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Some U.S. House Republicans in California are breaking with Speaker Mike Johnson over his suggestion that federal disaster aid be coupled with as-yet unspecified conditions on the wildfire-ravaged state.

"People have lost everything," says FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell. More than 24,000 have already applied for assistance from FEMA, but Criswell says that number is certain to rise.

Scientists are using the Mojave Desert to test robots for the next space age.

Sports gambling's near immediate availability online after a 2018 Supreme Court decision was "reckless," argues author Jonathan Cohen. He has researched sports betting's impact on the U.S. since then.

Two families are suing AI chatbot company Character.AI for allegedly encouraging harm after the kids became emotionally attached to the bots. One chatbot allegedly exposed a child to sexualized content.

Outside groups have poured more than $2 million into the race so far. It’s still unclear how many voters will turn out by Tuesday.

Pope Francis, who heads the Catholic Church, has doubled down on his commitment to the environment with a new electric popemobile presented by Mercedes-Benz.

Back by popular demand! Join Halloween-obsessive Kevin Inman for a pumpkin-spiced painting session in the streets of San Diego. We will paint in San Diego’s top Halloween décor spot of 2024 (if you know, you know) after extensive research by our intrepid teacher. Costumes strongly encouraged; candy provided. Painting outdoors gives the artist the opportunity to experiment with light, color, and atmosphere. Work with San Diego landscape painter Kevin Inman to learn how to paint spontaneously, appreciate nature, and enjoy the moment. Topics include color mixing, design, and letting go of your inner critic. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/class/16 Kevin Inman on Instagram and Facebook

From September 19 to 21, the historic La Paloma Theatre will serve as our hub, showcasing the best new surf films, panel discussions with world-class athletes and creatives, live music, and more. See the full lineup below. All raffle and drink sales are donated to the Surfrider Foundation. Thursday 09.19.24 | Doors 5:30 p.m., Show Starts 6 p.m. "The Road To Patagonia" [West Coast Premiere] Starring Matty Hannon and Heather Hillier "Snapts To Nowhere: The Search For Jeramiahs Cove" Starring Senior Asher Peso [World Premiere] Starring Asher Pacey "Let Me Live" [US Premiere] Starring Tom Lowe + panel with Director Keith Malloy "Granny Grommets" Directed by Leah Rustomjee Band Of Gringos [Live music performance] Friday 09.20.24 | Doors 5:30 p.m., Show Starts 6 p.m. "North Stars" [World Premiere] + panel with Adrien Toyon and Director Yentl Touboul "Snapt5 Below The Cut" [World Premiere] + panel with Parker Coffin, Taro Watanabe, Levi Slawson, + Director Logan "Chucky" Dulien "Creatures Of Habit" [US Premiere] + panel with Pete Devries and Director Nate Laverty "Here And There" [World Exclusive Preview] Starring John John Florence Helena Holleran [Live music performance] Saturday 09.21.24 | Doors 5:30 p.m., Show Starts 6 p.m. "Horse" [US Premiere] Starring Noa Deane "333 Degrees: Into The Cooly-Verse" [World Exclusive Preview] Starring Mick Fanning, Joel Parkinson, and Dean Morrison "Ripcurl Search Movie: Laser Breathing Dragons" [World Exclusive Preview] Starring Stephanie Gilmore, Mason Ho, and Tom Curren SUNBENDR [Live music performance]

The streaming platform is free this weekend for anybody who has an Apple ID. I'm not here to tell you to pick this service over any other — but I can offer a little advice on how to maximize the next few days.