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Their accounts contrast sharply with what chemical giants have said about worker safety at their facilities. At an Olin plant outside of McIntosh, Ala., workers recall decades of asbestos exposure.

City Heights Día Muertos celebration returns live, spirited, and vividly-hued to Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park, the long-time home of the event. The second longest-running celebration in San Diego! When: Oct. 30, 2021 from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Candlelight Vigil @ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Where: Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park (in front of the City Heights Weingart Library.) at 3795 Fairmount Ave. in City Heights. Here are some highlights for this year’s event: Cultural entertainment and art making opportunities will be offered. Returning from previous years will be Drummers Without Borders featuring a giant puppet and lantern drum parade winding around the city block, The Old Globe brings another round of five short plays written and performed by community members, Mariachi Victoria, Chinuelo (Chinelo) masked dancers from Guerrero, Mexico, Radio Latina supports with sound equipment and an emcee. Activities return such as maskmaking with San Diego Guild of Puppetry, and a drumming lesson session with Drummers Without Borders. Talks are being held to imagine and actualize a community-wide art project going on the entire day. Catrina and Catrin outfits are encouraged (a la Posada,) and a contest usually takes place. A candlelight vigil is planned for the evening. New cultural groups participating will be Ballet Folkloric Xochipilli (SDSU), Majestic in Motion with two youth dance groups, Hoover High School Band, and Grupo Colibri, and there may be more cultural participants by the day of the event. Always outstanding are the community altares set up by families and organizations. These have a sense of ritual and reverence combined with a degree of mirth. The paths are strewn with marigolds and greens, and a breeze carries the heady scent of flowers and pan de muerto. (Bread of the dead.) There is a splendid new logo, which will be available on tee shirts and more. Food will be available. A free of cost community event started by the Residents’ Committee to continue the Mexican cultural holiday honoring the deceased family members and friends. City Heights Día de Muertos Celebration is on Facebook

In NPR's first visit to Afghanistan since the Taliban took over almost a year ago, Diaa Hadid discusses the changes she's observing in Kabul since she last visited there in pre-Taliban-ruled 2020.

As the marketing of soda and fast food ramps up around the world, the companies involved forge partnerships to help the poor. The new book 'Junk Food Politics' casts a critical eye at their efforts.

Join Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream at their Grand Opening celebration in Hillcrest at The Hub Hillcrest Market, 1080 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92103. The newest Handel’s is kicking off their grand opening celebration with the first 100 customers receiving Free Ice Cream for a Year* (purchase necessary). An official ribbon cutting with the Heights-Hillcrest Regional Chamber of Commerce will kick off the celebration on March 23 starting at 11 a.m. Guests will also be able to participate in a raffle where they can win a free pint once a month for a Year and more! The Hillcrest Handel’s marks the third for the city of San Diego but joins several other San Diego County locations that have become popular in the market. The Hillcrest store features local flavors including Black Cherry, Buckeye, Coffee Chocolate Chip, Graham Central Station, Oree-Dough, Salty Caramel Truffle, and more. The location offers dine-in, pickup, delivery, and catering. The new store is a 1,383- sq. ft. walk-up window location with nine service windows across the storefront for serving guests. The store hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. For more information about the Hillcrest Handel’s, visit www.handelsicecream.com/store/hillcrest or follow the Hillcrest store on Instagram @HandelsHillcrest.

Join us at The Lafayette Hotel for a Thanksgiving Day with a feast of seasonal flavors, served right from our kitchen. Our talented chefs are celebrating at Hope 46 restaurant with a special 3-course prix fixe menu. Delicious highlights include herb crusted turkey, crab stuffed salmon, roasted butternut squash, pumpkin cheesecake and more. Thursday, Nov. 25th from 12:00pm – 6:00pm $59 per person, plus tax and gratuity $25 per child, 12 and under $30 wine pairing Reservations highly recommended via OpenTable for groups up to 8 guests. For large groups of 9 or more, please contact the restaurant directly at (619) 780-0358 to make your reservation. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- First Course | Choice of : Roasted Butternut Squash Soup toasted pepitas, crème fraiche, chive oil, chervil Paired with 2020 Daou, Chardonnay, Paso Robles Fall Harvest Salad mixed baby greens, candied pecans, pomegranate seeds, pear, gorgonzola bleu cheese, pomegranate champagne vinaigrette Paired with 2020 Schmitt Sohne, Riesling, Mosel, Germany Second Course | Choice of: Skirt Steak Chasseur au gratin, caramelized onions, roasted brussel sprouts Paired with 2018 Daou, Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles Herb Crusted Diestel Turkey Breast + Thigh whipped yukon gold potatoes, giblet gravy, apple mushroom stuffing, sautéed green beans, roasted garlic, classic cranberry sauce Paired with 2020 Daou, Chardonnay, Paso Robles Crab Stuffed Yukon Delta Wild Salmon roasted sweet potato, sautéed rainbow chard, dijon mustard hollandaise Paired with 2018 Domaines Schlumberger, Pinot Gris, Alsace Third Course | Choice of : Pumpkin Cheesecake chantilly cream, salted caramel, toasted cinnamon Paired with 2018 Luigi Bosca, Malbec, Argentina Rustic Fall Apple Tart white caramel sauce, spicy toasted almonds, crème fraiche Paired with 2020 Schmitt Sohne, Riesling, Mosel, Germany -------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more information and table reservations please visit HERE!

San Diego hired a local community outreach organization — Pillars of the Community — to help eligible households take advantage of a new $3.2 billion federal program to lower the cost of broadband Internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Overexploitation of natural resources and climate change threaten the Dead Sea, a natural wonder drying up rapidly.

20|Twenty offers cuisine with a global perspective, featuring locally sourced seasonal ingredients from farms around Southern California. The culinary team elevates simple classics with international flavors, providing elegant pairings and handcrafted cocktails to distinction. Enjoy thoughtful coastal cuisine complete with seascape views. The three-course menu is priced at $60 per person, plus tax and gratuity. First Course - Includes a choice of one starter: • Caesar Salad with Parmigiano-Reggiano, House Caesar Dressing, White Anchovy, and Herb Crouton • Beet & Burrata Salad with Seasonal Citrus, Hazelnut Gremolata, Petit Greens, Saba & EVOO • Lobster Bisque Second Course - Includes a choice of one entrée: • Quinoa Chaufa with Stir Fry Seasonal Vegetable & Marcona Almond Romesco • Shelton Farms Free-Range Chicken with Garlic Potato, Blistered Sungold Tomatoes, Roasted Broccolini, and Chimichurri (GF) • 12oz New York Steak Au Poivre with Fingerling Lyonnaise Potato • Pan Seared Baja Striped Bass with Butternut Squash Risotto and Wild Mushroom Third Course - Includes a choice of one dessert: • Cast Iron Pineapple Upside Down Cake with Coconut Gelato • Brandied Pear Crème Brulee • Chocolate Cremeux with Hazelnut Praline, Salted Caramel Gelato & Raspberry • Seasonal sorbet and berries Date | Tuesday, September 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Dinner service is Tuesday through Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Closed for dinner, Sundays & Mondays). Make reservations here! You can also reserve a table by phone at (760) 827-2500.

Four decades after the New York City Rap Tour made history in Europe, Hip-Hop's influence is everywhere - in art, fashion and even the 2024 Olympics.