Social Distancing, Fed Slashes Rates & Movies Stream Early - Monday, March 16th, 2020

The news to know for Monday, March 16th, 2020!

We’re talking about strict new guidelines to get COVID-19 under control and exactly where that guidance is coming from.

Also, key takeaways from last night’s Democratic debate.

Plus, what to know about the NFL changing its drug policy, Bill Gates stepping down and the popular movies streaming early.

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. 

This episode is brought to you by www.Blinkist.com/news and www.Empower.me/newsworthy 

Sources:

New Coronavirus Guidance: WSJ, CBS News, AP, CDC, Dept of Homeland Security

Schools, Bars & More Closed: USA Today, Fox News, LA Times

National Emergency & Congress Aid Package: CNN, Bloomberg, NBC News, Politico

Concerns Over Food and Medicine Shortages: NYT, NPR

Fed Cuts Interest Rates: USA Today, WSJ

Stock Futures: CNBC, CNN

New Travel Restrictions: NYT, AP

Europe COVID-19 Death Toll: WaPo, WHO

Vaccine Development: AP, ABC News

Democratic Debate Recap: CNN, WaPo

Primaries Postponed: Vox, WSJ

NFL New Rules: NYT, AP, CBS Sports

Bill Gates Steps Down: WIRED, CBS News

Wireless Carriers Waive Cancellations: Engadget, Axios

Movies Streaming Early: Mashable, Engadget, The Verge

Money Monday: Managing Subscriptions: West Monroe, The Motley Fool