About this episode
The news to know for Monday, February 17th, 2020! What to know today about the Americans stuck on a quarantined cruise ship and the dozens who tested positive for the new coronavirus COVID-19. Plus: the tributes and takeaways at the NBA All-Star Game, Delta's billion dollar announcement and Facebook's newest app. 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. This episode is brought to you by www.Blinkist.com/news Thanks to the NewsWorthy INSIDERS for the support! Learn more or become an INSIDER here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Cruise Ship Evacuations: NPR , Washington Post , USA Today Chinese President Virus Timeline: AP , USA Today U.S.-Taliban Deal: AP , The Hill , FOX News Record Mississippi Flooding: NBC News , CNN , Weather Channel Presidents Day: Fox News , History.com , Trump at Daytona 500: Sports Illustrated , USA Today NBA All Star Game: ESPN , CBS Sports , Yahoo! Sports , AP Delta Goes Carbon Neutral: CNN , The Guardian , CNBC Facebook "Hobbi" App: Mashable , 9to5Mac , TechCrunch HQ Trivia Game Shut Down: Engadget , The Verge Box Office: Variety , USA Today Money Monday - Best Travel Credit Cards