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Chess is seeing a global resurgence, sparked by The Queen's Gambit and the pandemic impact on leisure time. India is an emerging power player, with 85 grandmasters and intense chess schools for youth.

A Colombian Presidential hopeful in critical condition after being shot during a campaign rally in Bogotá on Saturday. The assassination attempt is having a chilling effect in Colombia where security has been backsliding recently.

An underground network of feminists and activists developed new models of care for abortion that eventually helped legalize abortion in countries across Latin America.

June 12th is Loving Day, a holiday that commemorates the Loving v. Virginia case, which allowed interracial marriage in all parts of the U.S. NPR readers share how the case changed their lives.

Salmon farming is big business in Chile, and the U.S. is one of its largest markets. Yet the fish are not native, and fishermen say salmon are damaging ecosystems and an Indigenous way of life.

Retired engineer and volunteer docent Ron Peterson guides visitors around the Tijuana Estuary by teaching them to rely on their other four senses.

NPR and the PBS series Frontline investigate the forces keeping communities from building resiliently, and the special interests that profit even when communities don't.

Work is now underway at the Oceanside Pier to remove debris from a fire earlier this year. In other news, by the end of 2024, the city of San Diego is expected to lose more than 600 shelter beds for people experiencing homelessness. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria wants to address that by expanding the city’s safe sleeping site program. Plus, we hear from Democratic Congresswoman Sara Jacobs about the upcoming election.

Now in Liberty Station, the 3-day celebration features free admission, a number of new attractions, activities, games, food and live entertainment, including, but not limited to, A-list Vietnamese singers and performers, lion dancing, firecrackers and some of our most popular programs, the Miss Vietnam of San Diego pageant, Step-Up Dance and Golden Voice. 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦: - Our signature Miss Vietnam San Diego Pageant - Lion dancing all 3 days - Cultural village - Beer Garden - Full Carnival Rides - Golden Voice contest and Dancing contests for cash prizes - Game Booth with prizes - 2 stages with non-stop entertainment from A-list singers/artists as well as local artists in San Diego - Food vendors with variety of foods from cultures all around the world! - Children's games and activities - Petting zoo - " Lucky Red Envelope" - Traditional Money Giving for Luck during Opening Ceremony with city councils, officials, and even the city mayor! That's right, we invite the San Diego Mayor! Visit: https://www.sdtet.com/ San Diego Tet Festival on Instagram and Facebook

Kick off your Super Bowl Sunday as you race down the Coast Highway 101 taking in epic views of the Pacific Ocean and a world famous surf break. The course starts under the world famous "Encinitas" sign on historic HWY 101 in beautiful Encinitas, California. This scenic loop passes by the famous "Cardiff Kook" statue (The Magic Carpet Ride), rises above some of the most popular surf breaks in the world and heads down to Cardiff State Beach. Schedule 6:30 a.m.- Race Day & Costume Contest Registration Opens 7:30 a.m.- Elite-Pro Race/ 10K Start 8:05 a.m.- 5K Starts 8:15 a.m. - Finishline Festival Opens 9:20 a.m.- Race Course Closes 9:30 a.m.- Costume Contest Awards 9:30 a.m. - Finish Line Closes 11:30 a.m.- Finish Line Festival Closes *Event Times subject to change Cardiff Kook Costume Contest What's a little run on the Coast Hwy without some costume fun! Come out and help us celebrate "The Big Game" and show your support for your favorite team, your favorite super hero, favorite princess, or because you want to wear your craziest costume. We will award the following contest winners with special prizes from our sponsors: Best Group Themed Costume Best "Kook" Themed Costume Think funny, most original costume Visit: https://raceroster.com/events/2025/88133/the-kook-run The Kook Run on Facebook