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Pope Leo XIV denounced how investments in artificial intelligence and high-tech weaponry were leading the world into a "spiral of annihilation," as he called for peace in the Middle East and Ukraine.

"At what point does it make sense to ditch a gas car for an EV?" NPR listener Guadalupe Higuera of Phoenix asked this question and worked with Climate Desk reporter Jeff Brady to answer it.

"Can I please have the definition?" "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" is a fast-paced and funny D-E-L-I-G-H-T. As six wonderfully unique and impassioned contestants vie for the championship by spelling their way through vexing vocabulary, hilarious and poignant personal stories unfold…along with a dash of delightful audience participation. As contestants white-knuckle adolescence and the heat of competition, their emotions run from A to Z — but they step up to the mic anyway because they love spelling, and because being a champion could solve everything. With music and lyrics by Tony Award® winner William Finn and a book by Tony Award® winner Rachel Sheinkin, "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" is about the little wins that carry us through life’s many awkward spells. DIRECTOR: Jonathan Sturch MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Christopher T. Miller CHOREOGRAPHER: Patrick Mayuyu PRODUCERS: Teri Brown & Nancy Roger CAST: Diego Castro, Josh Click, Jack Diskin, Emmy Farese, Sara Blanche Hayes, Jillian Mayer, Keri Miller, Hannah Roskelley, Jarrod Weintraub and Aarin Wilson "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" contains some adult themes and language. This production is best suited for those over the age of 13 and is presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. Please note: The Performance on Saturday, Apr 25 is at 2 p.m. Visit: https://www.lamplighterslamesa.com/

If you’ve been considering enrolling in a homeschool or alternative education charter, we invite you to this open house where several charters will be present. Visit sandiego.events.mylibrary.digital for more information. Audience: This program is recommended for adults. Children are welcome.

On a trip to Chicago, Lavonne Schaafsma lost her purse. Two women saw a man rifling through it — and stepped in to help.

Primm, Nev., a once-thriving casino town on the border with California, was on the verge of fading away for good. The family it was named for has stepped in and faces the challenge of reviving it.

The Ocean Beach Community Foundation, in partnership with the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association, brings back this exciting and tasty event, on Tuesday, October 21, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for a festive evening celebrating the vibrant and diverse culinary scene of Ocean Beach. This highly anticipated annual event invites locals and visitors of all ages to discover new food venues alongside the beloved classics that make Ocean Beach a distinctive food destination. With your ticket, you will receive a tasting card granting access to over 30 participating local restaurants, breweries, and wine bars, offering an array of samples that showcase the bold flavors and unique spirit of our community. All ages welcome; this event is family-friendly and in-person. * Sample tastings from over 30 local venues, including restaurants, breweries, and wine bars * Convenient free trolley service with multiple stops connecting key streets throughout Ocean Beach Tickets: $45 Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ocean-beach-restaurant-walk-2025-tickets-1574543003509 All proceeds benefit the Ocean Beach Community Foundation, supporting cherished community programs such as Taste of OB, the Holiday Parade & Tree, the Holiday Auction & Party, and the Food & Toy Drive. Ocean Beach Community Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

Please join us for two fascinating and entertaining lectures every Friday always Free! At 1 p.m. "AI, Philosophy and Language" with Elizabeth Rohwer, Speech Technology Advisor Ms. Rohwer will explore how modern AI sheds new light on Ludwig Wittgenstein’s early work in logic and language. At 2:30 p.m. "Whales and Porpoises" with Cory Hom-Weaver, Ocean Science Analytics Dive into the hidden world of ocean sound and discover how scientists use underwater acoustics to detect, track, and study marine mammals, revealing their behaviors, migrations, and responses to a changing ocean.. Available on zoom If we have your email. (life.miracosta@gmail.com) Snacks are served at intermission. Parking permits are required so allow plenty of time to get a good seat and a good parking spot. Join life for free parking and help support the students through LIFE Scholarships. Visit: https://www.miracosta.edu/community/life.html

Please join us for two fascinating and entertaining lectures every Friday always Free! At 1 p.m. "How and Why I Became a Palestine Refugee" with Jamal Kanj, Author Mr. Kanj will trace his life as a Palestinian refugee, discuss myths surrounding the Palestine question and how managed media narratives collide with his lived experience, history, justice, memory and enduring dispossession. At 2:30 p.m."San Diego Ballet" with Javier Velacso, Artistic Dir SD Ballet. Mr. Velasco will talk about the history of the San Diego Ballet and upcoming performances. Available on zoom If we have your email. (life.miracosta@gmail.com) Snacks are served at intermission. Parking permits are required so allow plenty of time to get a good seat and a good parking spot. Join life for free parking and help support the students through LIFE Scholarships. Visit: https://www.miracosta.edu/community/life.html

From youth clubs to community pickup groups, soccer organizations across San Diego are seeing more people eager to get involved in the sport.