busy weekend ✈️, reality TV 📺, & our first episode 🎂
September 1, 2023
Daily News from the Pod
Controversial Kiss: A controversial kiss has now sidelined a top soccer official in Spain after the team's World Cup win. (listen at 8:33) → More news on Monday's episode
Covid Cases Rising: While hospitalizations from COVID-19 are still low, the numbers have been rising in recent weeks. (listen at 4:57) → More news on Tuesday's episode
Fake Online Accounts: Meta says it took down the largest known online influence operation in the world, which spread pro-China messages and criticized the U.S. (listen at 8:04) → More news on Wednesday's episode
Idalia's Aftermath: Hurricane Idalia hit Florida as a category 3 storm, bringing 125mph winds, torrential rain, flooding, and destruction. The storm is now out of the U.S., but the cleanup continues. (listen at 0:48) → More news on Thursday's episode
Labor Day Travel: This Labor Day weekend is expected to be especially busy as it's capping off the busiest summer travel season on record. Nearly 60% of Americans say they plan to travel this weekend. (listen at 7:01) → More of today's news
*Note: Due to the holiday, we won't have a podcast episode on Monday, but we'll be back on Tuesday to catch you up!
A deeper dive...
Do you watch reality TV?
We're hearing what it's really like behind-the-scenes from a former Real Housewives of Toronto cast member.
What she says about being labeled a 'villain' and her take on efforts to unionize.
→ Listen in your podcast feed TOMORROW morning
TRIVIA TUESDAY
This week's question was:
How many years ago this week did The NewsWorthy publish its very first episode?
→ Find the answer at the bottom
*Extra* news you may have missed...
Consumer Spending Grows: Americans are saving and earning less, but they won't stop spending. If it continues, that dynamic will prevent a recession from taking hold, though at the cost of leaving household balance sheets more fragile.
FDA Warning: The FDA warned three baby formula makers to correct manufacturing process controls to better catch bacterial contamination. Though, for now, the FDA does not advise discarding or avoiding the purchase of any particular infant formula.
X's New Rules: X, formerly known as Twitter, pledged that it will ensure access to "open, accurate, and safe political discourse" across its platform ahead of the 2024 election cycle. Though the social media company's policy is facing some concern from the right and skepticism from the left.
Amazon Raises Free Shipping Minimum: Amazon raised its free shipping minimum to $35 for some users, up from $25. Those who have Prime still don't have to worry about minimum order amounts on items that qualify.
National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. You can learn more and find resources here, here, and here.
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Kroger Double Spice Chai: Team member Erin has been enjoying this tea lately! It's the perfect drink to sip on this fall! → Sip here
'Queer Eye': Team member Emily is enjoying this show lately! She finds it uplifting and it makes her feel good about the world. → Watch here
'Jared Freid: 37 & Single': Team member Rachael recommends watching this comedy special! It's so funny and very relatable, especially if you're single and trying to date. → Laugh here
Ulta's 21 Days of Beauty: Rachael also recommends checking out Ulta.com every day until September 16 to find 50% off must-have products! → Shop here
Some feel-good for your Friday...
She Upcycled Her Late Grandpa's Shirts Into Cute Tops to Keep Him Close to Her Heart → Read more here
Loyola University's Beloved Good Luck Charm Sister Jean Turns 104 → Read more here
Eagles' Haason Reddick Blitzing Food Insecurity in New Campaign: 'It's a Blessing' → Read more here
Oprah Winfrey, Dwayne Johnson Launch Fund with $10 Million Donation to People Affected by Maui Fires → Read more here
The Robber Turned Runner Helping Young People Stay on the Straight and Narrow → Read more here
Trivia Tuesday Answer:
6 years ago!
→ Learn more on next Tuesday's podcast episode
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