About this episode
The news to know for Tuesday, August 27th, 2019! What to know today about a landmark court ruling involving America's opioid crisis, and which areas are preparing for a possible hurricane. Plus: Instagram's new messaging app, Starbucks new pumpkin spice cold drink, and the politics and prizes at last night's VMAs. 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 to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below... Today's episode is brought to you by www.Blinkist.com/news . Sources: Landmark Opioid Ruling: CNBC , NPR , NYT China Trade Deal: NBC News , Reuters Iran Meeting: NYT , Axios , CNN Climate Meeting: AP , The Guardian , CBS News Storm Dorian: CNN , AP , CBS News , Reuters Serena vs. Sharapova: ESPN , CNN , GMA IG Messaging App: 9to5Mac , The Verge KFC Plant Based Chicken: Business Insider , CNBC Starbucks Pumpkin Spice: People , TIME , USA Today First Ladies Series: Deadline , Variety Eddie Murphy SNL: Entertainment Weekly VMAs: THR , The Hill