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Since breaking from the Soviet Union, Ukraine has wavered between the influences of Moscow and the West, surviving scandal and conflict with its democracy intact. Now it faces an existential threat.

Sean Parnell's decision came after it was made public that a judge had granted Parnell's estranged wife — who accused the Republican of physical abuse — custody of the pair's three children.

Double Dutch isn't just for kids. A group of San Diego women, all over the age of 40, are reclaiming the cherished childhood pastime and building sisterhood.

Workshop for a New Year Kadomatsu Kokedama! Sake is served!! Traditional Japanese new year Kadomatsu bring happiness to your house! Let's get together and make a wish for coming year 2022 full of happiness and prosperity. Date: 12/27 (Mon) 10:00am~ at Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park Fee: $65 for one group (Join with your family and friends/Admission to Japanese garden is not included in the ticket) Fee include all the materials needed to make one Kadomatsu kokedama decoration, instruction from Kokedama artist, and Sake to be cheers!! Kadomatsu is a decoration with three cut pieces of bamboo and pine for the Japanese New Year’s holiday. After Christmas, you will see this decoration at the entrances of houses and buildings in Japan. It is the land mark for the Shinto deity Toshigami-sama, to enter your home. In Japan, it has believed that Toshigami-sama comes to each family to bring happiness on New Year’s day. However, the deity only visits when he is invited. The kadomatsu decorations take on the role of sign at an entrance to welcome the deity. We will have a good time at Japanese garden with family and friends. Bring as many family member or friends to join this event. Looking forward to see you there! Kanako Yamada

Average daily new coronavirus cases in the United States have dipped below 100,000 in recent days for the first time in months.

San Diego Automotive Museum has under gone an immense transformation. The exterior of SDAM has been painted to match its historical 1935 color for the California Pacific International Exposition; four beautiful mural representations of commerce, scenic beauty, agriculture and industry now adorn the museum entrance. The inside of SDAM has transformed as well including new flooring, an installed lift, and an ever-evolving collection of one of a kind cars. The San Diego Automotive Museum has a multi-million dollar ever-evolving collection of cars, motorcycles and memorabilia. We are located in sunny San Diego within Balboa Park. Museum Hours: Tuesday to Friday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Last admission at 4:30 p.m.) Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Last admission at 4:30 p.m.) CLOSED on most Mondays and some holidays ADMISSION: Adults $14 Seniors 65 and older $10 Military with ID $10 Students with ID $10 Youth 6 – 17 years old $7 Children 5 and under Free The Mission of the San Diego Automotive Museum is to tell the story of the social and technological past, present, and future of motorized vehicles throughout its collections, exhibitions, and educational programs. The San Diego Automotive Museum is striving to be a world-class museum through our exhibits, educational programs, and community engagement. We currently host Cars & Coffee every third Sunday of the month; we invite the public and local car enthusiasts to come talk everything cars and enjoy coffee and donuts provided by Geico Encinitas. We also introduce a new car roughly every month so there is always something new to come back and see. Visit https://www.sdautomuseum.org/ or call 619-231-2886 San Diego Automotive Museum is on Facebook + Instagram + follow @SDAutoMuseum on Twitter

The value of Afghanistan's currency is tumbling, exacerbating a severe economic crisis and deepening poverty in a country where more than half the population already doesn't have enough to eat.

The number of Black-owned businesses is currently more than 30% above pre-pandemic levels. A Brooklyn street nicknamed "Black Girl Magic Row," exemplifies women helping one another succeed.

The businessman, the first Republican to hold the office in nearly a decade, took the oath alongside Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears. The pair surprised Democrats when they swept office in November.

The COVID-19 case total in San Diego County now sits just under 11,100 cases as the county has recorded two straight days of over 300 new positive tests.