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Twelve years after a revolution that overthrew a dictator Tunisians are leaving the country in droves in the midst of a socio-economic crisis and political instability.

UnderScored is a multi-faceted project rooted in the intergenerational stories and memories of New York City underground club heads. Created in collaboration with legendary elders from the underground dance community, Archie Burnett, Michele Saunders and Brahms “Bravo” LaFortune, the cast ranges in age from age 28–79. This project takes shape as a series of performances, community based events and an oral history archive. Rooted in African American and Latine street and social dances, Ephrat Asherie Dance (EAD) explores the expansive narrative qualities of various street and club styles including breaking, hip hop, house and vogue, as a means to tell stories, develop innovative imagery, and find new modes of expression. Co-commissioned by ArtPower at UC San Diego Related links: Ephrat Asherie Dance on Instagram ArtPower on Instagram

The presence of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi shows how far Qatar has come since the boycott that saw its sole land border and air routes cut off for years as part of a political dispute.

Their highest level public meeting in years was held in China, which brokered an agreement last month.

Saudi Arabia is making a major push to become an arts and entertainment destination, but is the effort succeeding in overcoming the kingdom's conservative image?

Caroline Ellison accused Bankman-Fried of being the mastermind behind illegal activity at FTX. Her words carry weight: She worked with him and also once dated him.

Join Solana Center for this workshop to discover why red wiggler worms are composting superstars! Vermicomposting has a benefit for everyone, whether you want to divert kitchen scraps from the landfill, compost in small spaces, or create a natural fertilizer for your plants. This workshop will teach you how to get started and maintain a happy home for red wiggler worms. In this workshop, we will cover: Benefits of composting with worms Tools, materials, and steps to start a vermicompost bin How to feed your worms and which foods are suitableNOTE: This webinar will be spoken fully in Spanish. Please visit our events page for other English workshops/webinars. Made possible through generous funding by the City of San Diego. Follow on Socials! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Give From Your Heart Holiday Gift Drive to Benefit Promises2Kids. Toy drive will support the 3,000 current and former foster youth in San Diego County Promises2Kids, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a brighter future for the 3,000 current and former foster youth in San Diego County, is collecting new unwrapped gifts and gift cards to distribute to San Diego’s foster children this holiday season. The Give From Your Heart Holiday Gift Drive is presented by Carmel Mountain Preschool, and invites the community to join together to support foster children this holiday season. On December 12, Carmel Mountain Preschool will hold a drive from 9 to 11 A.M. and the community is invited to drop off a gift and take a photo with the Grinch, Cindy Lou Who and Santa. Gifts can also be purchased online at Amazon and shipped to Promises2Kids (9400 Ruffin Court, Suite A, San Diego, CA 92123), or can be dropped off at Promises2Kids or at bin locations now through December 14. “We are so grateful to see how the community has come together to support foster children during the holidays year after year.” said Tonya Torosian, CEO of Promises2Kids. “Carmel Mountain Preschool has been a long-time supporter of Promises2Kids, and with the community’s support, we are able to make the holidays a little brighter for foster children.” Promises2Kids annually provides over 3,000 current and former foster youth in San Diego County with the tools, opportunities, and guidance they need to address the circumstances that brought them into foster care, overcome the difficulties of their past, and grow into healthy and successful adults. You can visit here for a list of drop-off locations and more information. Stay Social! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

A new report from Greenpeace found that people may be putting plastic into recycling bins — but almost none of it is actually being recycled. Meanwhile, plastic production is ramping up.

China is looking to deepen ties with Saudi Arabia and meeting other Arab leaders months after President Biden visited the kingdom — and had rocky results.