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Israel's prime minister denounced a report in Israeli newspaper Haaretz quoting Israeli soldiers saying commanders ordered them to fire at unarmed crowds near food distribution sites.

A new Trump presidency and the Ukraine war have pushed Germany to change its constitution to spend more on its military. "Building up our military is our top priority," said Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

Writing can sometimes feel like a lonely endeavor, but a good read-and-critique group can help you feel supported and connected to a writing community. Friday Writers I is a read-and-critique group for all levels. This group will offer thoughtful feedback and guidance in your poetry writing endeavors. The class begins with a close read of two to three poems written by contemporary poets, followed by a few minutes of writing from a prompt. Following the free-write, we will read and critique each other's work. Class meets Fridays from 12–2 p.m. March 14–May 23 (no class April 4) (10 weeks, 20 total hours of instruction) Joan & Irwin Jacobs Music Room Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

The "This American Life" creator shares how his narrative style has evolved over 850 episodes just before bringing his live show, "Seven Things I've Learned," to San Diego this weekend.

Escola gives the former first lady a wild second act in the Tony-nominated play Oh, Mary! "This play is about a woman with a dream that no one around her understands," Escola says.

Spend a lovely Valentine's Day afternoon listening to the beautiful music of the cello, featuring Peter Ko and Robert Bui. About Peter Ko: Praised as “particularly moving” (San Diego Story) and showing “extraordinary musicianship with unbroken focus … fierce and committed” (San Diego Union Tribune), Peter Ko is a San Diego based cellist, collaborating with musical artists such as Steve Schick, Joshua Rubin, Mark Fewer, and the Dover String Quartet. As a performer, his training and projects have taken him across the USA, Mexico, Canada, and Europe, performing in festivals such as soundSCAPE, SICPP, Darmstädter Ferienkurse, the Green Box Arts Festival, and Neofonía Festival de Música Nueva Ensenada. Peter currently serves as principal cellist for the La Jolla Symphony and Chorus, has been featured with Yarn/Wire, Project [BLANK], and San Diego New Music. About Robert Bui: Robbie Bui is a versatile cellist, able to perform classical canon, pop improvisation, and contemporary avant-garde. He is grounded by an additional background in composition, and holds degrees from New England Conservatory and UC San Diego. Specializing in new music interpretation, he has been dedicated dozens of pieces as a soloist and chamber musician, and is recognized in ensembles such as East Coast Contemporary Ensemble, Palimpsest Ensemble, and Alinéa. Beyond cello, he’s a reliable pianist, good violinist, and not-so-good flutist. Beyond the stage, he works as the Patron Services and Office Manager of La Jolla Symphony and Chorus, and as a freelance portrait/event photographer. And beyond work, he learns languages, tailors clothes, cuts hair, and can make really great coffee.

President Trump toured the Kennedy Center today and presided over its board meeting. He expressed deep dissatisfaction with the current state of the performing arts center.

Premieres Monday, June 30, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encores Thursday, July 3 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV and Monday, July 7 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 . Take an unforgettable journey through the restoration of the Hotel del Coronado's iconic Victorian Building, filled with remarkable discoveries and behind-the-scenes moments captured exclusively by their cameras.

In 2021, California allowed college athletes to earn money, profiting off their name, image and likeness. University records show which student athletes are benefitting and how.

Premieres Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream it early in the PBS app beginning Sunday, June 29 at 9 p.m. Directed by Rich Varville and produced by the Film Consortium San Diego, this year’s ceremony takes audiences “Behind the Scenes” for an inspiring and educational look at the passion and dedication driving our region’s vibrant film industry.