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Polygraph exams are commonly called "lie-detector tests" but experts say that's not true.

Sen. Cory Booker, a Democrat from New Jersey, told NPR's Juana Summers he stopped eating and drinking before his record-breaking speech.

At least one person was killed in the explosion that damaged the fertility clinic, authorities said. The FBI said the explosion was "intentional act of terrorism."

A small team of researchers responsible for keeping clinicians up to date on contraception research has been cut. Doctors say they rely on the team's guidance when advising women about contraception.

The Academy of Our Lady of Peace (OLP) will host the Eleventh Annual Women’s Symposium on Friday, March 21. Modeled after the speaker panels at leading universities, OLP’s Women’s Symposium brings together top women leaders to share their insight and pathways to success with students, the Southern California region and beyond. The Women’s Symposium will feature a series of workshops and highly curated panels with prominent leaders in their industries. Beginning over 10 years ago as a reimagining of Career Day for students, the Women’s Symposium has blossomed into a professional half-day conference open to all community members in and around the San Diego/Baja corridor, from students to seasoned business professionals. Hosted annually during Women’s History Month, OLP’s Women’s Symposium celebrates the success of powerful women and their allies. The event will leave attendees with tangible advice, pathways forward, and the inspiration of empowerment and shared connection. Through dialogue and modeling, these female leaders empower young women to stand up and confidently pursue their dreams. This year’s Keynote Panel will feature women in the craft food and beverage industry, hosted by Maya Madsen, Founder and CEO of Maya’s Cookies. Her company is America’s #1 Black-Owned Gourmet Vegan Cookie Company. The honorary chair is Dr. Irma Peñuñuri, CEO and Founder of BurgerRock Media PR Agency and OLP Alumna, Class of 2004. This is a free event for all San Diego community members and friends of OLP. In lieu of registration cost, OLP highly encourages donations to its annual fund which supports our students' greatest areas of need. Please click here if you are looking to donate to OLP. Interested in a VIP experience or bringing a group? Please reach out to the event coordinators at advancement@aolp.org. Academy of Our Lady of Peace on Facebook / Instagram

Republican Assemblymember Carl DeMaio, a newcomer to the California Legislature, wants to retake power from Democrats with his unapologetically brash, Trump-inspired conservatism. So why do so many Republican insiders dislike him?

The luxury jet needs a security overhaul. That usually takes a few years, meaning it might not be ready until Trump is out of office. Shortcuts could create national security risks.

The protesters lined a busy stretch of Fletcher Parkway, outside Parkway Plaza in El Cajon.

Beginning Saturday, March 1, join us in Encinitas for even more ways to interact with contemporary art! Weekly Wellness Saturdays at ICA North expands on our 2025-2026 exhibition season theme, "On Healing." The exhibitions are part of a year-long exploration of the ways artists address the various socio-cultural wounds revealed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Similarly, the associated programs and events seek to explore how art can serve as a vital tool for mental, physical, emotional, and community wellbeing. Weekly Wellness Saturdays will take place most Saturdays throughout the year during ICA San Diego’s open hours (Noon – 5 p.m.), and includes: 1–2 PM: A rotating healing activity hosted by a local facilitator, including breathwork, yoga, and meditation 2:15–3:15 PM: A complimentary tour of the current exhibition in its Lower and Upper Pavilions, the outdoor garden, and sculpture trail 12–5 PM: An all ages art-making activity related to this year’s On Healing season 12–5 PM: Coffee and snacks for purchase 12–5 PM: Complimentary admission to ICA exhibitions Admission to Weekly Wellness Saturdays at ICA North is free, and a donation will be suggested for healing activities, and made directly to the facilitator. The current healing activity schedule is as follows: 1st Saturdays (March 1, April 5, May 3): Embodied Dance with Claire Halter About Embodied Dance: Get out of your head and into your body! This experience includes guided facilitation alongside free and intuitive movement and dance. Participants do not need any experience and are encouraged to move in their own authentic way in a safe, supported space. About Claire: Claire is a certified ecstatic dance facilitator and DJ, and she is also a certified Fluentbody (somatic-based movement practice) instructor. She has organized and facilitated gatherings for women and loves creating spaces for women to connect on a deeper level with themselves and others. In the spaces she holds, she hopes that women feel they can be their most authentic selves, as she has found, on her own journey, that her authenticity and vulnerability are her greatest gifts. 2nd Saturdays (March 8, April 12, May 10): Breathwork with Shawna Rogers About Breathwork: Experience the transformative power of transcendent breathwork, a modern, three-part breathing practice paired with evocative music to guide you into a state of deep healing and bliss. This gentle yet powerful technique helps release trapped emotions, harmonize your nervous system, and naturally boost your “happy hormones”. Through proper breathing, you can detoxify your body, reduce stress, improve sleep, and enhance your overall well-being. Your session concludes with healing reiki, leaving you lighter, clearer, and more energized. Embrace the opportunity to heal in community and unlock your full potential. About Shawna: Shawna is a breathwork facilitator, reiki master-teacher and yoga instructor, teaching empowerment through embodiment practices. She is known for creating a safe space for others to journey deep beneath their layers. As a transformation guide to individuals ready for change, Shawna uses her innovative healing methods to help people get out of their head and into their body — so they can tap into their deepest desires, find clarity, and start living the life they truly want. 3rd Saturdays (March 15, April 19): Sound Healing and Art Making: Sound healing and meditation, followed by creating with paints, collage, clay or mixed media, with Karen Cadiero-Kaplan About Sound Healing: Sound healing and art in the garden: Enter a sound healing among plants and the sounds of crystal singing bowls and harp, then move into intuitive painting expressing your inner wisdom. Please bring a yoga mat or seat cushion and eye covering. All art materials will be supplied. About Karen: Dr. Karen Cadiero-Kaplan brings her 30 years of expertise as a teacher and artist to her sound healing practice. She creates a safe and sacred space that brings all who enter greater peace that opens participants to their inner wisdom and creative voice. 4th Saturdays (March 22, April 26, May 24): Yoga and Meditation with Diana Bamford About Yoga and Meditation: Experience an hour of gentle, mindful yoga and deep meditation, designed to nourish your body, calm your mind, and restore your spirit. This soothing practice for all levels invites you to move with ease, breathe deeply, and embrace stillness in a warm and supportive space. About Diana: Di is a certified yoga instructor specializing in Prenatal, Postnatal, and Trauma Informed Yoga, who brings her personal journey as a mother of three and PMADs survivor to create transformative experiences for her students. Since beginning her teaching journey in 2017, she has dedicated herself to providing a safe, inclusive space where practitioners of all levels can explore the mind-body-spirit connection. As a Reiki Master, Intuitive Energy Mentor, and certified Peer Support Specialist, Di combines her expertise in yoga with energy work to help high achievers break through barriers and find balance. Her commitment to Maternal Mental Health is reflected in her active involvement with Thrive Wellness Collective and the Postpartum Health Alliance in San Diego, where she volunteers to support other mothers. Whether leading a yoga class or providing energy mentoring, Di honors each individual’s unique journey while fostering an environment of growth, healing, and empowerment. 5th Saturdays (March 29, May 31): Breathwork with Shawna Rogers These Saturday offerings at ICA North are an evolution of ICA San Diego’s popular C You Saturday! series, a monthly community event where guests enjoy the galleries, participate in art-making, listen in on an artist talk, and more. This year, C You Saturdays! will take place on exhibition opening dates only, including: February 15, afra eisma: hush at ICA Central (Balboa Park) August 16, Las Hermanas Iglesias at ICA North (Encinitas) September 20, Ruben Ulisses Rodriguez Montoya at ICA Central (Balboa Park) ICA San Diego’s locations in Encinitas and Balboa Park are open Thursday – Sunday, Noon – 5 p.m. Weekly Wellness Saturdays at ICA North run from Noon – 5 p.m. (last entry into the galleries is 4:30 p.m.). C You Saturdays! at ICA Central and North run from 4-7 p.m. RSVP to a Weekly Wellness Saturday!

Kitty lovers started a petition to reclassify cats as necessary to tackle rodents at New York City bodegas.