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In small town Washington — where hydropower is plentiful — data centers are creating jobs and funding amenities. But water and energy aren't unlimited — and some worry about long-term sustainability.

It's a grueling and risky life for these miners, known as zama zamas, an isiZulu phrase translating loosely as "those who take a chance." Says one: "Bit by bit it's killing something inside me."

Head up the hills to a majestic mountain overlooking San Diego County to the west and the Anza Borrego Desert to the east. Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve spans 2,900 acres and contains a roughly 5-mile roundtrip trail through mixed conifer forest to the summit and back. Pause along the way to learn about trail safety, hiking essentials, unique plant and animal species, and to discover how the mountain provides headwaters for three San Diego watersheds. Meet at the Volcan Mountain Trailhead. Inclement weather may cancel. Call for information: (619) 214-2642 https://tockify.com/sdparkscalendar/detail/617/1745078400000 About the Women in the Wild Progressive Hike Series: Visit diverse parks, explore interesting trail systems and learn tips and tricks to improve your hiking experience in this three-part educational series. Each hike will focus on a different part of San Diego County and will include habitat highlights and trail safety and etiquette. All hikes are free and open to participants of all ages.

Cinema Under The Stars presents "Notorious" Friday, April 25 at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at 8 p.m. Cinema Under The Stars 4040 Goldfinch Street San Diego, CA 92103 Phone: 619-295-4221 Website: www.topspresents.com Cost: $17 - $20 Ages: 13+ "NOTORIOUS" (1946. 102 min. PG-13) - Alfred Hitchcock’s dark and tangled romantic thriller has Cary Grant as U.S. agent who falls for Ingrid Bergman, but must persuade her to provide sexual favors to a German spy in order to obtain vital information. with Claude Rains. Cinema Under the Stars is an intimate outdoor movie theater in Mission Hills with single and double zero-gravity reclining lounge chairs, sky-boxes and love seat cabanas. Heaters, pillows and blankets are provided. A vintage cartoon is shown before most films. Seating is limited and reservations are recommended. Members may make phone reservations up to one week in advance. Online reservations for Members begin on Mondays at 9 a.m. Online reservations for Non-Members begin on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. The box office opens at 6 p.m, Fridays - Sundays. Admission Prices: Members - $17. Non-members (at the box office) - $18. Non-members (with online reservations) - $20. Annual Memberships - $125 (for two people). Pay with Cash, Checks, or Venmo. All concessions are $3.00 each Free popcorn for Members. Reservations must be cancelled by 5 p.m. online, or call the Cinema before 6 p.m. Come early to avoid a line. For more information, call (619) 295-4221, or visit the website (www.topspresents.com)

World Photography Day is Aug. 19. To celebrate this day that recognizes the significance of pictures, NPR asked readers and listeners to share the story behind their favorite photos they have taken.

NPR marks World Photography Day with images of everyday moments of gathering from communities across the U.S. taken by photographers from the network's member stations.

When Terry Hill was 4, she and her young siblings were left in the car by themselves as their father ran into a store. Then the car started moving. A young man stopped the car before anyone got hurt.

Sectarian violence in recent weeks in Syria's Sweida region has left more than 1,000 people dead. Druze in the Israel-occupied Golan Heights say they feel betrayed by Syria's interim government.

NPR's Scott Simon remembers the astonishing career of former White House press secretary and long-time public broadcasting journalist Bill Moyers, who died this week at the age of 91.

The president and first lady visited Kerrville to meet local officials and families of the victims of the recent flooding. Trump promised federal support, but his team emphasized the state's role.