat today, this time to answer questions about Jeffrey Epstein. Plus, what President Trump's surgeon general pick said about vaccines, why the F.B.I. raided one of the largest school districts' headquarters, and how one song inspired people around the world to take up a new pastime. 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: Grab Rosetta Stone's LIFETIME Membership for 50% OFF! That's unlimited access to 25 language courses, for life! Visit https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy Receive 50% off your first order of Hiya's bestselling children's vitamin. To claim this deal, go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Wednesday, February 25, 2026! We have some of the biggest takeaways from last night's State of the Union Address- from the economy to immigration to the few moments of bipartisan agreement. Also: why an air safety bill that passed in the Senate unanimously still failed to become law. Plus: the ultimatum Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a major AI company, why American businesses are making leadership changes at a record-rate, and what made this year's Winter Olympics so popular. 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: Grab Rosetta Stone's LIFETIME Membership for 50% OFF! That's unlimited access to 25 language courses, for life! Visit https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy Receive 50% off your first order of Hiya's bestselling children's vitamin. To claim this deal, go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Tuesday, February 24, 2026! We'll tell you what to expect from President Trump's State of the Union address tonight. And what a former ICE instructor is saying about new training standards. Also, new progress in Mexico's efforts to handle cartel violence that shut down cities and stranded American tourists. Plus: another high-profile arrest in response to the Epstein Files, an awards show under fire for what was — and wasn't — edited out of its broadcast, and it might feel like winter — but spring training is underway in Major League Baseball. 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: Grab Rosetta Stone's LIFETIME Membership for 50% OFF! That's unlimited access to 25 language courses, for life! Visit https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy Receive 50% off your first order of Hiya's bestselling children's vitamin. To claim this deal, go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Monday, February 23, 2026! We'll tell you about the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down most of President Trump's tariffs, and what action the president has taken in response. Also, what to know about the unrest in Mexico after the country's most powerful cartel leader was killed — and what it means for American travelers. Plus: a life-threatening winter storm that could bring feet of snow to major U.S. cities, new emergency measures in response to the partial government shutdown, and the final medal count from Team U.S.A.'s history-making showing at the Winter Olympics. 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: Grab Rosetta Stone's LIFETIME Membership for 50% OFF! That's unlimited access to 25 language courses, for life! Visit https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy Receive 50% off your first order of Hiya's bestselling children's vitamin. To claim this deal, go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

As Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine is about to enter its fourth year, we're asking: What are the stakes right now? Is a peace deal actually possible? And what would a just and lasting end to this war really look like? Dr. Kristina Hook, an expert on Ukrainian-Russian relations and conflict management professor at Kennesaw State University, joins us to unpack what's happening behind the scenes of the latest peace talks, which pressure points actually matter for Vladimir Putin, and why many Ukrainians say the bigger question isn't when the war ends — but how it ends. 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: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to HomeChef.com/NEWSWORTHY Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at https://www.oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Friday, February 20, 2026! We'll tell you about authorities arresting a member of the royal family in a case linked to the Epstein Files. Also, why some refugees living in the U.S. could be at risk of arrest. And new details about funding for the "Board of Peace" for Gaza. Plus: why President Trump is now promoting a type of pesticide that so-called "MAHA" supporters are not okay with, which Olympian got a gold medal and gave a diamond ring, and a museum dedicated to failure. 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: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to HomeChef.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

The news to know for Thursday, February 19, 2026! Here it is with only capitalization and punctuation corrected: We're talking about a high-stakes decision for the Trump administration, as news reports say the U.S. is on the brink of war with Iran. Also, the deadliest snow disaster in modern California history. And what could turn into another major snowstorm that forecasters are tracking now. Plus: growing fallout from the Epstein Files as more powerful people are forced out of their jobs, Mark Zuckerberg's testimony in what's being called this century's "Tobacco Trials," and are you "aura farming"? We'll explain the term that's taken hold with Gen Alpha. 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: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to HomeChef.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

The news to know for Wednesday, February 18, 2026! We'll tell you about a whirlwind of diplomacy as the U.S. works to strike a peace deal for Ukraine and a nuclear deal for Iran all at once. Also: how Americans, including presidents, are paying tribute to a civil rights icon. Plus, why a historic sewage spill has leaders pointing fingers, what a new clinical trial found out about a psychedelic drug's impact on severe depression, and how Taylor Swift made a cameo at the Winter Olympics. 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: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to HomeChef.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