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Scientists have pointed out that extreme heat is particularly dangerous for older people. A new study shows that young, healthy people are also dying too often in extreme weather.

After more than 15 months of relentless Israeli bombardment, Gaza has been left in ruins. If last week's ceasefire holds, rebuilding could take decades, cost tens of billions of dollars and present overwhelming obstacles.

One Book, One San Diego Author Event with Chanel Miller Presented in partnership with the University of San Diego Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024 In-Person - University of San Diego Join KPBS and our partners for a special in-person event with Chanel Miller, author of our 2024 One Book, One San Diego adult selection, "Know My Name: A Memoir." Register today! More community events coming soon: One Book Events One Book, One San Diego is a partnership, led by KPBS, with the San Diego Public Library, the San Diego County Library, San Diego State University, One Book Sin Fronteras and more than 30 organizations. For more information about One Book, One San Diego, please visit: https://www.kpbs.org/onebook One Book, One San Diego is funded by the Linden Root Dickinson Foundation, the Seth Sprague Educational and Charitable Foundation, the Payne Family Foundation, the Frieda Berlinski Foundation, Kaiser Permanente, the University of San Diego, the City of San Diego, Lloyd Pest Control, and Francis Parker School.

The brief declaration of martial law in South Korea last month has drawn comparisons to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The attempted power grabs could hold lessons for other democracies.

A local historian wanted to know what it was like to be Black and queer in San Diego 40 years ago. In the process, he found a hero.

The tools the U.S. used to contain previous bird flu outbreaks just aren't working this time, according to some agricultural experts. Some egg farmers have called for vaccinations for poultry.

By William Shakespeare Directed by Sam White With no male heir and the weight of the nation on his shoulders, King Henry VIII seeks to divorce his wife Katherine so he can marry Anne Boleyn. But Henry’s trusted advisors have plans of their own, and the consequences of his decisions will change their lives—and the history of England—forever. The talented students of The Old Globe and University of San Diego Shiley Graduate Theatre Program perform Henry VIII for the very first time, bringing to thrilling life this final installment of Shakespeare’s history plays. Visit: https://www.theoldglobe.org/pdp/24-season/henry-viii/#?startDate=2024-11-01&%3FendDate=2024-11-30 The Old Globe on Instagram and Facebook

Celebrate Halloween with all treats and no tricks! Join us at TrueCare’s family-friendly Monster Mash Wellness Bash, in partnership with California State University San Marcos Mobile Wellness Initiative, City of Oceanside Housing & Neighborhood Services and Oceanside Unified School District. We will be providing drug prevention education alongside important safety information to help you keep your kids’ holiday fang-tastic! Lots of fun activities for the kids too: Kids costume contest Face painting Interactive kid-friendly “Boo Mobile” Ricos antojitos (delicious snacks) Our compassionate Mission Mesa Pediatrics, Oceanside Dental, Women’s Health and WIC teams will have special spine-tingling crafts, giveaways, and un-BOO-lievable prizes! Don’t miss out on these other offerings during the festival: “Boo Mobile” services include medical and dental screenings, and flu vaccines Get your child’s height and weight unmasked to check their terror-ific growth. Is Medi-Cal giving you a fright? Our spook-tacular Enrollment Services specialists will be onsite to answer questions and guide you through the process.

The sometimes-transgressive pop star has a new album, Mayhem, that seems poised to recapture the confrontational darkness of her early work. There's more than one reason to hope it's true.

Following a White House anti-DEI order, the National Cryptologic Museum covered up exhibits of women and people of color in its Hall of Honor. The NSA reversed course after former employees mobilized.