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Federal officials announced plans Thursday to spend $401 million in grants and loans to expand the reach and improve the speed of internet for rural residents, tribes and businesses in 11 West and Central U.S. states.

Chances are the next Broadway hit will have originated at a regional theater taking a risk on an untested playwright. But once those playwrights are established, many of them start writing for TV.

The Senate approved about $40 billion in aid to Ukraine in a largely bipartisan vote. The House has already passed the bill, and it now goes to President Biden to sign.

The rate of U.S. gun homicides jumped nearly 35% in 2020 to the highest level in more than 25 years. And gaps widened for groups already at the highest risk, especially Black men and boys.

North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Richard Dreyfuss in a benefit reading of "The Soap Myth" More than a half-century after WW II, a young investigative reporter finds herself caught between numerous versions of the same story as she befriends a Holocaust survivor (Richard Dreyfuss) on a crusade about the atrocity of ‘soap’ – did the Nazis make soap from the corpses of murdered Jews? Played out against the backdrop of deadline reporting and journalistic integrity, the critically acclaimed "The Soap Myth" by Jeff Cohen questions who has the right to write history—those people who have lived it and remember it, those who study and protect it, or those who would seek to distort its very existence? And finally, what is our responsibility once we know the truth? This is theatre of witness at its best – provocative and haunting. "The Soap Myth" will play January 24 and 25, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. at North Coast Repertory Theatre. 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive Solona Beach, CA 92075. To purchase tickets call 858-481-1055 or visit www.northcoastrep.org There will be a talkback after each performance. The talkback on Monday, January 24 is with one of the leading experts in the world on the Holocaust, Dr. Michael Berenbaum, moderated by Richard Salomon, Co-Founder and longstanding Board member of the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, the 2017 National Museum of the Year.

The White House wants to boost global commitments to human rights and fighting corruption. But as the summit convenes, American democracy itself is under pressure.

Discover how compassion can empower us to confront racial bias and take action for racial justice! Keynote speakers Dr. Seth Schoen and Rev. Dr. Christopher Carter will introduce us to Racial Resilience, their compassion-based approach to developing an antiracist conscience. In this virtual introductory workshop, you'll learn how compassion can empower us to recognize and understand racism in all its forms and move us to take meaningful action for racial justice, while holding space for our feelings and experiences around race and racism. You'll also engage in a sample contemplative practice designed to ground you in compassion and care for the experiences of others. Participants may continue growing their antiracist practice with the full 7-week Racial Resilience virtual series beginning September 7th.

Flooding exacerbated longstanding problems in a water-treatment plant in Jackson, Miss. The city of 150,000 had already been under a boil-water notice for a month.

Navigate your way through a five-course dinner aboard a yacht on San Diego Bay! Each dish is perfectly paired with delicious, local lagers and IPAs from Mother Earth Brewing Company, celebrating the freshest flavors of the region, including locally sourced seafood, a full vegetarian menu and spectacular waterfront views. Throughout the month of November we are collaborating with Mother Earth Brewing Company. Mother Earth is an award winning, production craft brewery headquartered in Vista, Ca. Known for their palate-pleasing beers, like the Cali Creamin’ Vanilla Cream Ale, and also their solid selection of seasonals. Their new “All-American” made brew house will turn out 100,000 more barrels of the finest, tastiest beers on the planet. Cruise highlights: • Local brews and craft beer flights • Selection of gourmet food • Meet and greet with brewers onboard • Prizes and giveaways • Spectacular views of San Diego Bay • All you can drink premium beverage service (for only $30) Date | Every Friday from October 29 through November 26. Boarding begins at 7 p.m., cruising from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Location | Flagship Cruises & Events Get tickets here! Adult: $84.50* Child: $50.70* *Plus tax, service charge and landing fees. **Children 3 and under free! Must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, please visit www.flagshipsd.com/cruises/hops-harbor or call (619) 234-4111.

Writer Omar Mora will publish their second graphic novel "Ancient Explorers: The Lost City of Peru" through his company Moras Productions. The hybrid book will be release at San Diego International Comic-Con on Wednesday July 20, 2022. Moras Productions will be part of the exhibitors at SDCC and will be located in the small press area at table M-05. "Ancient Explorers: The Lost City of Peru" is novel - comic book hybrid that features an adventure-action sci-fi narrative in which two best friends together with two archaeologists discover that the ancient map and compass they have are artifacts with hidden clues to discover the lost city of Peru: Paititi. As they discovered this, something put their lives in danger, a danger that drives our adventurous friends to follow what they were meant to do in life — to become what Mark’s Grandpa taught them when they were kids: explorers of the ancients. It is then when Luis, Mark, Jennifer and Sandy begin their journey into the unknown, a magical and adventurous journey to discover the Lost City of Peru, a journey that will change their lives forever. "Ancient Explorers" will be released digitally through Amazon-KINDLE. The book is written by Mora with additional writing by Jim Higgins. The art was helmed by Miguel Guzman, Colors & Letters by Edwin Estrada, Proofread by Shannon Mier and book designed by Phil Smith. For more information visit AncientExplorersTheNovel.com or MorasProductions.com Moras Productions on Facebook + Instagram