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Roughly 1.4 million Palestinians sheltering in Rafah are bracing for a potential Israeli assault, but hoping for a diplomatic breakthrough as negotiators work to secure a cease-fire.

A case in Oregon is a rarity in the United States. It is not expected to spread. But this ancient and deadly disease remains a threat around the world.

Temu aggressively markets "hot deals," such as a hooded button-up fleece jacket for $8.32. But some U.S. officials accuse Temu of unfair and/or unethical practices.

Recreational fishermen and conservation groups worry overfishing for menhaden threatens the Chesapeake Bay. Industry says current data doesn't support shutting down the more than century-old fishery.

Choreographer Jamar Roberts created a piece about gun violence and police brutality when he found himself sleepless over the issue. It's touring now with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

The Fleet Science Center welcomes the new school year with an Educator Open House on Thursday, September 14. This inspiring evening at the Fleet Science Center invites all San Diego County educators to explore the galleries, including the wildly popular The Worst-Case Scenario: Survival Experience, engage in professional development opportunities, get creative in the Fleet’s makerspace Studio X, and importantly, preview the Fleet’s latest addition to its very in-demand Don’t Try This At Home science assembly show, Scientific Serenade. Scientific Serenade, suitable for grades kindergarten through six, focuses on sound waves, exploring the relationships between pitch and frequency, amplitude and volume, and speed and intensity. Fleet education professionals lead an investigation and visualization of sound through participants’ eyes and ears in this high-energy, louder-than-life show. Students (and educators) can: Explore the components of sound and how they all combine to create the beautiful (and not-so-beautiful) sounds that we hear every day. Experience the use of a wide array of items in engaging experiments to experience sound in a whole new way. Hear that this show is simply too loud to try at home! Educators also will get a chance to connect with each other as well as members of the Fleet education department about resources, offerings and special events that can make their classroom and school activities even more engaging. Educators are welcome to bring up to two guests, including children. Light refreshments will be served. The Fleet Science Center’s myriad education offerings are just one more way the Fleet fulfills its mission of connecting everyone in San Diego to the power of science. Fleet Science Center on Facebook / Instagram

The Heritage Ranch and Ovation Theatre are pleased to announce the return of The Haunted Ghost Town, an immersive, family-friendly experience opening October 20 at the Heritage Ranch in Encinitas. Due to the popularity of last year’s inaugural event, including sold-out dates, an additional night has been added for 2023. This year’s haunt will transport visitors back to the Gold Rush era – a time when some folks would do anything for a chance at striking it rich – to explore the doomed mining town of Bitter Gulch and come face to face with the souls who remain trapped there forever. Set among restored historic buildings, this experience combines authentic details, rich storytelling based on local legends and the dark history of the Gold Rush, and bone-chilling performances by professionally trained actors in period-specific costumes. The result is an unforgettable haunted attraction to be enjoyed by all ages. Nightly tours of The Haunted Ghost Town are available October 20 – 22 and October 27 – 30 with less scary experiences suitable for young children offered from 5 – 6:30 p.m. followed by more spine-tingling presentations recommended for ages 12+ from 7 – 9 p.m., with the last entry at 8:45 p.m. Refreshments inspired by the Gold Rush era will be available for purchase. The Haunted Ghost Town is located at 450 Quail Gardens Drive in Encinitas. Admission is $12 for children ages 10 and under, and $22 for adults. Tickets are available at Events.com. Advanced reservations are highly encouraged as this event will fill up quickly. “We’re thrilled to offer San Diegans a uniquely haunting experience that transports them to another time, captures their imaginations, and gives them a good old-fashioned fright,” said Artistic Director Scott Gregory, who develops a new story for The Haunted Ghost Town each year. “We've combined local history, captivating storytelling, creepy effects, and fun scares to create an immersive haunt like no other. Get ready to be haunted!” About The Haunted Ghost Town The Haunted Ghost Town is a joint production between the Heritage Ranch and Ovation Theatre, both of which are Encinitas-based 501(c)(3) organizations. Each year, in an effort to offer the community a fun, family-friendly Halloween attraction and raise money for both organizations, they create a spine-tingling experience featuring a new spooky story. For more information, please visit hauntedtown.org – and stay up to date by following The Heritage Ranch and Ovation Theatre on these social channels: The Heritage Ranch on Facebook @Heritage Ranch , Instagram @the_heritage_ranch Ovation Theatre on Instagram @ovationtheatreshows , Facebook @ovationtheatre, and TikTok @ovationtheatre

The four top candidates discuss crime, housing, the Gaza war and more in the second televised debate for California’s U.S. Senate seat. The Democrats bash Donald Trump and defend Joe Biden, while Republican Steve Garvey won’t say who he plans to support.

The health and environmental impacts of continuing sewage spill from the Tijuana River into the ocean extend far beyond the waves.

The nation's younger voters may decide whether the world's third-largest democracy maintains economic growth and political reform or slides backward to the authoritarian politics of a generation ago.