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Formed in 1961, the agency with a roughly $40 billion budget provides humanitarian assistance abroad and funds other projects to further U.S. interests.

Kendrick Lamar won his rap war with Drake last year by just about any measure, but this week, Drake got a small measure of revenge when his new album, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, knocks Lamar out of the No. 1 spot on the Billboard charts.

Las entrevistas sugieren que algunas de las personas atrapadas en la ofensiva migratoria de Trump son esenciales para sus familias y comunidades y no son necesariamente criminales.

The Grauer School, an independent school in Encinitas focused on Learning by Discovery®, will be hosting an Open House event for prospective students and families between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. During the event, attendees will enjoy a student-led tour of the campus and have the opportunity to meet some of the extraordinary students, teachers and parents. Attendees also can attend presentations to receive an introduction to the middle and high school programs from Principal Alicia Tembi, hear about the school’s philosophy and vision from the Head of School Dana Abplanalp-Diggs, M.Ed., and learn about the school’s history from founder Stuart Grauer, Ed.D. “At The Grauer School, we prioritize our students’ curiosity, independence and joy and value relationships above all else. Our teachers truly get to know their students and make time to listen and personally guide them. As a result, Grauer students develop the courage and freedom to cultivate their curiosity, master academic requirements and engage in their school community,” said Abplanalp-Diggs. “In many ways, this is the root of our success. Our kids learn to think, nurture their unique ideas, find joy in the process of learning and ultimately create the world in which they want to live.” Following the Open House, The Grauer School will host Discover Grauer tour days, starting Thursday, Nov. 14 between 9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The following tour date is Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, and in 2025, the tour dates will be Tuesday, Jan. 14; Wednesday, Jan. 22; Thursday, Jan. 30; Wednesday, Feb. 5 and Thursday, March 6. “For those who missed our Open House or want a more in-depth experience of The Grauer School, our Discover Grauer tours are a great opportunity for families to visit our campus and classrooms while school is in session,” said Tembi. “Through small group tours, families will be able to experience ‘a day in the life’ of a Grauer student and get the full sense of The Grauer School.” To RSVP for the Grauer Open House and upcoming Discover Grauer tours, visit www.grauerschool.com. About The Grauer School Founded in 1991, The Grauer School is an independent private school in Encinitas, Calif., serving students in grades seven through 12 in a college preparatory environment in Northern San Diego and surrounding communities. With a student-teacher ratio of 7:1, the school has a relationship-driven approach and strong commitment to Learn by Discovery®. The school nurtures and encourages six key core values: compassion, self-advocacy, perseverance, accountability, intellectual curiosity and resourcefulness. The Grauer School serves as a successful educational model for hundreds of private schools around the world through the Small Schools Coalition. Visit: https://www.grauerschool.com/admissions/visit-grauer The Grauer School on Instagram and Facebook

Shannon Liss-Riordan, who represents thousands of former Twitter employees suing the company, sees many similarities in the predicament of federal workers today. Here's her advice.

Donald Trump often misrepresents what happened on Jan. 6, 2021, even referring to convicted rioters as "hostages.

Friday, November 1, 2024 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Jared Padilla-Elliott (assemblage) PEEC for TEENS (13–18 years old) PEEC is a free program for teens, who are interested in art-making as an enrichment activity that goes beyond making crafts. The aim of the program is to provide a space for youth to create art, share stories, collaborate, explore, and identify new ways to use art in their lives. The Athenaeum offers facilities, resources, guidance, instruction, and support. The open studio program includes a rotation of multidisciplinary art instructors offering workshops in their respective fields, as well as curricular activities that involve the use of the Athenaeum library resources as a starting point for projects. Activities include drawing, painting, research, and introduction to various media. The program is free and teens can register by clicking the “REGISTER” button below. For additional information, please call (858) 454-5872 or email us at peec@ljathenaeum.org. The main venue for the program is the Athenaeum’s art studio at 1008 Wall Street, entrance on Girard Avenue. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/events/peec-2024-1101 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

South Carolina plans to execute its first prisoner by firing squad on March 7 inside the same death chamber it's used for dozens of other executions. Firearms experts say that could be risky.

Between public transportation, rideshare services and designated drivers, officials said San Diegans have more options than ever to get home safely on New Year’s Eve.

Friday, September 27, 2024 from 4–6 p.m. Jean Krumbein (life drawing) PEEC for TEENS (13–18 years old) PEEC is a free program for teens, who are interested in art-making as an enrichment activity that goes beyond making crafts. The aim of the program is to provide a space for youth to create art, share stories, collaborate, explore, and identify new ways to use art in their lives. The Athenaeum offers facilities, resources, guidance, instruction, and support. The open studio program includes a rotation of multidisciplinary art instructors offering workshops in their respective fields, as well as curricular activities that involve the use of the Athenaeum library resources as a starting point for projects. Activities include drawing, painting, research, and introduction to various media. The program is free and teens can register. For additional information, please call (858) 454-5872 or email us at peec@ljathenaeum.org. The main venue for the program is the Athenaeum’s art studio at 1008 Wall Street, entrance on Girard Avenue.