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The Onion's home page on Nov. 14 featured a satirical story titled, "Here's Why I Decided To Buy 'InfoWars' " following the bankruptcy auction as part of Alex Jones' defamation settlement over the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

Was the Infowars auction fair? A judge wants to hear arguments in December

The Onion's bid came out on top, but a bankruptcy judge must sign off on the sale. Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and the losing bidder says the process was "rigged" against them.

Ocean explorers hoped they photographed Amelia Earhart's plane. Turns out it's a rock

Earhart, her navigator and their plane disappeared during their attempted 1937 circumnavigation of the globe. A deep sea exploration company thought it might have solved the mystery, but it lives on.

Erica Hayes, 40, sits on her sofa with a box where she keeps the medical supplies she needs to manage her long COVID symptoms, which include chronic fatigue, irregular heart rate, low blood pressure, hives, migraines and internal tremors.

Long COVID patients are frustrated that federal research hasn't found new treatments

The federal government has allocated $1.15 billion so far on long COVID research, without bringing any new treatments to market. Patients and scientists say it's time to push harder for breakthroughs.

Update on Scholarly Controversies over Shakespeare.

Professor Bryan H. Wildenthal of the Thomas Jefferson School of Law will discuss the current thinking on certain subjects related to the composing of the plays and sonnets in the Shakespearean canon, including the overarching authorship question, the co-authorship theories popular amongst orthodox scholars, as well as the status of the Thomas North authorship theory. Visit: Update on Scholarly Controversies over Shakespeare San Diego Shakespeare Society on Instagram and Facebook

'The Outsider'

Ned Newley doesn't even want to be governor. He's terrified of public speaking; his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But political consultant Arthur Vance sees things differently: Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking for... the worst candidate to ever run for office. A timely and hilarious comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy. Special Saturday matinees on September 14, 28 and October 5. Visit: https://powpac.org/?utm_source=Vesta&utm_medium=Referral

'Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express'

"Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express" runs Sept. 7 – Oct. 6, 2024 Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage Old Globe Theatre Conrad Prebys Theatre Center Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig Directed by Peter Amster Get ready for a glamorous and enthralling journey in this adaptation of Agatha Christie’s masterpiece. On a train traveling through Europe, a wealthy American tycoon is found dead in his compartment, the door locked from the inside. Enter world-famous detective Hercule Poirot, who must navigate a train full of suspects and solve the murder before the killer strikes again. With humor and romance, Tony Award–nominated playwright Ken Ludwig takes audiences on a thrill ride in a spectacular production whose gorgeous designs and innovative staging are a true knockout. This production includes mild language and violence. BOX OFFICE PHONE: (619) 234-5623 BOX OFFICE EMAIL: Tickets@TheOldGlobe.org The Old Globe on Facebook / Instagram

'Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors'

"Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors" runs Sept. 20 – Oct. 20, 2024 Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre Conrad Prebys Theatre Center West Coast premiere By Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen Directed by Gordon Greenberg Celebrate Halloween with a new side-splitting adventure based on Bram Stoker’s classic tale that’s sure to induce blood-curdling screams—of laughter! Famed vampire hunter Jean Van Helsing and her motley crew chase Count Dracula around the English countryside in a madcap race to save his innocent victims. Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen return to The Old Globe following their wildly popular "Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show"! and "Crime and Punishment, A Comedy." Filled with their signature imaginative staging, irreverent farce, and special effects, this hilarious scarefest is the perfect way to get spooky this season! This production includes mild language, mild violence, and mature themes. Tickets for "Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors" go on sale Friday, Aug. 9, 2024 at Noon! The Old Globe partners with San Diego Blood Bank and hosts a blood drive on the theatre’s Copley Plaza in celebration of Dracula’s ticket on-sale on Friday, August 9 at Noon! BOX OFFICE PHONE: (619) 234-5623 BOX OFFICE EMAIL: Tickets@TheOldGlobe.org The Old Globe on Facebook / Instagram

Dr. Mehmet Oz ran for Pennsylvania Senate in 2022 as a Republican and lost to Democrat John Fetterman. According to financial disclosures he filed at the time, he had significant investments in health care, pharmaceutical firms and tech companies with ties to health care.

TV's Dr. Oz invested in businesses regulated by the agency Trump wants him to run

The celebrity doctor recently held investments worth tens of millions of dollars in health care, tech, and food companies which could pose significant conflicts of interest.

Harold "Hal" Brown at a C.O.R.E. protest in San Diego, Ca, 1964.

Honoring past and present civil rights action in San Diego

July 2 marked the 60th anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. To honor the continued legacy of this law, we spoke with local activists and historians.

U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson shakes hands with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump at a House Republicans Conference meeting at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill on Nov. 13, 2024 in Washington.

Here's how Trump and the GOP may try to weaken Obamacare

Republican control of the White House and Congress sets the stage for potentially seismic changes including curtailing Medicaid, weakening patient protections, and increasing premium costs for millions.

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