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Death cap mushrooms look harmless, but are responsible for the majority of the world's mushroom-related deaths. California officials say 21 people have been sickened in recent weeks, one fatally.

Cientos de niños inmigrantes en todo Estados Unidos fueron detenidos por más tiempo del límite legal este verano, ha admitido el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas en un documento judicial, alarmando a los defensores legales que dicen que el gobierno no está protegiendo a los menores.

The council voted unanimously for 52 of the policies, which included items such as SWAT robots and vehicle trackers. The remaining two items proved far more contentious.

Three new collections by mid-career poets lay claim to stories of identity, suffering and hope, to a kind of collective subjectivity, to the inner life of a country in the throes of deep pain and uncertainty.

President Trump lavished praise on New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani as the two met for the first time in the Oval Office after a history of trading political insults.

Do you think the country is going in the right or wrong direction? Are you happy with your vote last year or do you have any regrets? Or maybe you sat the election out? NPR wants to speak with swing voters across the political spectrum.

Celebrate the Freedom to Read with a special Pride Storytime featuring Lil Miss Hot Mess and Drag Queen Story Hour: San Diego during Banned Books Week 2025! Lil Miss Hot Mess will share her colorful new book, "Make Your Own Rainbow: A Drag Queen’s Guide to Color," along with "A Book Comes Home: A Banned Book’s Journey" by Rob Sanders. This joyful and empowering storytime shines a spotlight on the importance of diverse stories and the right to explore different perspectives. After the reading, enjoy a fun meet-and-greet and grab a free copy of her new book (one per family, while supplies last)! Feel free to bring your own copies for a personalized signing, too! Everyone is welcome at this inclusive family event, no registration required! PRIDE Storytime is a family-friendly way of recognizing and celebrating our diversity and individuality through age-appropriate stories and songs. Banned Books Week 2025 runs from October 5–11 with the theme “Censorship Is So 1984. Read for Your Rights.” Highlighting the rise in book bans nationwide, the theme draws on Orwell’s 1984 to emphasize the dangers of censorship and the importance of protecting everyone’s right to read. For details on SDPL’s Banned Books Week programs, click here. San Diego Public Library on Instagram

A new exhibit weaves the stories of African American women across history through the clothes they wore. Plus, the second annual FilAm CreatorCon celebrates Filipino American creatives in San Diego. And finally, your weekend arts preview.

Please join us to hear from our special guest, David Rosenfeld, director of the Solar Rights Alliance. Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zN_ZDj6ZTvyZfyl8484qYA#/registration The utilities have been aggressively lobbying state leaders to undermine rooftop solar at every turn. State leaders have obliged, and as a result, rooftop solar adoptions have slowed considerably in the last few years. Fortunately, a new movement to defend and expand rooftop solar has sprung up and is fighting back. Mr. Rosenfeld will discuss the ways in which you can join this effort. He will highlight the role of grassroots movements and organizations that are mobilizing to defend and enhance rooftop solar opportunities in the state. There will be time for Q&A. Please register in advance. North County Climate Change Alliance: Website / Facebook / Instagram

The Defense Secretary faced scrutiny on two fronts Thursday: over a strike that killed survivors on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean and his use of Signal to discuss U.S. attack plans on Yemen.