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The office investigates detainee deaths and access to medical care, among other issues. It's being wound down, even as the number of detention deaths and length of detention stays has grown.

The Kennedy Center is planning legal action after jazz musician Chuck Redd canceled an annual holiday concert. Redd pulled out after President Trump's name appeared on the building.

Join us for an enlightening evening during International Dark Sky Week as we explore the often-overlooked impacts of noise and light pollution on both people and wildlife. In partnership with Dark Sky Network San Diego Chapter and the Fleet Science Center, this event will highlight the urgent need for light justice—ensuring that everyone, especially marginalized communities, has access to dark skies and a healthier environment. Event Highlights – Understanding Light Pollution & Bird Migration – A presentation by Cathy Handzel (Dark Sky Network) on how artificial light disrupts migratory birds and ecosystems. – Environmental Equity & Light Justice – A discussion with Mwenda KudumuBiggs on the social and environmental impact of excessive artificial lighting. – Mindful Birding Sessions – Learn how birdwatching fosters mindfulness and a deeper connection with nature. – Native Planting Workshop – Discover how native plants create bird-friendly habitats and help restore biodiversity. – Night Sky Star Party – Enjoy a stargazing experience and connect with the beauty of the universe. At WorldBeat Cultural Center, we believe in holistic solutions to environmental challenges. Our Healing Peace Garden serves as a model for transforming noisy urban spaces into places of peace, while this event will inspire action against light pollution and promote greater awareness of its effects. RSVP now and join us in creating a brighter future by keeping our skies dark. WorldBeat Cultural Center on Facebook / Instagram

Construction of an advanced nuclear power plant partly funded by the U.S. government is now underway in Wyoming. The Bill Gates-backed company says its technology is proven but there are still hurdles to nuclear.

At least two people were killed and 77 injured in the attack, which included the use of a powerful hypersonic ballistic missile called the Oreshnik, which is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.

Born in Finland and now based in New York, Olli Soikkeli is a master of Django-style Gypsy jazz, acclaimed for his swinging, lyrical playing on stages from Europe’s top jazz festivals to New York’s Town Hall, Birdland, and the Blue Note. Joining him is Italian-Brazilian seven-string virtuoso Cesar Garabini, a leading voice of Brazilian choro whose work has been featured at Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Museum of Modern Art, NPR, and NBC. Together, they bring two rich musical traditions into an intimate, spirited conversation that blends dazzling technique with deep, soulful groove. Visit: https://papermooneventspace.ticketspice.com/brazilian-chorinho-and-gypsy-jazz Olli Soikkeli on Instagram and Facebook Cesar Garabini on Instagram

Join us on select Thursday mornings for archaeology-themed story time at the Center. Stay afterwards to explore the museum with family-friendly activities like our Archaeology Quest and Field Lab. Visit: Story Time with an Archaeologist San Diego Archaeological Center on Instagram and Facebook

About $48.3 million will be used for the second phase of the Orange Line Improvement Project, focusing on enhancements to the Orange Trolley Line from Massachusetts Station through El Cajon Transit Center.

Communities across the U.S. are turning small plots of land into highly dense forests that grow quickly. Turns out these forests have roots to a decades-old planting method that originated in Japan.

Analysts say the Iran war energy crisis is also adding momentum to nuclear interest and action in the region.