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Despite wars ranging across the Middle East, more than 20 million Shia pilgrims gather in Iraq shrine city for Arbaeen festival

The Allen Institute in Seattle says scientists have now learned enough about how the brain works to start fixing it when it breaks.

Georgetown University is moving Let Freedom Ring, its annual event celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr., to the historical Howard Theatre in order to save money, the university said.

Dallas' financial industry is growing amid a larger Texas business boom. But can it really steal New York's crown?

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California’s 48th Congressional District is one Democrats are hoping to flip as they aim to retake control of the House of Representatives in the midterm elections.

You are invited to be a part of the Awesomest Pop Culture and Fandom Convention where "Fan worlds collide!" - at Fangaea! For our sensational seventh year, we will be taking place on Saturday, March 21 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Handlery Hotel in Mission Valley, San Diego! This year, our theme is WOMEN IN POP-CULTURE! Fangaea (fan-JEE-uh) is a multi-faceted, action-packed, fandom event that will feature Table Top and Video Games, Anime, Sci-Fi, Cosplay, Fun Panels, and so much more! Fangaea is Where Fandoms Join Forces for Fun! This is an all-inclusive convention that includes many fan-worlds of the nerd, geek, and pop culture community to come together and celebrate our combined interests in one fun and immersive event! Our fun-filled event will be accessible to all and allow the different fandoms to reach out to new fans and create an exciting opportunity to share their interests with each other! Tickets at https://fangaea2026.eventbrite.com

We've all engaged in a little 'gossip.' But did you know its origins were tied to family and friendship?

Voices of Our City Choir invites the San Diego community to set sail on a musical journey at its Second Annual Sing-Along Concert: “Yacht Soul.” This lively, interactive concert blends the smooth sounds of classic soul with the breezy grooves of yacht rock for an unforgettable evening of music, community, and purpose. Guest artists include Bobby Cressey, organist for the San Deigo Padres and the San Diego Gulls. Guests are invited to sing along to beloved hits like “Wanna Dance with Somebody,” “That’s What Friends Are For,” and “Let’s Groove Tonight,” celebrating timeless music from legendary artists including Queen, Whitney Houston, Earth, Wind & Fire, Hall & Oates, The Doobie Brothers, Michael Jackson, and more. The concert will take place Thursday, April 9, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral in San Diego’s Bankers Hill neighborhood. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the concert begins at 7 p.m. Designed as an interactive musical experience, the event invites audience members to sing along with the choir while enjoying the uplifting energy that Voices of Our City Choir is known for throughout the region. Event Details Event: Voices of Our City Choir Second Annual Sing-Along Concert – “Yacht Soul” Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026 Time: Doors open at 6:30 p.m. | Concert begins at 7 p.m. Location: St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave., San Diego, CA (Bankers Hill) Tickets: $25 early bird (available through March 31); $30 starting April 1; Children under 5 are free All ticket proceeds support Voices of Our City Choir’s mission to transform the lives of people impacted by homelessness through music, community, and access to critical resources. The nonprofit’s programs provide choir members with opportunities for artistic expression, supportive community, and connections to housing and supportive services. Tickets are available now. About Voices of Our City Choir: The internationally recognized Voices of Our City Choir amplifies the voices of people impacted by homelessness through music and the arts. Voices provides a platform for self-expression, belonging, and the opportunity to reclaim one’s life. With its collaborative alternative to case management, Voices helps San Diegans move from homelessness and into permanent housing. In 2018, Voices launched into the national spotlight as the subject of the PBS documentary “The Homeless Chorus Speaks”, soon after earning international recognition for their Golden Buzzer win on NBC’s America’s Got Talent. Voices’ approach and effectiveness in spotlighting unhoused San Diegans has earned praise from The New York Times, National Conflict Resolution Center, the American Psychological Association, San Diego Magazine, La Jolla Symphony & Chorus, Mayor Todd Gloria, and more. For more information, www.voicesofourcity.org Voices of Our City Choir on Facebook / Instagram

Kids' screen use goes way up in the summertime. And just as the movie Toy Story 5 portrays, that can be problematic for children. Here are tips for parents to help their kids manage screens and have fun IRL this summer.