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President Trump seemed willing to allow Jerome Powell to complete his term as chair of the Federal Reserve — at least for now. His comment comes as he and his administration continue to attack Powell.

The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library is thrilled to announce its newest offering for young families: Creative Storytime with Ms. Katia. This new program, held on the first Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m., is designed to introduce children to the magic of storytelling while fostering an early love for music, art, and literature. Geared for ages 2–5, Creative Storytime is a free, interactive experience featuring songs and stories that celebrate creativity and imagination. After the program, families are invited to stay and explore the Athenaeum’s extraordinary children’s collection, a treasure trove of books on music and art. This collection highlights the library’s dedication to nurturing the next generation of readers and creators. About Ms. Katia Creative Storytime will be led by Katia Graham, a passionate librarian, storyteller, and advocate for literacy. Based in San Diego, Graham brings a wealth of experience and creativity to the Athenaeum. She is a member of the Freedom to Read Statement Taskforce for the Office for Intellectual Freedom of the American Library Association and has served as Youth Services Librarian at La Jolla/Riford Public Library and Children’s Librarian at Coronado Public Library. Graham is the founder of Librarian on the Go, an initiative dedicated to promoting literacy and information access. She has a master’s degree in library and information science from the University of Southern California, a second master’s in broadcast journalism from Columbia University, and a bachelor’s degree in English from Barnard College. A former reporter, Graham honed her storytelling skills in newsrooms, including KYMA, NY1 News, and ABC World News Tonight. In addition to her other programs, she proudly leads a bilingual storytime and developed San Diego Public Library's initiative to combat the Spanish disinformation crisis. Discover the Athenaeum’s Children’s Section The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library’s children’s section is a hidden gem in La Jolla, offering an exceptional selection of books on music and art for young readers. Whether it’s introducing a budding musician to the works of Beethoven or sparking an early appreciation for Picasso, our collection has something for every young mind. This resource complements the library’s mission to inspire a lifelong love of the arts. For more information, call us at (858) 454-5872. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

A woman left her front yard Christmas tree half-decorated after immigration agents questioned men helping her. She sees it as a symbol of the immigration crackdown's human and economic costs.

Blast off into the universe and introduce little ones to astronomy, astronauts, and aerospace! Join the Children’s Museum of Discovery for an after-hours event and watch the Museum transform to host hands-on activity booths featuring science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math (STREAM). Plus, you won’t want to miss a glow in the dark, space jam dance party! Fill your rumbling stomach by visiting the gourmet food truck, Big Oven Pizza, for delicious wood fired pizzas. Tickets: Non-Members: $17 Museum Members: $12 Visit: https://visitcmod.org/events/spacenight/ Children's Museum of Discovery on Instagram and Facebook

NPR's Michel Martin checks in with Middle Collegiate Church in Manhattan as it celebrates its first Christmas service since a devastating fire in 2020.

The U.S. government says Amazon manipulated people into signing up for Prime memberships that were purposefully hard to cancel. The company says its designs and disclosures follow industry standards.

Each fall season, we invite you to join us at City Farmers Nursery for a free pumpkin experience unlike any other. Beginning Saturday, September 27, the event will run Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Discover a dozen pumpkin varieties—from cute Fairytales and colorful Fall Fantasy to Warty Minions, Jumbo Carvers, and Lil’ Tiger Stripes—tucked throughout our 1.5-acre nursery among vibrant California natives, stone fruit trees, and bonsai. While you hunt for the perfect pumpkin, enjoy classic family games, festive fall displays, and visits with our friendly bunnies, goats, and mini-donkeys. City Farmers Nursery on Facebook / Instagram

Born in the Philippines and raised in California, JR De Guzman began performing comedy while working as a music teacher, which he quickly learned just meant teaching Taylor Swift songs to teenagers. He has entertained all over the world, having performed for Stand-Up Tokyo and ROR Comedy in Japan, the Jokers Ball in Indonesia, the Badaboom Comedy Series in Amsterdam, and countless other international shows. JR was the winner Stand-up NBC in 2016 & named as a prestigious "New Face" at Just for Laughs 2017. His quarter hour special on The Comedy Lineup is available on Netflix, and he was named one of Variety’s Ten Comics to watch 2022. Catch him on tour in a city near you! JR De Guzman on Facebook / Instagram

Just months after berms and bollards were installed, the bike lane safety features are being removed from streets in Vista. The new features proved controversial in the community.

Famine has been officially declared in northern Gaza, a U.N.-backed group of experts warns — marking the first such confirmation in the Middle East.