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The state has at least 10 cases of the illness to date but the state's surgeon general has not called for vaccinations or quarantining of exposed kids. This goes against science-based measures.

The United Nations effort to achieve "harmony" with the natural world kicks off in Colombia this week. Recent reports show there's a lot of work to do to achieve that goal.

The measure, known as SB 1047, was one of the nation’s most far-reaching regulations on the booming AI industry. It would have held AI companies legally liable for harms caused by AI and enabled a "kill switch" if systems went rogue.

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App + Encore Thursday, May 23 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV. Test cook Keith Dresser makes host Julia Collin Davison a Southern Thai speciality, Khua Kling (Pork Stir-Fry). Science expert Dan Souza explains how broccoli and dogs are more similar than you think, and test cook Elle Simone Scott makes host Bridget Lancaster Khao Niaow Ma Muang (Sticky Rice with Mango).

Daniel Cardenas (he/him) serves as the main advocate for KPBS’ diversity vision, initiatives, action plan and strategic goals. He serves as a key collaborator between San Diego State University, the San Diego State University Research Foundation, and KPBS.

On a rocky hillside in Colorado is a "mega den" of hundreds of rattlesnakes — along with cameras livestreaming the whole thing.

Composer Laura Kaminsky's intimate new opera, Lucidity, centers on an aging opera singer, portrayed by the 80-year-old soprano Lucy Shelton, dealing with the effects of memory loss.

Defense of Democracy Presents a Film Festival to Open Minds & Raise Funds A local showing of the film “1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture” is intended to educate the public and raise funds for Defense of Democracy, a national organization that advocates for an inclusive public education system. “1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture” is a documentary film that tells the story of researchers who trace the origins of the Christian anti-gay movement to a mistranslation of the Bible in 1946, casting doubt on a biblical basis for LGBTQIA+ prejudice. Defense of Democracy pushes back against all who attempt to whitewash curricula, deny unsavory parts of American history, censor library books and stigmatize students based on race, gender or sexuality. The group defends and advocates for public schools and library systems based on inclusivity and science. It provides training and tools for volunteers nationwide to engage with their communities. About “1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture” “1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture” speaks to the root of what Defense of Democracy organizers believe in: The accepted canon is not always true, and a healthy democracy must allow its citizens free access to many different points of view. “1946” was written, directed and produced by a team of award-winning filmmakers. About Defense of Democracy is a nonprofit organization that advocates for an inclusive public education system, informs the public on the importance of public school and library systems in a functioning democracy, and provides training, tools and coordination for strategic volunteer engagement in communities across the country. For more information visit: defenseofdemocracy.org Stay Connected on Facebook

Experts say children shouldn't start playing contact sports until at least 14 years old. And they say coaches' attitudes dictate how teams respond to injuries.

The area has not taken a direct hit from a hurricane in over 100 years. But its topography and dense population make it especially susceptible to severe damage from storm surges.