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  • The U.S. is demanding Iran rein in its proxy groups. Is that actually possible?
    When the U.S. launched airstrikes over the past week in Iraq, Syria and Yemen, the idea was to send a message to another country: Iran.
  • Pulitzer-winning composer Tyshawn Sorey.
    Tyshawn Sorey wins 2024 Pulitzer Prize in music for 'Adagio (For Wadada Leo Smith)'
    The composer and percussionist was "shocked beyond belief" after hearing the news on Monday afternoon.
  • Adult Swim Festival on the Green Offsite (sold out)
    OFF SITE near San Diego Convention Center Adult Swim is back in full force with their Adult Swim Festival on the Green. From Thursday, July 20 – Saturday, July 22, you’ll find three days of meet and greets, music, comedy, games, giveaways, and more. All events are 18+. While the meet & greet’s and entertainment are now sold out (unless more tickets pop up randomly), there’s still plenty of fun to be found at the Adult Swim Festival. Fans will be able to stop by for a break and a snack at The Toasting Room: A Pop-Tarts Dining Experience, which will offer a delectable three-course prix-fixe menu (featuring, of course, a variety of Pop-Tarts flavors and Pop-Tarts swag). The event will last around ten minutes, with a total of 8 people max in the experience at each time. No reservations are required for this, it will be first come/first serve. The Toasting Room will be open: Thursday, July 20 – 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. PT Friday, July 21 – 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. PT Saturday, July 22 – 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Festival attendees can also beat the heat with a hydration station that will be offering delicious, fruit-infused Hint Water and vitamin-boosted Hint+ Vitamin. A special pink hearse celebrating the upcoming season two premiere of the Adult Swim animated comedy "Teenage Euthanasia" will also be handing out bottles of Hint Water throughout the Gaslamp Quarter. For those who were lucky enough to get tickets (or who get in through stand-by), the “SMILING FRIENDS Rodeo” will feature creators Michael Cusack and Zach Hadel on Friday at 6:15 p.m. On Saturday at 5:15, “Toonami on the Green” will feature breaking news, surprise guests and never-before-seen reveals. That will be followed at 6:15 p.m., ticket-holders (or stand-by) will get to experience the musical scores of Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal and Unicorn: Warriors Eternal’s Tyler Bates and Joanne Higginbottom, joined by a live orchestra for “The Genndy Tartakovsky Musical Experience,” with an introduction by acclaimed creator Genndy Tartakovsky himself. Adult Swim on Facebook / Twitter
  • A two-spot octopus, like the type an Oklahoma family brought home as a pet.
    Terrance the octopus came to live with a family. Then she laid dozens of eggs
    The Clifford family was as prepared as possible to welcome Terrance the octopus. But there was one thing they missed: she was pregnant. And then she laid a whole lot of eggs.
  • In modern times, malaria is thought of as a tropical disease but evidence from ancient bones reveals a different narrative. Above: In Ambowuha, Ethiopia, Birtukan Demissie and her siblings are protected from mosquitoes that carry the disease with a bed net. Joining them is the family cat.
    A surprising history of malaria is revealed by clues from ancient bones
    It's pretty amazing: bones from thousands of years ago yielded traces of malaria parasites. Disease historians are surprised by what they've learned.
  • The new main exhibition hall at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., on June 14, 2024.
    Much Ado About First Folios — the world's largest Shakespeare collection reopens
    The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., is emerging from a four-year metamorphosis. Eighty-two copies of Shakespeare’s “First Folio” will be together on public display for the first time.
  • 15th Anniversary Series of Acoustic Evenings at the Athenaeum
    The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, with Acoustic Evenings originator and presenter Jefferson Jay, will commemorate the 15th anniversary of the series that showcases some of the finest acoustic musicians in San Diego. The project advances the Athenaeum’s commitment to support diverse San Diego talent with an unforgettable and personal experience for San Diego music lovers. Four concerts, three performances each: Bri Schillings, Sierra Marin, Jamie Shadowlight; Sue Palmer & Liz Ajuzie, Jack Tempchin, Lisa Sanders; Jefferson Jay plays Don Truesdail, Hugh Gaskins, Gaby Aparicio; Marie Haddad, Israel Maldonado, Jimmy Patton & Enrique Platas. After concert meet and greet. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram
  • Former President Donald Trump and now-President Biden, as seen on television during the Oct. 22, 2022 presidential debate. Their first debate this year airs on Thursday on CNN.
    How Biden is getting ready for his high-stakes debate with Trump
    Thursday's presidential debate is the first time — and one of the only times — voters will see President Biden and former President Donald Trump side by side ahead of November.
  • Max Brod (left), a recognized writer at the time, relentlessly promoted the writings of his friend, Franz Kafka, played here respectively by David Kross and Joel Basman in the Austrian-German series <em>Kafka</em>, now streaming in the U.S.
    Franz Kafka's life wasn't so kafkaesque after all, TV miniseries shows
    NPR's Michel Martin speaks with lead actor Joel Basman and director David Schalko about his German-Austrian miniseries Kafka on early 20th century author Franz Kafka, released in the U.S. from June 6.
  • Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) speaks at a press conference outside of the U.S. Capitol on July 20, 2021 in Washington, DC.
    Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says ‘dark money’ sways the Supreme Court
    Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says dark money surrounds the Supreme Court. She and other members of Congress will meet to discuss an 'ethics crisis' in the Supreme Court.
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