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

Veterans Village of San Diego kicked off its annual event to support unhoused and at-risk veterans called Stand Down, this year at Liberty Station.

In addition to Pynchon's Shadow Ticket, this week's releases include a new memoir from Dopesick author Beth Macy, and a coming-of-age story from former U.S. poet laureate Joy Harjo.

USA Multicultural non profit organization presents Fiestas Patrias 2025 – a free, family-friendly celebration of Mexican Independence and Hispanic heritage happening Sunday, September 14, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Grape Day Park in Escondido. This vibrant festival will include: - El Grito Ceremony – the traditional cry of independence - All-day live entertainment with mariachi, folkloric dance, and cultural performances - Delicious food and artisan vendors - A Beer Garden with festive beverages - A Kids Zone full of fun family activities Fiestas Patrias is a celebration of unity, tradition, and community pride, bringing together families from across the region. USA Multicultural on Instagram

Officials have been working on a deal to bring popular video app TikTok under U.S. ownership to avoid shutting it down in the United States.

It’s about the things we obsess over in our free time: TV and movies, music and celebrities, internet and memes, and the people who make it. No topic is too big or small. And nothing’s off limits. The Sam Sanders Show from KCRW: your weekly destination for all things fun.

Premieres Monday, Oct. 13, 2025 at 11 p.m. / Stream with KPBS+. In a powerful story of healing and forgiveness, Jamaican-American poet and LGBTQ+ activist Staceyann Chin re-imagines mothering after being abandoned by her own. In a journey to seek out her elusive mother, Staceyann travels across Brooklyn, Montreal, Cologne, and Jamaica while building a new sense of home with her own daughter.

His political comeback put the country on a course away from supporting Ukraine and toward Hungary and Slovakia, which have taken a pro-Russian path.

The Comic-Con Art Show, Located at the Manchester Hyatt, in Grand Hall CD is open to the public—you do not need a badge to come in and enjoy or purchase artwork. However, everyone entering the Art Show is expected to comply with all terms and conditions expected of our attendees. You’ll see numerous original drawings, paintings, sculptures, pieces of jewelry, and more “unusual” items, all created and displayed by professional and amateur artists. In 2024, more than 900 items were sold by the 116 artists exhibiting in the Comic-Con Art Show, and 20% of those art show sales were to the un-badged general public! If you want to add something to your collection, many of the pieces are offered for purchase by Silent Auction* or Quick Sale. Bidder numbers and Art Show information can be obtained from the administration table inside the Art Show. You must be 18 or older and have legal identification to purchase artwork, and payments may be made with cash or a credit card. The Art Show also displays the nominated books and comics for this year’s Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards. Come and see the best new works of the year! For your convenience, the Art Show is open one hour after the Exhibit Hall closes on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday to make it easier to bid on or pick up your art. HOURS: Thursday 11 AM–8 PM Friday: 9 AM–8 PM Saturday: 9 AM–6 PM Sunday: 9 AM–6 PM *Silent Auction final bidding closes Saturday at 6:00 PM.Winning bids are posted at 9:00 AM Sunday morning.Any Voice Auctions begin at 11 a.m. Sunday morning. All purchased art must be picked up Sunday by 6:30 p.m. Quick Sale items must be paid for immediately and picked up the same day.

A national survey of students, teachers and parents shines a light on how the AI revolution is playing out in schools – including when it comes to bullying and a community's trust in schools.