Masks Come Off, Hackers’ Pay Day & Basketball Hall of Fame- Friday, May 14th, 2021

The news to know for Friday, May 14th, 2021!

What to know about a turning point in the pandemic in the U.S.: what the CDC says now about wearing masks

Also, it’s being called the worst-known ransomware attack to ever hit an American police department: what information was leaked online and who was behind it

Plus, what a new study found about pre-teens using social media, why NBA legend Kobe Bryant will be honored this weekend, and an inspiring golf star who’s making history

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes!

Head to http://www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today.

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Sources:

CDC Mask Guidance Update: Reuters, CNBC, NY Times, Fox News, CDC

Mideast Violence Increases: BBC, WaPo, NY Times, WSJ

‘Havana Syndrome’ Update: NY Times, Politico, Business Insider

DC Police Cyberattack: AP, NBC News, Fox News, WaPo

Colonial Pipeline Paid Hackers: Bloomberg, WSJ, NY Times, The Hill, Reuters

Children Using Social Apps Study: The Verge, Business Insider, Bloomberg, Thorn

Amazon Hiring 75K Workers w/ Higher Pay: WSJ, Fox Business, AP 

McDonald’s 10% Wage Increase: AP, CNBC, NY Times

Michael Jordan to Present Kobe Bryant at HOF: ESPN, NBC Sports, CNN

List of Inductees & How to Watch: Hall of Fame, ESPN

Medina Spirit Allowed to Run in Preakness: AP, CNN, CNBC, CBS Sports, NBC Sports

‘Friends’ Reunion Release Date: Variety, Billboard, CNN, Warner Media

Feel Good Friday: Golfer With Down Syndrome Makes History: CBS News, Today, Golfweek, I Got This Foundation