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The news to know for Thursday, October 16 2025! We’ll tell you about the latest vote to secure funding for at least parts of the federal government as the shutdown drags on. Also, we’re talking about the CIA’s new mission in Venezuela. And one of the biggest financial takedowns in history. Plus: Netflix’s latest push into unscripted entertainment, the protein boom that seems to be taking over every aisle of the grocery store, and a Victoria’s Secret fashion show that made history. 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: Calm has an exclusive offer to get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at calm.com/NEWSWORTHY Shop my favorite T-Shirts at https://www.skims.com/newsworthy #skimspartner To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Wednesday, October 15, 2025! We’ll tell you what lawmakers are now doing as the government shutdown drags on. And why the truce in Gaza seems to be growing more fragile. Also, we’re talking about America’s bailout for Argentina. And another special honor for conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Plus: the one news outlet that’s now allowed to keep its Pentagon credentials, why Consumer Reports is warning about protein powders and shakes, and how ChatGPT is expanding to include more X-rated content. 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: Calm has an exclusive offer to get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at calm.com/NEWSWORTHY Shop my favorite T-Shirts at https://www.skims.com/newsworthy #skimspartner To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Tuesday, October 14, 2025! We’ll tell you what President Trump is calling a “historic dawn” in the Middle East—and what issues still need to be worked out before the war in Gaza can come to a permanent end. Also, ripple effects from the government shutdown, as there doesn’t seem to be much interest from either party in crossing the aisle to make a deal. Plus: there was a—let’s just say—“unique” protest in Portland, what to know about the woman who won the Nobel Peace Prize, and where in the world it’s still the year 2018. 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: Calm has an exclusive offer to get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at calm.com/NEWSWORTHY Shop my favorite T-Shirts at https://www.skims.com/newsworthy #skimspartner To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

Are our phones rewiring our brains? Americans now spend more than four hours a day on their phones — and check them hundreds of times without even realizing it. So why is it so hard to stop scrolling, and what is all that screen time actually doing to our brains, our bodies, and our relationships? Neuroscientist Dr. Julie Fratantoni explains the science behind smartphone addiction — and how we can reverse the damage. Then, psychotherapist and author Shannon Algeo shares practical strategies from his “digital liberation” retreats — including one simple step you can try today that could make a big difference. 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: Find your fall staples at Quince. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/NEWSWORTHY and using code NEWSWORTHY at checkout. To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Friday, October 10, 2025! We’ll tell you the latest on the breakthrough in the Middle East—from the expected timeline to the role of U.S. troops heading to Israel. Also, why a judge blocked troops from deploying to Chicago. And another high-profile figure faces federal charges. Plus: a new investigation into Tesla’s self-driving mode, a rival Super Bowl halftime show meant to take on Bad Bunny, and the story of two animals with an unlikely friendship. 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: You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/NEWSWORTHY and using code NEWSWORTHY at checkout. Find your fall staples at Quince. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Thursday, October 9, 2025! We’ll tell you about a cease-fire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas that’s being called “Phase One” of President Trump’s plan—what’s included, what’s still unclear, and what’s expected next. Also, President Trump is calling for two Democrats to be jailed. And months after that deadly fire in the L.A. area, there’s been an arrest. Plus: the excitement—and uproar—since OpenAI’s latest app launched, vending machines are coming for prescription medications, and another week, another Taylor Swift record. 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: You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/NEWSWORTHY and using code NEWSWORTHY at checkout. Find your fall staples at Quince. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Wednesday, October 8, 2025! What to know about a White House memo that could leave federal workers without back pay after the government shutdown. And the heated Senate showdown with Attorney General Pam Bondi that turned personal. Plus: why gold prices just hit record highs, which state is turning down the volume on loud streaming commercials, and what new data shows about the “9-9-6” work trend making its way to the U.S. 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: You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/NEWSWORTHY and using code NEWSWORTHY at checkout. Find your fall staples at Quince. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Tuesday, October 7, 2025! We’re marking two years since the Hamas terror attack on Israel—and the start of the deadly war in Gaza. Also, we’ll tell you why lawmakers are not negotiating a deal to end the government shutdown as of this morning. And the newest city set to receive military troops, despite legal pushback. Plus: the impact of fewer international students in America’s colleges, another massive AI investment giving the world’s most valuable company a run for its money, and what to expect during this week’s Prime “Big Deal Days” from Amazon. 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: You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/NEWSWORTHY and using code NEWSWORTHY at checkout. Find your fall staples at Quince. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Monday, October 6, 2025! We'll update you on more attacks in the Middle East, despite new hope for a Gaza ceasefire and what's expected from the high-level negotiations today. Also, back in the United States, we'll tell you where the government shutdown stands and how the Trump administration is trying new tactics to militarize some cities. Plus, we'll share what we know about a popular NFL analyst who was stabbed and arrested, which nostalgic sweepstakes from a decade ago is making a comeback after a multi-million-dollar scandal, and how to see the year's first supermoon in the sky tonight. 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: You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/NEWSWORTHY and using code NEWSWORTHY at checkout. Find your fall staples at Quince. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

We’re just days away from the two-year mark of the Hamas attack on Israel and the start of the war in Gaza that continues today. We’re speaking with Dr. Boaz Atzili — a professor of international security with deep personal ties to this conflict. He reflects on the impact of October 7th, the costs and consequences of the war, and possible paths forward for Israelis, Palestinians, and the region. Join us again for our 10-minute daily news roundups every Mon-Fri! Learn more about our guest: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes 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 50% off 1 month of Trade at drinktrade.com/newsworthy Save 25% on your first month of a Dose subscription by going to dosedaily.co/NEWSWORTHY or entering NEWSWORTHY at checkout. To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Friday, October 3, 2025! We’ll tell you where President Trump is promising to make permanent cuts during this government shutdown. Also, we’re talking about a new notice telling Congress the U.S. is at war with drug cartels. And the backlash over a new abortion pill that just got the FDA’s approval. Plus: the latest records broken on Wall Street, the reason many conservatives are quitting Netflix, and the frenzy over Taylor Swift’s newest album that came out overnight. 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 Sign-up for our Friday EMAIL here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Get 50% off 1 month of Trade at drinktrade.com/newsworthy Save 25% on your first month of a Dose subscription by going to dosedaily.co/NEWSWORTHY or entering NEWSWORTHY at checkout. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Thursday, October 2, 2025! We’ll update you on the government shutdown that, as of this morning, has no end in sight—and what’s expected to happen next. Also, an unprecedented new deal for the U.S. that could change the balance of power in the Middle East—but some are questioning the timing and the motives. Plus: we’re looking back on the life and influence of Jane Goodall, explaining how Walmart foods are getting a “MAHA” upgrade, and catching up with the next generation of dire wolves. 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 Sign-up for our Friday EMAIL here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Get 50% off 1 month of Trade at drinktrade.com/newsworthy Save 25% on your first month of a Dose subscription by going to dosedaily.co/NEWSWORTHY or entering NEWSWORTHY at checkout. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Wednesday, October 1, 2025! What to know about the government shutdown now in effect as of midnight—and how millions of Americans will be impacted. Also, we’ll bring you inside the meeting of America’s top generals and admirals, where they heard blunt orders about culture, fitness, and even missions here at home. Plus: Big Oil is downsizing, TrumpRX could give people a new way to buy medicines, and an all-AI social media app is coming from the makers of ChatGPT. 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 Sign-up for our Friday EMAIL here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Get 50% off 1 month of Trade at drinktrade.com/newsworthy Save 25% on your first month of a Dose subscription by going to dosedaily.co/NEWSWORTHY or entering NEWSWORTHY at checkout. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Tuesday, September 30, 2025! We’re talking about President Trump’s new 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza—and which key leaders have already agreed. Also, it’s looking more likely that a government shutdown will happen within hours. And the new plan to put hundreds of millions of dollars back into the American coal industry. Plus: how football fans, commentators, and celebrities are reacting to the news about this year’s Super Bowl halftime performer, who’s behind the biggest buyout of a public company going private, and how an internet pioneer is marking the end of an era today. 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 Sign-up for our Friday EMAIL here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Get 50% off 1 month of Trade at drinktrade.com/newsworthy Save 25% on your first month of a Dose subscription by going to dosedaily.co/NEWSWORTHY or entering NEWSWORTHY at checkout. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Monday, September 29, 2025! We have to tell you about two mass shootings—and while they’re not connected, investigators say both suspects shared a surprisingly similar background. Also, could the head of Iowa’s largest school district be in the country illegally? He was arrested for it. Plus: where a major hurricane is headed this morning, what’s behind the “Med-Bed” theory President Trump shared—then deleted—over the weekend, and how an AI creation could become Hollywood’s next big star. 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 Sign-up for our Friday EMAIL here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Get 50% off 1 month of Trade at drinktrade.com/newsworthy Save 25% on your first month of a Dose subscription by going to dosedaily.co/NEWSWORTHY or entering NEWSWORTHY at checkout. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

Dire wolves are back — and dodos may be next. Colossal Biosciences is using cutting-edge genetics to revive extinct animals, from Ice Age predators to ancient birds. But this isn’t just about bringing back the past. The same technologies could transform conservation, agriculture, and even human medicine. Colossal’s Chief Science Officer Beth Shapiro joins us to break down the science, respond to skeptics, and explain what their efforts could mean for the future. Learn more about our guest: 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 Sponsors: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/NEWSWORTHY and get on your way to being your best self. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Friday, September 26, 2025! We’ll tell you why charges have been brought against the former head of the FBI in an unprecedented indictment—and how it’s stirring debate about whether politics are guiding prosecutions. Also, a rare, urgent meeting bringing hundreds of senior U.S. military officers together for an unknown reason. Plus: how some companies will get to avoid paying the newest round of tariffs, who could get a piece of the multibillion-dollar settlement Amazon agreed to pay, and how to call a hotline for life advice from some senior citizens. 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: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/NEWSWORTHY and get on your way to being your best self. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Thursday, September 25, 2025! We’ll tell you about the deadly shooting at an ICE facility in Texas—and the heightened security now ordered nationwide. Also, a likely deal expected to be signed today that could put an end to the possible TikTok ban. Plus: what to know about the new “Walk of Fame” at the White House, Jimmy Kimmel’s record-breaking ratings, and what it takes to live to be 117 years old. 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 Sign-up for our Friday EMAIL here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/NEWSWORTHY and get on your way to being your best self. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Wednesday, September 24, 2025! We’re talking about President Trump bashing the United Nations—and why he even told some world leaders, “Your countries are going to hell.” And we’ll tell you about his change of heart when it comes to the war in Ukraine. Also, we’ll recap an emotional opening monologue from Jimmy Kimmel as he came back on the air. Plus: plans for a Trump presidential library, Big Tech’s latest investment into an AI future, and robot umpires coming to 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 Sign-up for our Friday EMAIL here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/NEWSWORTHY and get on your way to being your best self. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

The news to know for Tuesday, September 23, 2025! What to know about President Trump’s new message to pregnant women about preventing autism—and how scientists and doctors are responding. Also, a Supreme Court case that could remake how independent government agencies operate. And inside ABC’s decision to bring Jimmy Kimmel back on the air. Plus: former Vice President Harris talks about some of her regrets, the story behind “rapture” posts on social media, and the first-of-its-kind partnership between Netflix and a beer company—that could change what you see on screen. 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 Sign-up for our Friday EMAIL here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/NEWSWORTHY and get on your way to being your best self. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com