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This aerial photo provided by the Indianapolis Fire Department shows flooding in northern Indianapolis, Ind., Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026.

The Midwest braces for more heavy flooding, as Indiana seeks federal aid

Indiana, Illinois and surrounding states are preparing for another stretch of flooding through this weekend.

ArtHatch and Distinction Gallery Present the 2nd Annual 'Spring in SoCal2' - April Arts Showcase

ArtHatch and Distinction Gallery Present the 2nd Annual “Spring in SoCal2” ArtHatch and Distinction Gallery are thrilled to announce our 2nd Annual "Spring in SoCal2," part of Escondido’s Annual Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month this April. The month-long celebration will feature multiple events, culminating in our April Arts Showcase on April 11, from 6–10 p.m.—our largest and most vibrant gathering of local artists, creativity, and community. Special Offer: The first 100 guests to RSVP at spring@arthatch.org will receive a free pot and succulent plant. Visitors can visit the front gallery and four additional studios, where local artists will decorate the pots. For a hands-on experience, head to Teen Studio #12, add your own artistic touches, and watch teens create live as they prepare for their upcoming all-teen art exhibition this July. Short on time? Don’t worry! A limited number of pre-painted and planted pots will be available for guests who may not have RSVP’d, while supplies last. Live Music & Entertainment: Groove to live music all evening! C-Barrgs spins from 6–8 p.m., followed by Big Boss Bubble performing from 8–10 p.m.. These fan favorites are guaranteed to get the crowd moving. Extras: Enjoy open studio tours throughout the evening and drinks available for purchase from Last Spot by Tortari, serving until 11 p.m. The creativity continues beyond April 11! Join us on April 18 and 25, from 2–5 p.m., to watch local artists paint live in the front gallery. This event is being funded in part by the City of Escondido Public Art. Location: 317 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

A photograph of the new $205 million, 200,000 square foot VA Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders Hospital and Community Living Center at the Jennifer Moreno VA San Diego Medical Center July 23, 2026.

After years of delays, construction finishes on new VA San Diego spinal cord injury center

Originally set to open in 2024, the new Veterans Affairs San Diego Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders Hospital should start accepting patients early in 2027, the VA said.

Detail of Sevy Arte's "Rage," a woodcut relief print that's part of "Print as Protest" as the Chicano Park Museum & Cultural Center, opening April 11, 2026.

San Diego weekend arts top picks: 'Print as Protest,' gossip, oddities and a yacht rock singalong

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Protest art and printmaking at the Chicano Park Museum; gossip-inspired art gets vulnerable; Voices of Our City Choir takes on yacht rock; August Wilson's "Fences"; Oddities Flea Market and more.

An illustration of the Boston Tea Party, when colonists dumped British East India Company tea into the harbor on Dec. 16, 1773. Some accounts say this marked a pivotal moment when Americans started loving coffee. But one historian says Americans were drinking lots of coffee before then.

But first, coffee: The drink that energized the American Revolution

Colonial Americans were drinking coffee long before they dumped tea into Boston Harbor or fought a war for independence. The establishments that served it were already brewing revolutionary ideas.

Emergency services at the scene of an incident close to RAF Fairford,, in Whelford, England, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026.

5 arrested near a U.K. air base used by U.S. on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act

Police evacuated homes Sunday near an air base in England used by the U.S. and arrested several men over suspected explosives offenses.

(from left) Devin E. Haqq as Nippers, Matt Dallal as Turkey, Myka Cue as Ginger Snap, Andy Grotelueschen as The Lawyer, and Michael Crane as Bartleby in Fiasco Theater’s "Bartleby," 2026.

Fiasco Theater's 'Bartleby' would feel right at home in 'The Office'

The Old Globe's newly commissioned play based on Herman Melville's 1853 short story, "Bartleby, the Scrivener," has extended its run through March 22.

Walton County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Oscar D'Lassalas, 40, an officer certified to enforce federal immigration law, stands on the road to the jail where undocumented people are held for federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to pick up. The sheriff's office in this Florida Panhandle city has partnered with ICE.

ICE uses controversial program to boost deportations. Here's how it works in 1 county

Details on how ICE cooperation agreements work in practice have been hard to come by. NPR took a close look at how sheriff's deputies in Walton County, Fla., approach immigration-related arrests.

Rhythm Delivered

Back after winning Audience Choice at San Diego Fringe 2024, “Rhythm Delivered” by DrumatiX is a wildly inventive, nonverbal explosion of rhythm, movement, humor, and surprise. Tap dance, body percussion, and found-object drumming transform buckets, barrels, boxes, tech gadgets, and everyday items into a thrilling live a cappella orchestra. As mysterious boxes are opened, performers uncover hidden objects, unexpected rhythms, and one surprise after another. Athletic, playful, and bursting with audience interaction, the show builds a shared pulse in real time. Accessible across ages and cultures, this award-winning hit invites you to clap, laugh, respond, and jump into rhythm. San Diego International Fringe Festival on Facebook / Instagram

U.S. President Donald Trump (R) and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte (L) appear during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Trump's NATO pressure campaign continues as summit begins

President Trump's arrival in Ankara kicks off another potentially tense meeting for NATO.

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