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Hurricane Helene raked the coast of the Carolinas on September 27, 1958, but did not actually make landfall, according to the National Hurricane Center.

A Pakistani man was arrested in Canada this week for plotting a mass shooting at a Jewish center in Brooklyn on the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas, federal authorities announced.

Make sure you don’t miss WorldBeat Center’s first reggae concert of the year featuring Bob Marley’s Memorial and our most celebrated Reggae Roots Legends. Joining us will be our highlighted reggae legends, Johnny Osbourne and Rob Symeonn. Come and listen to Sweet Reggae Roots Music for the soul! WorldBeat Cafe will be open serving your favorite vegan Caribbean soul plates. Date | Saturday, May 14 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Location | WorldBeat Cultural Center Get tickets here! General admission is $20. For more information, please visit worldbeatcenter.org/event/bob-marley-memorial-celebration-featuring-johnny-osbourne or call (619) 230-1190.

Indonesia's new government started an ambitious project to feed nearly 90 million children and pregnant women to fight malnutrition and stunting, as critics question whether the program is affordable.

The Rosin Box Project’s 2024 Season: Exalt, continues with an evening of all new commissions from some of the most sought after names in the industry. DEBUTS features new works from the internationally acclaimed choreographic duo FLOCK: Alice Klock and Florian Lochner, 2023 Princess Grace Honoraria Emily Adams of Ballet West, alongside TRBP Resident emerging choreographer, Katie Spagnoletti, and the first look at a new immersive and media-fusing creation from TRBP Artistic Director Carly Topazio. DEBUTS will be presented at California Center for the Arts, Escondido on Saturday, August 24 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, August 25, at 6 p.m. "DEBUTS is a reflection of our commitment to innovation and excellence in dance," said Carly Topazio, TRBP Artistic Director and Founder. "We are thrilled to bring together such a diverse group of visionary artists to create an unforgettable night for our audiences." Visit: The Rosin Box Project

According to data from the Immigrant Defenders Law Center, children from Africa and the Middle East stay in federal custody longer.

The best music bingo available in the entire U.S.! We take grandmas game, remove the numbers and add songs. We play a clip, you listen, and if you have it then mark it off! Customizable each night to fit the vibe. The best night, every time! For full details on this event and what to expect, visit: gamenightlive.com/event/game-night-live-r0ckn-bingo-at-culture-brewing-encinitas/2024-07-18/

With recent closures of hospital birthing wards, the role of birth centers has become increasingly essential, especially for women of color.

As the world's leading river cruise line, they believe in offering you extraordinarily well-designed cruises that bring you closer to the cultures of the world. That's why their intimate, inclusive itineraries are designed to help you explore nuances of your destination: its food, culture, people and customs. Today, Viking invites guests to sample the rich cultures and fine wines and cuisine along Europe's great rivers—all aboard the continent's most comfortable, state-of-the-art ships—and the storied rivers of China, Southeast Asia and Egypt. Meander along the world's great waterways at the easy pace of the river gliding past magnificent vistas and pausing to explore riverside ports with the award-winning Viking Longships®, all while unpacking your bags just once. Its fleet of 64 ships operates on more than 30 carefully designed itineraries around the world. Their Culture Curriculum, an exclusive onboard program, brings local history to life with lectures on history and art; tasting of vintage wines from your destinations; restaurant menus inspired by local cuisine; informative port talks; enriching Destination Performances featuring folkloric shows and musicians playing regional and classical music. RSVP Now

Increases in Delaware, Illinois and Rhode Island will bring those states' minimums to $15 an hour, meaning 10 states and Washington, D.C., will now have $15 or higher minimum wage.