The news to know for Friday, August 6th, 2021! We'll tell you about the surge in COVID-19 cases that are now pushing some hospitals to their limits.  Also, a new federal investigation into the Phoenix, Arizona police department and a wildfire that leveled a historic town and is still growing. Plus, the push for more electric cars, why Apple is going to start scanning all American iPhones, and which popular cartoon is part of a record-breaking deal that includes movies too. Those stories and more in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by Ritual.com/newsworthy and BetterHelp.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider