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Andy Burnham smiles during a campaign visit to Ashton-in-Makerfield before a by-election, in Manchester, England, on June 9. Burnham is expected to succeed Keir Starmer as the U.K.'s Labour Party leader and prime minister.

How England's class divide shaped Andy Burnham, the U.K.'s likely next prime minister

As mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham brought growth to the postindustrial city. Can he scale that nationally as the next prime minister?

New county survey looks to measure economic impact of Tijuana River sewage crisis

First, the county wants you to take part in their new survey on the economic impacts of the Tijuana River sewage crisis. And, a new county-backed effort looks to save taxpayer dollars without having to cut back on services. Next, we’ll bring you one story from parents who want to scale back on screen time and another perspective from someone who says AI is making her better at her job. Then, some weekend events ideas taking place across the county.

An athlete plays soccer at a public soccer field surrounded by warehouses and smog in Jurupa Valley, on June 3, 2025.

California spends billions based on this pollution tracker. Who benefits from its latest update?

California is updating CalEnviroScreen, the influential pollution tracker that helps determine which communities get environmental grants. Advocates say the state should improve the tool and use it more frequently to cut pollution.

Anigma

Officially opening May 28, Anigma is a hidden, 47-seat cocktail den from Paula Vrakas and the team behind The Roxy Encinitas. Tucked behind an unassuming storefront called “Archive” along South Coast Highway 101, the immersive space blends layered storytelling, vintage curiosities, and a transportive cocktail experience inspired by hidden knowledge and mysticism. The space itself was designed to feel like a discovery—featuring salvaged 1860s Wyoming saloon ceiling tiles, antique oddities, original artwork, velvet drapery, brass accents, and a dramatic cathedral-style back bar. Guests will enter through a mysterious astrolabe-inspired doorway before stepping into the intimate lounge. The opening beverage program centers on narrative-driven cocktails inspired by San Diego legends and mythology, alongside innovative craft cocktails and spirit-free offerings. Opening Details: Thursday, May 28, 2026 509 S Coast Hwy 101 Encinitas, CA 92024 Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. with last seating at 9 p.m. Thursday: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. with last seating at 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 5 p.m. - 12 a.m. with last seating at 10:30 p.m. Arcana will open reservation bookings at the end of May. Reservations will be available Tuesday through Saturday via OpenTable with Sundays reserved for hosting private events and special programming in the future.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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