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The jury awarded plaintiffs $38.3 million in damages saying that Chiquita was liable for killings perpetrated by the AUC–Autodefensas Unidas de Colombia (the United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia).

On college campuses, women are making inroads in male-dominated fields like engineering and business. But that is not eliminating the earnings gaps in leadership and income in the workplace.

The collision's impact sent pieces of the bridge, which connects Galveston to Pelican Island, tumbling on top of the barge and shut down a stretch of waterway so crews could clean up the spill.

Premieres Wednesdays, June 19 - July 3, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. This Week: Farmed fish has a PR problem rooted in a legacy of pollution and environmental disaster. But innovative technologies and a reconsideration of ancient practices may hold the secrets to sustainably feeding our growing population. In the second episode, multi-talented entrepreneur, tastemaker, author, and conservationist Martha Stewart learns the ropes at a scallop farm off the coast of Maine.

The three wildfires that have ravaged the mountains east of L.A., destroying dozens of homes, injuring a dozen people and burning more than 155 square miles, still pose threats to some communities.

Celebrity influencers are promoting the pricey scans to catch disease early, but a doctor argues the U.S. should focus instead on reaching everyone with proven screenings and prevention strategies.

San Diego's most charitable, pet-friendly Pet and military Appreciation event of the year (and voted as one of San Diego's Favorite Events 2020), "Unleash the Holiday Cheer," presented by the McBeth Foundation! This year, we partnered with San Diego Humane Society, who will bring adoptable pets to our event for all to foster or adopt! Traci's Paws will sponsor pet adoption fees for military and veterans and their families if approved for adoption! Santa photos for you, your kids, pets, AND gifts from Santa! Holiday Vendor Village for Holiday Shopping with Military discounts, Entertainment, Fun Take-Home craft activities for Kids and adults, and MORE. Event Details | 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Pet Parade and Pet Costume Contest with Prizes! Gifts for Military and Veterans and each dependent with ID in attendance! More to be announced. All friendly pets are welcome! For everyone's safety and to have the best time, please see the following: No retractable leashes, and please clean up after your pets. If pets get unruly and aggressive, we will ask you to leave for your pet's safety and the safety of others. Since the event's inception in 2016, we have raised over $550,000 for the military, veterans, and their families with gifts and sponsored adoption fees for homeless pets at various rescue organizations! Like all Traci's Paws events, we will practice all safety precautions as the CDC and San Diego County requested. Please respect our COVID-Safe Rules and respect anyone who may choose to wear a mask outdoors. Ticket Details | Military/Veterans Tickets : You will order 1 ticket for EACH dependent in your immediate family. Each person must have a military or government-issued ID. Military ID • Dependent ID • Veterans ID • DD-214 and Driver’s License • NGB Form 22 Civilian Tickets: 1 ticket for each member of your family who is 12 years of age or older. 11 and under are free.

The scale of the geological event is like something from prehistoric times, with a tsunami 200 meters--656 feet--in height. But it happened last year. Researchers warn that similar events may reoccur.

Project Seismic, a San Diego bass music collective, is bringing the community together for a completely donation-based fundraiser show, where 100% of the proceeds go towards supporting the non-profit "End Overdose," with its life-saving work in opioid overdose prevention, education, and resource distribution. Taking place at Break Point PB in Pacific Beach on 1/27/24, the event is completely sustained from donations, including production (lights, sound, and visuals) as well as sets from artists like headliner "Hekler," who recently performed at Escape Festival in San Bernardino and Creamfields Festival in China.

The decision on Monday was a blow to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's campaign to weaken his nation's independent judiciary and raised new questions about Netanyahu's political future.