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Rappel down the side of a 30-story building! You’ll experience a life-changing adrenaline rush and take in stunning views of downtown San Diego as you hang from the side of the iconic Manchester Grand Hyatt. This thrilling adventure is available to anyone. No prior experience necessary, for participants ages 13 to 103. This incredible event is a fundraiser for Reality Changers, a local organization that helps youth achieve their dreams. Every dollar raised supports tutoring, career readiness programs, college application support, and more for students who will be the first in their families to graduate from college. More than 1,000 Over The Edge events have been safely held in North America since 2004. Spots are limited. Sign up today to go Over The Edge and change lives. Anyone who wants to rappel can register and set up a custom online fundraising page. Registration costs start at $50 and go up as the event date gets closer. Every person who raises a minimum of $1,000 for Reality Changers secures a place on the ropes. Every dollar raised supports students working to become first-generation college graduates and agents of change in their communities. Reality Changer on Facebook / Instagram

Join us every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to participate in a local research project led by the Roselab at UCSD. Event will begin with a brief summary of the labs research and the role of mosquitoes in our ecosystem. This will be followed by field activities on the Marsh. Volunteers will get the chance to take environmental measurements, identify mosquito larvae, collect environmental samples for DNA sequencing and explore the Kendall-Frost Marsh! Visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdcrh0lgxeJKik5jI4rcm5SBFtZm0-2f-A3Lsoz8S2mel_wQ/viewform?pli=1

There could be about a million 'orphan' oil and gas wells across the U.S. As they age, they can leak greenhouse gases or unhealthy chemicals.

The law passed several years ago allows the state to strip officers of their badges for good if they commit acts of serious misconduct. But departments, including some in San Diego County, have submitted very few — or even zero — cases for review.

Israel says it has largely knocked out Iran's air defenses. In contrast, Israel still has strong air defenses in place, though some Iranian missiles are breaking through with lethal results.

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Prevention Lifeline included a service that provided specialized suicide prevention support by phone and text for LGBTQ+ kids. That's ending.

Learn to needle felt! Saturday, April 12, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Have you ever wished you’d stumble upon a tiny fairy house while walking in a deep forest? Join felting artist Sophie Ancel in this 3-hour workshop where you’ll learn to make your own little house using needle felting techniques. Students will use natural wool roving and batting, felt, beads and simple embroidery. The class requires the use of sharp felting needles and we will cover how to safely use felting needles. Guards will also be provided. Each student will have the option of creating a tiny home equipped with a door, window, and decorated with flowers and leaves. This little home can be used as a box as the roof can act as a lid! You will be given a tiny light for added fairy house magic. No experience necessary. Ages 12+ welcome. Materials fee of $5 (cash only) to be paid to the instructor at the start of the class. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool funds accepted. • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. Visit: sandiegocraft.org

Labubus are a global sensation — sparking long lines outside toy stores, selling out online within minutes, and listing for double or triple their original price on resale markets. Here's why.

NPR's Gaza producer faced Israeli military fire, private U.S. contractors pointing laser beams at his forehead and masked thieves as he tried to get food from a U.S.-supported group.

The two Koreas have engaged in psychological warfare since the 1960s, with weapons like huge billboard screens, loudspeakers installed along the border, and airdropping propaganda leaflets.