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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.
Brewers fans who won a raffle used winnings to add to their family
A Milwaukee couple who attended a Brewers home opener last April entered a raffle and won $18,000, which was almost exactly what they needed for in-vitro fertilization. In February, they had a son.
A regional sports network bankruptcy means some baseball fans may not see games on TV
by H.J. Mai
The bankruptcy filing of Diamond Sports Group, owner of 19 regional sports networks across the country, means some baseball fans might not be able to watch their teams on TV.
How state and local judicial elections became so politicized
by A Martínez
NPR's A Martinez speaks with University of Wisconsin political scientist Mike Wagner about partisanship in state and local judicial elections following Wisconsin's Supreme Court election.
Some use the hoax known as 'swatting' to spread misinformation on social media
by Jenna McLaughlin
The trauma caused by hoax shooting calls is sometimes amplified by social media, as bad actors take advantage of the moment to spread misinformation.
'Taking Cover' examines a friendly fire incident in Iraq and the ensuing cover up
NPR podcast Taking Cover delves into the worst Marine-on-Marine friendly fire incident in modern history.
U.S. and Arab countries aim to prevent Israeli-Palestinians tensions from escalating
For the second night in a row, Israeli police raided the Al-Aqsa Mosque and clashed with Palestinians there — prompting rocket fire from Gaza. Religious tensions are fueling this violence.
ProPublica investigates luxury vacations gifted to Supreme Court Justice Thomas
A ProPublica investigation out Thursday reveals that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has failed to disclose luxury vacations and free travel provided by conservative billionaire Harlan Crow.
Why small banks take issue with bailing out Silicon Valley and Signature banks
by David Gura
The government's lifeline to customers of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank cost more than $20 billion. By law, lenders will have to pay for it. Small banks say they shouldn't be on the hook.
Four key takeaways from McDonald's layoffs
by Ally Schweitzer
Voters in Wisconsin have flipped control of the state Supreme Court to liberals
by Chuck Quirmbach
For the first time in 15 years, voters have flipped the Wisconsin Supreme Court to liberal control. Justices are likely to overturn the state's abortion ban and could throw out GOP drawn voting maps.