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Premieres Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. They grew up believing their land was paradise. Now, they risk everything in escaping it. In an unforgettable documentary, follow families on a treacherous journey to defect from their homeland of North Korea, as the threat of severe punishment and possible execution looms over their passage, revealing a world many have never seen.

In a memo addressed to staff, CEO Daniel Ek said it was necessary for the company to "rightsize" after hiring too many people during 2020 and 2021. Roughly 1,500 workers are likely to be let go.

The new StepIn program offers harm prevention resources for recreational drug users in the LGBTQ community.

A California proposal to phase out tackle football for children under twelve came to a screeching halt when the governor stepped in and said he wouldn't support it.

State and local governments, and some private funders, are launching dozens of pilot projects making direct, monthly payments to low-income residents to help meet basic needs. Researchers will study what happens next. Key question: will this money add to, reform, or supplant current welfare programs?

Join us, Wednesday May 10, at 8 p.m. at the historic La Jolla Comedy Store for an evening of laughs to benefit The Burn Institute. The American Me Comedy tour and Stefani N. Von Huben are bringing together a hilarious line-up of comics including the 2022 Reigning San Francisco Comedy champ- Chris Riggins. Joining Chris will be host Jason Rogers, Matt Curry, Joe Sib, Natasha Collier, and Samuel Orson. It's going to be a fun night of comedy for a cause in support of The Burn Institute. Tickets may be purchased online Tickets are $20 and there is a 2 drink minimum per person. 21+ with VALID ID, if you have a foreign ID, you also need a passport. Proceeds from tickets sales will be donated to The Burn Institute: a non-profit organization committed to educate and inspire our communities to reduce burn injuries and empower those affected by burn trauma. Since 1972, celebrating over 51 years, The Burn Institute transforms and saves lives by providing life-changing services for burn survivors. To prevent fires and burns, they work with firefighters and volunteers to educate the San Diego community. The Burn Institute strives to assist as many people as possible- giving children, teens, adults, and elders the right tools – and bright hope for the future. With their many programs and services, The Burn Institute makes powerful impacts that protect, encourage, and transform. Come share this special one-night comedy event in support of The Burn Institute! With your support, we can prevent fires, reduce the resulting burn injuries, and help all burn survivors thrive. Together, we can stand-up, and can make a life-saving impact on our San Diego community's safety and well-being- one laugh at a time! Stay Connected with the Comedy Store! Instagram & Twitter

The shipwreck, which took place overnight between Thursday and Friday, was the latest tragedy in the Mediterranean Sea along a key but dangerous route for migrants seeking a better life in Europe.

In the post-pandemic market for maximalist entertainment, America's "capital of entertainment" has found itself at the center of a cultural revival with A-list residencies at its core.

A lawsuit brought by American Airlines against the ticketing site Skiplagged.com is bringing renewed attention to a controversial travel hack that some people have tried in an effort to save money.

Teen Producers Project is an Award-winning program creating filmmakers since 2001! Save $50 with the Early Bird Special when registering before June 1. Scholarships are available! Documentary Filmmaking| Learn the fundamentals of cinema and receive mentorship from industry-professionals. No experience required. This course focuses on the documentary form where you will learn to work as part of a film crew to create a script, scout locations, conduct interviews, shoot professionally, and edit in Adobe Premiere. Narrative Filmmaking| Learn the fundamentals of cinema and receive mentorship from industry-professionals. Experience required. This course focuses on narrative filmmaking where you will learn to work as part of a film crew to write a screenplay, scout locations, create shot lists, cast and direct actors, shoot with our DSLR cameras, and edit in Adobe Premiere.