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Bushra Mahnoor remembers the shame she felt when she had her period as a teen and did not have the supplies she needed. Today she leads a campaign to lower prices for pads in Pakistan.

Guitarist Jimmy Patton and percussionist Enrique Platas have combined their talents to form this award-winning duo. Their music can be described as having an international flair as they incorporate flamenco, middle-eastern, salsa, calypso, Brazilian, and other rhythms into their compositions and arrangements. Jimmy and Enrique’s musical collaboration has created a unique, fiery world-music. Listeners will experience virtuosic guitar passages accompanied by exotic percussive rhythms, which together produce a sound that will grab your soul. Jimmy and Enrique on Instagram and Facebook

Israeli forces on Thursday killed a pair of Palestinian men in the occupied West Bank after they appeared to surrender, drawing Palestinian accusations that the men were executed "in cold blood."

Overall enrollment is up slightly at colleges and universities, driven by gains at community colleges and public four-year programs.

On September 10 at 4 p.m. PT (7 p.m. ET), author Kwame Alexander and ACOUSTIC ROOSTER producers Julius Harper and Nicole Velez will host a webinar for educators, librarians, and stations that celebrates the power of music, storytelling, and the arts in early childhood education! Attendees will learn how ACOUSTIC ROOSTER went from a beloved children’s book to a top-rated new PBS KIDS special and animated shorts, and why jazz education and performing arts are so critical to young children’s development. Attendees will also get access to FREE multimedia resources from PBS KIDS, and lots of fresh ideas on how to incorporate jazz and performing arts activities into their classroom or library story hours. Books by Kwame Alexander will be raffled to five lucky attendees!

The county Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 Wednesday to advance a series of updates to a proposed cannabis program in unincorporated areas, including rules related to land use, consumption lounges, and community benefits.

The Defense Department teased the name "Operation Epic Fury" to describe U.S. and Israeli airstrikes against Iran.

This year, in honor of its 100th Anniversary, Le Creuset is embarking on a global celebration of the culinary traditions that have shaped kitchens for generations. Honoring its legacy in fostering these traditions, Le Creuset has once again joined forces with Secret Supper to bring back La Carte by Le Creuset, an unparalleled dining experience for passionate culinary enthusiasts. The Supper series kicked off this spring in New York City, made its second stop in Chicago, and will conclude in San Diego as the final destination on its three-city tour. • What: A three-market, ticketed dinner series taking place in New York City, Chicago, and San Diego, La Carte by Le Creuset will be co-curated by some of the country’s most accomplished chefs. Each in unique location, consumers will be immersed in a one-of-a-kind dining experience that can’t be found in a restaurant. • Where: The exact Supper location will be revealed to guests 24 hours in advance of cocktail hour. • Who: Along with the location, the Featured Chef for the evening is not revealed until you take a seat at the table. • When: October 16 (Tickets go on sale 9/4 at 12 p.m. ET) Please note, tickets are anticipated to sell out quickly. Le Creuset on Facebook / Instagram Secret Supper on Facebook / Instagram

La administración del presidente Donald Trump advirtió el martes que retendrá fondos del programa de ayuda alimentaria a la mayoría de los estados controlados por demócratas a partir de la próxima semana, a menos que esos estados proporcionen información sobre las personas que reciben la asistencia.

The city of San Diego has been issuing citations to people living in cars and RVs in an effort to move them to one of the city’s safe parking sites. But now people living in their vehicles are fighting back.