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A new book raises the specter that corporate offshoring of manufacturing may have undermined America's lead in technological innovation and even its national security.

Have you ever wondered how the buildings around you stay standing? Or how cars on the street are so efficient? If you’re interested in delving deeper into the world of engineering, join us for our upcoming Mechanical Engineering Workshop! We’ll look at how the world around us is designed and how engineers think and build, all while enjoying some friendly competition, delightful prizes, and delicious snacks! Recommended for girls in rising grades 3-8 (ages 8-13). All are welcome. Registration is required. Visit: https://www.allgirlsstemsociety.org/ All Girls STEM Society on Facebook Mission Valley Branch Library on Facebook

A drug called lenacapavir, administered in two injections a year, offers protection from HIV comparable to daily pills. One looming question: Will it be affordable for lower resource countries?

This story was first published in 2019, marking the 50th Comic-Con in San Diego. We're bringing it back in 2025 to celebrate the fans who helped shape the convention into what it is today.

Leaders from both major political parties have been working to bring back manufacturing. But American manufacturers say they are struggling to fill the manufacturing jobs we already have.

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Zero Waste San Diego is hosting a SD Fixit Clinic at the Bonita-Sunnyside Branch Library. Bring your broken, non-functioning things: electronics, appliances, computers, toys, bicycles, clothes, etc. for assessment, disassembly, and possible repair. We’ll provide work-space, specialty tools, and guidance to help you disassemble and troubleshoot your item and it’s all free, though we welcome donations to keep the movement growing! Whether we fix it or not, you’ll learn more about how it was manufactured and how it worked while trusting it won’t end up in a landfill. First come, first served! Visit: https://events.humanitix.com/sdfixitclinic_bonita Zero Waste San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

The San Diego Fixit Clinic is hosting a SD Fixit Clinic in Chula Vista on June 28, 2025! Bring your broken, non-functioning things: electronics, appliances, computers, toys, bicycles, clothes, etc. for assessment, disassembly, and possible repair. We’ll provide work-space, specialty tools, and guidance to help you disassemble and troubleshoot your item and it’s all free, though we welcome donations to keep the movement growing! Whether we fix it or not, you’ll learn more about how it was manufactured and how it worked while trusting it won’t end up in a landfill. Visit: https://events.humanitix.com/sdfixitclinic_textiles San Diego FixIt Clinic on Instagram and Facebook

In recent decades, America has seen economic opportunities concentrated in superstar cities. Manufacturing boosters hope reshoring factories could help change that. We look at the theory and evidence.

President Trump is doubling tariffs on steel and aluminum to 50%. It's designed to protect domestic steel and aluminum workers, but critics say it will raise prices for those that use the metals.