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Social media is changing the way writers are promoting their books. Author Rebecca Makkai talks about her decision to take a break from writing the blurbs commonly seen on the backs of book jackets.

Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old state assembly member and Democratic socialist, came in first in Tuesday's ranked-choice primary. Here's what to know about his policies, personal life and past.

Witnesses said Israeli forces opened fire around dawn toward crowds of desperate Palestinians heading to two aid sites in the southern city of Rafah.

Whether you're an experienced facilitator or just getting started, Facilitation Lab La Jolla is your playground to experiment, push boundaries, and refine your facilitation skills in a truly interactive and supportive environment. This month, we’re thrilled to partner with Jake Knapp, author of "Design Sprint" and the newly released Click: "How to Make What People Want." Together, we’ll practice the "Differentiators" exercise from the Foundation Sprint, a powerful activity that helps teams define what makes their projects radically different from competitors—setting the stage for real innovation. - Hands-on Practice: Engage in Practice Playground, a dynamic role-play format that allows facilitators to experiment and learn through doing. - Exclusive Learning: Get insights into Jake Knapp’s Foundation Sprint, a structured two-day workshop designed to kickstart projects the right way. - Supportive Feedback: Step into facilitation, receive constructive feedback, and walk away with new confidence and refined skills. - Book Giveaway: We’re giving away two copies of Click to lucky attendees! Join us for an engaging, low-stakes, and high-impact session designed to help you level up your facilitation game! Secure your spot today! Visit: https://voltagecontrol.com/events/meetup/facilitation-lab/san-diego/

Israel has begun allowing food into Gaza. Most of the supplies go to GHF, which operates food distribution points. A trickle of aid goes to the U.N. and humanitarian groups. Both systems are mired in chaos.

Wanda Sykes says getting back on the road helps remind her that she's still funny. On this week's Wild Card, Sykes talks about her conversations with God and why she loves bowling alleys.

UC San Diego's HPWREN and AlertCalifornia's webcams provide real time data to assist emergency managers with fire management.

Current and former Meta employees fear the new automation push comes at the cost of allowing AI to make tricky determinations about how Meta's apps could lead to real world harm.

Morgan Lieberman's "Hidden Once, Hidden Twice" is a documentary photo and film project bringing visibility to the lives of senior lesbian couples across the U.S.

Some hospitals are bringing in dogs to spend entire shifts with doctors and nurses. The trained canines help staff cope with the stress of their work amid high levels of burnout.