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  • The Purple Tomato, a genetically modified crop created by Norfolk Plant Sciences, is available to home gardeners to start from seed.
    Gardeners can now grow a genetically modified purple tomato made with snapdragon DNA
    The plant gets its color — and a boost in antioxidants — from genes from an edible flower. It's the first time gardeners have been able to grow a GMO crop at home.
  • California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks in support of Proposition 1, a $6.38 billion bond ballot measure, during a news conference at the Los Angeles General Medical Center in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. California voters have passed the measure that will impose strict requirements on counties to spend on housing and drug treatment programs to tackle the state’s homelessness crisis. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass listens at left.
    Voters pass Proposition 1 requiring counties to spend on programs to tackle homelessness
    Proposition 1 authorizes the state to borrow $6.4 billion to build housing and treatment beds.
  • President Biden delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol on Thursday.
    Biden touts economic 'comeback' in election-year pitch to skeptical voters
    President Biden used his State of the Union speech to highlight economic gains and draw a contrast with his GOP opponents. Polls shows many voters give Biden low marks for his economic stewardship.
  • Sunlight illuminates the North Dakota House of Representatives in Bismarck, N.D. A ballot question will ask North Dakota voters whether the state should bar anyone from running for Congress if they'd turn 81 during their term.
    A North Dakota ballot question could be a legal test case for political age limits
    Voters will decide whether to cap the age of candidates for the U.S. House or Senate, but the measure could face an uphill battle in court.
  • Host Ian Bremmer
    GZERO WORLD WITH IAN BREMMER: Israel at War
    Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App. This week: war breaks out between Israelis and Palestinians at a level not seen in half a century. As the death toll hits the thousands on both sides, how did things get so dire and what is the way out? Avi Mayer, Editor-in-Chief of the Jerusalem Post and Shibley Telhami, Professor at University of Maryland join Ian Bremner on GZERO WORLD.
  • Here's why you should never say, 'You're as stupid as a goat'
    Dogs tune into the tone of human voices. What about goats? To find out, goatologists ran an experiment to see if goats could tell the difference between a happy-sounding human and an angry one.
  • San Diego State forward Jaedon LeDee (13) watches after dunking against Yale during the first half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Spokane, Wash., Sunday, March 24, 2024.
    San Diego State rolls past Yale 85-57 and sets up title game rematch with UConn in Sweet 16
    Jaedon LeDee scored 26 points and grabbed nine rebounds, Darrion Trammell added 18 points, and fifth-seeded San Diego State used a fast start to overwhelm 13th-seeded Yale and rolled to an 85-57 win in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
  • The Supreme Court will hear another case about abortion rights on Wednesday. Protestors gathered outside the court last month when the case before the justices involved abortion pills.
    What's at stake as the Supreme Court hears Idaho case about abortion in emergencies
    The Supreme Court will consider the question: Should doctors treating pregnancy complications follow state or federal law if the laws conflict? Here's how the case could affect women and doctors.
  • Raising a child with autism in Kenya: Facing stigma, finding glimmers of hope
    In Africa, there is a shortage of specialists and a lack of financial support for families who can't afford therapy. We look at how three families are coping.
  • Afro Future Con 3.0 - Extending Reality 2023
    From the organizers: Afro Future Con (*formerly Afro Con) creates space for Culture, Art, Technology, and Wellness to intersect for entertainment and innovation. Join us for Afro Future Con 3.0 - Extending Reality 2023! Get ready to dive into the vibrant world of Afrofuturism and explore the possibilities of the future. This in-person event will take place on Sat Sep 09 2023 at 151 YMCA Way, San Diego, CA 92102. Find the full schedule here. Afro Future Con 3.0 is all about celebrating the rich cultural heritage and creativity of the African diaspora. From mind-bending art installations to thought-provoking panel discussions, this event will leave you inspired and amazed. Immerse yourself in the world of virtual reality, augmented reality, and other groundbreaking technologies that are reshaping our reality. Discover visionary artists, innovative tech startups, and influential speakers who are pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for Afrofuturism and join the conversation about the future of art, technology, and society. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or new to the Afro Future Con experience, this event is for everyone! Don't miss out on this extraordinary event that celebrates Afrofuturism and its power to shape our world. Get your tickets now and be a part of Afro Future Con 3.0 - Extending Reality 2023! Afro Future Con is a a family friendly space where comics, art, wellness, and technology play nicely together. During the day, we will have cosplay, games and activities for the youth as well as workshops for the more mature. Special guest speakers... Ajani Brown - Professor, San Diego State University Keithan Jones - Power Knights Mr. Maxx Moses - Afrofuturist Artist and Thought Leader Tony Washington - Artist and Producer Marcus Newsome - Lightning Strike Comics Charlie Reign - Paragon VTOL Tendayi Nyeke - Kizazi Moto Reagan Gomez-Preston - Cleveland Show Nikita Caleme - Disney's Lion King and more (TBD) Comic, art, and cultural vendors Appearances by: Jamie Foxworth - Family Matters Food Vendors Hey Sugar Li'l Dutchie Soul Food City Workshops and Panels include: Comic Arts Creator Panel – Perspectives from Different Phases Afrofuturism in Current Animation Afrofuturism through African and African American Lenses Traditions - Daughter of the Fates Movement Matters – for Kids and Adults? 5 Gates to Africa – Travel and Tourism Visions Manifested Forum with Local Visionaries Organizing and Innovating: Refugee Futures of Work in San Diego Afro Future Con After Party - CosPlayers Ball (separately ticketed adult after party) at Grafitti Gardens is not family friendly. It is strictly for adults who want to come togehter and party for a cause. Cosplay Contest w/ Cash Prize Special performance by: Kahlil Nash Eternal w/ 805 South, LLC as MC DJ Cuts on vinyl Food and Beverages ...and more! Visit Afrofuturismlounge.com for more background.
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