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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.
Lagos, the biggest city in Nigeria, is experiencing a population boom
by Emmanuel Akinwotu
Nigeria's megacity Lagos is the economic engine for the most populous country in Africa. But the booming city is unprepared for the influx of those searching for a better life.
What is the Bechdel test? A shorthand for measuring representation in movies
In 1985, graphic novelist Alison Bechdel came up with criteria for whether she'd watch a movie. It's become known as the Bechdel test, and it's surprisingly hard for films to pass these days.
Hugh Jackman says he's waiting to learn whether he has skin cancer — again
Wolverine actor Hugh Jackman says he may have skin cancer — again — and he's asking social media followers to wear sunscreen to protect themselves.
How abortion providers in Montana remain open despite political attacks
by Aaron Bolton
After Roe v. Wade was struck down, abortion remains legal in Montana. But providers are defending against threats from lawmakers and possibly violent extremists.
Wisconsin voters are deciding who they want to control the state Supreme Court
by Shawn Johnson
It's the final day for voting in Wisconsin's record-spending state Supreme Court election. The winner could be the swing vote on issues like abortion, redistricting and election lawsuits.
In his new cybersecurity strategy, Biden identifies cloud security as a major threat
The federal government currently has few tools to deal with a major cloud services disruption. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Marc Rogers of Q-Net Security about the White House looking to change that.
Music mogul Seymour Stein died Sunday at the age of 80
by Phil Harrell
As the head of Sire Records, Seymour Stein signed genre-defining artists like Madonna, Ice-T, the Ramones and Talking Heads.
In Chicago's mayoral election, voters choose between a progressive and a moderate
by Mariah Woelfel
Voters on Tuesday are choosing a new mayor. The race is a referendum on the Democratic Party's direction in a deeply blue city.
Former President Trump is back in the center of public attention
Former President Donald Trump will find out what crimes he's being charged with when he's arraigned Tuesday in a New York City courtroom. Trump spent the night in his Manhattan apartment
Oil producers will cut production. What's that mean for the U.S.-Saudi relationship?
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Ellen R. Wald of the Atlantic Council about production being cut by more than a million barrels per day. She wrote the book: Saudi Inc.
Morning news brief
Former President Trump will be arraigned Tuesday in a New York City courtroom. Trump is trying to capitalize on the event and raise campaign money. Wisconsin's Supreme Court election is Tuesday.