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As the Senate debates the giant tax and spending bill, lawmakers are weighing a Sept. 30 end date for the EV tax credits. The bill still needs to pass the Senate and then go through reconciliation.

An NPR review of new data added to DOGE's "wall of receipts" finds the group quietly changed previous errors, added new ones and still has little verified savings to show for its work.

Co-host A Martinez and NPR gaming editor James Mastromarino discuss the nominees of this year's Game Awards and their significance in gaming culture

Looking for ways to reset after the busy holiday season? Refresh your senses and reconnect with nature at the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas. From vibrant blooms to a peaceful Bamboo Garden, discover four miles of meandering trails, and over 5,000 plant species from across the globe. Find zen with a variety of wellness classes each month, including weekly Open Air Yoga held on our sprawling Gazebo Lawn, or enjoy a truly unique yoga experience surrounded by the the lush greenery inside the 8,000 square foot glass enclosed Dickinson Family Education Conservatory. The Garden is open six days a week, closed Tuesdays. For more information, visit www.sdbg.org. San Diego Botanic Garden on Facebook / Instagram

Hats, horses and high rollers. These are just some of the things that add to the atmosphere of Churchill Downs on Derby Day.

The musical visionary led a multi-racial funk band that produced five Top 10 hits in the late 1960s and early '70s.

Downtown’s The Whiskey House, which holds the Guinness World Record for Most Variety of Whiskeys Available, is hosting its February Whiskey Club Event on Wednesday, February 26 with Japanese-only whiskeys from CNS Imports. Tickets are $60 (plus fee) and can be purchased via Eventbrite link attached. The interactive evening begins at 6 p.m., and it includes a welcome cocktail featuring Hayashi Koyo, 0.5-oz pours of four selections (Kujira 5-year, Hayashi 8-year, Shinobu 10-year lightly peated, Hayashi 24-year), and a food menu of charcuterie, wings, and beef sliders. Brand Specialist Luana Przewodowski will present the selections from the Far East. 420 3rd Avenue

Please join us for a presentation about the state of the earth’s environment by NCCCA president Joe Houde. This is the second of a three-part series. In part two we will further examine six planetary boundaries (PBs): biodiversity, freshwater, land systems, nutrient cycles, novel entities, and atmospheric aerosol loading. “Tipping Points” and “Overshoot” will also be covered. We will conclude by exploring how PBs can be used as a framework to spur action needed for improvements in prioritizing improved health, a green economy, social equity, and achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). There will be time allotted for Q&A. There is no charge for this online event, but you must register in advance. Once you do, you will receive a confirmation email with the link to join the meeting. This will also enable us to inform you if there are any last-minute announcements, instructions, or other information. Thank you. To Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_L3-RszoRGO-9V4dk6zATA#/registration North County Climate Change Alliance on Facebook / Instagram

Megan Giddings is coming to SD as the featured program of San Diego Public Library and USD Copley Library's annual Black History Month Author Talk. Giddings will discuss "Lakewood," her acclaimed debut novel, with a Q&A and book signing to follow. Free copies of the book will be handed out prior to the talk, while supplies last. 5:30 p.m. | Doors Open 6:00 p.m. | Author Talk 7:00 p.m. | Book Signing An assistant professor at the University of Minnesota. Lakewood (2020), received critical acclaim, making New York Magazine's and NPR's best books lists, earning a Michigan Notable Book Award, and being a finalist for two NAACP Image Awards and the LA Times Book Prize. Her second novel, "The Women Could Fly" (2022), was named one of The Washington Post’s Best Science Fiction and Fantasy novels of 2022 and was a New York Times Editors’ Choice. Giddings’ third novel, "Meet Me at the Crossroads," will be released in 2025. Parking Instructions: Validated 2 hour parking available in the parking garage under the library.

The Dalai Lama said he will be reincarnated after he dies, and no one can interfere with the matter of succession. The Chinese government, however, claims authority over the his succession.