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Twenty One Pilots prove rock's not dead atop the 'Billboard' albums chart

Rock and roll is alive and well atop the Billboard 200 albums chart this week, as Twenty One Pilots' Breach hits No. 1.

Head Start advocates brace for possibility of Trump eliminating funding

A Trump administration document, cited by news reports, proposes eliminating funding for Head Start, which is dedicated to early child care services. An advocate says the move would be "catastrophic."

Gracie Abrams performs in Los Angeles on November 12, 2024. Abrams, who released her album The Secret of Us in June, has been opening for Taylor Swift on the most recent leg of Swift's Eras Tour. "That's So True," a single included on the deluxe version of The Secret of Us last month, becomes her first top 10 hit this week.

Shaboozey nears an all-time chart record, and Gracie Abrams builds momentum

In recent months, the list of the nation's top songs has been remarkably unchanging — Shaboozey has had the No. 1 song for 18 weeks — but this week, a brand new name makes a splash in the Top 10.

AI 'deadbots' are persuasive — and researchers say they're primed for monetization

The digital afterlife industry may near $80 billion in a decade, fueled by AI "deadbots." Tech firms see profit. But experts warn of troubling consequences.

Dalai Lama, a global symbol of Tibetan culture and resistance, turns 90

The Dalai Lama turned 90 on Sunday surrounded by thousands of followers, who thronged the Himalayan town of Dharamshala.

A mother and her child sit in the dirt in no man's land between the primary and secondary border walls separating San Diego from Tijuana, November 7, 2024.

Migrant advocates mobilize in wake of Trump election

Trump won a second term on Tuesday with promises to implement an unprecedented crackdown on immigrants. Advocates are taking their word seriously and taking steps to protect vulnerable migrants.

San Diego County Sheriff Kelly Martinez at a news briefing at the San Diego County Operations Center on Feb. 7, 2025.

Records show San Diego Sheriff might have violated sanctuary law

A state law puts limits on when a county sheriff can transfer an inmate to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, based on their criminal record. Advocates point to records showing San Diego Sheriff Kelly Martinez might have violated that law in at least one case.

An illustration depicts a pair of lungs, rendered in red, shaped like a city map with roads, buildings, houses, and vehicles. Factories with smoke stacks are prominently featured, emitting grey clouds of smoke that hover over the lungs. The overall impression is that of industrial pollution impacting respiratory health.

Study shows strong link between lung cancer and air pollution, but not second-hand smoke

UC San Diego study of global lung cancer shows mutations that lead to cancer are common in people who live in cities with bad air pollution. But cancer mutations are quite close to normal among passive smokers.

A sign posted outside a short term rental property in the Mission Beach neighborhood of San Diego on May 3, 2023.

San Diego council member floats new tax on San Diego 'vacation homes'

City Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera said second homes and full-time vacation rentals are an untapped resource for solving the city's budget deficit.

Opinion: Forget the East Wing, let's take state dinners to the fair

A ballroom at the White House could seat nearly a 1,000 guests for state dinners, but what to do while it's being built? NPR's Scott Simon suggests holding state dinners at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

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