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A study published in the journal <em>Nature</em> found that the status of amphibians globally is "deteriorating rapidly," earning them the unenviable title of being the planet's most threatened class of vertebrates. Here, an endangered Agalychnis annae, commonly known as a Blue-Sided Leaf Frog, is seen at National Biodiversity Institute of Costa Rica, INBio, in Heredia, Costa Rica.

Scientists looked at nearly every known amphibian type. They're not doing great

A new global assessment of the world's amphibians finds that more than 2 of every 5 known species is at risk of extinction. Habitat loss, disease and climate change are the main drivers.

United States' Saurabh Nethralvakar celebrates after the team's win in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match against Pakistan at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Grand Prairie, Texas, on Thursday.

The U.S. defeats Pakistan in a dramatic upset at the cricket World Cup

Cricket is one of the world’s most popular sports, with about 2.5 billion fans. Several of the U.S. team’s starting players are from other countries, including India, Pakistan and New Zealand.

Steve Bannon is seen appearing in court in New York, Jan. 12, 2023. Bannon says he'll fight a judge's ruling on Thursday that he must report to prison by July 1 to serve his four-month sentence for defying a subpoena from the House committee that investigated the U.S. Capitol insurrection.

Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon must report to prison by July 1, judge says

Longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon is expected to seek a stay of the judge's order, which could delay his prison surrender date.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu chairs a cabinet meeting at the Kirya military base, which houses the Israeli Ministry of Defense, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Dec. 24, 2023.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu set to address the U.S. Congress on July 24

It is the most recent show of wartime support for the longtime ally despite mounting political divisions over Israel’s military assault on Hamas in Gaza.

A trolley passes in front of an apartment building under construction in La Mesa, June 6, 2024.

Watchdog report finds La Mesa, Encinitas lead San Diego County in climate action

Climate Action Campaign has released its annual "report card" on local efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Outgoing San Diego Police Chief David Nisleit salutes incoming Chief Scott Wahl at the SDPD Headquarters< June 6, 2024/

Retiring San Diego Police Chief Nisleit bids farewell to SDPD

Nisleit walked out of the front doors of the department's East Village headquarters for the final time as chief in the early afternoon, flanked by rows of saluting uniformed officers.

A tree-like sculpture is shown on a wooden museum floor, atop a circle of dirt. Two women walk past the sculpture.

First look: Inheritance, bodies and earth in Kelly Akashi exhibit at MCASD

A new special exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla showcases the work of Los Angeles artist Kelly Akashi, working with themes of memory, time and inheritance and the Japanese American internment during WWII.

A heat advisory sign warns people to keep their pets off the trail at Cowles Mountain, June 10, 2019.

Excessive heat warning issued for parts of San Diego County

The excessive heat warning will be in effect until 9 p.m. Friday. The hottest days are expected to be on Thursday and Friday.

A poster with information for students on using ChatGPT, an AI platform, in English teacher Jen Roberts' class at Point Loma High School in San Diego on May 3, 2024.

California teachers are using AI to grade papers. Who’s grading the AI?

California schools are using more chatbots, and teachers are using them to grade papers and give students feedback.

Elon Musk's giant Starship rocket rumbles into space once more

This is the fourth test for Starship, and this time, it returned successfully to earth.

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