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Officials say at least 25 people have died across Haiti. In Cuba, officials report collapsed houses and blocked roads, with 735,000 people in shelters. Jamaica faces widespread power outages and communication blackouts.

If Congress doesn't act, costs will rise on premiums for health care plans on the Affordable Care Act marketplaces. Here's what to know about the politics and real-world impact of this issue.

Camino Books welcomes award-winning author Shobha Rao for a discussion and signing of her novel "Indian Country" on Thursday, August 14 at 6 p.m., on the Pacific Breeze Cafe Deck at Del Mar Plaza. Joining Rao in conversation will be Jason Blitman, who hosts the podcast "Gays Reading." "Indian Country" follows a newly arranged married couple’s journey from India to Montana, and their firsthand experiences enduring colonialism and racism in the American West. Rao, who moved to the United States at age seven, is also the author of the short story collection, "An Unrestored Woman," and the novel, "Girls Burn Brighter." Rao is also the winner of the Katherine Anne Porter Prize in Fiction and was a Grace Paley Teaching Fellow at The New School. The event is free and open to the public. Reserved seating is limited, but guests can purchase a signed copy of the book in exchange for one seat. For more details and to reserve a seat, visit https://caminobks.com/event/2025-08-14/shobha-rao-indian-country. Camino Books on Facebook / Instagram

The commission will either recommend the San Diego City Council approve or deny the project. If approved, Midway Rising could break ground next year, transforming San Diego's Midway District.

“Every dish carries a story — of the land, the people, and the love that sustains them.” – Pyet DeSpain As the season of harvest and gathering arrives, join us for an inspiring evening with Pyet DeSpain, winner of Gordon Ramsay’s "Next Level Chef" and author of the stunning debut cookbook, "Rooted in Fire: a Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking." Pyet will share how her Native American and Mexican heritage infuses every recipe with tradition, resilience, and deep respect for the earth. Through stories, flavors, and ancestral wisdom, she invites us to celebrate the ways food can connect us, honor our roots, and nourish both body and spirit. “Pyet’s talent is evident in every recipe in this book. The way she weaves her heritage into her dishes is extraordinary… Trust me, you’re in for an absolute treat.” – Gordon Ramsay “[Pyet’s] voice is heartfelt, her vision and dedication are clear, and her talent within the Indigenous food movement is undeniable. This book marks an important chapter in her growing legacy.” – Sean Sherman, founder of the Sioux Chef/Natifs.Org and author of the Sioux Chef’s Indigenous Kitchen and Turtle Island. Visit: 'Rooted in Fire': a Carlsbad City Library Thanksgiving Week Adventure Stephanie Pyetwetmokwe DeSpain on Instagram

The artificial reef off Miami Beach will be an art installation, a restoration of the island's coral habitat and an underwater tourist attraction.

The Trump administration filed an appeal to the Supreme Court on Friday, asking it to lift lower-court rulings blocking Trump from deploying National Guard troops in Illinois.

Nearly 40% of state residents surveyed said they know someone whose mental health has worsened as a result of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids. One in five people indicated that they know someone who is afraid to seek medical care because of immigration activity.

The bill would have expanded on a 2015 law that prohibits plastic microbeads in products like face scrubs and soaps.

Federal employees across the government reported seeing similar messages. Experts say the messages may violate ethics laws meant to keep partisan politics out of day-to-day governing.