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The Factbook survived the Cold War and became a hit online. It mixed quirky cultural notes and trivia with maps, data, and photos taken by CIA officers. But it was discontinued this week.

Crowds filled a stadium in Arizona to remember the right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

A lot of companies use cybersecurity training to prevent phishing attacks. A UC San Diego study says they should find a better way to protect their digital assets.

The Polish Ambassador: Musician. Producer. Beatsmith. Recording artist. Composer. Dance-floor general. Label-head. A mystery man of many hats, The Polish Ambassador rocks more than just a trademark jumpsuit, authoring sublime, intentional artistic works, animated safaris in technicolor sound. At first breath, The Polish Ambassador was an experiment, David Sugalski’s sound-art passion project that came to life. An inventive, imaginary character born of humble, humorous beginnings, he found his first audiences through the support of primitive digital radio stations. Today, TPA is among the premier EDM/live crossover artists in the country with millions of listeners around the world; he’s consistently in-demand at the live music-focused gatherings and boutique electronic festivals from coast to coast. Founder of independent label Jumpsuit Records, an environmentalist and early progenitor of the permaculture action movement, the world’s funkiest diplomat is here to party with a purpose. Visit: The Polish Ambassador @ Quartyard The Polish Ambassador on Instagram and Facebook

Talk of annexation has Greenland in the news again. But due to quirks of cartography, some common maps show the territory much larger than it is.

The app lets people anonymously share the locations of immigration agents but Apple removed it from its app store under pressure from the Trump administration. Now, the app's developer is suing.

Get outside, connect with an amazing community, and help bring a new eco-park to life! Join us for a fun and fulfilling morning at Grant Park, where you’ll connect with others, enjoy the fresh air, and make a real difference. This future nature education center and eco-park will provide free STEM and environmental learning experiences to thousands of underserved students per year! Help create a beacon of green space in the heart of Mission Valley by joining your community in vegetation removal and weeding, trash pick-up, graffiti removal, and occasional planting. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a flexible schedule to contribute 2 hours of service. Events are held every Thursday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. RSVP Here: https://sandiegoriver.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1098649 Here are a few tips to help you prepare for the event: Bring trash grabbers, loppers, hand pruners, shovels, and gloves (if you have them) Attire: Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required Other Items to Bring: Reusable water bottle, hat, other forms of sun protection Weather: Light rain will not cancel the event For safety reasons, no pets are allowed at this event There are restroom facilities at this location All ages are welcome, but those under 16 need supervision. Ages 16 and 17 are allowed alone but with a parent signature. The San Diego River Park Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

Sen. Alex Padilla was never officially in the race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom, but his national profile led many to believe that he’d be a favorite to win.

Celebrate Dad in style at Slater’s 50/50 San Diego with free beer, custom hats, $1 mimosas, brunch, at our epic 2nd Annual Father's Day! Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-fathers-day-free-event-hats-beer-brunch-tickets-1378124510509?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Slater's San Diego on Instagram and Facebook