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The federal shutdown will affect people across the United States. NPR's network of member stations explains what will be impacted and where.

The NextGen Acela trains, as Amtrak calls them, are faster and lighter than the current fleet. They're scheduled to start revenue service along the Northeast Corridor on Thursday.

Sensory Friendly Mornings offer a welcoming environment for families who benefit from a sensory-friendly experience and a quieter setting. During these special hours, the Museum opens with adjusted sound and lighting, fewer visitors, and designated sensory-break zones. Our interactive art installations are available with modifications to support diverse sensory needs, calming spaces, and optional noise-reducing headphones. Trained staff are on-site to support families and ensure a comfortable experience for all. 2025 Sensory Friendly Morning Date: Saturday, May 31 Due to limited capacity, advance registration is highly encouraged. Guests may stay and enjoy the Museum for the remainder of the day. Regular admission and parking rates apply. This is a quarterly program and will also be offered this year on Saturday, September 20 and Saturday, November 15. Visit: https://thinkplaycreate.ticketapp.org/portal/product/17/event/ef8374f7-2ebe-4eaa-a256-ec565079ad02 The New Children's Museum on Instagram and Facebook

Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell signaled a possible interest rate cut in the months to come, sending stocks sharply higher.

Premieres Wednesdays, Sept. 10 - 24, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / KPBS+ Encores Thursdays, Sept. 11 - 25 at 9 p.m. and 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Sundays, Sept 14 - 28 at 10 p.m. on KPBS 2. This four-hour series is hosted by environmental journalist and TED Climate Editor Gulnaz Khan. Truly cinematic in its approach, the series was filmed in Africa (Mauritania, Senegal and Ethiopia), Japan, Colombia and Peru, and is a deeply personal and often troubling examination of how climate change is impacting some of the most hallowed places on the planet.

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive, or we’ll replace it. This workshop will be hosted at Mission Brewing - East Village. Serving the San Diego community since 1913, Mission Brewery has a rich history and delicious craft beer. We’re excited to share our legacy with you. Mission Downtown is dog friendly and kid friendly. Under 21 policy: Please contact Mission Brewing - East Village for details regarding underage entry For more about Bonsai Bar and what to expect at our classes, visit our website at: https://bonsaibar.com/products/mission-brewing-east-village Happens on the following Dates: Jun 19, 2025, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Jul 17, 2025, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Aug 7, 2025, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bonsai Bar on Facebook / Instagram

Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré, who led recovery efforts as commander of Joint Task Force Katrina, urges people to be prepared for future disasters.

Signed into law last month, the federal "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" is projected to cost the county more than $300 million each year in additional costs or lost revenue.

The venture, privately funded to start, is now run by the University of Arizona. And today, scientists there are quietly plugging away at research they hope will help us all adapt to the Biosphere 1 — that is Earth, and the climate change we are causing to it.

Find community and learn the fundamentals of acting in a fun and supportive environment in this brand new 6 week workshop. Experienced teacher and theatre artist Catherine Greitzer will lead you in easy physical warmups and vocal exercises and introduce you to creating characters. Have a great time while sharpening your mind and staying active. No memorization required. Open to adults 50ish and above. Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., starting July 9-August 13. Plenty of free parking! Facilitator Bio: Catherine Greitzer is thrilled to teach her first class with The Actor’s Place! She earned her Masters degree and graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts focusing on Theater Arts, costuming and stage makeup. She was a founding member of the PACT Theatre out of New York and Gross National Product Comedy team in Washington DC. She's been a director, actress, production and administrative assistant and an active member of advisory boards. (Somewhere along the line she also earned her MA in Teaching ESL!) Bringing new projects to theatre companies, Catherine has acted as producer, director and Assistant to the Playwright for the award-winning show, "Pushcart Tony" in Chicago. On the West Coast, Catherine has written reviews for several productions including for Carlsbad's New Village Arts. Ms. Greitzer has acted and directed at Oceanside's Brooks Theatre as well as with Fallbrook's Senior Theatre, "AGE Upon Stage." Catherine is SO happy to continue working with adults at FSA's "Readers Theatre" and after school with teens in "ACT UP! A Teen Drama Club." Visit: https://www.actors-place.com/ The Actor's Place on Instagram