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This year's $500,000 World Food Prize, for advances in agriculture and nutrition, goes to Mariangela Hungria, who boosted Brazil's farming revolution, turning the country into a soybean superpower.

Premieres Monday, Sept. 22, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / KPBS+. The film follows the charismatic West Virginian plaintiff attorney Paul Farrell, Jr., as he wages a legal war against some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies in a landmark battle fueled by personal stakes.

Get ready for a vibrant and swinging experience with Benny Benack III, a charismatic trumpeter and vocalist who’s electrifying the contemporary jazz scene. His performances are a joyful blend of instrumental prowess and captivating vocals, often featuring dazzling trumpet solos alongside his smooth, engaging singing. Benack’s stage presence is infectious, drawing audiences into a world of classic jazz energy with a modern twist. "The Magic of Manhattan" is a sophisticated and energetic celebration of New York City’s vibrant musical history. This elegant, jazz-inspired affair journeys from the uptown sophistication of the Cafe Carlyle to the legendary jazz clubs of 52nd Street and the historic sounds of Greenwich Village, featuring iconic songs by artists who made the city the place to be. Whether it’s Billy Joel’s “New York State of Mind,” Blossom Dearie’s “Manhattan,” or Frank Sinatra’s iconic “New York, New York,” The Magic of Manhattan delivers a musical night out in the city that never sleeps. Benny Benack III on Facebook / Instagram

The Trump administration delivered an ultimatum to leaders of Columbia University: Make a series of major changes or lose out on billions in federal aid.

Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer created the Immigrant Legal Defense Program in 2021. It’s now helping thousands of people navigate their cases in local immigration courts.

The U.S. once controlled the market on rare earth elements, sought after for a range of technologies. But in the last few decades, China has cornered that market and surpassed the U.S.

Rep. Darrell Issa, the only Republican representing San Diego in Congress, is considering running for a House seat in Texas, according to a report by Punchbowl News published Monday.

Since childhood, Joshua Roman's life revolved around the cello. But when long COVID forced him to set his cello aside, he had to rethink his approach to life, faith and music.

A shaky ceasefire is holding. Now the Palestinian territory is in urgent need of a functioning government, order on the streets, and resources to start rebuilding the shattered territory.

Some of the microplastics we ingest may come from the kitchen tools we use to prepare what we eat. If you want to reduce your reliance on plastic, here are some ideas.