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U.S. support for Israel has been a central issue in Democratic primary contests this year. That has put a spotlight on the pro-Israel lobbying group AIPAC and the strength of its political influence.

Open House San Diego 2026 is a free celebration of architecture, design, and the built environment. Presented by the San Diego Architectural Foundation, this annual event will open the doors to a curated collection of noteworthy spaces across East Village, Little Italy, City Center, Bankers Hill, and North Park. Participants can step inside architecture and design studios, cultural institutions, residential developments, educational campuses, hospitality spaces, and innovative mixed-use projects. Many sites offer rare behind-the-scenes access, guided tours, and conversations with the architects, designers, and owners who bring these places to life. Whether you’re passionate about design or simply curious about the buildings around you, Open House San Diego 2026 offers a unique opportunity to experience the city from a new perspective. The full list of sites and tours information will be available starting March 1 at sdarchitecture.org. SD Architectural Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

What can academia learn from Jason Arday's rise and fall? Atlantic staff writer and former academic Tyler Austin Harper weighs the questions his story left behind.

"The Sky Tonight" is the Fleet’s live astronomy series led by Resident Astronomer Lisa Will, designed to connect you to the celestial events unfolding all around us. From seasonal constellations and planetary movements to the latest space discoveries, each program reveals the stories, science and wonder behind what you can see, and how to experience it for yourself. Whether gathered beneath the immersive Giant Dome Theater, joining virtually from the comfort of your home, or standing under darker skies on Palomar Mountain, "The Sky Tonight" invites you to slow down, look up and find your place in the universe. Visit: https://www.fleetscience.org/events/sky-tonight Fleet Science Center on Instagram and Facebook

Federal officers shot Ricardo Parias eight months ago during an ICE operation to detain him. His lawyer says he is still in pain, highlighting gaps in oversight and care in DHS facilities.

As part of national cancer survivorship celebrations in June, Scripps Cancer Center will host a free, virtual cancer survivors support group on June 9 for anyone adjusting to life after cancer treatment. It is intended for people who have completed cancer treatments for stage 0 to stage 3 diagnoses. Whether you're feeling strong, uncertain, hopeful, anxious, or all of the above, this group is focused on helping cancer survivors move forward by building new routines, finding purpose and connecting with others who truly understand. The group will be held from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. via Microsoft Teams or phone. Advance registration is required by calling 619-951-8666, or emailing corrao.julianna@scrippshealth.org.

Let's take a look at how and why "Choosin' Texas" has come to define and dominate the pop charts in 2026.

"BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions" is adapted from a video art installation by Kahlil Joseph. The work is presented as a cinematic experience structured to resemble the sonic qualities of a record album. It combines fictional and historical elements in an immersive format that features fictionalized portrayals of W. E. B. Du Bois and Marcus Garvey, alongside appearances by artists, musicians, members of Joseph's family, and material drawn from Twitter chats, collectively forming a vision centered on Black consciousness. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with Kahlil Joseph (Director), Onye Anyanwu (Producer), King Britt (Prof. of Music), and Brian Cross (Prof. of Visual Arts), 6:30 - 8 p.m. Co-Presented by the Department of Visual Arts and IDEAS at UC San Diego.

We hear how Liberty Station transformed from a Naval Training Center into a cultural hub. Then, we preview a documentary showing at the San Diego Jewish Film Festival. And finally, a sneak peek of "The Finest" podcast's second season.

Hundreds of thousands of people have been forced from their homes as powerful wildfires sweep across Spain and France, revealing the growing scale of a climate crisis already reshaping the continent.