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Pablo González, a journalist from Spain who had been based in Poland, was freed in the largest prisoner swap since the Soviet era, confirming suspicions that he may have been a Russian operative.

Former FDA chief Dr. David Kessler says the new weight-loss drugs are a powerful tool to fight obesity. But they come with pitfalls. Here's his tips for how to use them successfully.

Friday, October 25, 2024 4 - 6 p.m. Kelvin Lopez (printmaking—screen printing) PEEC for TEENS (13–18 years old) PEEC is a free program for teens, who are interested in art-making as an enrichment activity that goes beyond making crafts. The aim of the program is to provide a space for youth to create art, share stories, collaborate, explore, and identify new ways to use art in their lives. The Athenaeum offers facilities, resources, guidance, instruction, and support. The open studio program includes a rotation of multidisciplinary art instructors offering workshops in their respective fields, as well as curricular activities that involve the use of the Athenaeum library resources as a starting point for projects. Activities include drawing, painting, research, and introduction to various media. The program is free and teens can register by clicking the “REGISTER” button below. For additional information, please call (858) 454-5872 or email us at peec@ljathenaeum.org. The main venue for the program is the Athenaeum’s art studio at 1008 Wall Street, entrance on Girard Avenue. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/events/peec-2024-1025 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

The move could potentially lead to the deportations of some 350,000 Venezuelans while litigation continues in the lower courts.

In this year-in-review, we recap the stories that defined the year and look back on the key moments that made 2024.

“Smoke Signals” Film Screening and Dinner Nov. 20 | 5-7 p.m. | Intertribal Resource Center Join us for a special screening of the heartwarming coming-of-age film “Smoke Signals” (1998). A cult-classic in the Native American community, this film explores themes of identity, family and healing through the humorous and heartfelt journey of best friends Victor and Thomas. Dinner and beverages will be provided by the ITRC. The Intertribal Resource Center is located on the 1st floor of the Student Services Center in SSC Room #187. We are located at the corner of Rupertus Way and Myers Drive, south of Price Center East. Every November, UC San Diego recognizes and celebrates the achievements, cultures, and contributions of Native American people and tribes during Native American Heritage Month. The UC San Diego community greatly respects the land and the Kumeyaay people of the area where our campus is located. We acknowledge their tremendous contributions to our region and thank them for their stewardship.

Haley Cohen Gilliland's A Flower Traveled in My Blood tells the story of a group of grandmothers who spent decades searching for their stolen grandchildren during and after Argentina's "Dirty War."

Texas State Rep. Gene Wu, who fled the state with other Democrats to stop a GOP redistricting plan, is being targeted for removal from office by Gov. Greg Abbott. Wu says Abbott lacks that power.

The outage in Colorado comes amid increasing scrutiny on the nation's main aviation agency following outages at Newark Liberty International Airport in recent weeks.

The 47th annual Mt. Carmel Tournament of Bands, one of Southern California’s largest and oldest high school marching band competitions, is set for Saturday, Oct. 26 at Mt. Carmel High School in Rancho Penasquitos. The tournament will showcase the music and artistic pageantry of 30 high school marching bands from across Southern California and will feature both parade and field show competitions. Field show performances by small bands will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Mt. Carmel’s Sundevil Stadium, followed by a free parade band review from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the school’s parking lot. Field shows with large bands are planned from 3:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Sundevil Stadium. Food, drink and merchandise concessions will be available throughout the day and evening. Tickets for the field shows can be purchased the day of the tournament at the stadium ticket window. General admission prices are $15 for adults; $12 for students, seniors and military; and free for children 5 and under. Reserved seating in the stadium’s center section is available for $25 and can be purchased either the day of the event, or in advance at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-mt-carmel-tournament-of-bands-reserved-seating-tickets-1005237220587. Tickets include admission to both the morning and afternoon/evening field shows, as well as for all award presentations. Mt. Carmel High School is located at 9550 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego 92129. The school’s parking lot will not be available for public parking the day of the event, so spectators should park in the neighborhoods surrounding the school. The tournament is the single-largest fundraiser for the school’s music program. Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Mt. Carmel Music Foundation and will be used to support the school’s band, color guard and orchestra programs. For more information, visit www.mchsbandtournament.com or email tournament@mchsmusic.org. Visit: https://www.mchsmusic.org/tournament Mt. Carmel Tournament of the Bands on Facebook