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The first day of the Northern Hemisphere's seasons correspond with the Earth's tilt toward or away from the sun.

Killnet urged hackers to take down dozens of airport websites across the country early Monday morning. Within hours several sites were down. But officials say the outages did not interrupt operations.

They flee their homes not solely because of climatic changes that make it difficult to earn a living but also because of violence sparked by the competition for dwindling resources.

This is the third of four Literary Salon meetings on Cormac McCarthy’s "All the Pretty Horses" being held in January. In this workshop we will cover questions like: do the usual principles of character—desire, flaw, physicality, specificity—still apply when an author never takes us inside their characters? How does McCarthy’s authorial voice intersect with the way we understand his characters? For best results, participants should plan to finish reading the novel before the meeting. Date | Tuesday, January 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Location | Online Register here! Members: $20 Nonmembers: $25 You will be emailed the Zoom link 24 hours before the start of class. If you sign up less than 24 hours before the start of the class, please email Kristen at programs@sandiegowriters.org for your link. For more information, please visit sandiegowriters.org/chaacter-in-all-the-pretty-horses or call (619) 696-0363.

Multigenerational living is on the rise, and the trend is growing fastest among Gen Zers and millennials.

The Emmett Till Alerts will be sent to Black elected officials across Maryland — along with national civil rights organizations, clergy members and other leaders.

Third Sunday Craft is a monthly gathering of creative writers that fosters support, inspiration, and community. More than craft classes, Third Sunday Craft will help you construct and sustain a writing practice. In January, Openings we will set our intentions for our writing in the new year, and then look at story openings to see examples of how and where successful stories begin. First lines, first paragraphs and first pages! Please bring with you the following: • The first line of a story/poem/essay. • At least five different drafts of that first line. • If you are feeling excited, bring 2 versions of the first paragraph too! Date | Sunday, January 16 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Location | Online Register here! Members: $36 Nonmembers: $42 You will be emailed the Zoom link 24 hours before the start of class. If you sign up less than 24 hours before the start of the class, please email Kristen at programs@sandiegowriters.org for your link. For more information, please visit sandiegowriters.org/january-openings or call (619) 696-0363.

The New Orleans police department is overhauling its hiring process to include civilians, as well as eliminate credit score checks and marijuana use questions.

Children had more access to food in 2021 compared to the previous year. But for other groups such as the elderly and women living alone, food insecurity was on the rise, according to the U.S.

Come to San Diego, California and enjoy the BIG Salsa Festival in the west coast! BIG Salsa Festival San Diego is a four day Latin event featuring some of the greatest names in performing arts and music! Each day is packed with dance classes, amazing performances, live band concerts, and Latin dance parties into the early morning hours. Once you experience BIG Salsa Festival, it will surely become one of the premier events your look forward to every year. If you've always wanted to learn how to dance, this is the perfect beginning. If you are looking to improve and advance your techniques, BIG San Diego offers classes for beginners, challenges for the advanced, and everything in between. Come learn from the best the world and our local community has to offer and enjoy The BIG Salsa Festival San Diego. Date: Jan. 14th-17th, 2022 Times: 7:00pm-4:00am Location: Marriott Mission Valley Cost: $50-$225 For more information on this event and ticket purchases please visit HERE!