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A 90-day pause on triple-digit U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods has left exporters and importers in a high state of uncertainty. Factory owners in China tell NPR that orders are down overall.

It's your annual chance to reconnect with your Irish Roots at our 43rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival on: March 15, 2025 Festival grounds open: 9 a.m. and the Parade Starts: 10:30 a.m. This year's theme, "Celebrating Irish Business," promises a day filled with excitement and Irish entrepreneurial spirit. We'll kick off the parade at 10:30 a.m. on Fifth Avenue at Laurel Street, with the festival grounds opening at 9 a.m. Expect a day packed with live entertainment, an expanded kids' area, and craic for the whole family until 6 p.m. So grab your green, bring your loved ones, and join us for this fantastic celebration of Irish culture and business. St. Patrick’s Day Schedule: Festival Area Open: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 9:45 a.m. Flag Presentation Ceremony, Balboa Park - Sixth Ave & Laurel 10:30 a.m. Parade Steps off at Fifth Avenue and Laurel St. and proceeds North up Fifth Avenue to Upas Street, over to Sixth Avenue and South on Sixth to Juniper. Parade & Festival Location and Parade Route Maps Shuttle runs approximately every 30 minutes between 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Park at Inspiration Point parking lot on Park Blvd and Presidents Way (old Navy hospital parking on east side of Balboa Park). The shuttle will pick up/drop off at the corner of the parking lot and pickup/drop off at the corner of 4th Ave and Laurel. 2025 Entertainment Line up: 1 p.m. - Tony Cummins and Friends 2 p.m. - The Fooks3:00pm - Ass Pocket Whisky Fellas 4 p.m. - The Downs Family 5 p.m. - Blindfold Monks For more information go to http://www.stpatsparade.org/

At the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival, Black artistry is on display. NPR critic Eric Deggans says it's cultivating a community.

Vance Boelter, the subject of a nationwide manhunt, described himself as an experienced security professional who worked in conflict zones. A friend said at least part of that account is "fantasy."

Hurricane forecasts are now much more accurate, 20 years on — largely because of federal government research.

Poway is building less new homes than most other cities. That shouldn’t be surprising given the city’s zoning laws and protected open spaces.

Erik and Lyle Menendez were both denied parole eligibility for three years. The brothers, now in their 50s, have spent more than three decades in prison for their parents' murders.

A new Trump presidency and the Ukraine war have pushed Germany to change its constitution to spend more on its military. "Building up our military is our top priority," said Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

Three weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays aboard KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will be available out of San Diego.

Move For Their Thoughts (MoveFTT) is a 35 Day "move-a-thon" (1 mile or 20 minutes of activity) to fight against Alzheimer's and Dementia, raise funds for caregiver support and awareness about the challenges 100s of 1000s of families face as they care for a loved one with dementia. Hosted by 501c3 nonprofit, For Their Thoughts Foundation, 100% of proceeds improves the lives of dementia caregivers with financial relief, custom-made care navigation and hands-on dementia care education. Run, walk, bike, dance, yoga...just MOVE! - *non-mile moving activities, 20 minutes = 1 mile. WHAT: 35-day mile a day Challenge WHEN: April 27 - May 31 HOW: Create a team or move on your own WHERE: Sign up today at MoveFTT.org WHY: Lift caregivers, lift the stigma, lift each other! 1. Pick a pledge that works for YOU - Join for free and pledge to raise $100. - Choose from $1 per day ($35 total), $2 per day ($70) or $4 per day ($140) - EARN your daily pledge back everyday you successfully move a mile! 2. Join as an individual or grab friends, family, colleagues and create a team! 3. Are you a business? Gift your employees with this wellness event by sponsoring them to join. Sponsorship includes recognition of your dedication to staff wellness and dementia support. www.moveftt.org/sponsor