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A new research collaboration between Harvard University and Oxford University Press aims to compile the first fully-formed dictionary of African American English.

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has finally broken his silence about the presidential election results.

The space agency has been trying for months to send its giant moon rocket on its first test flight. The goal is to send a crew capsule, with no astronauts on board, around the moon and back.

An app that provides local law enforcement officers with cultural background knowledge on a variety of San Diego County's diverse communities was introduced Thursday.

Indonesian authorities say the death toll from Monday's earthquake on Java has surpassed 250 as more bodies have been discovered under collapsed buildings.

From San Diego Weekend Arts Events (KPBS feature): This outdoor event features a reading of "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," cocoa and a performance of holiday tunes from the San Diego Gay Men's Chorus. It's a family-friendly event, and is also a drive to collect book or musical instrument donations. It's free, but you can register in advance online here. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS From the organizers: Celebrate the holidays with La Jolla Music Society! Enjoy a spiked cider or a classic hot cocoa while Riford Library’s Youth Services Librarian Katia Graham entertains with a reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas and the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus perform jazzy holiday tunes. Bring a book to donate to the Friends of the La Jolla Library or an instrument to donate to La Jolla Music Society’s afterschool program, the Community Music Center. You won’t want to miss seeing the Wu Tsai QRT.yrd transformed into a Winter Wonderland. Doors Open at 5 p.m. Storytime begins at 5:30 p.m. Gay Men’s Chorus performance begins at 6 p.m. Free cider and holiday treats will be provided by Cafe Coyote. Related links: Event information La Jolla Music Society on Instagram La Jolla Music Society on Facebook

San Diego Public Library presents a special 2022 National Poetry Month celebration of one of Vietnam's cultural treasures, "The Tale of Kiều" (Truyện Kiều) with UCSD Vietnamese Heritage Program professor, Kimloan Hill. At 3,254 verses the "Tale of Kiều" is the epic national poem of Vietnam, recounting the life, trials, and tribulations of Thúy Kiều, a beautiful and talented young woman who sacrifices herself to save her family. "The Tale of Kieu" occupies a place akin to the work of Shakespeare in the English language, with students studying it in school and adults alluding to it in daily conversation. This program is SDPL’s 200th anniversary celebration of "The Tale of Kiều" that was canceled at the start of the Covid-19 lockdown in 2020. Saturday, April 9, 2022 from 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Registration for this event will close on April 9, 2022 @ 4 p.m.

The Federal Reserve says its own light-touch approach to bank regulation is partly to blame for the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank last month, and it promised more vigorous oversight in the future.

Hannah’s Family Center will be holding its Peace in the Family 5K Run & Walk on Feb. 5, 2022, at NTC Park in Liberty Station. The event, which starts at 9 a.m., will benefit mental health counseling and needed services for families including child and teen victims of domestic violence in the family. The Peace in the Family 5K Run & Walk is a family-friendly racecourse through San Diego’s lovely Liberty Station NTC Park and is open to parents, kids, friends, and colleagues for a fun morning that will help bring peaceful resolutions to families in need.  Visit https://hannahsfamilycenter.org/peace-in-the-family/ to see all offerings or contact 5K@hannahsfamilycenter.org to discuss your interest in being a sponsor. Date: Feb. 5, 2022 Time: 9:00am Location: NTC Park Liberty Station Price: Early bird registration is priced at $35/person with regular registration of $45/person after Jan. 30, 2022, and $55 day of and includes your race entry and access to the festival area with booths provided by race sponsors. For more information on this event and ticket purchases please visit HERE!

In partnership with the San Diego Council on Literacy, this holiday season Parkway Plaza is inviting families to the center every Saturday in December for special Storytime Saturdays. The San Diego Council on Literacy is a local nonprofit committed to uniting the San Diego community to support literacy. To celebrate the festive season, stories that bring the holiday magic will be read aloud, and crafts and snacks will be offered. Starting December 4, stop by Parkway Plaza every Saturday leading up to Christmas at 11:30am to participate in this special event. Find us reading in between the Sweet Factory and Lids, directly across from Children’s Place. Dates: Dec. 4, Dec. 11, Dec. 18 Times: 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Parkway Plaza between Sweet Factory and Lids Cost: Free For more information on this event please visit HERE!