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Odysseus did not face the parasite Cyclospora in his 10-year journey home. But the word "parasite" originated as a popular character trope in Greek literature.

Utah's Great Salt Lake has been labeled an "environmental nuclear bomb" and it has the attention of the president of the United States.

Golden, crisp and deeply rooted — from the kitchens of Nigeria to breakfast tables across the Americas — discover how akara crossed oceans in the hands of enslaved people.

For many Latino immigrant and mixed-status families, the holidays are usually about gathering, tradition, and faith. But this year, heightened immigration enforcement is changing how and if families celebrate at all.

Ryan Terrill joined the San Diego Natural History Museum as the new curator of ornithology, focusing on feathers and molt migration in the Southern California-Mexico region.

At Roppongi Restaurant & Lounge, the beloved La Jolla dining destination known for modern Asian cuisine, afternoons ease into elevated early evenings with happy hour, available from 3 to 5 p.m. daily in the bar and on the patio. The happy hour menu features a curated selection of half-price Asian tapas inspired by global influences and coastal flavors. Highlights include the Polynesian crab stack, layered with pea shoots, red onion, cucumber, tomato, mango, avocado, lump crab, peanut, cilantro and a spicy ginger-lime dressing; ahi poke with tuna, crispy wonton, soy sauce and sesame; and kalua pork spring rolls filled with slow-roasted pork and served with Asian guacamole, pineapple-basil reduction and mango chutney. Additional offerings include hamachi tacos with corn tortilla shells, hamachi crudo and Asian guacamole; Dynamite Shrimp tossed with tobiko crab and pineapple-basil reduction; spicy salt and pepper chicken wings finished with chili flakes and crispy garlic; crispy Vietnamese shrimp served with mint, cilantro, fish sauce and lettuce wraps; Indonesian satay featuring marinated chicken breast, lemongrass peanut sauce and potato chips; miso-glazed Japanese eggplant with cucumber, frisée, chuka salad and sesame; and more. The cocktail program includes a selection of $10 Roppongi classics, including the Japanese Slipper with Midori, Cointreau and lemon; whiskey sour made with Evan Williams Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey, lemon and simple syrup; Cosmopolitan crafted with Absolut Citron vodka, Cointreau, cranberry, lemon and lime; Aperol spritz with Aperol, prosecco and soda water; traditional old fashioned; and The Roppongi Ritual, crafted with Roku gin, lemon juice, grapefruit juice, red bell pepper and shiso leaf. Guests can also enjoy $2 off wine and sake by the glass, beer and signature cocktails such as the yuzu margarita; Tea Ceremony, made with Nikka Coffey Grain whisky, white crème de cacao, coconut water and matcha green tea powder; Tamarindo, with Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Averna amaro, tamarind syrup, lemon, spicy bitters and cucumber; and lychee martini; among others. Beginning at 3 p.m., guests may also order Roppongi’s selection of nigiri and artful sushi, as well as handmade dumplings filled with lobster, duck confit and short rib. Roppongi’s dinner service begins at 5 p.m. daily. Reservations are recommended and may be made on OpenTable. More information is available at RoppongiLaJolla.com and on Facebook and Instagram at @Roppongi_LaJolla.

For years, El Cajon has long been a hub for refugees and immigrants from the Middle East and North Africa. Now, amid President Donald Trump’s refugee ban, they are coping with the help of neighborhood ties and a local nonprofit.

Kick off your week with the best Monday yet at Societe Brewing, San Diego’s favorite brewery! Caitlin from Grainbakers leads a spent grain breadmaking class, with craft beer flowing and creative energy in the air. At the close of the brewer’s day, we will use the brewery's fresh spent grain to make beautiful whole-grain artisan bread. Guests will make the Grainbakers Spent Grain Artisan Bread Dough. Once created, you can customize your bread by adding various flavors from our spice selection.* This class will have many selections, including: - Dark Chocolate & Cherry - Cheddar, Jalapeño & Bacon - UBE Cardamon and Spice (Purple Sweet Potato) - Honey Sea Salted Whole Wheat - Rosemary and Sea Salt - Cinnamon Raisin - Holiday Fruit & Nuts - Cranberry Orange Walnut** - Cardamom & Raisin - Cheddar, Jalapño & Bacon Class includes: - Lecture and hands-on instruction to make artisan spent grain baked bread - Recipe and instruction guide - Super fun mixing session to make your dough - One bread in its first rise, ready to bake at home - Extra spent grain for your freezer and recipes to make more bread VIP / FAQ: You will bake your bread at home. Participants must be 18 or older and have a ticket. Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes. You are WELCOME to invite a friend to wait for you while you’re in class. You can have dinner together before class, and then they can doomscroll some social media over a pint while in class. Grainbakers on Facebook / Instagram

At the close of the brewer’s day, we will use the brewery's fresh spent grain to make beautiful whole-grain artisan bread. Guests will make the Grainbakers Spent Grain Artisan Bread Dough. Once created, you can customize your bread by adding various flavors from our spice selection.* This class will have many selections, including: - Dark Chocolate & Cherry - Cheddar, Jalapeño & Bacon - UBE Cardamon and Spice (Purple Sweet Potato) - Honey Sea Salted Whole Wheat - Rosemary and Sea Salt - Cinnamon Raisin - Holiday Fruit & Nuts - Cranberry Orange Walnut** - Cardamom & Raisin - Cheddar, Jalapño & Bacon Class includes: - Lecture and hands-on instruction to make artisan spent grain baked bread - Recipe and instruction guide. - Super fun mixing session to make your dough - One bread in its first rise, ready to bake at home - Extra spent grain for your freezer and recipes to make more bread VIP / FAQ: You will bake your bread at home. Participants must be 18 or older and have a ticket. Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes. Culture Brewing is a beachy brewery, so dress in layers. You are WELCOME to invite a friend to wait for you while you’re in class. You can have dinner together before class, and then they can doomscroll some social media over a pint while in class. This class is - This class is fun for groups - This class is fun for a solo outing - This class is fun for couples - This class is fun for a girls’ night out - This class is fun for a small office holiday activity - This class is fun for adults + their parents! - This class is fun for a Birthday activity. Please inquire for groups of 6+ if you would like to do this activity as a pre-holiday work outing. We love TEAMBUILDERS! Allergen Considerations: Almonds and Walnuts will be used. Pecans and Pistachios will not be used. Peanuts will not be used. Grainbakers on Facebook / Instagram

Whether you're chasing celebrity panels or discovering comics creators, here's our guide to navigating Comic-Con's Wednesday and Thursday programming.