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More than 15 months after a Navy Seal candidate died during training at Naval Base Coronado, an investigation says multiple failures led to a number of trainees being put at high risk of serious injury, including undetected use of performance enhancing drugs among sailors. In other news, Kuumba Fest is a celebration of Black American culture, and it will be held in San Diego's newly formed Black Arts and Culture district for the first time this weekend. Plus, we have details on some arts events happening in San Diego County over the holiday weekend.

Among the themes of Passover is freedom from captivity. For many Jews this year, the holiday brings up the pain of knowledge that hostages are still captive after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Blue Ribbon Baking Championship on Netflix, Lev Grossman's novel The Bright Sword, and more.

Researchers at Microsoft's Threat Analysis Center say Iran was behind four fake news sites geared toward amplifying polarizing messages to both liberal and conservative audiences.

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app. Melbourne, Australia, known as one of the world's "most livable cities," has a rich history as a gold rush town and has now become a mecca for artists and foodies. After a walk down the picturesque Yarra River, she attends a match of the Women's Australian Football League then travels to the breathtaking Yarra Valley and encounters kangaroos, wallabies, and koalas.

Carmina Burana - The Wheel of Fortune Spins With City Ballet Orchestra, John Nettles conducting, Pacific Coast Chorale, and Escondido Center Chorale The music and choir of Carmina Burana are matched with a powerful Black Tuesday tale that only a high-drama ballet can tell. Performance Schedule: Sat, May 4, 2024 at 8 p.m. Sun, May 5, 2024 at 2 p.m.

What if there were Olympic medals for audience participation, or the best use of an accessory? NPR’s pop culture critic doles them out.

Join us for an evening of contemporary art celebrating MCASD’s presentation of the special exhibition "Kelly Akashi: Formations" by the San José Museum of Art. Members’ are invited to preview the exhibition before it opens to the public, with gallery educator-led tours provided every 30 minutes. Hear directly from the curators and enjoy a cash bar and live music. Also on view, a new permanent collection exhibition: "Eleanor Antin and My Barbarian."

Max Brooks, a samurai rabbit, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Quick Draw, Cartoon Voices and more!

All three branches of the federal government had been engaged, including actors within the executive branch who saw their duty to the law more than to the chief executive who had put them in office.