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Shares dropped around the world Monday as higher U.S. tariffs and a backlash from Beijing triggered massive sell-offs. Trump has defended the tariffs: "You have to take medicine to fix something."

All four hostages are female Israeli soldiers. They are expected to be released Saturday in accordance with a ceasefire agreement with Israel that's halted fighting in the Gaza war since last weekend.

Lawson-Remer and Montgomery Steppe introduced the proposal to "safeguard public health, housing and vital care systems," citing looming state and federal budget cuts to multiple programs the county administers.

Join us for an evening celebration of poetry and nonfiction! Twelve graduate students from PLNU’s M.A. in Writing program will read nonfiction or poetry (3 minutes apiece). Headliners Mac Crane (nonfiction) and Kazim Ali (poetry) will each read for 7-10 minutes to close out the evening. Mac Crane and Kazim Ali will sell and sign books post-reading. PLNU M.A. in Writing Program Readers: Carol BlessingSophie CornwellAliah FabrosMeghan ColeyAbigail FranklinJaden GoldfainEll HuangTony Le CalvezDenise MagloireEmma McCoyJosiah RobertsJessie TaylorHeadliners: Nonfiction: Mac Crane is an author, sweatpants enthusiast, and basketball player. Their debut novel, "I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself," was a NYT Editors' Choice and the winner of a LAMBDA Literary Award in Speculative Fiction. Their second novel, "A Sharp Endless Need," which is a queer, yearning coming-of-age novel about ambition, basketball, and obsession, is forthcoming from Dial Press in May 2025. Poetry: Kazim Ali was born in the United Kingdom and has lived transnationally in the United States, Canada, India, France, and the Middle East. His books encompass multiple genres, including the volumes of poetry "Inquisition," "Sky Ward," winner of the Ohioana Book Award in Poetry; "The Far Mosque," winner of Alice James Books’ New England/New York Award; "The Fortieth Day"; "All One’s Blue"; and the cross-genre texts "Bright Felon" and "Wind Instrument." His novels include the recently published "The Secret Room: A String Quartet" and among his books of essays are the hybrid memoir "Silver Road: Essays, Maps & Calligraphies" and "Fasting for Ramadan: Notes from a Spiritual Practice." He is also an accomplished translator (of Marguerite Duras, Sohrab Sepehri, Ananda Devi, Mahmoud Chokrollahi and others) and an editor of several anthologies and books of criticism. After a career in public policy and organizing, Ali taught at various colleges and universities, including Oberlin College, Davidson College, St. Mary's College of California, and Naropa University. He is currently a Professor of Literature at the University of California, San Diego. His newest books are a volume of three long poems entitled "The Voice of Sheila Chandra" and a memoir of his Canadian childhood, "Northern Light."

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey argues President Trump's funding cuts to Harvard University and other universities are detrimental to the economy.

Over The Line (OTL) World ChampionshipOver-the-Line (OTL) is a unique beach softball game that originated in San Diego. In this game, two teams of three players each compete to hit the ball over a line about 55 feet in front of the batter. Unlike traditional softball, OTL is played without bases, and the team that scores the most runs wins. The Old Mission Beach Athletic Club (OMBAC) hosts the annual World Championship Over-the-Line Tournament, which takes place on Fiesta Island in Mission Bay.The tournament is held over two weekends in July and attracts hundreds of thousands of players and spectators worldwide. It has been a San Diego tradition for 70 years and is known for its carefree, daytime, adults-only atmosphere. Teams dress up in costumes and bring tents, chairs, beer, and hilarious signs to the beach for the event. If you’re looking for a fun way to spend a summer day in San Diego, OTL is worth checking out!Event InformationFirst Weekend: July 12 & 13, 2025Second Weekend: July 19 & 20, 2025Men’s Division Games Start: 7:30 a.m.Women’s Division Games Start: 9 a.m.Location: Fiesta Island Park, 1590 East Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA 92109Reminder: No glass containers.Open to the Public: This public event requires no ticket or entrance fee to watch the games and enjoy the tournament.Double Elimination: For all teams in all 10 divisions (participants need to lose twice before they are eliminated).Start Dates & TimesPlease refer to your confirmation email for your actual start date/time.DIVISION START DATE START TIMEMen’s Open Saturday 7/12 7:30 a.m.Women’s Open Saturday 7/12 9 a.m.Men’s Camitt Sunday 7/13 7:30 a.m.Men’s Century Sunday 7/13 7:30 a.m.Men’s Canardly Sunday 7/13 7:30 a.m.Men’s Cannever Saturday 7/19 9 a.m.Men’s Cadaver Saturday 7/19 10 a.m.Women’s Camuff Saturday 7/19 12 p.m.Men’s Camummy Saturday 7/19 12 p.m.Women’s Caneasy Sunday 7/20 TBDGames start promptly at 7:30 a.m. for Mens Divisions and a time to be determined for Womens Divisions and continue until dark on both weekends of OTL. Refer to your confirmation card/email for start date/time. All teams that are not seeded teams returning from last years tournament will be playing the 1st weekend. Select divisions only play 2nd weekend. A time limit will be imposed on the Men’s Open final Sunday. Over The Line DivisionsDivision Name # of Players Age Description & InformationMen’s Open Three Men All Ages 3 men of all ages 18 and overCamitt Three Men All Ages 18 & Over Can wear gloves but no first baseman glovesCentury Three Men 30+ All at least 30 but collectively adding up to 100Canardly Three Men 40 3 men, all at least 40 years of ageCannever Three Men 50 3 men, all at least 50 years of ageCadaver Three Men 60 3 men, all at least 60 years of age (can wear gloves)Camummy Three Men 70 3 men, all at least 70 years of age (can wear gloves)Women’s Open Three Women All Ages 3 women of all ages 18 and overCamuff Three Women 35 3 women at least 35 years of ageCaneasy Three Women 50 3 women at least 50 years of age Rules We Strictly EnforceThe No “B”s: No Bottles, No Bicycles, No Bowzers, No Babies, No Bad Attitudes, and No Battles (fighting).Drones: Are prohibited in the permit area.Alcohol Rules: No Glass, No Kegs, No Styrofoam coolers, and Must be 21.Bicycle Rules: Bikes are prohibited within the dunes. Please store your bike at the bike racks. OMBAC is not responsible for your bikes, so please lock them up. (Make Sure to Pick Up Your Bike Each Day)FAQs:Am I going to receive a seeded app or pre-app in the mail as in years past?No, All signups are being done online and in person at the Comber on 5/3. Get signed up and we will be moving pre-app and seeded to appropriate slots.Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?The OTL tournament is held in a public place and therefore there are no age restrictions. Due to some content and sport activity we suggest that attendees be 18 years of age or older.What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?We are no longer working a shuttle from the surrounding areas but we do support rideshare programs and have designated drop off/pick up locations. We do offer a designaled parking pass through this event registration, you can buy it now in one transaction.Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?otl@ombac.org or info@ombac.orgVisit: https://events.com/r/en_US/registration/2025-72nd-over-the-line-otl-world-championship-san-diego-july-942072OMBAC on Facebook

Explore the Future of Technology at TechCon SoCal 2025!With keynotes, panel discussions, networking and startup pitches spanning industries, this innovation and investment conference brings together the brightest minds across technology, academia, and entrepreneurship.View the agendaTechCon SoCal on Facebook

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser about the capital city under President Trump and the planned renaming of Black Lives Matter Plaza.

South Korea is investigating sexually abusive deepfakes allegedly shared on the messaging platform Telegram. Officials say the company is complying and has removed some content.

Iran's president said the Islamic Republic rejected direct negotiations with the United States over its rapidly advancing nuclear program, Tehran's first response to a letter sent by President Trump.