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The U.K. used coal power to drive the Industrial Revolution and expand the British Empire. It's now the first major economy to quit the fossil fuel, a primary contributor to global warming.

The fired staffers were tasked with making sure medications given to animals work well and are safe.

Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the driver of the pickup truck who plowed into a crowd in New Orleans on New Year's Day, killing at least 14 people, acted alone, the FBI said Thursday.

Lifeguards say tougher enforcement along the border pushes migrants to cross in more dangerous areas. This is resulting in a historic surge in drownings.

Please join us to hear from Peter Sinclair, Media Director of the Dark Snow Project, who will present an overview of the status of the Greenland ice sheet and the challenges and importance of implementing clean energy in the Midwest. There is no charge for this online event but please register in advance. Peter Sinclair, as Media Director of the Dark Snow Project, an international scientific effort focused on the Greenland ice sheet, has spent a lot of time on and around the Big Ice with top-level science teams. Mr. Sinclair will talk about what scientists have been learning about the dynamics and unique vulnerability of ice sheets to climate change. The presentation will include vivid video, interviews, and drone footage shot on location over the last decade. Mr. Sinclair will also describe the ongoing war to site clean energy across the American heartland and where the war to decarbonize America will be won or lost in the coming decade. For more information visit: ncccalliance.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Fridays at 8 p.m. and Encore Sundays at 10 a.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. This Week: As the clock winds down on President Joe Biden’s make or break political week, the future of his presidency is on the line while Democratic lawmakers assess his every move and their options for defeating Donald Trump in November.

Get ready for a crazy…cozy time at the Pacific Beach Onesie Bar Crawl on Thursday, April 13! Guests are invited to party in their adult onesie, as they enjoy food and drink specials at three of PB’s hottest spots: Duck Dive - $10 Red Bull slushies, welcome shot for anyone with the purchase of a drink Mavericks Beach Club - $7 Vodka Coconut Red Bull Slushie, $2 off all starters Tavern at the Beach - $7 Sundresses -Watermelon Mojito with Watermelon Red Bull, $8 pretzels Those participating in the crawl can begin at any of the three locations, and visit at their own pace between 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. And those who visit all three will be entered into the Grand Prize raffle. You must get your punch card marked at all three spots, and the cards will be available to pick up at each location. In need of a onesie? California Sock Company has got you covered! Stop in to browse their selection of adult onesies, and you’ll be set for this fun-filled crawl.

By a 5-4 vote, the justices allowed the administration to freeze millions of dollars in grant funding for diversity and instructional programs at public and private universities.

Neopets, the original virtual pet site that galvanized a generation of online gamers, is celebrating 25 years of epic fandom at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con! Following two fan-fuelled years at the iconic convention, the brand will be back with even more merchandise and activations to connect with passionate event-goers. Neopets will be setting up shop from Wednesday, July 24 to Sunday, July 28 at booth #3839 where fans can meet The Neopets Team (TNT) and access exclusive PhatMojo plush, Neohoods with exclusive codes, Con bag, contests, rare photo opportunities, new plot sneak peeks, and MORE! The brand’s appearance at SDCC will bring color to Neopets’ 25th Anniversary celebrations, and round-off an exciting year of new updates, which kicked off with a leadership change this time last year. Visit: https://sdccblog.com/2024/07/neopets-returns-to-san-diego-comic-con-2024-with-exclusives-panels-more/ “We can’t wait to celebrate with our dedicated players and fans,” said Dominic Law, CEO, Neopets. “We are so indebted to our wonderful community who have supported Neopets through the years and to showcase all our latest projects, we’ve taken out our biggest booth to date!” Full Booth #3839 Activities Include: ● EXCLUSIVE Phat Mojo SDCC plush: Collect the limited edition Aisha and Shoyru plushes from Phat Mojo, along with an exclusive in-game code! This very limited run of 500 Aisha plush can only be found at the Neopets booth, while the 500 Shoyru plush can be found at the UCC Distributing booth. Purchases at either of these booths will give you access to exclusive codes, which will NEVER be available again – a true SDCC exclusive! ● Marvelous Merch: Be sure to check out all of the other exciting merch we’ll have in store at booth #3839, including What’s Your Passion pins, lanyards, NeoHoods and some epic surprises! Every Neohood and WYP Pin Set will come with an exclusive in-game code, redeemable in the Grundo Warehouse on Neopets.com! ● Social Media Giveaways: Attendees are encouraged to share photos from the event on social media and tag our official account handle (see below) with the hashtag #NeopetsSDCC2024 to be entered for a chance to win a Neopets prize pack! Winners will be selected each day of the convention. ● Meet Big Aisha: Our mascot, Big Aisha will be present every day throughout the show for photo opportunities. Stay tuned to our socials for more information on exactly when and where you can meet our big pink pal. ● Wheel of Excitement: Try your luck at Faerieland’s most famous attraction! Will you win it big? There’s only one way to find out! In addition to all the booth activity, Dominic Law and Jason Masherah, President at Upper Deck will be hosting an on-site panel titled “Neopia Reimagined!” Upper Deck and Neopets will chat on bringing virtual characters to life on Thursday, July 25 from Noon - 1 p.m. at Room 28DE! For more information on Neopets, head to Neopets.com and join the community! Make sure to follow the Neopets social channels to keep track of all upcoming Neopets events, including highlights from San Diego Comic-Con: ● Facebook: @Neopets ● Instagram: @NeopetsOfficialAccount ● Twitter: @Neopets ● TikTok: @OfficialNeopets Comic-Con International on Facebook / Instagram / X / YouTube

Premieres Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encores Saturday, Oct. 5 at 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. on KPBS 2. The film tells the little-known story of the second-highest office in the land, tracing its evolution from a constitutional afterthought to a position of political consequence. Focusing on the fraught period between 1963 and 1974, the film examines the passage and first uses of the 25th Amendment and offers a fresh perspective on succession in the executive branch.