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Sen. Maria Cantwell, a Democrat from Washington, says Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is "not following the science," like he said he would during his confirmation hearings earlier this year.

The iceberg, known as A23a, has been on a journey following the current into warmer waters for months. Now, it has begun the predicted and natural process of breaking apart, and eventually melting.

After Congress clawed back public media funding, PBS says it's cutting 15% of its staff, or more than 100 jobs.

The president said the rebranding reflected a new tone for the country and its military. The White House said the "Department of War" will serve as a "secondary title" for the Department of Defense.

The California Department of Health Care Services said the $50 million grant was rescinded because "Palomar did not meet the match documentation requirements."

The Secretary of the Navy had conversations at Camp Pendleton during a visit last week about "commercial leasing opportunities," his spokesperson told KPBS.

Stream with KPBS+ / Watch Monday, Sept. 8, 2025 beginning at 9 p.m. - Friday, Sept. 12 at 11 p.m. KPBS Classics from the Vault brings back unforgettable documentaries alongside current local fan favorites. It’s a chance to revisit stories that helped shape KPBS and celebrate our legacy of local storytelling.

July 27 – August 24, 2025 (Opening night: Saturday, August 2) Lowell Davies Festival Theatre By William Shakespeare Directed by James Vásquez Merriment and mayhem come to life in Shakespeare’s uproarious comedy, last produced at The Old Globe in 2015. Immediately after arriving in a new town, a young man and his sidekick are mistaken for their own long-lost twins, and everyone’s lives are turned upside down as mistaken identities, confused lovers, and all kinds of shenanigans ensue. Globe Resident Artist James Vásquez makes his triumphant return to the Summer Shakespeare Festival after directing 2023’s knockout comic hit "The Merry Wives of Windsor." Vicki and Carl Zeiger Insights Seminar: Tuesday, July 29 at 7:00 p.m. LGBTQIA+ Theatre Night: Friday, August 1 at 7:00 p.m. Post Show Forums: Tuesday, August 5; Wednesday, August 13; Wednesday, August 20 Open Caption Performance: Sunday, August 17 at 8:00 p.m. This performance is outdoors: We recommend you dress warmly when attending performances, as nights in Balboa Park can be chilly. You are also welcome to bring your own blanket to the theatre or borrow one at the door (subject to availability). Supported by Lead Production Sponsors The Karen and Donald Cohn Fund for Emerging Artists, Ann Davies, Hal and Pam Fuson, Darlene Marcos Shiley, Gillian and Tony Thornley, and The Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Fund, Major Production Sponsor Diane Berol, in memory of John A. Berol, Production Sponsors Eleanor and Ric Charlton, and Artist Sponsors Deborah A. Hawkins, in memory of David A. Hawkins (for costume designer Amanda Vander Byl) and Sonia Israel, in memory of Andy Israel (for director James Vásquez).

July 6 – August 3, 2025 (Opening night: Friday, July 11) Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage Old Globe Theatre Conrad Prebys Theatre Center By Michael Frayn Directed by Gordon Greenberg "Noises Off" is a brilliant and uproarious backstage comedy that pulls back the curtain on a theatre company struggling to keep its production from falling apart. Forgotten lines, misplaced props, and romantic entanglements lead to total chaos with doors slamming and sardines flying, in a whirlwind of slapstick hilarity. As the actors’ onstage and offstage worlds collide, the result is, as The New York Times calls it, “a raucously delightful comedy” and “altogether hilarious.” Vicki and Carl Zeiger Insights Seminar: Tuesday, July 8 at 6:00 p.m. Post Show Forums: Tuesday, July 15; Tuesday, July 22; Wednesday, July 23; Wednesday, July 30 (evening performance) LGBTQIA+ Theatre Night: Friday, July 18 at 7:00 p.m. Open-Caption Performance: Saturday, July 26 at 2:00 p.m. Total running time: Two hours and 15 minutes (three acts with one intermission). This production contains mild profanity, sexual innuendo, and physical comedy including characters in their underwear. Supported by Lead Production Sponsors George C. Guerra, HM Electronics, Inc., and Vicki and Carl Zeiger, and Production Sponsors Pamela J. Wagner and Hans Tegebo.

"The Janeiad" runs June 21 – July 13, 2025 Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre Conrad Prebys Theatre Center World premiere By Anna Ziegler Directed by Maggie Burrows In "The Odyssey," Penelope’s long wait is rewarded when her husband Odysseus returns home 20 years after leaving to fight in the Trojan War. Will the same be true for Jane in modern-day Brooklyn, 20 years after her husband left for work one fateful September morning? Maggie Burrows directs this poetic and touching play about longing, hope, and the myths we tell ourselves just to get through the day. "The Janeiad," a wry contemplation of the evocative power of storytelling, marks the Globe’s third collaboration with Anna Ziegler, following "The Wanderers" and "The Last Match." Open-Caption Performance: Saturday, July 12 at 2 p.m. Total running time: One hour and 35 minutes (one act with no intermission). This production contains references to the events of 9/11, mild violence, and some strong language.