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Jane Austen fans are celebrating 250 years since the writer's birth with a series of celebrations – including Georgian costume balls, where attendees try out period dancing.

With the number of survivors rapidly declining and their average age now exceeding 86, this year's anniversary is considered the last milestone event for many of them.

The storms were part of a severe weather system Friday that caused damage in Missouri, left hundreds of thousands without power in the Great Lakes region and brought a heat wave to Texas.

Southern states don't often deal with winter conditions, but New England does. New Hampshire especially has tips for how to prepare for a winter storm.

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson's career spans over four decades of hits. He has received numerous awards, including the GRAMMY Living Legend Award, NARAS Lifetime Achievement Award, Honorary Doctorate (Howard University), Kennedy Center Honors, and the National Medal of Arts Award from the President of the United States. He has also been inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters' Hall of Fame. This year of 2025 will mark the 50th ANNIVERSARY of his 1975 breakthrough album, "A Quiet Storm." His tour “Smokey Legacy Tour” will highlight this 50th anniversary as well as celebrate all of his top hits throughout the decades. Throughout his 60+ year music career, Robinson has accumulated more than 4,000 songs to his credit and continues to thrill sold-out audiences worldwide with his high tenor voice, impeccable timing, and profound sense of lyric and style. Please note: the San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this concert event. Smokey Robinson on Facebook / Instagram

Matsu is excited to organise a celebratory evening of sparkling wines and refined coastal cuisine with its most bespoke event of the season: Champagne & Caviar Night. This special six-course dinner explores the luxurious versatility of caviar, woven into each dish with the playful precision that defines Chef William Eick’s culinary approach. Inspired by the landscape of Southern California and rooted in Japanese technique, every course offers a new perspective on this coveted ingredient. To complement the menu, guests will enjoy a thoughtfully curated selection of sparkling pairings from around the world, including Champagne, pét-nat, and sparkling sake—each chosen to elevate the experience and reflect the evening’s celebratory spirit. Matsu on Facebook / Instagram

Gov. Gavin Newsom backed off some of his proposed cuts to health care programs in a state budget deal he reached with legislative leaders late Tuesday, but California will move forward with his plan to limit services to undocumented immigrants as the state faces a growing deficit.

Israel and Hamas have entered the most substantive negotiations in months in Qatar. The talks come amid intense Israeli airstrikes that have killed more than 500 Palestinians in the past five days.

Gen Z is in a sex recession. Not because they're less horny, but because they're more afraid.

People all over TikTok and Instagram are using the word "clanker" as a catch-all for robots and AI. Here's a deep dive into the origins of the pejorative and an explanation of why it's spreading.