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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.
Catholic group spent millions on data tracking gay priests, 'Washington Post' reports
NPR's Steve Inskeep talk to Washington Post reporter Michelle Boorstein about the Catholic organization that bought mobile phone data to "out" priests who use gay dating apps.
Pregnant runner ran a mile in under 6 minutes shortly before her due date
NPR's A Martinez speaks with professional runner Makenna Myler, who recently ran a 5:17 mile in her third trimester of pregnancy.
A quirky museum in Hollywood casts a nostalgic glow on movies' golden era
by Susan Stamberg
The Oscars will be handed out on Sunday. Ahead of this year's Academy Awards, we visit the Hollywood Museum in Los Angeles, a chance to browse through movie artifacts from years gone by.
California asks for federal assistance ahead of another wave of extreme storms
California is bracing for more bad weather. The latest atmospheric river will bring warm air and rain, which could lead to rapid snowmelt and catastrophic flooding.
What time is it on the moon? Scientists are trying to figure that out
What time is it on the moon? That's a question scientists have been trying to answer for, well, a long time.
The head of the European Commission to hold talks with Biden
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen meets Friday with President Biden at the White House. The two are expected to discuss trade and the war in Ukraine.
A new movement is creating ways for low-income people to invest in real estate
by Deena Prichep
Low-income people are often shut out of a way wealth is built: real estate. There's a chance for poorer people to invest in their communities. (Story aired on Weekend Edition Sunday on March 5, 2023.)
'Throughline,' NPR's history podcast, digs into the origins of house music
Since Beyoncé's Renaissance album dropped last summer, house music has found its way back to mainstream audiences. Some are asking, "Is House back?" The truth is it never went away.
Senate to hold a hearing on a Norfolk Southern train derailment in Ohio
by Ximena Bustillo
Senators will ask about the cause and impact of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, when they open the first congressional hearing on Thursday.
Biden budget proposal to show nearly $3 trillion in deficit reduction over 10 years
President Biden releases his new budget proposal Thursday, his latest salvo in a fight with Republicans in Congress about how to address spending ahead of the looming debt limit deadline.
A new AI-powered TikTok filter is sparking concern
by Bobby Allyn
The filter makes users look younger and more glamorous. Some TikTokers are concerned that the tool promotes unrealistic beauty standards. (Story aired on All Things Considered on March 8, 2023.)