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The news to know for Thursday, October 15, 2026! We'll tell you about new questions over U.S. support for Ukraine, and why some critics think a string of recent problems may not be a coincidence. Also, what we know about the latest sexual assault allegations at a college fraternity — this time, near the University of Chicago. Plus, what's in the last inflation report before the midterm elections, why a prison fight broke out landing Sean "Diddy" Combs in the hospital, and how the world is celebrating 100 years of one very famous teddy bear. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 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: Visit Wildgrain.com/NEWSWORTHY to get $30 off your first box, plus free croissants for life! Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch!  Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/newsworthy with code newsworthy. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]    

The news to know for Wednesday, October 14, 2026! We'll tell you about Cornell University's sweeping new response to sexual assault concerns on campus — from what's now banned, to a change in who will help investigate these cases — and why it's already dividing students. Also, a well-known American diplomat is stepping down. And how your smart home devices could become part of a new A.I. security threat. Plus, what's driving a shortage of skilled workers, what NASA hopes to find as it logs more miles on Mars, and which sport is suddenly taking off with high-school girls and some big-name athletes. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 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: Visit Wildgrain.com/NEWSWORTHY to get $30 off your first box, plus free croissants for life! Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch!  Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/newsworthy with code newsworthy. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]  

The news to know for Tuesday, October 13, 2026! We'll tell you what the weekend's two major storms left behind, from the Gulf Coast to Southern California. Also, why President Trump is defending a controversial deal to bring Russian diesel into the U.S. And the new questions after federal agents searched the home of a sitting member of Congress. Plus, introducing the new White House Press Secretary, the biggest donor of the midterms, and the MLB's Final Four. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 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: Visit Wildgrain.com/NEWSWORTHY to get $30 off your first box, plus free croissants for life! Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch!  Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/newsworthy with code newsworthy. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]

Sick season is getting an early start this year with flu already picking up, COVID still circulating, and RSV likely not far behind. Epidemiologist Dr. Katelyn Jetelina joins us to break down what the data is showing, what families should know about vaccines and antivirals, and which prevention strategies actually help. Plus, we look at some of the confusion around changing vaccine guidance and even the recent plague scare out of Russia.   Learn more about our guest(s): https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Join us again for our 15-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 oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com. When they ask, let them know The NewsWorthy sent you! To advertise on our podcast, please email: [email protected]

The news to know for Friday, October 09, 2026! We'll tell you where Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall, and what conditions people in its path can expect. And how another ICE shooting is escalating an already tense fight between New York leaders and President Trump. Also, why the Pentagon wants the public to watch an execution. And how one of the longest and most difficult Navy deployments in recent memory finally came to an end. Plus, one federal holiday with two ways to commemorate it, which professional basketball player just made MVP history, and how Dolly Parton's gift to children is continuing to grow. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 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 oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com. When they ask, let them know The NewsWorthy sent you! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]