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Early voting for NYC's mayoral primary election begins this weekend
Eleven Democrats are running to replace New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who is running as an independent and bypassing the primary. Early voting for the primary election begins this weekend.
Traditionally very safe, money market funds may no longer be as reliable
Billions of dollars have flowed from traditional banks to money market funds in search of higher returns. These funds are supposed to be safe. But lately, things have been looking a little shaky.
The character and fitness evaluation to practice law is discriminatory, advocates say
by Jasmine Garsd
To practice law, many states require a character and fitness evaluation, which digs into encounters with law enforcement and mental health. In New York, there's a push to ban the inquiry.
'Past Lives' star Greta Lee on how language and identity are intertwined
Greta Lee stars in the new movie Past Lives. She talks with NPR's Ailsa Chang about the film and the ways language and identity are intertwined.
Is Nike past its peak? A look at the company's current slump
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Chris Burns, footwear analyst and founder of ARCH (Art & Research, Culture-Hype) about Nike's shoe sale slump, inventory excess and colorway reliance.
What Secretary of State Antony Blinken sees as Russia's strategic failings in Ukraine
by Michele Kelemen
Visiting NATO's newest member, Finland, Secretary of State Antony Blinken gives a speech about what he sees as Russia's strategic failings in Ukraine and promises NATO support for Kyiv.
Netflix is rolling back the ability for users to share passwords
by Neda Ulaby
It was fun while it lasted. Once a cornerstone of its marketing strategy, Netflix is rolling back access to shared passwords.
Even as overall book sales are declining, romance novels are on the rise
Romance books are on the rise, even as overall book sales are declining. NPR's Juana Summers visited a romance book club at Baltimore's Charm City Books to see what brings readers to the genre.
How the GOP field is growing ahead of the 2024 election
by Domenico Montanaro
With expected announcements from former Vice President Mike Pence and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie next week, the GOP field is growing ahead of the 2024 election.
'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse' exceeds sequel expectations
by Bob Mondello
The first film in an animated "Spider-Verse" trilogy won an Oscar in 2018. The latest installment, Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse, will be a strong contender to repeat that accomplishment.
Take a yearlong road trip where the weather is perfect
A climate scientist in Alaska has mapped out a yearlong road trip around the country where the weather averages 70 degrees the entire trip.
U.S.-imposed sanctions on Sudan is a good first step, says former special envoy
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with former ambassador J. Peter Pham about how the U.S. has imposed its first sanctions related to the conflict in Sudan after ceasefire efforts collapsed.
Hundreds of people are set to sue the Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore for sex abuse
by Scott Maucione
States are rethinking how long victims can seek damages for sex abuse. Maryland abolished its civil statute of limitations as hundreds of people prepare to sue the Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore.