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Just before he invaded Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed with other leaders that "a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought." So why is he eroding a key treaty?

He died in St. Kitts of aspiration pneumonia. He was known for his advocacy against South African apartheid and for Haitian democracy.

Let San Diego Public Library assist you in preparing for the transition from high school to college through the Admit One College Prep Academy! Admit One provides an advantage on SAT and ACT test preparation. This program is brought to you in partnership between the San Diego Public Library, and UC San Diego Extension Pre-College Programs. Please be sure to check the email that you used to register for all correspondences. *Please read all the information below! 1) REGISTER by filling out the information BELOW. Please register under the student’s name, not the parent’s name. Please do NOT share an email with a sibling; all students must have unique email addresses. Please do NOT register using school email addresses. School district issued email accounts often do not receive correspondence from @ucsd.edu emails. 2) In order to COMPLETE your registration, please provide us with your PID number, which is a student identification number through UC San Diego Division of Extension Studies. If you do not have a PID, please create a MyExtension account which will generate the PID number. Click here (https://myextension.ucsd.edu/account/new) to create a MyExtension account with UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies. *Please note that school district issued email accounts often do not receive correspondence from @ucsd.edu emails. Due to this, it is suggested that you do not use your school email address when creating this account. Once you have created your MyExtension account, please visit the “Home” page, where you can find your PID. Then include it in the registration information below. 3) Students will receive an email from the proctor/instructor within 24-48 hours of the start date of the course containing pre/post test information and class information. The San Diego Public Library and UC San Diego Extension are proud to bring all Library NExT programming to you for free, thanks to funding provided in whole or in part by the Library Foundation SD. If you need special accessibility accommodations, information and program content can be made available in alternative formats upon request. To request disability-related modifications or accommodations, please email LibraryNExT@sandiego.gov If you have comments, questions or grievances about Library NExT, please contact the Program Coordinator at LibraryNExT@sandiego.gov Registration Policy and Procedures: I understand students must attend all classes. I understand students should arrive promptly for class and stay for the full duration of the class. I understand this class is part of a partnership with UCSD. These classes differ from our regular programs in that they offer more of a structured, in-depth, and hands-on learning environment. I understand I am responsible for arranging transport with/for my student(s) promptly at the start and end of the class. I understand students should treat each other with respect; failure to do so could result in being dropped from the class. I understand that a break will be included in the program and students are encouraged to bring water and a snack. By registering for the class, I agree and understand the restrictions, policies, and procedures outlined above.

Presented by Grasshopper Join us for a tasty day of international hops, music and food at this year’s Amps & Ales in Downtown Chula Vista on Saturday, September 17 from Noon - 4 p.m.! Under new management, Amps & Ales unites some of the craft beer capitals of the US and Mexico for one hoptastic afternoon where craft beer connoisseurs will enjoy unlimited samples of brews and hops from San Diego, Tijuana and Ensenada. Wine lovers will also savor some of the best wine San Diego and Mexican Wine Country, Valle de Guadalupe, have to offer without crossing the border! Don’t forget your dancing shoes! This year’s headliner, B-Side Players, is sure to get your bodies movin’. Additional musical performances include Marauak, The Gravities, Cumbia Machin, Euphoria Brass Band, and The Routine. Tasty food vendors will also be on-site offering the best bites perfectly paired with the day’s hops. Tickets for Amps & Ales are on sale now. Early Bird tickets are on sale through July 31. Early Bird General Admission are $35 and include entry into the event from 1 p.m.-4 p.m., while Early Bird VIP tickets are $50 and include entry into the event an hour before general admission, from Noon-4 p.m. Starting August 1, General Admission tickets are $45 and include entry into the event from 1 p.m.-4 p.m., while VIP tickets are $60 and include entry into the event an hour before general admission, from Noon-4 p.m. We can’t wait to see you there! For more information about the event and tickets, please visit here! SOCIALS: Third Avenue Village: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram B-Side Players: Facebook | Instagram

Alexandra Auder's mother, Viva, was one of Andy Warhol's muses. Auder's memoir, Don't Call Me Home, describes her early life in the Chelsea Hotel, in a world of underground artists and "weirdos."

Taryn Smith, a 26-year-old TikToker, was in the shower when she had a funny thought: What if she died in a chicken suit? What happened next represents the way we use social media to mourn.

A ProPublica investigation found the justice accepted luxury trips from a major GOP donor. The story is renewing Democrats' push for a code of ethics for justices of the Supreme Court.

In a rousing and personal farewell speech this week in parliament, the former prime minister touched on family, politics and one of the very few things she will ask of her colleagues as she departs.

For the first time, astronomers have caught a star in the act of swallowing a planet, providing a glimpse into how the sun may eventually eat up Earth.

Across the country, schools are reporting rising cafeteria debt, and fewer kids are enrolling in their free and reduced price programs. Many states are moving to make meals free for all kids again.