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Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

Local author Emily Greenberg’s debut collection of experimental short stories explores blurred lines between truth and fiction, with settings ranging from Kellyanne Conway's perspective on inauguration night to a chance meeting between Paris Hilton and Thomas Pynchon.

Sometimes all it takes to make your day a little brighter is to remind yourself just how dark life can get. Here are four dark novels and a true crime tale.

Want to learn how to use a sewing machine? How about mending an old piece of clothing? Join our sewing 101/102 class to learn the basics of sewing and working with textiles in a low-stress environment. In this workshop, you can get acquainted with the mechanics of a sewing machine, learn mending techniques, and learn how to create basic forms like a quilt square, tote bag, or stuffed sculpture. We kindly ask that adults actively participate in this art activity alongside any child under the age of 11. ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Directed by Becks Redman A pandemic-era journey into family history. In this poignant and gripping drama, Rachel delves into her grandparents' World War II survival story while displaced during the pandemic. As she immerses herself in their experiences—escaping the Nazis and traversing the battlefields of Soviet Russia—Rachel confronts her emotional battles, especially with her non-Jewish partner. This play examines the hunger to understand family history, the complexities of survival, and the often-difficult truths that come with it—a timely exploration of intergenerational trauma and identity that resonates long after the final scene. Visit: https://www.theoldglobe.org/pdp/arts-engagement/2025/the-360-project/jfest-variations-of-crossing-the-alps/#?startDate=2025-04-01&%3FendDate=2025-04-30 The Old Globe on Instagram and Facebook

Fueled by MAHA, state lawmakers are moving to remove dyes and other additives from food. A wide range of state laws could make it difficult for manufacturers and could spur further federal regulation.

Trump has threatened to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, challenging the Fed's independence. Experts say he's not the first president to target the central bank, but he's the most public and aggressive.

The Department of Justice has fired hundreds of employees this year, transforming a federal workforce that enjoys vast powers and responsibility over issues affecting the lives of everyday Americans.

The word "dude" is often associated with the '80s and '90s. But its origin is rooted much, much farther back in American history and it took a long and winding road to reach the coast of California.

The Dalai Lama said he will be reincarnated after he dies, and no one can interfere with the matter of succession. The Chinese government, however, claims authority over the his succession.