About this episode
The news to know for Wednesday, August 28th, 2019! Today, we're talking about a judge blocking a new abortion law, a change to a type of SAT score, and a damaging storm heading for Puerto Rico. Plus: we're talking about Facebook's new 'local alerts,' Google Maps new ride-sharing feature, and how you can book a flight via text. 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: Epstein's Accusers: Washington Post , NYT , ABC News , CNBC Abortion Law Blocked: NBC News , CNN , The Hill SAT Score Change: WSJ , NBC News Dorian Update: CBS News Live Coverage , AP Facebook Local Alerts: USA Today , Cnet , Local Alerts Request Form Ninja + Adidas: The Verge , Bleacher Report , Engadget Spirit Airlines + What's App: CNBC , FOX Business Google Maps Update: The Verge , Engadget Irishman in Theaters: Hollywood Reporter , Forbes Robot-Proof Your Job: Entrepreneur , CNN , Oxford Economics , Fox Business