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The conservative social network is relaunching under new leadership and on new technology, a month after being de-platformed. It says it will not rely on Big Tech for its operations.

On the final day of questions and answers, one Republican senator tried to expose the whistleblower who started the impeachment probe but was denied. Plus, on its one year anniversary, immigrant advocates are calling for an end to the “Remain in Mexico” program, which has sent more than 60,000 Central American asylum-seekers back to Mexico. Also, meet the candidates running to replace Congresswoman Susan Davis, who announced her retirement last year. And, from the Midday Edition archives, we hear from a woman who says forest bathing saved her life. Now she’s teaching others about the benefits of being out in nature. Finally, the Human Rights Watch Film Festival returns to San Diego for its 10th year. Some of this year’s films tackle topics including LGBTQ rights, immigration, racial injustice, democracy and journalistic integrity.

With the death toll nearing 200 and thousands more civilians left homeless, the United Nations is pushing for a cease-fire.

After a snafu that left Poway without potable water for a week, the state Water Resources Control Board issued three violations to the city, requiring it to correct the problem long term. Plus, with Mark Kersey termed out, San Diego City Council District 5, once a Republican stronghold, could turn blue. Two Democrats and a Republican are vying for the seat. And, there’s a new ride at Disneyland for StarWars fans.

A Chinese billionaire who's a media business partner of Steve Bannon is waging campaigns of disinformation and harassment targeting diaspora democracy activists and even Joe Biden's son.

There's a new call center open in City Heights to help members of San Diego's refugee and immigrant populations complete the census. Plus, immigrants with professional degrees from their home countries face big challenges to work again in the U.S. Hear how skilled professional immigrants can re-train and fill jobs where they are needed most, in this country. Also ahead, San Diego County Republican strongholds seem to be declining, but San Diego's GOP chairman says they plan to fight back. And, hear about two new studies that show how supporting working parents can boost the economy.

Some see "Forever Marilyn," the 26-foot statue of the Hollywood icon, as sexist. Others see it as tacky. City officials see it as a major tourist draw.

Some extremists weaponize irony and absurdity as a method for recruiting new members and avoiding criticism. Such tactics can mask the danger that extremists pose, experts say.

After accidentally sending stimulus checks to ineligible foreign citizens living overseas, the Internal Revenue Service is now asking some banks to help recover money, creating a legal mess.

Monday, May 29, 2023 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App. An immigrant story with a (glazed) twist, The Donut King follows the journey of Cambodian refugee Ted Ngoy, who arrived in California in the 1970s and, through a mixture of diligence and luck, built a multi-million dollar donut empire up and down the West Coast.