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This month marks five years since the pandemic began, and here are 5 things that changed permanently.

After meetings in Israel, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Saudi Arabia to push President Trump's plan for Gaza and to meet with Russian counterparts on steps to ending the war in Ukraine.

The scientists are optimistic that an early warning system is feasible, though they caution a lot more analysis is needed to determine whether it’s possible to reliably predict bluff failures.

Looking for kid-friendly arts and culture events in San Diego this fall? Here are KPBS' top five picks.

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. Experience the powerful journey of medical students at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, where a historic $1 billion donation has made tuition free. This intimate film captures their stories and the changing landscape of medicine.

As a trade war grew this week, Ontario's leader threatened a surcharge on Canadian electricity sold in some U.S. states. The episode highlighted the U.S. reliance on imported Canadian power.

Supporters of the bill say it protects recent laws restricting trans people in sports and bathrooms. A father of a transgender teenager calls it "an attack on the fundamental rights of Iowans."

Join us on Free Second Sunday for our free family series, Play Day! Inspired by the piece Medicine Woman (1993) by Beverly Buchanan, on display in MCASD’s new exhibition For Dear Life: Art, Medicine, and Disability, we will make sculptures using recycled materials, popsicle sticks, clay, and seeds that will blossom into plants. Art Activity: Create your own sprouting sculpture and learn about the cycles of life. Schedule: At 11 a.m., explore works from MCASD's new exhibition For Dear Life: Art, Medicine, and Disability through a kid friendly tour. At 12:30 p.m., listen to stories, songs, and rhymes in Storytime with Librarian on the Go, Ms. Katia Graham From 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.,enjoy music by a local DJ, a cozy book nook, sketching with water, and book recommendations from the Librarian on the Go. Participate in a communal art project on McGrath Terrace and create a sprouting sculpture. *Museum admission is free from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. for all visitors, with Play Day offerings happening between 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. No RSVPs are required for Play Day admission. Visit: https://mcasd.org/events/play-day-10-13 MCASD on Instagram and Facebook

The 8th Annual North County Veterans Stand Down (NCVSD) starts at 8 a.m. Thursday Oct 17 and goes through Noon Sunday Oct 20, 2024 at Green Oak Ranch in Vista. The North County Veterans Stand Down is an annual four-day event where ALL veterans and their families, especially those homeless or struggling, can receive much needed services in a safe, friendly, drug and alcohol-free, and secure environment. During their stay at the NCVSD, Veterans and their families will receive many services such as: meals, lodging, clothing, medical, dental, vision, veterinary care for their pets, plus many more services to help them both physically and mentally, all FREE of charge. NEW THIS YEAR, the VA is bringing in a doctor on Thursday and Friday to perform evaluations for Compensation & Pension claims, greatly speeding up the disability claims process! Veterans may stay overnight in cabins or visit during the day, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 9 a.m. - Noon Sunday, when services are offered. Not all services are available every day, so we recommend attending Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Register to attend, volunteer, or donate to our cause at www.ncvsd.org NCVSD is an all-volunteer, nonprofit group of veterans and family members who care enough about our veterans to work long, hard hours to make this happen. We are grateful to all our community partners, including Supervisor Desmond and the County of San Diego, Healing California, North County Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, American Legion Riders Ch. 365, Vista Elks, Los Rancheros Kiwanis Club, Helen Woodward Animal Center, and many more! North County Veterans Stand Down on Facebook / Instagram

On a flight home, Caitlin Shetterly told the man next to her that after 9/11, flying made her nervous. Then the man told her something she'll never forget: "Most people are good."