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Hollywood crew members reach a tentative deal with major studios, averting a strike

After months of negotiation and a strike on the horizon, Hollywood crew members in the union IATSE have agreed to a deal with the major studios.

Former national security adviser Michael Flynn speaks during a protest of the outcome of the 2020 presidential election outside the Supreme Court in December 2020. Flynn has been subpoenaed by a select committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Jan. 6 panel issues new wave of subpoenas for ex-Trump officials

Six Trump allies, including Michael Flynn and John Eastman, were issued subpoenas tied to their efforts "to overturn the results of the 2020 election," the panel said.

’We Know It Is In The Air’ — Local Scientist Reacts To Changing CDC Guidance

On Monday, the Centers for Disease Control removed language about the spread of the coronavirus through aerosol particles from its website, information they had just posted Friday. A renowned UC San Diego atmospheric chemist explains what science believes about aerosols and the coronavirus on KPBS Midday Edition.

Explore The 2020 One Book, One San Diego Selections With George Takei And San Diego Public Library

Upcoming author events with George Takei, plus San Diego Public Library programming to get to know the 2020 One Book, One San Diego selections and discover the art of writing letters amid a crisis

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg arrives to testify before a joint hearing of the Commerce and Judiciary Committees on Capitol Hill in Washington in April 2018. In July 2020, Holocaust survivors around the world urged Facebook head Mark Zuckerberg to take action to remove denial of the Nazi genocide from the social media site.

Antisemitic Posts Are Rarely Removed By Social Media Companies, A Study Finds

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube and TikTok took no action on 84% of antisemitic posts, despite pledging to crack down on hate speech, according to the Center to Counter Digital Hate.

From left, U.S. Olympic gymnasts Aly Raisman, Simone Biles, McKayla Maroney and NCAA and world champion gymnast Maggie Nichols are shown after their testimony during a Senate Judiciary hearing on Sept. 15 about the FBI handling of the investigation of Larry Nassar's sexual abuse of gymnasts.

Nassar abuse survivors reach $380 million deal with USA Gymnastics, Olympic committee

The two groups and their insurers agreed to a monetary payout and reforms to prevent future abuse in a major settlement with hundreds of gymnasts abused by the former U.S. team doctor

Remembering Edward O. Wilson, a conservation advocate who studied ant colonies

A pioneer in the field of evolutionary biology, Wilson explored the complex cooperation among ants, including the role of natural in their colonies. He died Dec. 26. Originally broadcast in 1994.

KPBS Event Delves Into Childcare Crisis

KPBS Investigative Reporter Claire Trageser is moderating a virtual panel on childcare challenges during the coronavirus pandemic Thursday night.

A revolutionary movement for democracy has taken hold in Sudan, led by young people

A huge network of resistance committees has transformed public protest in Sudan, challenging the new junta.

People are buying a lot more books these days, in part because the pandemic has trapped everyone indoors with little to do. But among younger readers, another factor is driving sales up: The social-media site TikTok, where users post short videos they create themselves.

TikTok is driving book sales. Here are some titles #BookTok recommends

BookTok — the world of book lovers on TikTok — is becoming a major force in the publishing industry.

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