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Olivia and Liam are the most popular baby names in the U.S. for the fifth consecutive year, according to an annual tally by the Social Security Administration.

As much as we would all love to ignore COVID, a new set of variants that scientists call “FLiRT” is here to remind us that the virus is still with us.

The short answer is yes, the money did help students make up for the learning they missed during COVID. But it didn't get them all the way there.

Interview with Nick Hornby and Susan Orlean as part of the 29th Annual Writer's Symposium by the Sea, Writing That Inspires. Nick Hornby is an award-winning author and Oscar-nominated screenwriter whose stories explore human connection with a catchy blend of snappily observed humor and unsentimental emotion. His books, which have sold over 5 million copies, include the bestselling novels High Fidelity, About A Boy, How to Be Good, Juliet Naked, and 2020’s Just Like You. His latest nonfiction book is Dickens and Prince: A Particular Kind of Genius. Susan Orlean has been a staff writer at The New Yorker since 1992. She is the New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including The Library Book, Rin Tin Tin, Saturday Night, and The Orchid Thief, which was made into the Academy Award–winning film Adaptation. Her most recent book is On Animals. Live music from Justin Grinnell Trio to begin when doors open for general admission seating at 6:15 p.m. Writer’s Symposium by the Sea is an annual event that brings interviews with innovative creators, life stories, examples of great writing, and evocative conversation to Point Loma Nazarene University that inspire readers and writers alike. The 29th Annual Writer's Symposium by the Sea will be Feb. 20-23, 2024, featuring Paulette Jiles, and Elizabeth Gilbert. For more info visit pointloma.edu/2024writers

Executive actions from the White House will offer parole to up to half a million immigrants.

Federal health officials say the U.S. has the building blocks to make a vaccine to protect humans from bird flu, if needed. But experts warn we're nowhere near prepared for another pandemic.

Researchers say the dust from dried lakebed is harming the health of people in the region.

Flutist, Julia Barnett, & Pianist, Kathryn Lieppman present a recital of Music of the 20th/21st centuries written by Mexican Composers on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2p.m., at St. Paul's Cathedral: The Great Hall, 2728 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103. This program will feature Eduardo Angulo's "Sonata for Flute and Piano, "Alexis Aranda's "Mnemosine" & "Elegia," Samuel Zyman's "Cancion de Cuna," Roberto Peña's "Danzón for flute and piano," and Manuel M. Ponce's "Pajarito y Pastorcito Alegre" for flute and piccolo. Admission to the concert is free, with a suggested donation of $15 payable by cash, paypal, or venmo. Ms. Lieppman and Dr. Barnett met while studying music at the esteemed Shepherd School of Music at Rice University and have continued their collaborations throughout the years. The program was inspired by Dr. Barnett's research for her Dissertation, "Performing Practice for Roberto Peña’s Concierto Para Flauta y Orquesta," as well as her collaborations with composer Samuel Zyman. This concert showcases the rich and vibrant flute music of Mexico, and will be the first of many performances focusing on Mexican and Latin American music, culminating in a professional CD showcasing the many gems from south of the border. For more information, visit www.jbflute.com or contact Julia Barnett at juliabarnettflute@gmail.com

After a while, even the most exciting relationships, jobs and environments lose their spark. But cognitive neuroscientist Tali Sharot says it's possible to fall back in love with life's small joys.

Scientists working to save Florida’s ailing reef hope Caribbean coral thriving in hotter water could bring some relief.