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A strawberry moon occurs during the time of year when strawberries fully ripen.

For our season finale we close out our narrative by showcasing up-and-coming San Diego rap artists who exist as ‘hybrid rappers’, kids that have grown up with rap their entire lives. Born with the Internet in full swing they’re blazing new trails with a mix of old and new strategies. Plus, we hear from rappers, Ric Scales, Kahlee and Odessa Kane about the work of emceeing.

Musk has quietly deleted some of his inflammatory tweets about Trump since last week. In a podcast episode released Wednesday, Trump said he was disappointed in Musk but had "no hard feelings."

Mallon has been keeping diaries for most of his life. The Very Heart of It collects entries from the years 1983 to 1994, when he had recently come out as gay and moved to New York City.

In episode 11 we encounter a group of artists who have extended the longevity of their careers through the re-release of their underground hits alongside new music. Insights are shared by rappers Frosty (Chris Whitehead) and Addiquit (Bethany W.). Additionally, we look into a legal case involving rapper Brandon ‘Tiny Doo’ Duncan who fought for more than just freedom of speech.

In this episode, we are transported into the 2010s, a time marked by a significant shift in the music industry due to the disruptive influence of Napster. San Diego begins to emerge successful in our rap pursuits. Dj Artistic and engineer Chauncey Chamberlain introduce us to 'the Loft'. Plus, esteemed hip hop intellectual, Dart Adams, provides perspectives on our positioning within the world of rap music.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international correspondents share snapshots of moments from their lives and work around the world.

Consumer prices in May were up 2.4% from a year ago, but inflation eased on a monthly basis, according to the latest figures from the Labor Department

Shifting soil has plagued the coastal rail line between San Diego and Orange counties the past few years, often causing monthslong shutdowns. Now the project to fix the rail is getting a $125 million financial boost from the state. And last week, the Pentagon upgraded discharge codes for hundreds of LGBTQ+ veterans. The problem is it only applied to those forced out under Don't Ask, Don't Tell, leaving out the thousands separated before that became policy. Plus, a new documentary focuses on efforts to get Iraqi refugees living in El Cajon counted in the 2020 U.S. Census.

The magazine Nature announced the results of its annual Scientist at Work photography contest. The six winning entries are a set of dramatic, intimate portraits of research from all over the globe.