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The Department of Justice has fired hundreds of employees this year, transforming a federal workforce that enjoys vast powers and responsibility over issues affecting the lives of everyday Americans.

The word "dude" is often associated with the '80s and '90s. But its origin is rooted much, much farther back in American history and it took a long and winding road to reach the coast of California.

San Diego's creative pulse is louder than ever. The Finest brings you the artists, makers and disruptors redefining culture in the region.

Five years after George Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer, the future of the intersection where it happened is uncertain. Today, a memorial is set up in the partially blocked street. But some want to move on. How does a community reckon with its past and confront its future?

The pieces in “The Art of Autism: A Different Lens" are as wide-ranging as the autism spectrum itself.

Programs hosted by local libraries and museums can offer community services on anything from hot lunches for school children to job search resources for individuals seeking employment. Grant funding cuts may reduce or end these services.

The gunman accused of killing four people in New York City suspected he had chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE — a degenerative brain disease often associated with football players.

This week's highest debuts on the Billboard 200 albums chart — Benson Boone's American Heart, Karol G's Tropicoqueta and the soundtrack to Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters — all land in the top 10. But they don't come anywhere near displacing Morgan Wallen's I'm the Problem.

1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Film begins at 3 p.m.) Rated PG, 165 minutes Join us for a magical, family-friendly sing-along experience featuring the beloved musical “Wicked!" This free event is perfect for Ozians of all ages. • Come in Costume – Dress up as your favorite “Wicked” character • Sing Your Heart Out – Belt out all your favorite songs with fellow fans • Enjoy Pre-Show Activities – Starting at 1:30 p.m., visit the Ann Kulchin Courtyard for crafts and a themed photo booth • Enter the Costume Contest – All ages welcome. The fun begins at 2 p.m. • Tickets Required – Free tickets will be distributed to the first 200 guests starting at 2 p.m. Seating is limited. Don’t miss this enchanting sing-along celebration at the newly renovated Schulman Auditorium! Bring the whole family for a fun-filled afternoon of music, costumes and community. Visit: https://library.carlsbadca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/13582/17770

Coffee with Kafka and the UCSD German Studies Program present a free screening of "The Glory of Life," the award-winning film about the surprising love affair between the literary genius Franz Kafka and his last love, Dora Diamant, in the last year of his life. The film is open to the public and will be screened on the UCSD campus at the Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts at UCSD. "The Glory of Life" premiered in 2024 in Berlin and has been nominated for three national German Film Awards. An interactive discussion on the film will be held separately, on Sunday, May 18 at 2 p.m. in Pan's Garden. Reservations are required. Visit: http://www.coffeewithkafka.com/