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Learn to needle felt! Saturday, July 12, from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Have you ever wished you’d stumble upon a tiny fairy house while walking in a deep forest? Join felting artist Sophie Ancel in this 3-hour workshop where you’ll learn to make your own little house using needle felting techniques. Students will use natural wool roving and batting, felt, beads and simple embroidery. The class requires the use of sharp felting needles and we will cover how to safely use felting needles. Guards will also be provided. Each student will have the option of creating a tiny home equipped with a door, window, and decorated with flowers and leaves. This little home can be used as a box as the roof can act as a lid! You will be given a tiny light for added fairy house magic. No experience necessary. Ages 12+ welcome. Materials fee of $5 (cash only) to be paid to the instructor at the start of the class. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts: Email us for more information. • Scholarships available: Click here for an application. • Homeschool funds accepted: Click here for enrollment details. • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

The chain's bankruptcy filing is the second in seven years. Its troubles include unwieldy debt, shoppers' changing habits and new tariff costs.

The discussion of a summit came amid the countdown to President Trump's Friday deadline for Russia to agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine or face new sanctions and tariffs on Russian energy exports.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international correspondents share snapshots of moments from their lives and work around the world.

Learn to make your own Flower Press Book! Saturday, July 12, from 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Embrace the beauty of the season with the timeless tradition of flower pressing! Join us for a laid-back beginner bookbinding class where you’ll craft your very own Traveler’s Flower Press Book—a perfect companion for capturing nature’s blooms. If you have never made a book, don’t worry. This is a beginner book, with no stitching and step-by-step instructions along the way. All supplies are included. This beautiful book features sturdy wooden covers adorned with fine papers from around the world, a bookcloth spine, and six pages dedicated to pressing your flowers. Its compact size and ribbon closure make it the ideal addition to your pack or purse for a scenic walk or hike. Every step of the way, Claire Formilan from Beyond the Fold Paperie will guide you with expert instruction, teaching you how to create your book and sharing her top flower pressing tips. Plus, we’ll have plenty of time to press a few flowers together to kickstart your collection! You’ll leave with your new handmade Travelers Flower Press Book, flowers that you press, and a fresh joy for connecting to nature. No experience necessary. Ages 15+ years welcome, or 10-14 years with an adult participant. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool funds accepted. • If this class is full, join an interest list for new class date notifications. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

The Trump administration’s hardline immigration policies continue to affect San Diego. Today we look at what the new federal sanctuary designation list means for our region, as well as the State Department’s threat to revoke visas for all international students from China. Then, National City has paid to settle three separate civil rights lawsuits in recent years, again raising questions about how police respond to people experiencing mental health distress. Finally, here about KPBS’ recent Reddit AMA about the city budget deficit.

Fresh bread is the best… and add some cheese, oh my! Wednesday, July 9, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Discover the secrets of Brazil’s beloved Pão de Queijo in this hands-on workshop! Learn how to craft these delicious, chewy cheese breads from scratch, exploring traditional techniques and the rich history behind this iconic treat. We’ll also get creative with variations featuring different types of cheeses and unique flavors, taking this classic recipe to new heights. Perfect for food lovers and curious cooks, this experience will transport your taste buds straight to Brazil with samples to try! This workshop is for 10+ years with a participating adult, or 15+ years. All ingredients and materials included. • Military & first responders discounts. • Scholarships available. • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Israel's prime minister denounced a report in Israeli newspaper Haaretz quoting Israeli soldiers saying commanders ordered them to fire at unarmed crowds near food distribution sites.

This man in Mozambique is one of many who've received a cash sum with no strings attached. The Trump administration has criticized and curtailed the practice. Advocates are pushing back with evidence.

Jay North, who starred as the towheaded mischief maker on TV's Dennis the Menace for four seasons starting in 1959, has died. He was 73.