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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.
A decade on, the creator of 'This is fine' wants to put the famous dog to rest
by Emma Bowman
KC Green just marked the 10th anniversary of his 2013 comic strip that spawned the "This is fine" meme. He reflects on the smiling dog's popularity. (Story first aired on ATC on Jan. 23, 2023.)
The U.S. delays extending political safe haven status to people from Hong Kong
by Emily Feng
The U.S. has offered Hong Kong residents safe haven for up to 18 months. But now that time is up — leaving thousands in immigration limbo.
The Justice Department accuses Google of an advertising monopoly
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with University of Chicago professor Luigi Zingales about the federal antitrust case targeting Google's digital advertising business.
Former President Trump will be allowed to return to Facebook and Instagram
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, says it will restore former President Donald Trump's accounts following a two-year suspension imposed after the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Inspiration for Bdeir's 'Warsha' came from above — a crane operator in Beirut
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Dania Bdeir, director of the Lebanese short film Warsha. The movie, about a crane operator in Beirut longing to express himself freely, will be released on Netflix Feb. 1.
Examining the state of global shipping and what it might mean for you
The cost of transporting shipping containers has gone back down to 2019 levels after record highs during the pandemic. That should be great news for consumers, right? Well, not so fast.
Protesters in Israel criticize the judicial overhaul planned by the new government
by Daniel Estrin
Israel's new government wants to weaken the judiciary — prompting unprecedented levels of protest. Critics say the effort echoes steps taken by the far-right governments in Hungary and Poland.
A salacious murder trial is underway in South Carolina
by Victoria Hansen
Attorney Alex Murdaugh is accused of murdering his wife and son and embezzling millions from his former clients.
Trump's expected GOP presidential challengers have yet to announce their bids
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Politico's Zach Montellaro about why no Republicans have gotten into the race yet to run against Donald Trump for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination.
Pope Francis says being homosexual 'isn't a crime'
In an interview with the Associated Press, Pope Francis says being homosexual "isn't a crime" and that Catholic bishops should welcome members of the LGBTQ community into the church.
Tesla investors have much to mull as the automaker prepares to reveal earnings
Elon Musk and Tesla face multiple lawsuits, and the pioneering company's stock value has cratered as more EV options come on sale. The company reports earnings on Wednesday.