Hurricane Dorian, Dem Debate & Apple Apology (+ History of Slavery) - Thursday, August 29th, 2019

The news to know for Thursday, August 29th, 2019!

Today, we’re talking about Hurricane Dorian and its potential impact on Florida, and what to expect from the next presidential debate, including who just dropped out of the race.

Plus: Pinterest has a new rule, Apple is apologizing, and a viral sandwich is now sold out.

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday’s bonus interview. This month marks the 400th anniversary of the first enslaved people brought to America, so Mary Elliott shares some of the history of slavery and we discuss why it’s important to remember today.

Today’s episode is brought to you by http://www.Blinkist.com/news.

Sources:

Hurricane Dorian: Weather Channel, ABC News, AccuWeather, USA Today, The Hill

Dem Debate: Politico, The Hill, NYT

UK Parliament Suspension: NBC News, BBC, Vox, AP, The Guardian

Teen Sails to NY: NPR, CNN, Washington Post

Pinterest Medical Searches: The Verge, The Guardian, AP

Apple Apology: BBC, Fox Business, Axios, Apple

Ring Partners With Police: The Washington Post, Gizmodo, Fox Business

YouTube Kids: TechCrunch, Cnet

Popeyes Chicken Sandwich: The Washington Post, CBS News

Highest Paid Women in Music: CBS News, Forbes