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Stressed about politics? Here are 5 ways to take care of your mental health
by Rhitu Chatterjee
Psychologists say it's normal to feel stress and negative emotions in times of uncertainty. There are also things you can do to take care of yourself.
2024 is a leap year and there's an Irish tradition associated with leap day
This leap year, we look at the origins of a custom associated with an Irish tradition: women proposing to men on February 29.
What should you do if your phone gets wet? Don't put it in a bag of rice
Apple support says pieces of rice may get into crevices of the phone. Instead, it suggests, shake out the liquid and let the phone dry out in a place with some airflow for an entire day in some cases.
Morning news brief
President Biden and Donald Trump win Michigan's primaries. House Republicans are expected to hear privately from Hunter Biden. Lawmakers in more than a dozen states consider fetal personhood bills.
Investigation shows the scope of a sweeping anti-union labor law passed in Florida
by Daniel Rivero
An investigation by member station WRLN found that 40,000 public service employees have lost union representation because of a new Florida law that makes it harder to collect dues.
What Biden eats while campaigning reveals a lot about him and voters he's courting
by Deepa Shivaram
A boba tea shop, a burger joint, a soul food restaurant — what President Biden's food stops say about his campaign.
The creator of 'Heartstopper' talks about her work and demand for LGBTQ stories
by Julie Depenbrock
Alice Oseman, the creator of the Heartstopper book series, discusses the latest installment and the demand for LGBTQ literature.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs is accused of sexual assault by male music producer
Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is being accused again of sexual misconduct — this time by one of his former music producers.
Have you ever wanted to smell like 'Donkey Kong?' Imagine your answer was yes
The company Elevated Perceptions released an accessory called GameScent. The device attaches to gaming consoles, PCs — even VR goggles, and releases a scent that corresponds with sounds of the game.
Democrats control the Senate now — but face long odds of keeping power
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks about the 2024 U.S. Senate races with Jessica Taylor of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter.
Trump dominated Michigan's GOP primary. Biden won easily among Democrats
For some voters in the state who disapprove of President Biden's handling of Israel's war in Gaza, the primary was about sending a strong message: Change course or lose votes in the general election.
Lawmakers in more than a dozen states are considering fetal personhood bills
by Ryland Barton
After the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos deserve legal protections, reproductive rights groups are worried about fetal personhood bills in several state legislatures.