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As President Trump's tariffs kick in, American companies that rely on imports are worried about rising costs and passing them on to consumers. But some U.S. exporters are worried too.

Selfies can be great fun — or horribly dangerous. India, which has tallied hundreds of injuries and deaths from risky selfie-taking, is urging folks to stay safe when holding up their phone for a pix.

Chronic homelessness is at a record high, but there's a shortage of housing, rehab and mental health treatment. One ambitious program in Utah is finding a way to offer all that plus jobs.

Let’s bring our community closer together through the shared experience of reading and discussing great books! The inaugural KPBS San Diego Book Festival on the University of San Diego campus is a free event for book lovers of all ages. Attendees will enjoy panel discussions with award-winning authors, activities, live entertainment, exhibitors including local authors and independent booksellers, and more.

Gallup, which started tracking Americans' alcohol habits more than 80 years ago, says the drop in drinking rates coincides with Americans' growing concerns that even moderate drinking is unhealthy.

Vulnicura VR Remastered revisits a project the Icelandic pop artist debuted a decade ago, now reimagined with advanced technology.

When managed poorly, storm water run-off can erode and wash away topsoil that can pollute our waterways with sediment, chemicals, and nutrients. Join us at the beautiful Water Conservation Garden to learn how to combat these concerns, whether in your small backyard or larger farm or ranch. Solana Center Educator Deanna Milton and guest speaker Craig Kolodge, PhD, Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control will explore effective compost application as a means of watershed protection through a case study of the manure composting demonstration site at Ramona’s International Equestrian Center. This workshop will conclude with a tour of the Water Conservation Garden’s watershed protection features. Panelist Craig Kolodge, Ph.D., is the former academic advisor, field plant pathologist and county director for the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) in Santa Clara County. He currently serves as the Business Development and Sustainability Manager for San Pasqual Valley Soils. Craig is a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) and expert in the use of compost-based Sustainable Management Practices (SMPs) for stormwater management and industrial pollution management (Trainer of Record for Qualified Industrial Stormwater Practitioner – QISP statewide program). Strategies Discussed: - Mid scale windrow composting - Compost, compost socks, and compost blankets - Water catchment basins and rock interrupters - Native plantings - Made possible through generous funding by the County of San Diego - Thanks to our host the Water Conservation Garden Please register in advance so we can prepare the venue. Solana Center for Environmental Innovation on Facebook / Instagram

The truth doesn't come easy in the latest works of these two household names. Meanwhile, anglophiles now have access to newly translated works by France's Annie Ernaux and Japanese ex-pat Yoko Tawada.

Researchers said the correlation between poor water and air quality validates what residents have said for years: exposure to the pollution is not just a nuisance, it’s causing their health issues.

Creatine supplements have long become increasingly popular as social media influencers tout their benefits. What does the evidence say?