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Helen Garner, 80, embraces the many-sidedness of life. Her books crackle with curiosity and unpredictability — they win big prizes, kickstart controversies and say things other people rarely dare.

The jackpot is the world's second-largest lottery prize after rolling over for 36 consecutive drawings, since the last time someone won the top prize on July 19.

In her return to short stories, the Interpreter of Maladies author returns to fiction that powerfully conveys her characters' efforts to navigate geography and culture to find a place in the world.

There has been no winner for 35 consecutive drawings, since the last time someone won the top prize on July 19. That streak trails the record of 41 draws set in 2021 and 2022.

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with KPBS Passport! A U.S. anthropologist sets out to train Latin American students in the use of forensic anthropology. Their goal: to investigate disappearances in Argentina during the "dirty war."

The San Diego History Center presents "The Sensuous Environment – Sim Bruce Richards, Architect."The apprentice of master architect Frank Lloyd Wright creates a design for living that is unique to and celebrates the San Diego region. Discover the environment that Richards creates for living that today is highly prized yet largely unknown. On exhibit now at the San Diego History Center in the heart of Balboa Park.Admission: Suggested donation $10 Visit: www.sandiegohistory.org or call 619-232-6203San Diego History Center on Facebook

This free event is open to the public. Parents can find valuable family resources including information on Head Start programs, while kids play at interactive booths, win fun prizes, enjoy free lunch while supplies last, create amazing crafts and up their sports skills. See former Chargers football players and local elected officials.

The FIRST Robotics Competition has evolved from a fascinating after-school activity to having an impact on the tech and engineering world, involving tens of thousands of teens across the globe.

The Florida congressman is proud to be the one to oust former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. That move hasn't won him any prizes with House Republicans but his constituents want to see more just like it.

The 2023 national podcasting contest for college students is open for entries. It will close on January 5.