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In a career spanning more than 60 years, both as a solo artist and bandleader, the great Cuban pianist and composer Chucho Valdés has distilled elements of the Afro-Cuban music tradition, jazz, classical music, rock, and more, into a deeply personal style. Winner of seven GRAMMY® and four Latin GRAMMY® Awards, Valdés received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Science last year and was also inducted in the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame. Follow on Socials! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

The rocket cleared the launchpad and separated from its booster, surpassing the first attempt. But minutes later, controllers lost contact with the vehicle.

Research shows that a daily dose of tai chi, the slow-moving meditative, martial art can boost our body and brain. A new study finds adding word games to tai chi doubles the increase in memory.

DACA has once again been deemed unlawful by a federal court. The ruling leaves over half a million “dreamers” in limbo.

Former President Donald Trump maintains a double-digit lead over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in local polls, but Iowa party leaders say Trump has left an opening for his rivals to gain some ground.

The White House will require AI companies to test new systems and submit the results to the federal government. The goal is to mitigate some risks as the technology rapidly develops.

Every year we ask NPR staff and book critics to share their favorite titles in our annual Books We Love guide. Behind the scenes, it's fun to spot trends and see what gets nominated again and again.

The free, family-friendly event celebrating Afrofuturistic art, film, writing and thinking takes place at Jackie Robinson YMCA in Mountain View.

December Nights is back for 2022! Join us on December 2 and 3 for the City of San Diego’s largest holiday festival in beautiful Balboa Park. This free family-friendly event brings San Diegans together to enjoy the lights, the sounds, the attractions, and of course, the amazing food. Check the City of San Diego’s December Nights webpage for up-to-date information! Performance schedule is here. Free museum admission includes: Air & Space Museum, Automotive Museum, Comic-Con Museum (lobby only), Fleet Science Center, San Diego History Center, ICA San Diego (always free), Japanese Friendship Garden, Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater, Marston House, Mingei International Museum, Model Railroad Museum, Museum of Us, Natural History Museum, San Diego Museum of Art and the Timken Museum of Art (always free). Find specific times for each museum's free access here: https://balboapark.org/plan-your-visit/december-nights/ Transportation and parking information is here. Balboa Park on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Mondays from 4 – 5:30 p.m. Ages 6-12 welcome! Lead instructor, Hayley Winick, collaborates with guest instructors to teach this month-long series full of hands-on, engaging crafts using STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math). The hands-on activities will allow your child to express themselves in a creative way, practice and build fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination and much more. This series is a wonderful introduction to a creative and nurturing learning environment. Projects encourage problem solving in creative and innovative ways, and include wood, textiles, clay, paper, and glass. Young students will make beautiful pieces to take home over the course of the series. All materials included. Students explore a variety of mediums to teach hand skills to children using safe, natural materials. Each project teaches craftsmanship, dexterity and material exploration. Projects range from woodworking, sewing, ceramics, paper crafts, textiles to fusing glass. Young students will make beautiful pieces to take home over the course of the series. All materials included. Projects are switched up monthly, so repeats are welcome! • Scholarships available • Homeschoolers enrollment info • Military and sibling discounts • One-day /Drop-In Ticket available Social Media Facebook | Instagram | Twitter