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The organizations argue Congress already appropriated the funds and that the federal government has a legal responsibility to ensure unaccompanied children have attorney representation.

The International Criminal Court in The Hague handed down its first-ever Darfur war crimes conviction, finding Janjaweed leader Ali Kushayb, guilty of atrocities committed more than two decades ago.

Denzel Washington stars in a loose remake of the 1963 Akira Kurosawa film High and Low. And four anthropomorphic turtles are back in theaters for an anniversary re-release.

Lithuanian authorities accused Belarus of deliberate disruption after weather balloons directed at Vilnius Airport's runways forced an 11-hour shutdown on Saturday.

From the organizers: SDPF24 Coda, a poetry festival—the culminating event of San Diego Poetry Futures 2024—showcases diverse, vibrant, ever-growing, and intergenerational poetry communities throughout San Diego. SDPF24 Coda, a poetry festival will host poetry readings, community dialogues, an interactive creative writing and zine-making lab, a poetry reading room, a special awards ceremony hosted by Poets Underground, and a bookfair featuring local literary organizations, collectives, publications, programs, and award-winning poets. The closing plenary features a poetry reading and conversation with Lee Herrick (California Poet Laureate 2023-25), Janice Lobo Sapigao (Santa Clara County Poet Laureate 2020-21), and Jason Magabo Perez (San Diego Poet Laureate 2023-24). All poetry enthusiasts, all readers, all writers, all community members welcome! … Featured Poets: Adrián Arancibia, Alissa Tu, Angélica Maria Yañez, Ant Black, Anthony Azzarito, Bara’ah Oriqat, Brandon Som, Crystophver R, Daniela Paraguya Sow, Ella deCastro Baron, Francesco Levato, Gill Sotu, Iyari Arteaga, Jane Muschenetz, Janice Lobo Sapigao, Jason Magabo Perez, Jennifer Derilo, Karla Cordero, Kassy Lee, Katie Manning, Kelsey O. Daniels, Lee Herrick, Manuel Paul López, Michael Klam, Rema Ghassan Shbaita, Ron Salisbury, Samira Hassan, Sonia Gutiérrez, Sunny Rey Azzarito, Ted Washington … Featured Vendors/Info Tables: Hello Barkada; San Diego Writers, Ink Poetry Certificate; Poets Underground; PLNU M.A. in Writing; Last Syllable; Crisis Carnival; pacificREVIEW; Colibri Writers; The Ancestral Teachings Institute; Urban Haiku; Creative Writing Program at Grossmont College; San Diego Poetry Annual; Glassless Minds; Puna Press; The Poetry Party & Poetic Legacy … Presenters: San Diego Poetry Futures 2024, City of San Diego Department of Cultural Affairs, Academy of American Poets Partners: UCSD Cross-Cultural Center, Pacific Arts Movement Find the festival schedule here.

In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, AARP California is hosting a FREE presentation on how we’re fighting scams and financial exploitation targeting older adults in San Diego. Featuring expert speakers from Elder Justice Task Force, San Diego District Attorney’s Office, FBI, AARP, Adult Protective Services, and Identity Theft Resource Center. You don’t need to be an AARP member to participate, but registration is required. Visit: https://states.aarp.org/california/san-diego-scam-jam-tour AARP on Instagram and Facebook

Catch breakout San Diego artist and four-time San Diego Music Award nominee Jesse Ray Smith live at the Brooks Theater (217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA) with his full five-piece band for a night of powerful original music. The evening opens with a special performance by the Whitney Shay Duo. A soulful night of music you won’t want to miss! Jesse Ray Smith on Facebook / Instagram

More than 750 current and former HHS employees signed a letter to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. insisting he stop spreading inaccurate information and guarantee the safety of the workforce.

San Diego Potters Guild is a juried membership of thirty-nine clay artists. Themed shows rotate throughout the year in the center gallery, other areas display member work often refreshed. “Spring Burst” is inspired by the colorful array and spectacular display of blooming plants and flowers in San Diego, on view from March 8 through May 4. Open daily (except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day) from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. (11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturdays, Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day) Visit: https://www.sandiegopottersguild.org/ Instagram: @sandiegopottersguild Facebook : San Diego Potters Guild Tag us using #sandiegopottersguild

Section I: Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. October 13 (1 day, 8 total hours of instruction) AAC Print Room $130/150 + $20 materials fee paid to instructor Section II: Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. October 20 (1 day, 8 total hours of instruction) AAC Print Room $130/150 + $20 materials fee paid to instructor Join Master Printer Sfona Pelah for a one-day etching workshop. Suitable for beginners to advanced, as well as printmakers who want time in the print room with support from an expert printmaker. Artists who would like to work in a different technique than etching are also welcome. Materials: Basic etching materials will be provided. You can bring your own zinc plates or purchase 6 x 8” plates from instructor ($27 each). Max students: 8 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/faculty-bios/sfona-pelah Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook