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High levels of lead were found in a surprisingly large number of Bangladeshi kids in New York City — and in pregnant women in Bangladesh. Could there be a common cause?

Earlier this month, a Gettysburg College student used a box cutter to write a racial slur on another student's chest during a social gathering on campus. The incident is under campus investigation.

"Paper or plastic" will no longer be a choice at grocery store checkout lines in California under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. It bans all plastic shopping bags starting in 2026. Consumers will now simply be asked if they want a paper bag.

Stained glass is unusual among the arts because of its direct relationship with light. When light passes through colored glass, different values, textures, and densities combine to form an extraordinary palette. Explore this magic by creating your own unique leaded stained-glass panel. In this 7-week course, you will learn from stained glass professional Lisa Maywood as you complete one or more 2-dimensional panels that will transform any room or space. The enrollment fee covers the cost of basic drawing materials, lead, solder, cement, and the use of the tools and machinery. Glass will be procured by each student on their own outside of class. Blue Dolphin Glass is a great local source in San Diego. If you prefer your own supplies, please bring your own colored pencils and paper that is larger than 12″x12″ to the first class as you plan your project(s). It is also recommended that you bring your own safety gear (eye protection, dust mask, gloves). We have eye protection available if you do not have your own. There is no prerequisite for this class. If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified For more information visit: sandiegocraft.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Ravi Coutinho bought a health insurance plan thinking it would give him access to mental health providers. But even after 21 phone calls and multiple hospitalizations, no one could find him a therapist.

On Saturday, June 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., local artisans and crafters will showcase their unique creations from kitchen and home décor to cooking and gardening goodies, all in perfect timing for the family and friend gatherings happening this summer. Activities will include paper-flower crafting demonstrated by Teresita Garrido, creator of Teresita’s Flowers, and her daughter Xochitl, who will show the intricate technique passed down over three generations, with an opportunity for customers to make their own to take home (while supplies last). Free admission and parking available at the Caltrans parking lot located one block away from the Shops. Visit: Bazaar Del Mundo Bazaar Del Mundo on Instagram and Facebook

Chemicals used in food packaging and linked with health problems have been detected in the human body. The chemicals can move from packaging into food.

Republicans advanced the ballot hand-counting measure over the opposition of Georgia’s Republican secretary of state and attorney general and dozens of local election officials.

Rat and human lives have long intersected, but there's relatively little research about them. Thanks to advances in genomics and paleoarcheology, a lot more study may be on the horizon.

Election officials are raising concerns about the U.S. Postal Service's ability to handle this fall’s expected influx of election mail. But USPS say it’s ready to deliver the country’s ballots.