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The possible origins of Friday the 13th and other unlucky days
The superstition of Friday the 13th isn’t as old as you think. Here are some of the potential origins of unlucky days around the world.
Manhattan DA Bragg sues Rep. Jordan over attempts to interfere in Trump prosecution
by Leila Fadel
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Adam Klasfeld, managing editor of Law & Crime, about Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's efforts to stop a Republican investigation into his prosecution of former President Trump.
80-hour weeks and roaches near your cot? More medical residents unionize
by Alan Yu | WHYY
Medical residents at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia move to unionize in search of better working conditions. (This piece originally aired April 4, 2023, on All Things Considered.)
What is the cause of bank runs?
by Stacey Vanek Smith
The IMF predicts slow growth for many countries. In the U.S., one factor holding back the economy is volatility in the banking sector — the bank runs we saw last month. But what causes bank runs?
The White House unveils a plan to keep the 2 largest reservoirs from falling too low
by Kirk Siegler
The White House is unveiling an emergency plan to keep America's two biggest reservoirs from falling too low to generate electricity or deliver drinking water.
Palestinian Chilean singer Elyanna intends to sing entire set in Arabic at Coachella
by Leila Fadel
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Palestinian Chilean singer Elyanna ahead of her performance at Coachella. She intends to sing her entire set in Arabic.
Oakland offers temporary housing to camp residents, but many are reluctant to leave
by Erin Baldassari
What was once Northern California's largest homeless camp is down to its last residents. The city of Oakland is offering temporary housing, but those being moved worry about losing what they have.
Tunisian authorities target Black migrants in crackdown on sub-Saharan Africans
by Leila Fadel
Authorities in Tunisia are targeting Black migrants in a crackdown on sub-Saharan Africans. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with NYU Abu Dhabi professor Monica Marks, who's been talking to affected migrants.
The legal battle over mifepristone raises concerns in the the pharmacetical industry
by Michel Martin
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Harvard Medical School's Ameet Sarpatwari about the legal battle over mifepristone and how it might affect the drug market in the U.S. and beyond.
Is the auto industry ready for new proposed fuel efficiency standards?
by Leila Fadel
New proposed fuel efficiency standards could push U.S. car manufacturers to adopt electric vehicles quickly — within the next decade. Is the auto industry ready?
Morning news brief
The EPA's proposal for stricter vehicle emissions will put pressure on automakers. Biden administration says fentanyl-xylazine cocktail is a deadly national threat. Inflation eased in March.