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Companies like EasyKnock offer to help people in financial trouble by buying their home and renting it back. An NPR investigation finds the deals cost some people a lot of money and even their homes.

Edgardo Mortara was just 6 years old when Italian authorities took him away from his family in 1858. Kidnapped is a true story steeped in Roman Catholic antisemitism.

Archaeologists unearthed 35 bottles of cherries from the cellar of George Washington's Mount Vernon. The 250-year-old fruits, many still intact, can shed new light on those who lived and worked there.

Del Mar’s Trifecta of Terror is BACK at The Scream Zone 2023, open select nights October 5 – October 31. Reserve your spot in line with “Timed Tickets” or feel like the VIP you are with the “Scream Pass” for the fastest line experience! This October, three bone chilling Haunts and a mind-bending Midway await you at the Del Mar “Scaregrounds”. The Haunted Hayride, Stars of the Silver “Scream”, and Labyrinth Manor will have you screaming for a way out! ! And the fun doesn’t stop there….. NEW FOR 2023: Introducing a brand new attraction to our already frightful catalogue of events, we welcome MIDWAY MADNESS, a fully immersive Halloween themed carnival midway, packed with a variety of food vendors, fun spirited beverages, games, and more! Have your date hold your beer while you try to impress them with your Axe Throwing ability on one of the 4 clown themed lanes, or challenge a friend to Laser Ball, the trendy new glow in the dark Gel Blaster game. Whether you want to test your Zombie Apocalypse survival skills in Virtual Reality, or try a more hands on approach with our new Zombie Archery using real bows and targets, there is a spooktacular activity for everyone. Scaredy Cats are welcome to enter The Midway compound at no charge to wait for family members or friends and enjoy the carnival games, food and drink vendors, photo opportunities, and roaming creepy characters. Dates + Times 10/5 – 10/7: 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Fri & Sat: 7 p.m. - 11p.m. Sun – Thu: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sun 10/22 & 10/29: 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. The Scream Zone on Facebook / Instagram

Five athletes from Baja California have already qualified for the Olympics, the most in state history. And more than a dozen more athletes could still qualify through regional tournaments, according to local officials.

Fridays at 8 p.m. and Encore Sundays at 10 a.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. This Week: Foreign Funding Fallout and College Campus Chaos: President Joe Biden announced that critical weapons are being rushed to Ukraine after signing into law a $95 billion military aid package, which includes funding for Israel, Taiwan, and other foreign allies. This marks the end to the long-drawn-out fight on Capitol Hill over foreign funding, but the question remains: what will be the political ramifications for President Biden and Speaker Mike Johnson?

A new program aims to address mental health challenges among first responders by providing psychological crisis intervention training to paramedics, EMTs and dispatchers.

The Detroit Pistons narrowly avoided a 29th consecutive loss on Saturday night, claiming victory over the Toronto Raptors with a score of 129-127.

President Biden's trip to Normandy will commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. But there's also a political subtext to the journey.

Join us on Saturday, July 29 from 5-8 p.m. at Thorn Mission Hills for the Royal Ralph Hazy IPA Release Party with food by Phil's BBQ! That's right! Phil's BBQ is back in their OG neighborhood for one day at Thorn Mission Hills from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, July 29! Come and meet the artist responsible for the amazing artwork on our newest beer release can, grab a limited edition tee, and stay for the BBQ! The beer release event is free, the ticket is to reserve a BBQ plate by Phil's BBQ! The ticket will get you one of their famous Pulled Pork Sandwiches and a side of their coleslaw and mac and cheese along with a Thorn beer of your choice for only $22 (plus tax/fees). GET TICKETS Please email anna@thorn.beer if you would like to reserve a veggie burger or chicken option for your meal. About the artist: The artwork for this can was created by R. Piper, born and raised in Mission Hills by a family of artists and his very first art show was in the back of Thorn North Park in 2012. This piece is titled “Royal Ralph,” named after our raccoon logo, and was created as a larger-than-life mural on the wall of our Mission Hills tasting room. About the beer: Intense citrus aroma with notes of berries intertwine with bright, tropical mango and passion fruit flavors producing a vivid, juicy IPA.