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Russia will end 2022 in a weaker global standing than when the year began. Its struggles in Ukraine surprised the Kremlin, and the global punishments are starting to hamper the Russian economy.

Activist Greta Thunberg was just 15 when she called on the world to take action on the climate crisis. Just as impressively, she has now pulled together essays by 100 scholars on what's needed now.

Auxiliary Bishop David O'Connell was born in Ireland and served as a priest and a bishop for more than four decades. The 69-year-old was remembered as a "peacemaker."

The White House is positioning the president to the middle on crime in an effort to blunt attacks in next year's presidential election from Donald Trump and Republicans.

The Birmingham News, The Huntsville Times and Mobile's Press-Register will soon go all-digital. In Birmingham, where people have been reading the paper since the late 1800s, the news hasn't been easy.

The Metropolitan Transit System says ridership numbers have been on the upswing for months. Meanwhile, rental rates and home prices continue to climb in San Diego County, forcing many families and seniors out of traditional housing. A new affordable residential complex is set to open later this summer in City Heights to make a dent in the issue. Plus, the San Diego Latino Film Festival is back.

DeSantis dealt another blow to Walt Disney World's autonomy by signing a bill on Monday to take control of the company's development board. Critics say the move looks like retaliation.

From the organizers: Xiuhpoualli: 52 Years of Sueños will close out the Centro’s year-long 50th celebration with a Facebook live stream in person Panel Discussion with one of its founding members, Yermo Aranda, 2021 Santa Cruz Artist of the year. Moderated by Profesora Alessandra Moctezuma @almagratia of the Centro Community Advisory Committee. Featuring guest panelists: Josephine “Josie” Talamantes of the Chicano Park Museum & Cultural Center and David Avalos, Maestro, Artist & previous Centro Artistic Director. Yermo planted the seeds which he continues to nurture into the florecimiento of our cultura, through murals in our communities. Approaching the completion of his 94th mural, we invite you to share in the discussion and celebrate this historic exhibit embodying Aranda’s perspectives of community involvement through art. This event is free and open to the public. The community is invited to meet the artist at the closing reception and enjoy light refreshments with music. The event will also feature the San Diego Premier of the short documentary by Gabriel Medina and Marcus Cisneros, of Calavera Media “Painter of Dreams”. Free to attend, register here to hold your seat!

Gas prices are over $5 a gallon at most San Diego gas stations, and while most of us complain about paying that much at the pump, people who drive for a living, like rideshare drivers, are hurting the most. Meanwhile, the largest corruption scandal in Navy history is finally getting a hearing in a federal courtroom in San Diego. Plus, KPBS is collecting your questions on race, gender and equity.

The pop star has always been an uneasy match for the demands of touring. In the controlled stillness of a Las Vegas theater, she may have finally found her place.