About this episode
The news to know for Thursday, March 19th, 2020! What to know about President Trump invoking his emergency authority: the new action steps he, lawmakers and hospitals are now taking. And on the first day of spring, we're talking about an earthquake, blizzards and thunderstorms. Plus: Apple's newest reveal, including a Magic Keyboard, and how Nextdoor is making it easier for neighbors to help each other... Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes! Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. We're talking with social epidemiologist Dr. Malia Jones about the dos and don't of social distancing. Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about any of the stories mentioned in this episode or see the sources below. This episode is brought to you by www.Blinkist.com/news Thanks to The NewsWorthy Insiders! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: COVID-19 Aid packages: Axios , AP , The Hill Supply Shortages: CNN , Fox News , NBC News , NPR , Wired , WaPo Doctors Refocus: AP , Washington Examiner U.S./Canada Border Closed: The Hill , CNBC Stock Market Updates: Politico , WSJ , The Hill , Washington Post Business Closures: USA Today , TechCrunch , CNBC , Fox News , The Hill , Business Insider, CNBC Bonnaroo Postponed: Variety , Rolling Stone Kids Coronavirus Risks: NBC News , NYT Earthquake Hits Utah: ABC News , Salt Lake Tribune Severe Storms & Tornadoes Forecast: USA Today , The Weather Channel First Day of Spring!: CBS News Bernie Sanders Campaign Future: Reuters , CNN , WaPo Apple Unveils Newest Macbook Ipad and Air: Axios , WSJ NextDoor Adds Features to Help Neighbors During Virus: The Verge , Adweek U.S. Colleges Offering Up Dorms: AP Volunteers 3D Printing Valves: The Verge , The Hill Free Entrance at National Parks: Mashable , CNN