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In her first interview since Musk took the reins of Twitter, Margrethe Vestager said there will be serious penalties against Twitter if the platform ignores new European speech laws.

In 2022, schools recouped $6.6 billion from federal and state Medicaid programs for student healthcare. They could be getting much more.

Word Up! returns to The Old Globe's outdoor Copley Plaza for the first program in 2022. This pandemic-era project of the Globe's AXIS and Arts Engagement division features Mad Libs-inspired collaboration, audience participation, interdisciplinary creativity and lots of special guests. Hosted by the Globe's Laura Zee, Sunday's program will be a playwriting collaboration featuring the South West Asian and North African (SWANA) communities in the region, including guest teaching artist Farah Dinga and student and former Afghan refugee Wahida Hamdard — plus other guests. Most Word Up! events feature a live DJ or musical performance, too. Regulars Ric Scales, Miki Vale and Valeria Vega will also appear. The in-person event will be concurrently livestreamed on the Globe's YouTube channel. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS (from San Diego Weekend Arts Events) Related links: The Old Globe Arts Engagement on Instagram The Old Globe Arts Engagement on Facebook

In Madison, Wis., the air quality was measured at 242 Thursday morning— a "very unhealthy" purple alert rating that many other communities shared, particularly in the Midwest.

The Little Italy Association invites the public to attend its annual State of the Neighborhood event at the Piazza della Famiglia on Thursday, September 22 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Hear from Chief Executive Administrator of the Little Italy Association, Marco Li Mandri, on the success of the neighborhood during the pandemic, as well as any new events, new art installations, upcoming projects and new initiatives going on in the neighborhood. Attendance for the event is free, but there is a VIP ticket option for $50 that includes one entrée from the Little Italy Food Hall, a glass of wine, a pre-selected dessert and reserved seating for the presentation. General seating in the piazza will act on a first come, first serve basis. The community is welcome to arrive early and enjoy food, snacks and beverages from surrounding Little Italy restaurants or even grab a glass of wine or beer at the Little Italy Food Hall to enjoy during the presentation. Neighbors, community members, business owners, residents and visitors will be in attendance for this special evening. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

The pandemic put Oceanside’s Dia De Los Muertos festival on hold. But it returns this Sunday to a new location, downtown Oceanside.

The annual "Marines in Flight" Art Contest is now accepting entries. The purpose of this Student Art Contest is to give students a platform to express their artistic and creative skills as they learn about U.S. and aviation history and the contributions, courage and sacrifices of the men and women who designed, built, flew and maintained these iconic aircraft as well as the missions they completed. All students in grades 6-12 in San Diego County plus all military dependents in grades 6-12 who reside in the Southwest District Awards will be made in two categories: Grades 6-8 and Grades 9-12. Guidelines, the online submission form, information about the awards and a downloadable flyer for the contest are available at: https://flyingleathernecks.org/education/art-contest/ Deadline for the art contest is April 11, 2022.

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents “I Got Rhythm, an Art Exhibition,” juried by award-winning artist, Ralph Kingery. The water-based media exhibition runs March 31 – May 1, 2022 at our Gallery in The ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. The Opening Reception is Friday, April 1 from 5-8 p.m. with over 95 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. The Gallery is open Thursday - Sunday from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. Please visit www.sdws.org for more information.

The annual celebration started out in 1926 as Negro History Week and expanded to Black History Month in the 1970s. This year celebrates "African Americans and the Arts."

Ashton Gallery at Art on 30th will host a juried “Lipstick and Rouge” themed art show and public reception! Date | Saturday, March 19 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location | Ashton Gallery The color inspired exhibition will feature 60 plus large and mid-sized original works of art that include the color RED and/or PINK as the focal point or primary color in the composition, created by emerging and professional local artists. For further information on this event please visit the website: https://www.ashtonartgallery.com/