About this episode
The news to know for Friday, March 13th, 2020! We're talking about the latest updates for the new coronavirus as people cancel plans around the world. Yet, there's some surprising data about jobs. We're also talking about the first one-on-one Democratic debate happening this weekend. Plus: new planets discovered, wacky dream homes, and a couple of much-needed reasons to "feel good" this Friday. Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes! Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 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 www.Rothys.com/newsworthy and www.MagicSpoon.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more here: www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Coronavirus Event Cancellations: USA Today , CBS Sports , Buzzfeed , ABC News , CNN Coronavirus Cases/Testing/Vaccine Progress: CDC , WaPo , IBT , WSJ , BBC , CNBC , Economy, Travel & Emergency Aid Politico , AP , NYT , Boston Globe , CNN , The Guardian U.S. Iraq Airstrike: AP , CNN Chelsea Manning Jail Release: CBS News , NPR 2020 Dems on Coronavirus: USA Today , Yahoo , NYTimes Debate Sunday: USA Today , TIME , Politico Jobless Benefits Claims: ABC News , CNBC New Planets Beyond Neptune: Space.com , USA Today Editing Tweets: The Verge , TechCrunch Airbnb Home-Building Contest: USA Today , MarketWatch , AirBnb Dali Found at Thrift Store: CNN , People Feel Good Friday – Animals' New Lives: The Hill , People