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How can digital systems improve access to public services, health care, education and financial inclusion at national scale? India offers a glimpse into this type of technological governance. The country’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) has become a globally significant model for how governments can use technology to deliver services more effectively, efficiently and inclusively. In this talk, Manoj Ahuja will discuss how DPI is transforming agriculture through AgriStack and education through platforms like the Academic Bank of Credits and DIKSHA. Then, Arti Ahuja will examine how DPI is reshaping health care through the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission and supporting informal sector workers through the e-Shram database, linking citizens to public entitlements, skill-building and employment opportunities. This public lecture series is organized by the Peter F. Cowhey Center on Global Transformation and the 21st Century India Center at the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS).

Eighty percent of new Ebola cases in eastern Congo are emerging from unknown chains of transmission, according to WHO, a sign the outbreak is spreading faster than health officials can track.

Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops. Gather with friends in an artistic space designed to amplify your creative side. Join arts educator Robin Douglas, as we dip our toes into the work of celebrated artists over drinks and nibbles, followed by a rapid demonstration of their styles. You’ll then be guided to interpret these artists and create your own singular, spectacular work of art. We’ll help you express your unique style and ensure you have a blast doing it. Lively Life Drawing Don’t miss out on the chance to practice working with a live model! During this art workshop, a special guest will pose continuously while you use a variety of drawing and painting techniques to create your original work of art. All levels of experience are encouraged to participate. OMA provides food, drinks and supplies; all you have to do is get yourself out of work, grab your friends, and have fun! Ticket Prices: Adult: $65 Member: $50 Space is limited. Register today! Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Tablets and computers have become essential for students, but they can also be distracting

The La Jolla Historical Society invites the community to a free public open house to celebrate an important milestone for the 62-year-old organization, dedicated to the people, places and stories that have shaped La Jolla. Attendees will be among the first to learn the details of a special announcement, which is being kept under wraps until the event. Event Highlights • Special reveal from the La Jolla Historical Society • Current exhibitions and highlights from the museum’s collections • Hands-on artmaking activities led by artist Michelle Montjoy • Live music by Par Avion • Food available for purchase from a local taco truck La Jolla Historical Society on Facebook / Instagram

NPR listeners share how they've made relationships with their neighbors and community. Many of them, through parties, potlucks and coffees, say they've made the first move.

Le Salon de Musiques is unique for its combination of an intimate, up-close setting that eliminates the stage barrier between performers and audience, a focus on lesser-known composers, and a traditional soiree format that includes a guided musicological introduction, followed by a high tea buffet with Champagne, and a convivial gathering where the audience can meet and interact with the artists. This format fosters a magical, immersive experience and a deep connection between the music, the performers, and the audience, modeled after the 18th-century French Salon gatherings. GRAND OPENING: SUNDAY OCTOBER 4, 2026, AT 4 PM (Including high tea buffet with Champagne after the performance) PROGRAM: Introduced by musicologist KRISTI BROWN-MONTESANO - F. SCHUBERT: Adagio & Rondo concertante in F Major D 487 - L. BEETHOVEN: Piano Quartet No.1 in E Flat Major WO0 36 - F. HILLER: Piano Quartet No.3 in A minor Op 133 "US Premiere" Performed by: - MARTIN CHALIFOUR, violin, CARSON RICK, Viola, ALLAN HON, Cello, XIAO CHEN, piano Tickets ($69-$120) available at: www.LeSalondeMusiques.com Or by phone: (310) 498 0257

Surfer's Point LIVE at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, is bringing California's premier pop-up outdoor concert series to San Diego County this fall with three major live music events featuring nationally recognized artists in one of Southern California's most iconic destinations. Created by CBF Productions, Surfer's Point LIVE transforms celebrated California venues into unforgettable outdoor concert experiences. Each event is designed as a limited-time destination where fans can enjoy world-class live music, great local food and drinks, and the unmistakable energy of the California lifestyle. The inaugural Del Mar series kicks off on Thursday, September 24, 2026, with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends Lynyrd Skynyrd joined by special guests Loverboy. For more than five decades, Lynyrd Skynyrd has defined Southern rock with timeless anthems including "Sweet Home Alabama" and "Free Bird." Joining them is multi-platinum rock band Loverboy, whose catalog includes fan favorites such as "Working for the Weekend," "Turn Me Loose," and "The Kid Is Hot Tonite." The series continues on Friday, October 2, 2026, as the award-winning Boots & Brews Country Music Festival makes its Del Mar debut featuring Billy Currington and Dylan Scott. Currington has become one of country music's most consistent hitmakers with chart-topping songs including "People Are Crazy," "Good Directions," and "Do I Make You Wanna." Scott brings his signature blend of modern country and heartfelt storytelling with Platinum-certified hits including "My Girl" and "Can't Have Mine (Find You a Girl)." A third headline concert will be announced in the coming weeks, completing the inaugural Surfer's Point LIVE season at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. All concerts will take place in the Del Mar Arena, an open-air venue at the Del Mar Fairgrounds that combines the excitement of an outdoor concert with the comfort of covered seating, creating the perfect setting for unforgettable live entertainment along the Southern California coast. More than just a concert, Surfer's Point LIVE is designed to bring people together through great music, iconic locations, and memorable nights under the California sky. Fans can enjoy a relaxed outdoor atmosphere with local food and beverage options while experiencing performances from some of today's biggest touring artists. Tickets for Lynyrd Skynyrd with Loverboy are on sale now with options including Reserved Seating, General Admission, GA+, VIP, and Surf Side Box Seats. Tickets start at $44.78 plus applicable fees. Premium fan experiences include the Lynyrd Skynyrd Gold Package, Backstage Photo Experience, and the exclusive Ultimate Experience, featuring side-stage viewing and an unforgettable onstage moment during the band's final encore bow. Tickets are also on sale for Boots & Brews featuring Billy Currington and Dylan Scott, with General Admission, Lasso Lounge, VIP, Corral Box, and Cabana Box options beginning at $59.99 plus applicable fees. Information regarding the third headline event will be announced soon! For tickets and additional information, visit www.surferspointlive.com.

A group of the country's private sector power producers says Nepali authorities lost crucial time in rescuing hundreds of people trapped in hydropower tunnels.

Thousands of unaccompanied immigrant children are set to lose legal representation. The federal contract that pays for legal access expired Friday.