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The Trump administration has so far frozen about $11 billion in research funding. University leaders say no other source can fill the void.

Indian authorities have detained at least 1,500 people in India-administered Kashmir after a militant attack killed 26 people this past week, a top police officer told NPR.

Join San Diego’s major league volleyball team, the San Diego Mojo, on January 30 for their thrilling showdown against the Atlanta Vibe. Fans can show up and show out for this electrifying game, located at Viejas Arena at San Diego State University. Fans can ace their Thursday night by watching the exhilarating battle on the court in their favorite Mojo gear. Don't have any Mojo merchandise? Dive into the Mojo Team Store onsite or online to get decked out in official Mojo merch. Between four amazing ticket bundles and single game tickets starting at just $15 dollars before taxes and fees, the Mojo has ticket options for everyone! To support communities impacted by the recent Los Angeles wildfires, the San Diego Mojo will also donate 50% of designated ticket sales for their Friday, Jan. 30 game against the Atlanta Vibe to Feeding San Diego, a nonprofit organization fighting food insecurity in San Diego County. Visit: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Feedingsan8 San Diego Mojo on Instagram and Facebook

You are part of something bigger. A neighborhood, a community, a county, a state, a country. All of these places are made stronger when we engage with each other in conversation and participate in local decision-making. But where and how to start? Introducing Public Matters.

National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is on April 30. To bring awareness to the day, the Up First newsletter is sharing some stories from readers about how their pet has impacted their lives.

Civil rights groups, labor organizations and politicians praised Alexis Herman as a "trailblazer" who fought for the rights of women, Black people and American workers over the course of decades.

The toddler, a U.S. citizen, was apparently sent to Honduras with her mother and 11-year-old sister, even as a federal judge tried to contact an attorney representing the government.

Join resident artist Mensah Bey, along with local artists and community leaders, at the San Diego Made Factory on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 6-8 p.m. for an insightful speaker panel exploring the intersection of creativity, community, and opportunity. Amplifying Creative Communities is a platform dedicated to identifying spaces and opportunities for artists, makers, and supporters to thrive. Through this event, participants will: Discover creative spaces where they can recharge their "creative calories" Learn about the flow of arts funding in San Diego and how to align with available opportunities Gain insights into fostering collaboration and amplifying visibility within the creative economy Mensah Bey will share personal experiences and insights on the importance of operating in spaces that inspire physical and mental freedom. Together with the panelists, attendees will uncover strategies to strengthen connections between artists and resources for long-term sustainability in the arts. Whether you’re an artist, a supporter, or simply curious about the creative landscape in San Diego, this event is your chance to learn, connect, and grow. RSVP: sandiegomade.org/impact Let’s work together to amplify creative communities and shape the future of art in San Diego.

Mainly Mozart, home to the largest gathering of concertmasters and principal players in the United States through the highly acclaimed Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra, has announced a new chamber music series to launch in Fall 2024 at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club. The “Sommelier Concertmasters Series” promises guests a unique opportunity to “taste what you hear” and will feature the concertmasters of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Dallas Symphony and Los Angeles Philharmonic, paired with top sommeliers. The third and final concert in the series showcases LA Phil Concertmaster and Mainly Mozart favorite Martin Chalifour – who first performed with the Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival in its inaugural year in 1989. Chalifour will be accompanied by pianist Steven Vanhauwaert featuring works by Dvorak, Brahms and Ravel. The wines will be curated by Marino Monferrato - the official Maître D'hôtel of Chef Gordon Ramsay's hit Fox show "Hell's Kitchen." 6 p.m. Welcome Reception and Silent Auction 6:30 p.m. Discussion with the sommelier led by Chef Claudia Sandoval 7 p.m. Concert. Wine will be poured between musical selections, and sommeliers and musicians will illustrate the connection of the wine to the pieces being performed. PROGRAM: Bach: Sonata in B flat major Dvorak: Romantic Pieces op. 75 Lalo: Symphonie espagnole op. 21 Ravel: Pavane pour une infante défunte (arr. Kochanski) Dvorak: Slavonic Dance in E minor No. 2 Brahms: Hungarian Dance in D minor No. 2 Tickets: Single concert tickets begin at $125 and tables of four begin at $1,000. Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.mainlymozart.org/wine.

On Thursday, three federal judges in Maryland, New Hampshire and Washington, D.C., said Trump's anti-DEI efforts were on shaky legal ground.