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Even amid rising grocery prices and increased sensitivity to environmental issues, Americans still trash once-edible food at alarming rates.

Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Ukraine overnight into Saturday, after U.S. and Ukrainian officials said they'll meet on Saturday for talks aimed at ending the war.

In a daring nighttime martime operation, U.S. veterans whisked Venezuela's María Corina Machado out of the country to claim her Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo

Javier Bardem and Hannah Einbinder join a Hollywood boycott of Israel's film industry over Gaza, as Israel's culture minister also moves against its film academy.

Gobble your way into the holiday spirit—and learn something new—at UC San Diego Library’s annual Turkey Calling Show! When: Noon on Wednesday, November 26 Where: Seuss Room of Geisel Library at UC San Diego (9701 Hopkins Drive) Annual Turkey Calling Show! This lively community tradition offers a fun and educational look at the beloved turkey, featuring calling techniques, fun facts and folk tales with music and sound effects. Kids are especially welcome, with opportunities to share turkey-themed riddles. Presented in the style of an old-time radio show, the event blends entertainment with discovery, as emcee Scott Paulson '84, UC San Diego alumnus and longtime Library employee, is joined by a flock of special guests—Melanie Peters, Karen Fisher, Bobby Ortiz and Christian Hertzog—to share fascinating turkey lore and traditions.

Renowned for his sharp wit and keen observations on the human condition, best-selling author and master of satire David Sedaris returns to ArtPower for his first appearance at the newly renovated Jacobs Music Center. Known for his acerbic humor, incisive social commentary and wildly entertaining stories, Sedaris cuts through cultural euphemisms and political correctness with intelligence and wit. He will treat audiences to a mix of published favorites and new works-in-progress in an evening of unforgettable storytelling. Please note: This is a rental event of Jacobs Music Center, presented by ArtPower at UC San Diego. The San Diego Symphony does not appear at this event. David Sedaris on Facebook / Instagram

In 2015, Reiner collaborated with his son, Nick Reiner, on Being Charlie, a story about addiction, loosely based on Nick's experiences. Rob Reiner talked about the film with Fresh Air in September.

There are plenty of ways to volunteer at the Birch Aquarium. But did you know scuba divers can also lend a hand, or a fin? They clean the tanks, feed the fish and teach visitors about our oceans.

It establishes the CSU Direct Admissions Program, which builds off a pilot initiative implemented last year at CSU Riverside. Under this program, all graduating high school students who meet the university system’s requirements will automatically receive an admissions letter to 16 California State University campuses.

NPR Music critics, editors and Tiny Desk producers each singled out one album they would recommend to anyone who came calling. The elite, no-skips albums of the year.