The news to know for Monday, October 14th, 2019! Today, we're talking about the conflict and chaos in Syria (and America's role in it) as well as the federal holiday today that's not recognized across the country. Plus: a big mystery surrounding the hugely popular game, Fortnite, and the next service Uber is getting into... 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.  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.NativeDeodorant.com. Use code 'newsworthy' for 20% off your first purchase.  Thanks to the NewsWorthy INSIDERS for the support! Learn more or become an INSIDER here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider   Sources: “Chaos” in Syria: AP, WSJ ,NYT, WaPo, The Hill, CBS News Hunter Biden Resigns: WSJ, CBS News, Politico, Statement Japan Typhoon: USA Today, Weather Channel, NYT SoCal Wildfires: NBC News, CNN No-Fur Law: NBC News, San Francisco Chronicle, Washington Post Columbus/Indigenous People’s Day: ABC News, CNN Simone Biles Record: ESPN, ABC News, AP Coco Gauff Win: CNN, NYT Fortnite Explosion: Cnet, TechCrunch, Business Insider  Google Pixel 4: TechCrunch, Engadget Uber’s Cornershop: The Verge, CNBC Weekend Box Office: THR, Variety, Deadline Money Monday - Weekly Allowance: USA Today, NYT, American Institute of CPAs