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The anti-corruption agencies were created after pro-democracy protests in 2013. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy claims corruption cases take too long and suggested the agencies were compromised.

The 2025 Padres Opening Day, presented by Sycuan Casino Resort, is set for Thursday, March 27 at 1:10 PM when the Padres host the Atlanta Braves. Join in on the pageantry, tradition, and fun! On Friday, it’s a Party in the Park, presented by Southwest Airlines! Enjoy discounted drinks starting at $5, live entertainment, and a ton of fun! The first 40,000 fans in attendance will receive an Opening Series Hat, thanks to Sycuan Casino Resort. On Sunday, it's our first KidsFest, presented by SDG&E! Families are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy the Nuna Playground and Play Ball field in the renovated Gallagher Square. Additionally, kids can enjoy bounce houses and other inflatables, games, face painters, and other activities. After the game, kids ages 14 and under can participate in Kids Run the Bases, presented by Chick-fil-A! Full Schedule: Thursday, March 27 at 1:10 p.m. Friday, March 28 at 6:40 p.m. Saturday, March 29 at 4:15 Sunday, March 30 at 4:10 San Diego Padres on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate St. Paddy’s by the Sea at Del Mar Plaza on Saturday, March 15, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the Ocean View Deck for an afternoon of lively music, festive games, and breathtaking coastal views. Enjoy live performances by Keefer & Rob and Chauncey Gardners, sip on Irish-inspired drink specials, and celebrate the luck of the Irish by the sea. This event is free and open to all—no reservations needed. Don’t forget to wear green and raise a glass to good times and great company! For more details, visit www.delmarplaza.com or @officialdelmarplaza on Instagram.

Join us for Pints, Pawz & a shamrockin' good time! "Luckiest Pup" Costume Contest, Pup Adoption, Treats, Games, BBQ Truck, Beer & more! Get ready for a pawzome celebration, brought to you by offleash'd, the social app for pet people and TerraPawz, your new favorite brand of sustainably crafted pet treats and celebration in partnership with Dogleg Brewing Co.! Welcome to the Pints & Pawz St. Puppyz Day Pawty, where you and your furry friends celebrate St. Patty's Day in style! Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with wag-tastic activities like pup adoptions, raffles, incredible BBQ, beer pong, a Luckiest Pup contest (with prizes, of course!), and delicious Dogleg brews for you. With good vibes and luck all around, it’s the ultimate night out for you and your four-legged pals. Date: Tuesday, March 13 Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Location: Dogleg Brewing Co. Don’t forget to bring your wagging tails and furry companions—this is an in-person event! Hosted By: OFFLEASH'D Offleash’d is the only community building platform connecting pet parents. Powered by AI technology, our community-driven social platform combines advanced matchmaking, authentic community building, and exciting events to connect pet parents both virtually and in-person to create a lively, diverse and welcoming pet community. https://offleashd.com/

Live music, drinks & St. Paddy’s vibes at Witch Creek Winery! FREE w/ RSVP, $5 at door. Sun, Mar 16, 1:30-5 p.m. RSVP now! LINEUP: 1:30 PM – 2:15 p.m. | Warm-up beats with our house DJ 2:15 PM – 3 p.m. | Rustic Strings (Americana & folk with a twist) 3:00 PM – 3:20 p.m. | Intermission – grab a drink, hit the patio, vibe out 3:20 PM – 5: p.m. | LeperKhanz – High-energy Celtic rock to get you moving! WHAT TO EXPECT: Wine, Beer & Specialty St. Paddy’s Cocktails Delicious Food to fuel your dance moves Insane live music & DJ beats all afternoon Laid-back, fun-loving, dog-friendly crowd Coastal vibes + St. Paddy’s energy = Perfection

It's your annual chance to reconnect with your Irish Roots at our 43rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival on: March 15, 2025 Festival grounds open: 9 a.m. and the Parade Starts: 10:30 a.m. This year's theme, "Celebrating Irish Business," promises a day filled with excitement and Irish entrepreneurial spirit. We'll kick off the parade at 10:30 a.m. on Fifth Avenue at Laurel Street, with the festival grounds opening at 9 a.m. Expect a day packed with live entertainment, an expanded kids' area, and craic for the whole family until 6 p.m. So grab your green, bring your loved ones, and join us for this fantastic celebration of Irish culture and business. St. Patrick’s Day Schedule: Festival Area Open: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 9:45 a.m. Flag Presentation Ceremony, Balboa Park - Sixth Ave & Laurel 10:30 a.m. Parade Steps off at Fifth Avenue and Laurel St. and proceeds North up Fifth Avenue to Upas Street, over to Sixth Avenue and South on Sixth to Juniper. Parade & Festival Location and Parade Route Maps Shuttle runs approximately every 30 minutes between 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Park at Inspiration Point parking lot on Park Blvd and Presidents Way (old Navy hospital parking on east side of Balboa Park). The shuttle will pick up/drop off at the corner of the parking lot and pickup/drop off at the corner of 4th Ave and Laurel. 2025 Entertainment Line up: 1 p.m. - Tony Cummins and Friends 2 p.m. - The Fooks3:00pm - Ass Pocket Whisky Fellas 4 p.m. - The Downs Family 5 p.m. - Blindfold Monks For more information go to http://www.stpatsparade.org/

With this debut novel of an immigrant torn between the U.S. and Nigeria, Esther Ifesinachi Okonkwo takes her place among the writers who have ably investigated the idea of home.

Since 2022, Curebound’s signature benefit concert series has raised more than $8.5 million to support innovative cancer research. Curebound announced that legendary music artist, humanitarian, and global superstar, Elton John will headline the 2025 Concert for Cures on Friday, May 9, at Petco Park to raise awareness and funds for cutting-edge cancer research. Since its launch in 2022, Concert for Cures has raised more than $8.5 million to support early-phase adult and pediatric cancer research among Southern California’s top research institutions. Previous headliners include Alicia Keys with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra and Ed Sheeran performing to sold-out crowds at the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. This year, Concert for Cures expands to Petco Park for an extraordinary night of music, hope, and accelerated impact in the fight against cancer. To date, Curebound has invested over $45 million in collaborative research grants. One of the top-selling solo artists of all time with more than 300 million records worldwide, Elton John has been honoured with six GRAMMYs, a Tony, two Oscars, induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, a Kennedy Center Honor, Legend of Live Award, and a knighthood from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for “services to music and charitable services”. In January 2024, Elton John joined Hollywood’s elite group of EGOT winners after securing an EMMY Award for his historic Disney+ live concert special Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium. Most recently, Elton and GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for "Never Too Late," featured in his documentary "Elton John: Never Too Late," now streaming on Disney+. The song also appears on their upcoming collaborative studio album, "Who Believes in Angels?," set for release on April 4. “Music has the power to unite people together behind a shared cause,” says Curebound CEO Anne Marbarger. “Every person in the world has been impacted by cancer and by working together, we will accelerate better prevention, detection, and treatment options for patients and families. The funds raised at Concert for Cures will help bring us one step closer to our vision of cures in our lifetime.” Curebound corporate sponsors include: Clayco, Rady Children’s Hospital, UC San Diego, Salk Institute, Casa Dragones, ResMed, Lucier Family Foundation, Koman Family Foundation, JP Morgan Chase, UC San Diego Concierge Medicine, Schubach Aviation, Maravai Life Sciences, Ranch & Coast, Brand Napa Valley. Special thanks to the Hood Family Foundation for their generous support. Pre-sales begin March 3. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on March 7 at curebound.org. For more information on Concert for Cures tickets, donations and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Mark Koczka at mark@curebound.org. About Curebound: Curebound is a philanthropic organization that raises and invests strategic funding for cancer research with the power to save lives. Through collaborative grants, corporate partnerships, and targeted investments, Curebound aims to significantly accelerate better detection, treatments, and cures for cancer. Headquartered in the major U.S. biotech hub of San Diego, amid 3,000+ life sciences companies, leading health systems, and world-class research institutions, Curebound partners with and fosters connections between these organizations to forge interdisciplinary collaborations, encourage knowledge sharing, and fund pioneering cancer research. So far, Curebound has funded $45+ million in cancer research, awarding 140+ study grants for 20+ types of pediatric and adult cancers with one vision: cures in our lifetime. Join us - www.curebound.org. Curebound on Facebook / Instagram

The two sides made little progress toward a ceasefire — despite President Trump's threats of harsh new economic penalties on Moscow should it fail to agree to a deal by early September.

The U.S. once controlled the market on rare earth elements, sought after for a range of technologies. But in the last few decades, China has cornered that market and surpassed the U.S.