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Jennifer Aniston's production company plans to reboot '9 to 5'
The 1980 classic starred Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin as three women seeking revenge against their sexist boss. It made more than $100 million at the box office.
News Brief: Migrant Families Reunite, COVID-19 Cases, Opioid Immunity
Separated migrant families begin to reunite in the U.S. The fight against COVID-19 in the U.S. starts to pay off. States mount a legal fight to block Sackler family's bid for opioid immunity.
Young Renter Finds Living In A Senior Living Community Has Its Perks
Madison Kohout, 19, moved into an apartment in Arkansas sight unseen. She had moved into a senior living community. Her new place is affordable and spacious, and her neighbors are super quiet.
British Customers Outraged Over Photo Of Scones
The grocery store Sainsbury's showed a photo with a fruit scone smothered in cream and jam. The problem: the photo showed jam on top of the cream. Customers in Cornwall argued the jam must go first.
Chicago's Release Of Police Shooting Videos May Change Foot Pursuit Policy
by Patrick Smith
The release of another police shooting video in Chicago raises questions about when and how officers should engage in foot chases. The goal is to have a new policy in effect before the summer.
With Surges, It's Hard To Stop Transmission Of COVID-19, Variants
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks to Dr. Margaret Harris of the World Health Organization about the state of the global vaccine rollout.
As India's COVID-19 Cases Rise, Americans Are Encouraged To Leave
by Lauren Frayer
The number of new COVID-19 cases in India has hit another record. Now the State Department is urging Americans to leave.
Biden's 100-Day Mark: What Role Has Kamala Harris Played So Far?
by Ayesha Rascoe
Vice President Harris is making history as the first woman — and first woman of color — to hold this office. We take a closer look at the role she has begun to carve out over the first 100 days.
Author Anna Sale Encourages Everyone To 'Talk About Hard Things'
NPR's Noel King talks to Anna Sale about her book: Let's Talk About Hard Things. Sale, host of WNYC's podcast Death, Sex and Money, unpacks the things we must confront at some point in our lives
'The Indicator From Planet Money' Investigates Barbie's Transformation
by Stacey Vanek Smith
Matel has given Barbie a total makeover, and it's led to skyrocketing sales. The Indicator from Planet Money explores how having a more inclusive lineup of dolls was key to the company's success.
12-Year-Old Boy Puts His Free Time During The Pandemic To Good Use
Mike Wimmer could have learned to bake bread or knit, but instead he decided to take a few extra classes. Now he's going to graduate from high school and college in the same week.
Thousands March In Colombia To Protest Plans To Raise Taxes
by John Otis
Protesters are taking to the streets of Colombia demonstrating against the government's mishandling of the pandemic, and its proposal to raise taxes at a time of deep economic pain.