The news to know for Thursday, October 24th, 2019! Today, we're talking about Republican lawmakers protesting the impeachment inquiry, more blackouts in California, and what Facebook's CEO said about its cryptocurrency and political ads. Plus: Google claims its had a major computing breakthrough and YouTube teases its first ever interactive film... Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes! Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview about new travel requirements coming soon. We're breaking down "Real ID" and what you might want to do now to get ahead. 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.Blinkist.com/news Thanks to The NewsWorthy Insiders! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider   Sources: Republicans Protest Impeachment Hearing: NYT, ABC News, Politico, WSJ ‘Permanent’ Ceasefire in Syria: FOX News, Reuters, The Guardian  Human Smuggling Tragedy: AP, NBC News, Washington Post More California Blackouts: NBC News, WSJ, LA Times  Zuckerberg Faces Congress: CBS News, Axios, CNBC Google’s Computing Breakthrough: CNN, The Verge, Cnet, NBC News Digital Wellbeing Apps: Gizmodo, 9to5Google, Android Police Youtube’s First Interactive Film: Variety, Engadget Verizon Offers Free Disney+: CNBC, ABC News, Variety