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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.
Sequential hurricanes are becoming more common because of climate changes
by Rebecca Hersher
A new study suggests that climate change is making back-to-back hurricanes more typical, which could make it tougher for coastal communities to recover.
Chinese officials monitor House panel hearing on U.S. economic competition with China
by John Ruwitch
Beijing is criticizing a congressional hearing convened to assess the threat from China's ruling Communist Party.
Chicago voters resoundingly rejected Mayor Lori Lightfoot's reelection bid
by Tessa Weinberg
Four years ago Mayor Lori Lightfoot swept every corner of the city and won all 50 wards. Tuesday voters rejected reelection bid. Now, the top two candidates head to a runoff election.
People who think they're attractive are less likely to wear masks, study says
A study published in the Frontiers of Psychology found that the higher a person's regard for their appearance — the more they thought that wearing a mask made them less attractive.
You can still get health benefits, even if you don't have a lot of time to exercise
The British Journal of Sports Medicine says if we can just squeeze in 11 minutes of moderate exercise everyday to get the heart pumping, we'd cut our health risks by almost a quarter.
The Library of Congress will honor Joni Mitchell with the Gershwin Prize
Singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell will be presented Wednesday night with the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. The award is for influence, impact and achievement in popular song.
Many would-be presidential candidates will skip CPAC because it's mired in scandal
The Conservative Political Action Conference or CPAC is taking place in Washington, D.C. Controversy inside the governing organization has some potential 2024 presidential contenders sitting it out.
Southern Baptists expel 5 churches because they have female pastors
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Rev. Linda Barnes Popham of Fern Creek Baptist near Louisville, Ky., about her church and four others being expelled by the Southern Baptist Convention over female pastors.
China permitted more coal power plants last year than any time in the last 7 years
A new report finds China granted permits for many new coal power plants last year. The country is also rapidly expanding its renewable energy as well.
DOJ mulls whether to sue to block Spirit Airlines from merging with JetBlue
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Diana Moss, president of American Antitrust Institute, about actions the Department of Justice may take to block the Spirit Airlines-JetBlue merger.