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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.
Critics of Mexico's new electoral law changes say democracy is under attack
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Leila Miller, a reporter for the Los Angles Times, about Mexico's new election law changes that critics say severely undermine the country's democracy.
Taiwan marks the 76th anniversary of the start of the 228 Massacre
by Emily Feng
One of Taiwan's darkest moments in history began in a radio station. Remembering that history is now even more complicated.
British store shelves lack tomatoes and other popular fruits and vegetables
by Stacey Vanek Smith
Many British supermarkets are limiting sales of some fruits and vegetables as the U.K. is facing a shortage — attributed to a combination of weather, energy prices and trade politics.
Rohingya refugees, who've been in camps for years, say they've been forgotten
by Lauren Frayer
More than a million Rohingya refugees languish in camps in Bangladesh. A coup in Myanmar makes it harder to go home.
May's 'Enchantment' aims to reawaken our innate sense of wonder and awe
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with author Katherine May about her latest book, Enchantment: Awakening Wonder in an Anxious Age.
Biden's plan for student loan relief faces its biggest test yet at the Supreme Court
by Nina Totenberg
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday hears arguments over whether the Biden administration exceeded its authority with its student debt forgiveness program.
Health experts say warmer Northeast winters contribute to more active deer ticks
by Michayla Savitt
Warmer winters means "tick season" is now year-round in the Northeast, with people experiencing bites that can lead to a variety of diseases.
Congress enjoys a rare bipartisan moment as lawmakers address China
by Deirdre Walsh
There's an area that shows growing bipartisan interest in Congress — tackling what many see as the looming economic and national security threats the government of China poses toward the U.S.
Energy Dept. says with 'low confidence' that lab leak may be origin of COVID-19
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Michael Gordon of The Wall Street Journal about a classified report indicating the Energy Department believes the COVID pandemic was likely caused by a lab leak in China.
The impact of the Ukraine war on food supplies: 'It could have been so much worse'
by Nurith Aizenman
That's the view of Joseph Glauber of the International Food Policy Research Institute. He considers the fear the war would lead to a surge in food prices – and a dramatic worsening of world hunger.