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Though Pluto has formally been considered a dwarf planet for almost two decades, it still has many lessons left for planetary scientists — including hints about how the solar system formed.

Abruptly ending tax incentives that encourage solar developers to buy American could upend a booming manufacturing sector.

Israel's prime minister denounced a report in Israeli newspaper Haaretz quoting Israeli soldiers saying commanders ordered them to fire at unarmed crowds near food distribution sites.

The Klauber Avenue housing project brought to light a controversial footnote in the city code that allowed developers to build single-family homes at a higher density in parts of southeast San Diego than the rest of the area — a law that some residents argued amounted to discrimination.

The National Institutes of Health is terminating dozens of studies examining why people are hesitant about vaccines and how to increase uptake. mRNA vaccine research may be on the chopping block, too.

Thursdays, June 12 and 19, 2025 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with KPBS Passport! On the shores of Botswana’s Gomoti River, three big cats have made themselves a home. An aging lion has his hands full with new cubs; a cheetah mother races to get her five cubs to independence, and a male leopard embarks on a bumpy journey to fatherhood. To succeed, these cats must use their unique skills to avoid lethal encounters, outsmart rivals, and thrive in a crowded neighborhood.

Mission Valley, the open-air shopping center in San Diego, invites the community to “Valley Vibes,” a summer concert series featuring a lineup of some of the area’s most talented musicians. Performances that include solo, duo and trio groups will be held each Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at the shopping center now through September 2 in the AMC Theatres Court. Artists include popular performers such as Jemille Vialet, Marelle, Helena Holleran, Farrah Camu, Johnny Martin, Rachel Jay, Aura Walmer and more, each sharing their own unique styles of contemporary, easy listening and jazz music. Three Performances Per Week: Now – September 2 Mondays: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesdays: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturdays: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. These performances are free of charge and open to the public; no pre-registration is required. To see the season’s full lineup, including information on each performer and their genre, as well as the retailer promos available during select concerts, visit https://www.mission-valley.com/event/valley-vibes-summer-concert-series/2146500835

A bump in the elephant brain stem pointed scientists to the wrinkles on their trunks and the role those folds play in the animal’s life.

An Israeli official said that the military will be operating in parts of Gaza City where the Israeli military has not yet operated and where Hamas is still active.

In confirmation hearings for his nomination as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, the focus was on domestic issues. The agency has a vast global scope as well.