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Great works of art are great, in part, because they continue to have something to say to the present: They're both timebound and timeless. And, boy, does Gatsby have something to say to us in 2025.

A number of books out this week — a tale of tribal politics, a close-focus mystery, measured criticism and a unique relationship — are tied up in answering the question: How do we define ourselves?

The CDC teams that supported local sexual assault prevention groups were 'wiped out' in RFK Jr.'s overhaul of the Department of Health and Human Services.

Colleges are recognizing the importance of this growing pool of potential students.

When we worry about the declining rates of literacy and a lack of reading skills, it's often about children. But how often are adults reading these days? And what are we reading? A new NPR/Ipsos poll finds out.

The PLNU Honors Program will host an Evening with the Duke, a night of jazz and culture featuring Dr. John Reynolds (jazz trumpet player and educator) and Dr. Karl Martin (Professor of American Literature). Join us for an evening of music from America's most prolific composer and a short presentation on the cultural and social impact that Duke Ellington continues to have today. FEATURED MUSICIANS: John Reynolds (trumpet) Nathan King (tenor saxophone) Matt Hall (trombone) Ed Kornhauser (piano) Cole Sainburg (bass) Kevin Van Den Elzen (drums) Visit: https://plnu.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1486 Point Loma Nazarene University on Instagram and Facebook

Bring in the New Year with stories to experience--wrought with being human--and synchronicities explainable and mysterious--all on the theme of "By Chance." Storytellers will regale us all with personal, folkloric and literary tales. Stories told by members of Storytellers of San Diego: JT Moring with guitar, Linda Brown, Jim Dieckmann, David Walsh, Mindy Donner and Tyler Turner. We are back after a brief hiatus, and would love to tell you a story! Teens and adults. Eclectic, artsy atmosphere with cozy coffee drinks. Visit: https://www.obtemplate.com/event-details/2nd-mondays-storytellers-of-san-diego-a-free-event

San Diego Italian Film Festival presents: "Winter Lemons" (I limoni d’inverno) - Caterina Carone, 2023 Thursday Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. Pietro is a distinguished 70-year-old retired literature professor who leads a solitary life. The many plants on his terrace are his sole concern, especially the lemon tree, even though it has not been bearing fruits since his wife’s death. Eleonora, 40, has recently moved with her husband Luca into the apartment facing Antonio’s. On a hot summer night, when Luca is away, Eleonora and Pietro meet while they water their plants. It is a magical encounter that, night after night, will turn into a friendship and bring them ever closer. In Italian with English subtitles. Visit: https://sdiff-monthly-series.eventive.org/schedule/675f38b295412662afe7fac6 SD Italian Film Festival on Instagram and Facebook

It's been an emotional rollercoaster for TikTok creators over the past few months, with the app's future uncertain. But there are ways to decompress.

A majority of NEH employees received an email placing them on immediate leave. The news comes just days after many humanities councils across the country were told their grants would be terminated.