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The head of the U.S. Postal Service has agreed to allow Elon Musk's DOGE team to help find "further efficiencies" at the mail agency. But the agreement limits DOGE's access to USPS employee records.

President Trump is no fan of the free press. But he's not the only powerful person in the U.S. using the courts to silence unfavorable coverage, a New York Times editor and author tells NPR.

A free 20min breakfast lecture series for our creative community. Join us for coffee, donuts, and inspiration every last Friday of the month. THIS MONTH'S SPEAKER: Reuben Herzl is a San Diego-based video strategist and documentary video producer whose career spans architecture, technology, and storytelling. In 2017, he founded Groundmaking, a video production company that empowers nonprofits to reach their fundraising and marketing goals through compelling storytelling. His clients include Heluna Health, the California Community Foundation, Koreatown Youth and Community Center, Carlsbad Educational Foundation, Descanso Gardens, and The Trust for Public Land. Reuben frequently speaks at conferences like the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference, sharing insights to inspire emerging storytellers. Previously, he was Chief Creative Officer at Aclima, where he led creative initiatives in environmental technology for clients like Google and the US General Services Administration. Holding a Master’s in Architecture from Yale and a Bachelor’s in International Economics from UC San Diego, Reuben brings a unique, multidisciplinary approach to his work. Visit: https://creativemornings.com/talks/reuben-herzl

Duration: 3 Months Format: Distance Program Overview This three-month course explores play analysis, a key skill for theatre directors, actors, dancers, choreographers, and performers. Participants will work on assignments that develop practical skills, focusing on areas like dramatic structure, contextual analysis, character development, active analysis, and scene interpretation. Personalized feedback from instructors supports growth throughout the program. Program Format The course is conducted entirely by distance, offering flexible scheduling. Practical, real-world assignments allow participants to apply directorial insights. Weekly assignments build on each other, with personalized feedback provided to ensure continuous progress. Learning Outcomes Participants will explore techniques for analyzing plays, engaging with texts, and storytelling. The program covers narrative elements like character development and dialogue. Certification Upon completion, participants receive a certificate recognizing their work. For inquiries about start dates, tuition, and more, contact Viktor Kaplan at info@nipai.org. Visit: https://www.nipai.org/programs/the-director-and-play-course New International Performing Arts Institute on Instagram and Facebook

One of the most legendary bands to hail from San Diego, the B-Side Players have spent the last three decades establishing a reputation as one of the most eclectic, genre-defining bands of their day. The nine-member band can hardly be described using typical genre conventions, blending elements of funk, rock, jazz, and hip-hop with gritty street samba, Cumbia, and other sounds common in Latin America. Their Dec. 7 performance at UC San Diego’s Park & Market marks their final show of the year and celebrates the last 30 years of their prolific career. The 90-minute performance will also feature an intimate Q&A with the audience, during which fans can hear unheard insights about the band’s history. Visit: Intersections Concert Series Presents B-Side Players BSide Players on Instagram and Facebook

Monday, February 17 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Ages 4-6 welcome! Taught by artist & designer Christine Gilpin, your preschool age child will explore collaging, color theory, sewing, weaving and fiber arts in our studio. We will explore through sensory activities, crafts and stories while developing fine motor skills. Littles learn best by doing and playing. We practice handwork and workplay. We “play” with natural objects and materials. Each project is planned so that children build skills while satisfying their need to explore. Projects are safe, non-toxic, and full of creativity. It’s important that your child bring water in a refillable bottle and a snack (no candy or peanut products please) in case they are hungry or thirsty during this time. In addition, if your child is enrolled in a nearby camp elsewhere in Liberty Station in the afternoon, and their camp begins as ours ends, we are happy to walk your child to their next camp. If you’d like your camper to stay during the lunch hour from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m., for a fun, supervised space to eat their lunch (not provided) and a craft afterward, visit Lunch Supervision. • Military and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • If this class is full, join the Interest List. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. Visit: Presidents’ Day Craft Camp for Littles 4-6yrs San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Michael Gonzales, the ambassador to Zambia, announced at an emotional press conference that the U.S. would cut $50 million in aid due to theft of medications.

The sometimes uncomfortable sensations we feel in our teeth may be an evolutionary holdover from the scaly exteriors of ancient armored fish.

The former NFL player served in the first Trump administration, promoting investment in distressed neighborhoods. Turner has said HUD is "failing at its most basic mission."

In the wake of President Trump's decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization, the agency is holding its first major meeting. How will that affect WHO — and the United States?