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Kishida's surprise resignation comes as he and his party, the governing Liberal Democratic Party, struggle to recover from a series of corruption scandals.

A U.S. Supreme Court opinion briefly posted on its website suggests the court will allow abortions in medical emergencies in Idaho, according to Bloomberg News, which obtained a copy of the opinions.

Armed officers on campus could speed police response to gun violence. But there is scant research to support this strategy, and studies about racial bias raise other concerns about police in schools.

Just a few miles from the site of the Democratic National Convention, a mobile health clinic opened its doors for patients seeking reproductive health care including vasectomies and abortion pills.

Three renowned visionary artists of the next generation combine talents in this eclectic new piano trio, Junction. Violinist Stefan Jackiw, recognized for musicianship that combines poetry and purity with an impeccable technique, returns with pianist Conrad Tao and cellist Jay Campbell. Tao, who appears worldwide as a pianist and composer, has been dubbed a musician of “probing intellect and open-hearted vision” by the New York Times. Approaching both old and new works with the same curiosity and emotional commitment, Campbell has been called “electrifying” by the New York Times. Recent concerts of the trio have included performances at Washington Performing Arts, Portland Ovations and the Royal Conservatory in Toronto. Conrad Tao, piano Stefan Jackiw, violin Jay Campbell, cello For more information visit: theconrad.org Stay Connected on Instagram / Facebook

MacArthur Fellow and GRAMMY Award-winning mandolinist, singer, songwriter Chris Thile, whom the Guardian calls “that rare being: an all-round musician who can settle into any style, from bluegrass to classical,” and NPR calls a “genre-defying musical genius,” is a founding member of the critically acclaimed bands Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek. For four years, Thile hosted public radio favorite Live from Here with Chris Thile (formerly known as A Prairie Home Companion). With his broad outlook, Thile creates a distinctly American canon and a new musical aesthetic for performers and audiences alike, giving the listener ”“one joyous arc, with the linear melody and vertical harmony blurring into a single web of gossamer beauty” (New York Times). For more information visit: theconrad.org Stay Connected on Instagram / Facebook

Students say they suffered broken bones, concussions and other injuries from allegedly aggressive police action breaking up pro-Palestinian protests last week.

The Israeli military vows to stamp out Palestinian militants in the occupied West Bank. Palestinian fighters tell NPR they are willing to die to resist Israeli occupation.

(Tickets Are Sold Out) The ATASC-San Diego Turkish Music Chorus will celebrate its first anniversary with a concert of Turkish classical and folk music. The chorus specializes in performing Turkish traditional music and seeks to preserve and promote the rich heritage of Turkish classical music, ensuring that this traditional art form continues to thrive. The First Anniversary Concert will include Turkish classical repertoire from the 17th–20th centuries as well as folk songs from different regions of Turkiye. The chorus will be accompanied by musicians playing traditional Turkish instruments including the ney (reed flute), oud (lute), darbuka (goblet drum), and kanun (zither). Cocktail hour 6:30 p.m. Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Visit: https://sandiegoturkishmusic.com/ Turkish Music Chorus San Diego on Instagram

Topic: Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant: Continued Operations Plan Post-2025 Speaker: Al Bates, Engineering Director, Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, Pismo Beach, California Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Agenda 5:30-6:30 p.m. set up and social 6:00 p.m. Order dinner 7:00 p.m. Presentation 8:00 p.m. Q&A Venue: IHOP Restaurant in Rancho Bernardo: 16759 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego, CA, 92128 Please to RSVP Ronald Petzoldt: https://www.ans.org/contact/form/?r=sandiego Background: Located near Avila Beach in San Luis Obispo County, California, the Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) proudly stands as California's sole operational nuclear power facility, following the regrettable shutdown of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station in 2013. Occupying a modest 12 acres out of a sprawling 700-acre site, DCPP has been a cornerstone of reliable and clean energy production since it began operations in 1985. Its two advanced Westinghouse Pressurized Water Reactors, with licenses extending through 2024 and 2025, produce a staggering 18,000 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually. This substantial output provides power to over three million people in Northern and Central California, contributing nearly 10% to the state's energy portfolio and fulfilling 20% of PG&E's service area demand. The plant's inception in 1963 marked the beginning of a visionary project by PG&E, initially planned for Nipomo Dunes but later relocated to Diablo Canyon in 1965 after thoughtful consultations with environmental groups. Despite facing extensive reviews and debates over safety and environmental implications, the project exemplified resilience and dedication to safety, leading to the successful commissioning of Unit 1 in 1985 and Unit 2 in 1987. In 2016, PG&E, in a decision that has been met with disappointment by advocates of clean nuclear energy, announced plans to decommission the DCPP reactors by 2024 and 2025. This announcement, later confirmed by the CPUC in 2018, signals the end of an era for nuclear power in California, underscoring the need for continued advocacy and support for nuclear energy as a critical component of a sustainable and reliable energy future. Visit: local.ans.org/sandiego/events/