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Orange skies and heavy smoke covered large parts of the U.S. on Thursday as Canada and Minnesota grapple with wildfires. Hazardous air quality is expected to continue.

Commercial vessels have already begun rerouting in the Red Sea in response to the Iran-backed Houthis' blockade, according to ship trackers.

Federal agencies are rushing to move hundreds of workers into new buildings. Employees say the moves are significantly disrupting their work.

Arts District Liberty Station celebrates 25 years with a campaign highlighting its evolution from a former naval base into a major arts and community hub.

New suspected cases of Ebola have been reported in parts of Congo that were previously unaffected, the government said, signaling the continued spread of the disease beyond the epicenter in Ituri.

From May 13–16, 36 accordionists from across the United States will gather in San Diego for a 4-day collaborative music event culminating in a public performance on Saturday, May 16 at 2 p.m. at the Ronald Reagan Community Center in El Cajon. The final concert, the San Diego Accordion Extravaganza, features a large ensemble of musicians who have rehearsed virtually for six months before coming together in person. The program includes music from film and swing classics as well as orchestral works, aiming to challenge perceptions of the accordion in modern music. International touring duo Squeeze Play (Kim and Dan Christian) will headline the event. “This is the accordion unleashed—explosive, virtuosic, and powerful enough to sound like a full orchestra and a swinging big band.”

The number of abortions is up in the United States. Is it because fewer people are using birth control pills?

Kick off the 13th season of the First Friday Art Walk Oceanside on Friday, May 1 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in downtown Oceanside. This free, family-friendly event features over 60 local artists, makers, and creatives showcasing unique, handmade work in Artist Alley and the Civic Center Library Plaza, along with live music throughout the evening. Returning for its second year, the After Art Party continues from 8 to 9 p.m. with a live performance by Jaco Mello on the Civic Center Library Plaza stage. In conjunction with the Art Walk, the Oceanside Museum of Art will offer free admission from 5 to 8 p.m., including a docent-led tour at 6 p.m. and a cash bar with beer and wine. The First Friday Art Walk Oceanside takes place on the first Friday of the month from May through September, with a special holiday event each December. Oceanside Art Walk on Facebook / Instagram

The longtime restaurant Villa Manila and pop-up tea cafe Thaiyo partnered to launch the market with a focus on pan-Asian culture.

Dani Bensky and a group of women who were abused by Jeffrey Epstein have formed a bond they call a "survivor sisterhood." They live in two worlds, of advocacy and everyday life and motherhood.