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Climate activist Vanessa Nakate speaks during the Fridays For Future march on last Friday in Glasgow, Scotland.

Uganda's Vanessa Nakate says COP26 sidelines nations most affected by climate change

Nakate spoke with NPR about the role gender plays in climate activism, whether the COP26 summit feels inclusive and her advice for other youth who feel they can't affect change in the climate crisis.

Rioters take to the steps of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. An NPR analysis found more Capitol riot defendants may have ties to the Oath Keepers, a far-right group, than was previously known.

Capitol riot suspects had more ties to Oath Keepers than previously known

NPR has identified previously undisclosed connections between the far-right anti-government group the Oath Keepers and defendants charged in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

A car carrying members of the Chinese delegation leaves the Cavalieri Hilton hotel in Rome where U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan and Chinese foreign minister Yang Jiechi met on Monday, March 14, 2022.

White House tells China of its 'deep concerns' about providing assistance to Russia

U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan met with Chinese diplomats in Rome on Monday in what a senior administration adviser described as an "intense" seven-hour session.

Chinese and U.S. officials meet in Rome to talk about war in Ukraine

Top Chinese and U.S. officials met in Rome to discuss the Ukraine crisis amid reports that Russia has asked Beijing for military and economic assistance.

Greg Tate, a powerful chronicler and critic of Black life and culture, has died at 64

Tate was a longtime staff writer at The Village Voice, where he documented Black art and culture. He eventually became a leading figure in cultural criticism.

California ‘Equity’ Reopening Metric In Effect, 53rd District Race Between Gómez And Jacobs, Props. 15 & 25 Break Down, KPBS GM Retires And New Poetry Collection From Kazim Ali

In addition to the state’s color-coded reopening tier, a new metric goes into effect Tuesday to require counties to reduce infection rates in communities harder hit by COVID-19. Plus, a look at the 53rd Congressional District race between Sara Jacobs and San Diego City Council President Georgette Gómez, both Democrats vying to replace outgoing Rep. Susan Davis. Also, Californians are asked to reexamine the cash bail system and the property tax loophole on the November ballot. A look at Propositions 15 and 25. In addition, KPBS general manager Tom Karlo is retiring after 47 years at the station. And, a new poetry collection by San Diego Poet Kazim Ali explores sound, time, history and fate.

Jewish and non-Jewish Ukrainian refugees arrive to different treatment in Israel

Israel's diplomatic and security ties with Russia are facing pressure amid calls to help Ukraine more. It's taking in refugees but there's a controversy over how many non-Jewish Ukrainians to accept.

San Diego Scientists Call Out FDA Commissioner Over 'Cherrypicked' COVID-19 Plasma Data

Scientists say President Donald Trump's characterization of plasma as a "breakthrough," is unfounded and based on unpublished and cherry-picked data.

The University Of California Is Taking The Lead On Phasing Out Single-Use Plastics

Legislation to reduce single-use plastics failed to pass the California Legislature this year, but the University of California has committed to phasing out single use plastics on its 10 campuses in the next ten years.

A Guide To San Diego's First Ever Design Week

San Diego's multifaceted design community — architecture, fashion, tech, style, music, art, home design, food and beverage design and more — comes together for exhibitions, workshops, panels, shows and more.

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