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Syrian Jews return to Damascus for the first time in decades, hoping to build bridges

Thousands of Jews left Syria in 1992, when they were allowed to emigrate. The visit by a small delegation of U.S.-based Syrian Jewish religious figures last week was their first time back since then.

"It's always more fun to play heavy than it is to play a good guy," Gene Hackman told Fresh Air's Terry Gross.

Gene Hackman, who thrived playing the tough guy, dies at 95

Hackman epitomized a 1970s, edgy, tightly wound masculinity. He appeared in more than 100 movies and TV shows, and won Oscars for his performances in The French Connection and Unforgiven.

The FDIC's goal is to prevent another banking crisis. It's now also a Trump target

President Trump's sweeping cuts to the federal government are also threatening a key banking watchdog.

Language as protagonist in Cristina Rivera Garza's newly translated novel

Pulitzer winner Cristina Rivera Garza offers new perspective on gender violence through a murder mystery and poetry.

Sasha Velour being interviewed at the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre. Aug.22, 2024.

Sasha Velour celebrates queer expression through drag

The 'RuPaul Drag Race' winner talks about drag and the world premiere of 'Velour: A Drag Spectacular' at La Jolla Playhouse.

A sign at San Elijo State Beach stating, "Danger Active Bluff Failure." April 29, 2021.

Scripps researchers make strides on research into bluff collapse warning system

The scientists are optimistic that an early warning system is feasible, though they caution a lot more analysis is needed to determine whether it’s possible to reliably predict bluff failures.

Max (Ruaridh Mollica) forges a new identity for himself in the form of a ravenous sex worker in Mikko Mäkelä's new film "Sebastian," which screens at FilmOut San Diego. (2024)

5 film festivals to attend in San Diego this fall

Our top picks for film festivals in San Diego this season: Asian, Italian and LGBTQ+ film festival fill local cinemas.

Lon Chaney stars in the 1925 silent horror classic "The Phantom of the Opera." The film screens with live organ accompaniment on Oct. 28 at the Balboa Theatre as part of its Silent Movie Mondays. (1925)

5 Halloween-themed things to do in San Diego this fall

Our top picks for Halloween fun in San Diego this season: Lon Chaney, "Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors," and the return of 'Rocky Horror."

The cast of the Asolo Repertory Theatre production of Agatha Christie’s "Murder on the Orient Express," currently running at the Old Globe Theatre.

5 theater events to see in San Diego this fall

Our top picks for theater in San Diego this season: Agatha Christie, 'Midnight at the Never Get' and opera.

The band Mannequin Pussy is seen in an undated promotional image.

Our top picks for popular music in San Diego this season: garage rock, a country crooner, a sonic fusion of Arabic and Latin American music, and a theatrical metal show.

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