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Traders on prediction markets bet on nearly anything. One made more than half a million dollars betting on the U.S. strike against Iran. But should people wager on human suffering?
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Heidi de Marco/KPBSDeath cafés are creating space to talk openly about dying. For some, those discussions ease fear and isolation. -
The San Diego Zoo Safari park is expanding at a time when many zoos across the U.S. have been shuttering their elephant exhibits because they can’t provide the space and companionship the pachyderms need. -
Courtesy of OMAOur highlights for culture in San Diego this weekend: An all-women art show exploring surrealism and myth; Candlewood Arts Festival; Maynard Okereke; OH San Diego; North Park Creator Fair; art at Bivouac and Gershwin ballet. -
Lauren Victoria Burke/APIssa’s abrupt reversal injects more uncertainty in the race for Southern California’s 48th District, which was drastically reshaped in November after voters approved a new U.S. House map for California to favor Democrats. -
Carlos Castillo/KPBSSupervisor Jim Desmond withdrew from the race for the 49th Congressional District seat, and filed to run in the nearby 48th District. The seat is currently held by fellow Republican Darrell Issa. -
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S&S Friendly Ranch began in the 1980s when two siblings set out to build a life in San Diego. Today, their granddaughters and a close friend are carrying that dream forward. -
Compulsion Dance and Theatre stages new play about the night the Vietnam draft lottery began. -
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The Mountain View neighborhood had been terrorized for years by drug dealing, violence and even murder stemming from a gang takeover of a local market. But community members eventually came together with police and prosecutors. -
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We hear about two ballot measures San Diegans may be voting on later this year. Plus, the week in review for military reporters covering the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran. And, a local Persian magazine highlighting arts, culture and news in San Diego. -
First, the latest round of tariffs targets nearly every country in the world, and now it is now facing legal challenges. Then, a new transitional living program just landed in North County. Also, we’ll tell you what a death cafe is and what they’re all about. Plus, we tell you about the San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s newElephant Valley!
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