Virginia's Controversies, Tipping Trouble & Spotifys Buys (+ Grammy Music Educator Winner Melissa Salguero) - Thursday, February 7th, 2019

Published: Feb. 7, 2019, 8:45 a.m.

The news to know for Thursday, February 7th, 2019!

Today, we're talking about the accusations against the top three government officials in Virginia, and why top food delivery companies are now apologizing.

Plus: Spotify bets big on podcasts, and a rumor that a new smartphone may charge your wireless headphones...

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you.

Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. This week, you'll hear from the 2018 Grammy Music Educator Award winner Melissa Salguero. She's also a finalist for the Global Teacher Prize of $1 million. She's sharing her story and discussing the importance of music in schools.

Go to www.theNewsWorthy.com to see story sources and links in the section titled 'Episodes.'

Today\u2019s episode is brought to you by the podcast Everyday Einstein.

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Russia Investigation AP News, Washington Post

Michael Cohen Testimony: ABC News

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Virginia\u2019s Political Chaos: NYT, NBC News, AP News, WSJ

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Trump World Bank: NPR, NYT

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Climate Change Report: NBC News, The Guardian, NYT

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Tipping Controversy: Recode

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Spotify Buys Podcast Companies: TechCrunch, WSJ, Reuters

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Samsung Rumors: The Verge

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Ariana Grande & Grammys: Variety, Billboard

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