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Syria's new de facto government faces a host of challenges. One of its most pressing is also one of its most basic: keeping the lights on.

St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center will host its 46th Annual Haute with Heart Fashion Show, with the theme “Couture,” paying homage to one of the fashion capitals of the world, Paris. Inspired by a piece from artist and SMSC student Mark Rimland, guests will be taking a day trip to the City of Love. Attendees will be greeted by live Parisian inspired music, fabulous boutique shopping, a silent auction, and free flowing champagne. Once the ballroom doors open, all messieurs and madames will enjoy a delicious Parisian inspired luncheon, special up-lifting performances by SMSC students, live auction, and a one-of-a-kind fashion show produced by the talented Kristi Brooks, who has worked with top designers and styled celebrities around the globe. SMSC is a nonprofit organization that serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. All funds raised will benefit the organization's nationally recognized innovative programs, where they combine the culture of care and creativity within quality programs to provide liberal arts education, practical skills development, employment, and dignity for a lifetime. SMSC allows students to develop creative outlets, learn marketable skills, and gain a sense of independence and self-esteem. Over 400 students attend SMSC, ranging from recent high school graduates to seniors in their eighties. This year’s event will honor John Seiber and have Charles and Maureen King as the Honorary Chairs. The Host Chairs are Sean and Karen Mercadante. The presenting sponsors are The Guild Hotel and The Mansour Group. Visit: St. Madeleine Sophie's Center St. Madeleine Sophie's Center on Instagram and Facebook

The attack took place Friday night near a hotel in a popular beachfront destination in Mogadishu. Nearly all of the people killed and injured were civilians, police said.

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's offer to federal employees to resign now in exchange for pay and benefits through September can go forward.

The staff at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was instructed by email to cease much of its work. Bessent, a wealthy Wall Street investor, replaces Rohit Chopra, who was fired on Saturday.

Premieres Monday, Feb. 3, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. How California's Pelican Bay prison ignited a statewide hunger strike as a feat of unity by 30,000 incarcerated people.

The Chinese Exclusion Act was the first significant crackdown on immigration in American history. We explore the factors that led to the Act and examine what happened to the economy after it passed.

Wetlands managers have spent years using fire and chemicals to fight phragmites, an invasive reed that chokes everything else out. But coaxing beneficial native plants to move back in is difficult.

We hear from musicians Grady Allen and Dante Melucci from the band Anxious about their second album Bambi. The young hardcore act says it's their most authentic outing yet.

About Danielle Angeloni Danielle has been singing before she could talk and dancing before she could walk. She writes jazz/pop/soul music reminiscent of artists such as Norah Jones, Emily King, and Lianne la Havas. Coming from a musical family, she’s also heavily influenced by many different styles including jazz, Motown, psychedelic rock, and alternative genres. When she isn’t writing, performing, or concert hopping Danielle works as a board-certified music therapist serving children with neurodevelopmental differences. Danielle received a scholarship to study vocal performance, songwriting, and music therapy at Berklee College of Music where she graduated cum laude in 2015. Venues and features include "Swift" (a film by Sam Swan), Residency at Farmer & the Seahorse La Jolla, Residency at San Diego Food Markets - Lane Field Park, Kona Kai Resort San Deigo, House of Blues Boston, Hard Rock Cafe Boston, YouBloom Festival Los Angeles, Sidewalk Cafe NYC, The Liberty Hotel Boston, Barcelona Wine Bar Boston, Opening Bell Coffee Dallas and many more! Danielle Angeloni Social Media https://danielle-angeloni.squarespace.com/ https://www.facebook.com/danielleangelonimusic https://www.instagram.com/danielleangelonimusic/ See More Events www.booksandrecordsbar.com www.bardicmanagement.com/events