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Three months ago, President Trump signed an executive order telling white Afrikaans South Africans they could apply for refugee status in the U.S. The first group has been swiftly processed and is set to arrive on U.S. soil Monday

The "China Shock" is revisited, and it raises questions about why economists failed to see the costs of free trade.

The original proposal would have mandated phonics instruction in K-12 classrooms. The latest version makes that optional.

At the height of the 2008 housing crisis, 46 high-rise construction projects were abandoned from Tijuana to Ensenada. The Coastal Corridor of Tijuana, Rosarito and Ensenada (COCOTREN) is a chain of proposed developments along a 90-mile stretch of Baja's coast. Architectural artist Alvaro Alvarez immortalized those “skeletons” through art, creating sculptural paintings to honor each abandoned building. The project, titled "46 Renacimientos," doesn't have an ideal translation into English, Alvarez says, but likens it to "revivals" or "rebirths." Read more. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS From the organizers: “46 Renacimientos” is an art project that tells the story of the COCOTREN phenomena taking place at the Coastal Corridor of Tijuana Rosarito and Ensenada, in Baja California, where 46 large-scale buildings where abandoned halfway through construction in 2008 due to the financial recession. 46 Renacimientos is a multi-piece project of forty-six textural paintings in black and white, using paper, wood, plastic, gesso, and ink; each representing a corresponding building on the COCOTREN. These will be presented during a Day of the Dead ceremony on Saturday November 2nd, 2024 in San Ysidro, California. This lecture is an opportunity to present the project and preview samples of the artworks prior to the one-day event in November.

Reduce the risk of wandering, falls, household injuries, medication errors, and more by learning important safety tips to keep people living with memory loss safe and well at home. This class is presented by local nonprofit Alzheimer's San Diego. Pre-registration is recommended. Please register at the ticket link and learn more at www.alzsd.org/education. *This project is supported in part by Grant No. 15PBJA-21-GG-02958-MAPX awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the Office for Victims of Crime, and the SMART Office. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Alzheimer's San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Humans have been eating yogurt for millennia. Ancient texts reference its health-promoting properties. Now a new study finds yogurt may reduce the risk of certain types of colon cancer.

Premieres Wednesdays, Nov. 13 - 27, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. Around the world, engineers are finding ingenious ways to amplify our abilities and senses – allowing us to access and shape the world way beyond our natural abilities. From helping a blind man see without the use of his eyes to building a sling so powerful it can shoot rockets into space, see why engineering just might be the closest thing to a superpower we humans have.

For over 30 years, Eric Rigler’s iconic solos on the bagpipes and Irish whistles have touched billions worldwide. From Oscar-winning films, GRAMMY-winning albums, and hit television series such as Braveheart, Titanic, Austin Powers, Dungeons & Dragons, Lord of the Rings, Outlander, The Simpsons, South Park, Phil Collins, Josh Groban, Faith Hill, Keith Urban, Rod Stewart, Meatloaf, Whitney Houston, and Mariah Carey, Eric has earned the distinction of “The Most Recorded Piper in History.” Celtic Hollywood is an extraordinary concert experience spotlighting Eric's remarkable career. He brings his original solos from the Hollywood recording studios to the concert stage with specially curated selections from his favorite projects. Performing on his ancient, haunting instruments and displaying his highly expressive playing style, Eric will be supported by a stellar ensemble of virtuosic musicians. Visit: https://www.museumofmakingmusic.org/events/eric-rigler-celtic-hollywood

Many rural counties are short on dentists, and if they lose water fluoridation, tooth decay could surge to levels that have not been seen in decades, experts warn.

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