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Recession Worries, Robocalls Tool & Explaining Esports - Thursday, August 15th, 2019

Recession Worries, Robocalls Tool & Explaining Esports - Thursday, August 15th, 2019

FromThe NewsWorthy


Recession Worries, Robocalls Tool & Explaining Esports - Thursday, August 15th, 2019

FromThe NewsWorthy

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Length:
17 minutes
Released:
Aug 15, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The news to know for Thursday, August 15th, 2019! Today, we're talking about the stock market drop, and why some experts say a recession could be coming. Plus: a breakthrough treatment for TB, what happened in space that has scientists stumped, and the latest way companies are working to fight those annoying robocalls. 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 explaining the billion dollar industry of esports (aka professional video gaming) and talking about how it's now in colleges and high schools. Today's episode is brought to you by Blinkist.   Read more:  Stock Market Down: WSJ, Washington Post, CNN, AP Philadelphia Shoot-Out: Fox News, CNN Epstein Investigation: NYT, NPR, CNN TB Treatment Approved: Reuters, Washington Post Black Hole Lights Up: CBS News, USA Today --  Amazon Facial Recognition: Engadget, Cnet, NBC News   WeWork IPO: TechCrunch Robocalls System: Cnet, Engagdet Jay-Z and NFL: NYT, WSJ, NFL  
Released:
Aug 15, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

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