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The military is taking a hard line on troops seeking religious exemptions to the COVID vaccine mandate. Lawyers say that could have consequences for others who seek different kinds of religious accommodations.

Plant lovers rejoice! With the rise in popularity of house plants, this San Diego Botanic Garden (SDBG) exhibition shows off one of the most popular plants, the bromeliad. "World of Bromeliads" is staged throughout SDBG's lush, 37-acre campus, featuring displays in the state-of-the-art, 8,000 square foot, glass-enclosed Dickinson Family Education Conservatory (DFEC) that opened last year as a $6.5 million tropical addition to the urban oasis. Aug. 14 - Sept. 26, 2021 Wednesday - Sunday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. "I love bromeliads because of their diversity, in fact there are 3,590 known species of bromeliads, almost all native to the Americas," said SDBG President and CEO, Ari Novy, PhD. "They include the tiny but mighty Spanish moss, towering beauties such as sapphire tower, gorgeous houseplants and delicious pineapple. Bromeliads exemplify how plants evolve to achieve success, while simultaneously delighting all of our senses."The main, must-see features of the "World of Bromeliads" include interactive displays, such as a station where visitors use microscopes to see the biodiversity of organisms living in bromeliad water tanks. On weekends, visitors can shop for unusual and unique plants at our grower direct market and learn how to care for their purchase. Entrance to "World of Bromeliads" is included with the price of admission. Members receive free admission. Non-member admissions range from $10 to $18. SDBG provides free entry to members of other gardens participating in the American Horticultural Society's Reciprocal Admissions Program. San Diego Botanic Garden - 300 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024 SDBG presents the exhibit's diverse assortment of bromeliads in partnership with three local nurseries – Bird Rock Tropicals, Olive Hill Greenhouses, and Sunlet Nursery – as well as the private collections of 20 members of San Diego Bromeliad Society. The Garden's Creative Director, René van Rems, AIFD, leads the design of the show's displays.

Supporters of the ban say it will help reduce the skyrocketing rates of youth vaping, while opponents say it will only drive consumers to unregulated products sold online.

The U.S. Army is expanding benefits for both birth and non-birth parents in its force.

The Brazilian singer Flora Purim helped create the sound of jazz fusion. Now, as she releases what she says will be her final album, it's time to give her artistic legacy its due.

Federal officials asked the court to have the employees reinstated. At least 28 Starbucks stores across the country have voted to form a union.

Hatch, the longest-serving Republican senator in history, was known for working across party lines.

Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' flexed his power this week in Tallahassee as lawmakers okayed the governor's controversial redistricting plan and curbed Disney's special jurisdiction.

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Congress can exclude residents of Puerto Rico from a federal program that aids low-income elderly and disabled people.

The Diocese of San Diego says using religious beliefs as a reason to refuse the COVID-19 vaccine isn’t valid.