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Deniece Hasson picks up her three sons from the new Primetime program at Marvin Elementary School, Aug. 25, 2023.

'A breath of fresh air': How San Diego families are impacted by free after school programs

This year, San Diego Unified is using a state grant to boost Primetime.

Fencing has changed the way I think about situations and, through that, my life.

From pickleball to Cat'lympics, these are your favorite hobbies of the year

We asked, you answered: fencing, small science projects and seeing national parks were among the top hobbies that NPR readers and listeners told us they were really into this year.

Crystal Perez Lira, from the "Colectiva Bloodys y Projects," gives an interview at her office where the wall reads in Spanish "My body, my decision," in Tijuana, Mexico, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. Lira is one of dozens of Mexican volunteers who support women wanting to terminate a pregnancy, offering virtual guidance through an abortion protocol in which no clinics or prescriptions are needed.

As Mexico expands abortion access, activists support reproductive rights at the U.S. border

While some legal and religious barriers remain in place in the mostly Catholic country, several organizations of “acompañantes,” or volunteers who support women wanting to terminate a pregnancy, feel ready to take the next step.

S.S. Rajamouli's Indian blockbuster "RRR" returns to the big screen for Digital Gym Cinema's FYC program.

Digital Gym Cinema hosts annual 'For Your Consideration' film series

'RRR' and indie films screen for your consideration as awards season ramps up.

Palestinians with dual nationality register to cross to Egypt on the Gaza Strip side of the border crossing in Rafah on Thursday.

Americans leaving Gaza report chaos, relief — and worry for people staying behind

Hundreds of Americans appeared on a list of passport holders approved to leave the territory, as President Biden called for a "pause" in hostilities to allow for the release of hostages held by Hamas.

Angela Bassett reprises her role as Queen Ramonda in Marvel Studios' "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever."

'Wakanda Forever' pays tribute to late Chadwick Boseman

'Black Panther' sequel delivers on emotions then gets swallowed by CGI

Marching bands are getting creative to beat the heat of climate change. Some changes include covering brass instruments under direct sunlight, scheduling frequent water breaks and time to put on extra sunscreen, no longer wearing traditional marching band uniforms at games and practicing before sunrise or after sunset.

Marching bands have been struggling with extreme heat. Here's how they're adjusting

Marching bands returned to practice this fall under challenges like extreme heat and irregular weather conditions. They're getting creative to beat the heat of climate change.

Uleen Tores, 13, takes a brake from training in the backyard boxing gym run by the non-profit H.E.R.O. in Vista, September 26, 2022.

Bringing boxing home: Vista youth boxing organization loses its location, but finds a home

A youth boxing program in Vista got displaced from its gym last year. But that didn't stop them from boxing.

Trash bags sit on a sidewalk to be picked up by sanitation workers in Manhattan, New York City in October 2023.

Curbside trash is a problem in NYC. Officials have a not-so-novel fix: plastic bins

After decades of plastic garbage bags stacked daily on New York City's sidewalks (and the rats they attract), officials hope to solve this issue just like other U.S. cities have already: garbage bins.

South Korean teachers participate in a rally in front of the National Assembly on Sept. 4, 2023 in Seoul, South Korea. School teachers rallied to mourn the recent suicide deaths of fellow teachers distressed by disgruntled parents and unruly students, and to call for measures to prevent such tragedies.

South Korea teachers seek protection from harassment by students' parents

Many South Korean teachers say they have suffered from parents' harassment and excessive demands. This summer, they came out to the streets voicing anger and demanding protection for their rights.

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