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Sixteen-year-old Sofia (left) and 13-year-old André Oliveira stand in Parque da Paz in Lisbon. The siblings are two of six young people in Portugal who are suing the governments of Europe's most polluting countries, including their own, to force them to cut emissions.

These Portuguese kids are suing 33 European countries to force them to cut emissions

Adults "can see us as serious or they can see us as a joke," one of the kids says. "A lawsuit is not a joke," her brother adds. The European Court of Human Rights has fast-tracked their 2020 lawsuit.

Members of the National Students' Union of India burn a poster showing Chinese President Xi Jinping during an anti-China demonstration in Ahmedabad on June 18, 2020.

Tensions with China revive old fears for Indians of Chinese descent

In 1962, thousands of Indians of Chinese descent were sent to prison camps during a brief war with Beijing. Recent clashes on the India-China border have revived Chinese Indians' fears of persecution.

'Storm Lake' documentary depicts the triumph and struggle of a local newspaper

Journalist Art Cullen discusses the battle to keep print news alive in small-town America. Cullen runs Iowa's Storm Lake Times, along with his brother. Originally broadcast Sept. 16, 2021.

Pro Athletes Refuse To Play In Solidarity With Racial Justice Protests, KPBS Event: Racism In Armed Forces, Your COVID-19 Questions Answered And Summer Music Series

In protest against systemic racism and the police shooting of Jacob Blake, players in the NBA, MLB, WNBA and MLS have refused to play to raise the social justice awareness. Plus, after the killing of George Floyd, the U.S. military is taking a look at how it is dealing with the issues surrounding race. KPBS military reporter Steve Walsh will moderate a panel discussion Thursday at 6 p.m. with leaders working with the U.S. military to address racial bias. Also, scientists know a lot more about the novel coronavirus than they did a few months ago. One infectious disease specialist answers KPBS listeners’ questions about COVID-19. And, on this week’s edition of our Summer Music Series, local soul trio Thee Sacred Souls use their voices for social change in the song, “Give Us Justice.”

Democratic congressional candidate Rochelle Garza speaks with voters in Brownsville, Texas, in September. Many Latino voters in South Texas turned against Democrats during last year's presidential election — and winning them back could prove critical to the party's hopes of retaining control of Congress during next year's midterms.

House Democrats have a new strategy to engage voters of color in the midterm elections

The new, multimillion-dollar Democratic push to mobilize voters of color in 2022 includes voter protection and combating disinformation. Republicans had some gains with nonwhite voters in 2020.

CBP Provided Munitions San Diego Sheriff's Department Fired At Protesters

As protests were staged around San Diego County last spring, the Sheriff's Department asked Customs and Border Protection for assistance, including “less lethal munitions,” “crowd control,” and “airborne” support.

Volunteers at the center for media at the Tokyo Olympics made origami designs, including cranes and flowers.

Olympic Origami: Tokyo Volunteers Welcome Visitors Into The Fold

In a corner of the convention center where journalists from around the world are working, volunteers diligently fold origami paper into beautiful and elaborate designs.

County Case Rate Drops

The county's case rate per 100,000 residents as of Wednesday is 94.2. This is below the metric of 100 cases per 100,000 people set by the state. This is the first time the case rate has been below 100 since the county was placed on the state's County Monitoring List on July 3. Plus: Several cities in San Diego County are eligible for a new rental assistance program, a loophole in the state eviction moratorium that has forced hundreds from their homes after shelter-in-place orders and more local news you need. Support San Diego News Matters by becoming a KPBS member today: www.kpbs.org/donate

San Diego City Ratepayers Overbilled For Industrial Wastewater

A San Diego city audit has revealed that residents and businesses have been improperly charged tens of millions of dollars in fees to cover industrial wastewater services. The audit also exposed that the businesses responsible for the industrial wastewater discharges have not been charged their fair share for decades.

Gym Owner Charged For Violating Health Order, Election Security Questions Answered, Warming Ocean Threatens Giant Kelp Forests, And Financial Planning In Age Of COVID

A Ramona gym owner was the first business owner to be criminally charged for flouting the county public health order. Plus, with the election three months away, some are worried about how the pandemic will affect the election process. Registrar of Voters Michael Vu answers your questions. Also, climate change is already putting California forests under stress, now a warming ocean is also threatening the underwater kelp forests. And, the pandemic has negatively affected restaurants, bars, hair and nail salons, but other smaller businesses are also feeling its effect, such as alterations and tailoring. Finally, with the economy struggling under COVID-19, advice from an expert on how to plan your personal finances.

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