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The Mexico City Policy cuts off U.S. aid to health groups in other countries that offer abortion services or counseling. As in 2021, Trump has reinstated this policy, which was deactivated by Biden.

Join us for an action packed three-day family-friendly extravaganza at the beautiful Oceanside Pier on Aug. 9, 10, and 11, 2024. Building on the success of the previous 38 years, our event promises to deliver a wide range of activities suitable for the entire family. From professional surfers hailing from the tropical waves of Hawaii to the chilly waters of Santa Cruz and beyond, participants will showcase their skills in the thrilling Coalition of Surfing Clubs competition. The King and Queen of the Pier, a Pro/Am Invitational, aptly named kicks off on Friday, August 9. This event features some of the best longboard surfers in the world vying for the coveted title, beautiful , handcrafted trophies as well as $5,000 in prize money for each division. This adrenaline-pumping competition, culminating in the finals on Saturday, August 10. Adjacent to the beach, the Band Shell area will come alive with vibrant energy. A variety of vendors will tempt you with unique products, while live music will entertain both contest spectators and beachgoers. Don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in the sun, sand, and surf culture at its finest. See you at the Oceanside Pier! Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club on Facebook / Instagram

Shortly after being sworn in for his second term, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency at the southern border, set plans in motion to deploy troops there and vowed to deport millions of people living in the U.S. without legal status.

Following Trump's Monday freeze on foreign aid, a subsequent memo calls for for a stop-work order for current grants and contracts.

Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. The Holocaust began with words – hateful words aimed at Jews, and others. Words can encourage and compliment, but words can also startle and wound people personally and in public ways. Words matter. Can the Holocaust provide a template for understanding and confronting extremism today?

State Attorney General Rob Bonta met with immigrant rights groups and elected officials in San Diego to discuss his office's efforts to protect California's immigrant communities.

Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. We've all heard of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, but most people have no idea how widespread and prevalent Jewish resistance to Nazi barbarism was. Instead, it's widely believed "Jews went to their deaths like sheep to the slaughter." Filmed in Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Israel, and the U.S., the film provides a much-needed corrective to this myth of Jewish passivity.

Launched as a volunteer-sourced wildfire tracking app in Northern California, Watch Duty has integrated a wide range of data and expanded to more than 20 states. Chief Tech Officer David Merritt explains how he and his colleagues created a unique service.

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: James Acaster's comedy special, the '90s show Legends of the Hidden Temple, and SZA's album Lana.

The International Criminal Court, a U.N. agency, has to approve the warrants. They've been condemned by the Taliban and welcomed by Afghan women and their advocates — with some reservations.