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A federal bankruptcy court judge said he will approve OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma's latest deal to settle thousands of lawsuits over the toll of opioids that includes some money for thousands of victims of the epidemic.

A stronger and bigger Hurricane Erin pelted parts of the Caribbean and was forecast to create dangerous surf and rip currents along the U.S. East Coast this week.

Liberal billionaire Tom Steyer raised his profile as a foe to President Donald Trump when he spent $13 million on ads touting Proposition 50. Now, Steyer is jumping in the 2026 California governor’s race.

Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. "& Juliet" asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way. Juliet’s new story bursts to life through a playlist of pop anthems as iconic as her name, including “Since U Been Gone‚” “Roar,” “Baby One More Time,” “Larger Than Life‚” “That’s The Way It Is,“ and “Can’t Stop the Feeling!”—all from the genius songwriter/producer behind more #1 hits than any other artist this century. Break free of the balcony scene and get into this romantic comedy that proves there’s life after Romeo. The only thing tragic would be missing it. This event is for guests ages 8 and up. Children under 5 will not be admitted. San Diego Theatres on Facebook / Instagram

A chance discovery by a NASA rover on Mars shows that the red planet has a form of lightning, which researchers had suspected for decades but never seen.

Bavarian palaces, imperial tombs in China and memorials to Khmer Rouge victims are among the sites being recognized by the United Nations agency.

From a student thesis project at San Diego State University to a milestone festival, FilmOut continues to showcase queer stories on screen.

Inca society kept records by encoding information into knotted cords called khipu. A new analysis of hair woven into these cords suggests this record-keeping was practiced by commoners as well as elites.

The announcement follows harsh criticism from the Trump administration about California and other states granting licenses to people in the country illegally.

Join us for a day at the aquarium with family and friends, centering and celebrating Indigenous people and Indigenous ocean knowledge with the original peoples of Southern California, Baja CA and from across Turtle Island. This event features Bird Singing, storytelling, ethnobotany with native plants, hands-on activities inspired by Indigenous traditions — like tule boat making — and offers opportunities to connect with Indigenous cultural, educational organizations and more! Kumeyaay Cultural Tips: Ask permission to take photos and videos. Elders and pregnant women go first. When an elder is praying, everyone who is able should stand. The UC San Diego community holds great respect for the Kumeyaay Nation, the original people of this land where our campus is located. If you have any questions about our Indigenous Ocean Day event, please email Nan Renner, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships. Visit: https://aquarium.ucsd.edu/events/indigenous-ocean-day Birch Aquarium at Scripps on Instagram and Facebook