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The red pigments in some fall leaves have proven to be a puzzle for researchers who debate why leaves bother to go red.

Democrats enjoyed major wins beyond just the marquee races, up and down the ballot — and across the country — continuing the party's momentum heading into the 2026 midterm elections.

In conversation with KPBS, journalist Osita Nwanevu argues that the United States is not a true democracy and needs to fundamentally rethink its political system, rather than trying to reform it from within.

At the heart of the impasse is a debate about expiring subsidies for health insurance. It's the latest chapter in a fight over Obamacare that has dominated Congress since the law was signed in 2010.

Democrats had a good night, winning major races including governor's races in Virginia and New Jersey and a redistricting ballot measure in California, while also confronting the future of the party.

Los votantes de California aprobaron el martes nuevas delimitaciones de los distritos congresionales, otorgando una importante victoria a los demócratas en la batalla de redistribución de distritos que ayudará a determinar qué partido ganará el control de la Cámara de Representantes federal en 2026.

In Poway, there's a recall election for Councilmember Tony Blain, who has been accused of vote trading, threats and harassment. Poway District 2 voters will decide whether to remove Blain from office, or to keep him on the City Council.

After President Donald Trump asked Texas to remap districts to favor Republicans, California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed Prop. 50. The measure would redraw California's map to favor Democrats and could flip up to five GOP House of Representative seats.

Mamdani, a democratic socialist and state assemblymember, will make history as the first Muslim and South Asian person — as well as the youngest in over a century — to serve as New York City mayor.

Join us for a special evening highlighting what's ahead across PBS, KPBS TV, podcasts, and digital platforms. Get an early look at nationally premiering programs, including new seasons of All Creatures Great and Small and a compelling American Masters episode on Dick Van Dyke. We’ll also showcase local KPBS Explore content, such as a sneak preview on the 100th episode of Ken Kramer’s About San Diego, and previews of our popular podcasts The Finest and Port of Entry. Plus, enjoy a first look at original digital stories from the KPBS Newsroom. You will also get insight into our exciting new project KPBS+, our locally curated streaming platform with thousands of KPBS and PBS titles. The evening will feature a behind-the-scenes panel with KPBS content creators, Chief Content Officer Nancy Worlie, and Programming Director Jill Linder, offering insights into how our local stories are brought to life.