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North Africa is enduring its seventh consecutive year of extreme heat and below-average rainfall. The drought has shrunk harvests and driven up the price of animal feed needed to raise livestock.

Planet Money attended the annual meeting of American economists — and the most popular topic this year was artificial intelligence.

Celebrate the joy and spirit of the holiday season by taking an extraordinary journey to the magical Land of the Sweets with brave young Clara and her Nutcracker Prince in San Diego Civic Youth Ballet’s annual production of "The Nutcracker." Witness an epic battle between toy soldiers and mice before being whisked away to an enchanting land of falling snow, waltzing flowers, and the dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy! A beloved family holiday tradition at the ballet in Balboa Park, this production runs from December 11 to 22, 2024 at the https://sdcyballet.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket#/events/a0SUm000007BTXJMA4, is directed by SDCYB Artistic Director Danika Pramik-Holdaway, and set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score. All tickets are priced at $27 and can be purchased online at www.sdcyb.org, over the phone at 619-259-0220, or in person at the SDCYB office during regular business hours. ADA seating is available and may be purchased over the phone or in the office only. Full Performance Schedule: Friday, December 13 - 7 p.m, Saturday, December 14 - 2 p.m. Saturday, December 14 - 7 p.m. Sunday, December 15 - 2 p.m. Friday, December 20 - 7 p.m. Saturday, December 21 - 2 p.m. Saturday, December 21 - 7 p.m. Sunday, December 22 - 2 p.m. San Diego Civic Youth Ballet on Facebook / Instagram

The department store chain, founded in 1670, can't pay its debts and says the pandemic, inflation and now trade tensions have hurt its financial future.

Indie bookstores miss out on millions of e-book sales to big companies like Amazon. Bookshop.org's new platform could help them turn a new page.

It is the End of An Era at Aerial Revolution Entertainment. Join us for our Final Showcase at Napa Street before we move to our “Final Destination” on Ronson Road! With over ten years of incredible artistry, performance, comedy, and expertise, we will close this chapter with one last showdown. A combination of the Best AR Halloween has offered over the years intertwined with solos, duos, and trios from our favorite coaches and staff. This is an aerial spooktacular that you will not want to miss, get your tickets now! ALL AGES ARE WELCOME. Children under the age of 12 are FREE with purchase of a youth ticket and an accompanied ticketed adult. Shows are approximately 90 minutes in length and will include music, costuming, and lighting. Refreshments and merchandise will be available to purchase! Show Times: Friday, October 11 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 12 at 7:30 p.m. Aerial Revolution Entertainment on Facebook / Instagram

Premieres Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. For generations, immigrants from around the world have come to America with the hope of realizing the American dream. Their stories are united by the shared belief in the founding principles of our nation. This film features inspiring immigrant stories from those who have come to the United States and excelled. Executive produced and hosted by Speaker Newt Gingrich and Ambassador Callista L. Gingrich.

Tens of thousands of Afghans who risked their lives working for the U.S. government or military are now in limbo after the Trump administration issued two executive orders targeting refugees.

The chain that laid claim to celebrations across America is now sweeping up the confetti and turning off the lights. Two bankruptcies failed to get its debt in order.

Large swaths of southeast Texas and Louisiana and parts of southern Mississippi are under an extreme cold warning after a day of snow. Now, snow, slush and ice left on the ground will refreeze.