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According to a new report, the Wagner Group has laundered some $2.5 billion to Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine last year, in an effort to support the war effort.

Join us for an afternoon in the pocket park of the Gaslamp Museum for "Aloha Saturday," a cultural celebration of downtown San Diego Founder William Heath Davis Jr. ! There will be live music by Pali Roots, hula dancing by He Nani O Polynesia, and the Davis-Horton House museum (the oldest building in downtown San Diego) will be open to explore! For more information visit: gaslampfoundation.org Stay Connected on Facebook

March 4 & 5 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. with a 1.5-hr break and 2:30 – 6:30 p.m. In this 2-day intensive course, students will learn from instructor, Erin Behling, the basics of woodworking and furniture design as well as machine safety. Each student will create their own round coffee table based on designs provided to allow for plenty of time to become acquainted with the woodshop. Woodworking basics to be covered include: coopering, laminating, circle cutting with the router using a jig, sanding and finishing techniques. Learn to rip angles on the table saw. Get more practice on the sliding compound miter saw. Methods are different from the other woodworking classes we teach, so this class will give you even more knowledge! • Coffee table is 30″ diameter x 15″ high (can alter height slightly depending on your sofa style). • All levels are welcome; ages 18 and up. No prerequisite is required, but we do recommend taking our beginner course first: Introduction to the Woodshop. Must be able to attend all 4 classes. • Materials are included for this class. Base pricing is for red oak. There is an option to upgrade to white oak or walnut for additional cost. Clear, protective finish with satin sheen will be applied; the finish will enhance, not alter, the natural beauty inherent in each species. Class price is dependent on wood selected. Wood species descriptions: • Red Oak: Warm medium brown, commonly with a reddish cast. Grain pattern is prominent with a coarse texture (don’t worry, it will be sanded to feel smooth!). • White Oak: Light to medium brown, commonly with an olive cast. Grain pattern is prominent with a coarse texture (don’t worry, it will be sanded to feel smooth!). • Black Walnut: Heartwood can range from a lighter pale brown to a dark chocolate brown with darker brown streaks. Color can sometimes have a gray, purple or reddish cast. Sapwood is pale yellow-gray to nearly white. Grain is usually straight but can be irregular with a medium texture. • Scholarships available • Homeschoolers welcome • Military and sibling discounts Stay Social! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

For a few weeks in late spring, thousands of fireflies emerge at the Congaree National Park in South Carolina to blink in synchrony. Scientists are trying to learn their secrets and to protect them.

Samantha Bee has quickly established herself as having one of the most unique and sharp comedic voices on television. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Bee began her career performing as a member of the all-female sketch comedy troupe The Atomic Fireballs. In 2003, Bee joined Comedy Central's The Daily Show's "Best F#@king News Team." Bee departed The Daily Show in 2015 and currently holds the title for being the longest-serving regular Daily Show correspondent of all time (12 years). In 2016, Bee received global recognition from the success of her very own weekly late-night comedy series, "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee," which premiered in 2016 and ran for seven seasons on TBS. "Full Frontal" offered a unique satirical take on weekly news and explores other important stories in-depth that have been largely overlooked by more traditional media outlets. "Full Frontal" received rave reviews, and the show was picked up by TBS for a full season within weeks of its premiere. In a landscape of male late-night talk show hosts, critics have appreciated Bee's "fiery and fierce" delivery (The New York Times) and have embraced "Full Frontal" as a "daring, innovative addition to the late-night slate" (Entertainment Weekly). Bee is the author of the essay collection "I Know I Am, But What Are You?" and has been featured in TIME 100: The Most Influential People. She is also the host of "Full Release," a podcast featuring in-depth conversations with the best and rightest of people about how to navigate the ever-changing world and what to laugh about along the way. Bee and her husband Jason Jones also co-created the half-hour comedy series, "The Detour," which ran for four seasons on TBS. "The Detour," which stars Jones, was inspired by their personal experiences on family getaways. The show follows Nate (Jones), Robin (Natalie Zea) and their two kids, Delilah and Jared, for what Nate believes will be the adventure of a lifetime on a road trip to Florida, which quickly turns into a disaster. In 2018, Bee announced her new production company, Swimsuit Competition, co-founded with “Full Frontal” producer Kristen Everman. Swimsuit Competition aims to create inclusive, narrative and documentary television and will develop content for TBS. Stay Social! Facebook & Twitter

Have you wanted to dive into the mindful, rhythmic, magic of weaving? In this rigid heddle loom workshop, students will learn to weave their own unique handwoven fabric in both plain weave (a classic, simple pattern) and clasped weft (where two wefts interconnect, creating unique patterns). Each student will learn the basics of how the loom works, a variety of simple weaving techniques, plain weave, clasped weft weaving, and finally, hemstitching for a finished piece. Students will weave a length of handwoven fabric of their choosing using the techniques in-class. Looms will be pre-warped in this class and students will weave together on Ashford Looms with 100% cotton fiber for a fiber-friendly afternoon. Beginners, as well as those with weaving experience are welcome. No experience necessary. Ages 14+ welcome! Instructor: Jeanine Ertl

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday, despite stubborn inflation, although it left the door open to an additional rate hike in November or December.

Two-wheeled electric vehicles offer great speed and ease of use and could be a sword in the fight against greenhouse emissions. But health officials in San Diego question whether they are safe to use.

There are parallels between the two high-profile events, most starkly the proliferation of similar protests around the country. But key differences set them apart.

The letter from Times president Chris Argentieri states the transaction was completed as of Monday afternoon.