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The freight railroad CSX announced it had made a deal to provide paid sick leave to roughly 5,000 rail workers. The White House and lawmakers are pushing other railroads to follow suit.

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

On Tuesday, February 22, FICO, the leading credit scoring company, will host a "Score A Better Future" event for San Diego, CA residents from 12:00-1:15 pm PST. This free online financial education event partners with national and local nonprofits and will feature Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-51), who will provide remarks on the importance of financial education. The event series focuses on helping consumers improve their understanding of their credit and overall financial health. Consumers will learn from credit experts what the key ingredients are that make up the FICO® Score, and the myths and facts about FICO Scores, which are used by 90 percent of top lenders. Whether you are new to credit, preparing to purchase a home, planning your retirement, or concerned about protecting your financial health from the impact of the COVID virus, knowledge is power. You will learn firsthand from FICO experts what are the key ingredients in the FICO® Score, common characteristics of consumers that are FICO® Score high-achievers and get your questions answered. FICO has partnered with Operation HOPE to provide attendees with the opportunity to make appointments for free one-on-one credit coaching from non-profit financial well-being coaches to help attendees develop a plan to address their financial goals. For more information on this event or to register please visit HERE!

A journalist with 30 years of experience, Tom covers science and technology stories for KPBS' platforms. He has received recognition for his outstanding work in hosting and public affairs reporting from the Unity Awards, the Northwest Broadcast News Association, and the San Diego chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

The influential prime minister worked to revive the economy with his trademark "Abenomics" and rebuild Japan's role on the global stage. His assassination stunned a nation where gun violence is rare.

With pandemic restrictions lifted, tourists are returning to Mississippi's famous Blues Trail. Civil rights leaders are noticing some are now hungry for more context about the music's origins.

Trinity Theatre Company has a fun new opportunity for anyone between the age of 5-18. The upcoming production is Matilda Jr., an Inspirational story about a girl with astonishing wit, intelligence, and even special powers! It is packed with high-energy dance numbers and very catchy songs. Date | January 26 and 29 at 4 p.m. Location | Ocean Beach Playhouse Register here! Register now to further develop your skill in the performing arts. Rehearsals start in early February and go until April. For more information, please visit trinityttc.org/educational-productions or call (619) 269-9283.

The literature on gang formations in the United States center on men's experiences, leaving women's narratives on the margins. Today, women participate in gangs and adolescent subcultures similarly to that of their male counterparts. Society assumes that gang-involved women serve as auxiliaries to men and are subservient to a patriarchal barrio order. However, women represent social transformation and empowerment. An organization that supports former and active female gang members, Chola Vida, inspires homegirls to go to college and to disseminate knowledge by creating barrio frameworks that promote consciousness and symposiums to reach a broad audience. The panelists will discuss pressing topics that focus on Chola solidarity, education/scholarships, economic development/entrepreneurship, and social justice work. Date | Monday, October 25 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Location | Virtual webinar Reserve your spot here for free! CSUSM Students: Free Community: Optional donation Faculty/Staff/Alumni: Optional donation This event is brought by CSUSM Arts & Lectures, co-sponsored by Project Rebound, Chola Vida, Transitions Collective, and the CSUSM Sociology Department. For more information, please visit the CSUSM Arts & Lectures site or email gjones@csusm.edu.

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin had spent months watering down Biden's ambitious climate plans. His final objections to the bill's climate measures are misleading.

The nation has the highest rate of maternal mortality among wealthy countries. A long-standing program, Nurse-Family Partnership, which supports new parents, works to address this deadly trend.