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Only about 300 to 400 people a year give a kidney to someone they never met. It's an act of generosity so unusual, a neuroscientist studies the people who do this.

The Fed lowered interest rates by a quarter percentage point — but stocks slumped after policymakers projected fewer rate cuts next year as inflation remains elevated.

The names of some 425,000 suspected Dutch collaborators went online 80 years after the Holocaust ended, making them accessible to historians and descendants as the country grapples with its past.

This December, learn this history of Victorian Christmas traditions as you take a self-guided tour through the decked halls of the Davis-Horton House! Keep an eye out for hidden nutcrackers along the way—find them all, and win a prize. And don’t forget to grab your special-edition commemorative sticker before you leave! Victorian Christmas is available during standard museum hours throughout the month of December. You can purchase your tickets at the museum's ticket window or in advance through our website. MUSEUM HOURS: Wednesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Celebrate the Holidays and Learn with a Loved One! Saturday, December 7, 10-11:30 a.m. Create a beautiful, handcrafted holiday decoration! Join us for a fun and festive workshop where you’ll learn how to make a charming macrame snowflake ornament. Whether you’re a beginner or have some macrame experience, this class is perfect for getting into the holiday spirit while learning a relaxing craft. No experience necessary. Ages 10+ welcome! All materials included. • Military and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available.

Don your pajamas for our Polar Express Family Day! Join us for a day at the museum to watch the classic film, "The Polar Express," participate in crafts, and enjoy our exhibits. Film showing times: 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. A special appearance from Santa from 12:15-1:15 p.m. Goodie Bags with a silver bell, golden Polar Express Ticket, and train activity book, available while supplies last. Make your own Holiday Cards, Ornaments, and more! Polar Express Family Day is included in museum admission and the Balboa Park Explorer Pass. Get your general admission ticket for December 21 now: https://www.sdmrm.org/polarexpress Thank you to our event sponsor, First 5 San Diego! Polar Express Family Day and the activities and giveaways were made possible by First 5 San Diego.

Zero Waste San Diego is hosting a SD Fixit Clinic the Bonita-Sunnyside Branch Library in Bonita. Bring your broken, non-functioning things: electronics, appliances, computers, toys, bicycles, clothes, etc. for assessment, disassembly, and possible repair. We’ll provide work-space, specialty tools, and guidance to help you disassemble and troubleshoot your item and it’s all free, though we welcome donations to keep the movement growing! Whether we fix it or not, you’ll learn more about how it was manufactured and how it worked while trusting it won’t end up in a landfill. Interested in volunteering with SD Fix-it? Click on this link to fill out an application: https://goo.gl/forms/hamhNwfU8rlEBbw33

Westfield UTC is transforming into a winter wonderland with the return of the Peppermint Beach Club! This festive pop-up brings the magic of the North Pole to San Diego with snowfall, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus and lively entertainment. Shoppers can also enjoy holiday cocktails, ice skating, exclusive deals and even have their gifts professionally wrapped from now until December 24.

Two U.S. Navy pilots were shot down Sunday over the Red Sea by apparent "friendly fire", the most serious incident to threaten troops in over a year of America targeting Yemen's Houthi rebels.

Santa Claus is a familiar holiday legend, but Saturday in Vista, another legend will be celebrated: Krampus. It's a figure from European folklore who punishes naughty children at Christmas.