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It's the 16th Bat-a-thon in Belize. Researchers think the flying mammals can teach us about warding off pathogens and managing diabetes. They trap bats in nets, draw blood ... but no bats are harmed.

More than 250 people have died since 2013 when trenches they were working in caved in. In most cases, the employers failed to follow basic government regulations for making trenches safe.

Eli Roth carves up a 'Thanksgiving' feast while Ridley Scott serves up an overstuffed 'Napoleon.'

Join San Diego Alzheimer’s Partners for a Free Community Event in San Diego The Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI) and over a half-dozen of San Diego’s Alzheimer's partners invite the community to a free event on March 23, 2024, USC Day of SCervice, in support of accelerating Alzheimer’s disease (AD) research. Event Highlights Include: - Expert Panels: Hear from leading experts in the field, including ATRI physicians and advocates. - A screening of “Remembering Gene Wilder” (2023, 92-mins) - Accessible to All: Spanish translation services will be provided. - Renowned Speakers Lending Their Voices - Our impressive lineup of speakers brings diverse perspectives on Alzheimer's research and personal experiences: Dr. Paul Aisen, MD: Founding Director of Alzheimer's Therapeutic Research Institute, Professor of Neurology and Epstein Alzheimer's Disease Director's Chair Dr. Michael Rafii, MD, PhD: Prominent Professor of Neurology and Medical Director of ATRI Dr. Michael Plopper, MD: Psychiatrist and director of Sharp Neurocognitive Research Center at Sharp HealthCare Karen B. Wilder: Alzheimer's advocate and wife to the late comic actor Gene Wilder Day's Agenda: - 9:00 a.m. A coffee truck and snacks will be available for attendees - 10:00 a.m. Morning panel moderated by CBS 8 Evening news anchor Carlo Cecchetto begins with insights from ATRI physicians Dr. Paul Aisen and Dr. Michael Rafii, along with Dr. Michael Plopper from Sharp HealthCare. Special guest Karen Wilder will share her personal journey and the making of the film chronicling her husband Gene Wilder's life. - 11:30 a.m. Q&A begins - 12:00 p.m. Lunch for registered event attendees. - 1:00 p.m. Afternoon panel moderated by Glenner Centers advocate Kimberly King, "Lived Experience of Taking Part in Alzheimer’s Research: Perspectives from Two Latina Care Partners", with Lupe Morales (Co-Chair of the ACTC Research Participant Advisory Board) and Cynthia Sierra (ACTC Research Participant Advisory Board) - 2:00 p.m. A screening of “Remembering Gene Wilder” (2023, 92-mins) “We are excited to participate. We all have a shared goal to generate more clinical trial participation. These clinical trials are vital to the work we do” said Janet Hamada-Kelley, Executive Director, Alzheimer’s Association San Diego & Imperial County. “Without clinical trials, there can be no better treatments, no prevention, and no cure for Alzheimer's disease.” RSVP for a Day of Discovery This no-cost event is open to all, but all attendees must individually RSVP at http://atrinews.usc.edu/2024-day-of-scervice-eng for English-language speakers or http://atrinews.usc.edu/2024-day-of-scervice-esp for Spanish-language speakers. This event will be overbooked and auditorium seating will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early to secure your spot as seating is limited. “I am excited that this is also a community service project as part of USC Alumni Day of SCervice on March 23, and the San Diego Trojan Family will be making a difference,” said Shelley Moore, President-Elect, San Diego Trojan League of San Diego County. About Alzheimer's Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI): The mission of the Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI) is to rigorously test methods for early detection of and treatments for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and bring effective therapeutics to the world. For more information on ATRI and its efforts, please visit our website atri.usc.edu For more information visit: atrinews.usc.edu

Ready to let go, connect, and unleash your creativity? Join us for a fun journey of laughter, spontaneity and endless possibilities as we explore the fundamentals of improv in a supportive environment. Students will learn the fundamentals of improv through a series of engaging exercises, games, and scene work as each week builds on what was learned the previous week. We will focus on building trust, sharpening listening skills, gaining confidence to think creatively in the moment, the concept of Yes And…, and so much more. Not only will you have a ton of fun, you will build self-confidence, soft business skills, and meet new people! Taught by Chris Shurland. For more information visit: oceansidetheatre.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

For the last 10 weeks, a battle has raged for a small northeastern Ukrainian border town just five miles from Russia. After delays, Western military aid helped stall Russia's assault.

Every July, campers, counselors and administrators gather on 84 acres of hilly woods in the woods of western New York state that has been home to a Ukrainian summer camp called “Novyi Sokil” since 1950.

There are many plays about Harriet Tubman, but none share her entire life story like a visit with "THE SPIRIT OF HARRIET TUBMAN." Leslie McCurdy invokes the “spirit” of Harriet Tubman as she portrays the life of the famous Underground Railroad conductor, recreating stories familiar and some rarely told, using words said to have been Harriet Tubman’s own. Through it all, we learn of the faith and conviction that drove Harriet Tubman to follow her dreams as the spirit of the past connects with the present, to inspire her charges to have the courage to do the same in envisioning their future. Called “a powerful, must see performance - the whole family can enjoy." “Theatre is at its best when performance intersects reality and resonates with those present. The Spirit of Harriet Tubman is a moving experience, valuable for both its history and its call to continue freedom’s journey.” -DC Theatre Scene, Washington DC “A wrenching and ultimately inspiring narrative leavened by humour…riveting…the indisputable talents of Leslie (Lorraine) McCurdy have seen to that." -Janice Kennedy, The Ottawa Citizen - Ottawa, Ontario, Canada "THE SPIRIT OF HARRIET TUBMAN" will run March 25 and 26, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. and March 26 at 2 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Tickets are $40 with discounts for students, military, and educators. Call 858-481-1055, or visit www.northcoastrep.org to purchase tickets. North Coast Rep on Facebook / Instagram

This follow-up to the 1996 blockbuster Twister updates the original by making its heroine — not its hero — the center of gravity, but alas, the script doesn’t let her be a whole lot of fun.

A tech meltdown left workers at airlines, banks and hospitals staring at the dreaded “blue screen of death” as their computers went inert in what is being described as a historic outage.