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This year's $500,000 World Food Prize, for advances in agriculture and nutrition, goes to Mariangela Hungria, who boosted Brazil's farming revolution, turning the country into a soybean superpower.

Join us for Nowruz Celebration! We are excited to partner with California Center for the Arts Museum to welcome the Persian New Year on March 15 from 12-3 p.m. Enjoy a fun day with dance performances, music, art, Nowruz women artisan market and our "Fantastic Fish" exhibition.A special thank you to Dana Edwards, the talented artist behind our beautiful poster, who captured the spirit of Nowruz with her miniature watercolors featuring symbols of the Persian New Year.Best of all, the event is free! Celebrate culture, creativity, and community with us, everyone is welcome!

Purpose: Raise funds for our Live Your Dream program. Funds will be distributed to women who are head of household to pursue their educational and career goals. You are invited to the 13th Annual Reel Women Film Festival. This one day festival is the primary fundraiser for the Soroptimist International Oceanside Carlsbad. There will be food, music, opportunities to donate and films from 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 4 at Dove Library. We are so excited to announce this year's film selections:1. "ANUJA" is an incredible story of resilience, sisterhood, and hope. It was a Live Action Short nomination in this year's Academy Awards.2. "Honor the Earth" is an award-winning film about Native American, Winona LaDuke and her organization's fight to protect the earth.3. "Once More, Like Rain Man" is a film directed by and starring an autistic young woman who documents her experiences auditioning for autistic roles.4. "Beyond the Herd" tells of the experiences of a Hispanic cowgirl dedicated to saving wild mustangs.5. "Rewilding" In this student film, Anna finds herself spiraling after suffering PTSD from traumatic experiences serving on the front lines as a nurse during the COVID pandemic. In an effort to heal, she heads to the forest in search of a connection back to nature and herself.6. "This Land While" running 150 miles through U.S. National Monuments, one woman’s personal journey investigates the history of inclusion in these special places.7. "The Impossible Ride" This documentary features Soroptimist International Oceanside- Carlsbad member and past president Denise Mueller as she sets the world speed record on a bike at 183 MPH. Visit: https://www.sioceansidecarlsbad.com/reel-women-film-shorts.htmlSoroptomist of Oceanside Carlsbad on Instagram and Facebook

When Trump announced sweeping tariffs this month, he called it "Liberation Day." But there are fears that it may well have been the day foreign investors started to lose faith in the United States.

Trump's administration said they want tariffs to boost US manufacturing, and most Americans want more factory jobs here. But what makes us nostalgic for factory work?

In rural 1967 Hickory, North Carolina, Uncle Wendell shares a centuries old family secret with his great great nephews. The truth of it all could affect and infect the entire world. LITERALLY."IN THE MATCHBOX" runs 10 mins. / San Diego premiere and part of a Narrative Block: This collection of narrative shorts explores a range of human emotions and cinematic styles, from horror to period drama.RED CARPET ALERT: Filmmaker Jermi Little is expected to attend.Exclusively featuring films for, by and about service members and veterans, the festival runs May 7-9, 2025 featuring 16 Films | 5 Showtimes | 3 days!View the full schedule of filmsAbout GI Film Festival San Diego: The 2025 event takes place May 7-9, 2025 in San Diego, during Military Appreciation Month. All community members, civilians, family, allies, service members, veterans and film lovers are welcome to catch a film, be inspired, and build community.The festival is organized by KPBS in partnership with the Film Consortium San Diego. The GI Film Festival San Diego is a member of the San Diego Veterans Coalition and the San Diego Military Family Collaborative.GI Film Festival San Diego on Facebook / KPBS on Instagram

A Vietnam War veteran is haunted by memories of his fellow soldiers and the Viet Cong medic who treated his wounds at a great personal cost.This film features some subtitles. This film is part of a Narrative Block. This collection of narrative shorts explores a range of human emotions and cinematic styles, from horror to period drama.RED CARPET ALERT: Filmmaker Le Chau is expected to attend.Exclusively featuring films for, by and about service members and veterans, the festival runs May 7-9, 2025 featuring 16 Films | 5 Showtimes | 3 days!View the full schedule of filmsAbout GI Film Festival San Diego: The 2025 event takes place May 7-9, 2025 in San Diego, during Military Appreciation Month. All community members, civilians, family, allies, service members, veterans and film lovers are welcome to catch a film, be inspired, and build community.The festival is organized by KPBS in partnership with the Film Consortium San Diego. The GI Film Festival San Diego is a member of the San Diego Veterans Coalition and the San Diego Military Family Collaborative.GI Film Festival San Diego on Facebook / KPBS on Instagram

Matthew Hiller started making anti-Elon Musk stickers for Teslas after Musk's X takeover. He's made six figures selling them.

Asia markets followed Wall Street's gains after Trump announced a pause on higher global tariffs, but investors are still looking to Beijing for reaction.

Opening night at the GI Film Festival features the San Diego premiere of "SHEEPDOG," filmmaker appearances, discussion, the awards announcements and dessert reception on Wednesday, May 7 at 6 p.m. at the Museum of Photographic Arts at the San Diego Museum of Art (MOPA @ SDMA) in Balboa ParkExclusively featuring films for, by and about service members and veterans, the festival runs May 7-9, 2025 featuring 16 Films | 5 Showtimes | 3 days!View the full schedule of films"SHEEPDOG" The Movie on Facebook / Instagram / XAbout GI Film Festival San Diego: The 2025 event takes place May 7-9, 2025 in San Diego, during Military Appreciation Month. All community members, civilians, family, allies, service members, veterans and film lovers are welcome to catch a film, be inspired, and build community.The festival is organized by KPBS in partnership with the Film Consortium San Diego. The GI Film Festival San Diego is a member of the San Diego Veterans Coalition and the San Diego Military Family Collaborative.GI Film Festival San Diego on Facebook / KPBS on Instagram