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The programs provide research opportunities, stipends and tuition discounts for students pursuing science education.

Celebrating 10 years of experimental films, music and performances in sunny San Diego! Blocks of short films will be presented along with a projector performance by Erica Sheu. A screening of Anthony McCall's 1973 masterpiece "Line Describing a Cone". Musical performances will be held at The Brown Building during the evenings. Come to see the latest in films that have played IFFR, Sundance, Berlinale, Cannes, FIDMarseille! San Diego Underground Arts on Instagram

Kim says Asian representation in Hollywood has gotten better, but there's still room for improvement: "I still haven't played a romantic lead and I've been doing this for 30 years."

Army veteran Harry Miller was stationed in Germany when the Nazis surrendered. Upon hearing the news, he recalls that American troops went to sleep or shook hands. "And some just couldn't believe it."

Pundemonium is back, pumpkin! And this month, we're getting spooky. San Diego's ONLY pun competition returns to the Finest City Improv stage on Friday, October 25, at 10 p.m.! Watch, laugh, groan, or JOIN word nerds from across the city in a battle to see who's the punniest of them all—and win a coveted Golden Nugget chicken trophy! Pundemonium! is a two-part event based on the format used by pun contests in cities nationwide: - In Part 1, Battle of the PUNdits, participants who have signed up in advance will deliver two-minute pun-filled speeches, and the audience will determine the winner. Want in? We ask that Battle of the PUNdits let us know you're competing ahead of time by emailing sandiegopundemonium@gmail.com - or email us with questions if you're curious but don't know how it works! - Part 2, the PUNger Games, is a head-to-head pun-off tournament-style, where participants go back and forth making puns on a given topic until they just can't anymore. Think of it as a rap battle, but with puns. Sign up in advance at sandiegopundemonium@gmail.com OR on the spot at Pundemonium! Winners of each round will get the coveted Golden Nugget chicken trophy to take home. We'll also be holding a Halloween costume contest! Tickets are pay what you can! Reserve your tickets online ahead of time or just show up at the door. Visit: https://finestcity.vbotickets.com/event/pundemonium_san_diego%60s_only_pun_competition/132045 San Diego Pundemonium! on Instagram and Facebook

Learn how to reduce your impact on the environment at this zero-waste event, that will be packed with hands-on green activities! You will find environmentally-friendly lifestyle ideas, at exhibits ranging from green energy conservation to how to properly compost food waste. Want even more in-depth knowledge? Bring any item you have that needs fixing—electronics, sewing, mechanical or otherwise–to the Fix-it-Clinic. One of our experts will help you diagnose and fix the problem. Don’t forget to make your way to Bayfront Park Earth-Day style! Opt for your human-powered vehicle (your bike!) and check it at our designated bike-only valet! With dozens of green vendors, live and interactive entertainment, organic food and more, come join the this diverse celebration for the whole community! This FREE event, organized by the City of Chula Vista, welcomes all ages, so gather your friends and family to show Mother Nature some love this Earth Day! Activities: Fix-it-Clinic. Repair extends the life and reduces the environmental footprint of devices, furnishings and objects. Have something that needs fixing from lighting and gadgets to small electronics and mechanical devices? Bring them in! Mend your favorite outfit. Repair road and mountain bikes. One of our experts will help you evaluate, diagnose, and fix it if they can. · Workshops. Upcycle your plain (light-colored) garments and fabrics into original, colorful creations at the Tie-Dye Workshop. Mend garments as well. · Live Entertainment. All-day performances include the Bob Marley tribute band One Drop Redemption and DJ/host DJ A-One, with more entertainment to come. · Dozens of Green Vendors. Everything sustainable and eco-conscious, from home furnishings to jewelry and apparel to garden gadgets, as well as exhibits and booths from local nonprofits. Previous participants have included: the American Lung Association; Big Bully Turf; Cabrillo National Monument; Chula Vista Water Sports and Ocean Connectors with The Kayak Café; Citizens Climate Lobby; Creation Care Ministry; Earth Discovery Institute; Health Education Program; Living Coast Discovery Center; MAAC Project; Otay Water District; Paint N Play; Renewal by Andersen; San Diegans for Gun Violence Prevention; San Diego 350; San Diego Community Power; San Diego Gas & Electric; San Diego Green Building Council; South Bay Sustainable Communities & Y4SF; Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance; System Pavers; Wheelhouse Credit Union; and many more. · Artist Alley. Enjoy the sight of beautiful art creations with environmentally safe art exhibits at the Artist Alley. There will be at least three live painters on-site, and many artists will be present to talk about their works. Some items will be available for purchase. · Kid Zone. Paint or decorate free (one per household) kitchen waste caddies! Make piñatas out of recyclables! Visit live animals and learn about conservation in the Living Coast Discovery Center! Interactive sorting games! Coloring! Conservation corn hole! · Food Trucks. The San Diego area’s most diverse array of food truck options. · Compost Giveaway. Learn about the benefits of compost and take a small sample home. · Free Bike Valet. Don’t forget to make your way to Bayfront Park Earth-Day style! Opt for your human-powered vehicle (your bike!) and check it at our designated bike-only valet! · Refresh Zone sponsored by San Diego Community Power. Next to the bike valet where guests can charge e-bikes and phones in a comfortable area. Interested in being a vendor or sponsor? We would love to have you take part! Let us know your details with the contact form below. Visit: South Bay Earth Day South Bay Earth Day on Instagram and Facebook

From inflation to recession, we who cover the economy and business at NPR get asked about tariffs all the time. Here are some of the most frequent questions — and what we answer.

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., denounces Trump tariffs and the firing of a senior Labor official, saying Trump needs to "get this under control" or Congress will "be a check on him."

Researchers say the Trump administration's plan to slash payments for indirect costs will hamper new medical science. One example? A lab studying respiratory viruses faces losing half its staff.

Charlie Kirk's evangelical faith was on display at his memorial, where supporters remembered him as a "martyr." Christianity shaped Kirk's politics and the two became more intertwined as he got older.