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Newsom has said he has no desire to run for president. But his decisions on whether to sign or veto bills in California resonate beyond the state.

The European Union has banned certain additives that are used in American candies and baked goods.

On June 18, 1983, she made history aboard the space shuttle. America's first woman in space had joined NASA after responding to a newspaper ad. "I knew that's what I wanted to do," she said.

Warwick's presents: Christopher McDougall and Eric Orton, authors of "Born to Run 2" in a free, virtual event on Facebook Live. RSVP here. Buy the book here. From the bookstore: On Tuesday, December 6 at 4 p.m. PST Warwick's will host Christopher McDougall and Eric Orton as they discuss their new book, "Born to Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide." Christopher McDougall covered wars in Rwanda and Angola as a foreign correspondent for the Associated Press before writing his best-selling book "Born to Run". His fascination with the limits of human potential led to his next works, "Running with Sherman" and "Natural Born Heroes", and his Outside magazine web series, “Art of the Hero.” Eric Orton’s experiences with the Tarahumara and his study of running, human performance, strength, and conditioning have led him to the cutting edge of the sport and made him a go-to for athletes everywhere. The author of "The Cool Impossible" and former fitness director for the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Orton personally trains athletes from recreational racers to elite ultramarathoners. He lives in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. From the best-selling author and renowned coach duo from "Born to Run," a fully illustrated, practical guide to running for everyone from amateurs to seasoned runners, about how to eat, race, and train like the world's best. Whether you're ramping up for a race or recuperating from an injury, "Born to Run 2" is a holistic program for runners of every stripe that centers on seven key themes: food, fitness, form, footwear, focus, fun, and family. The guide contains: On-the run recipes for race-ready nutrition Training regimen to help get you in shape and achieve your running goals Corrective drills to perfect your form Helpful shoe recommendations Advice about how to bring more joy into running Suggestions for finding a running community Christopher McDougall and Eric Orton bring all the elements together into an integrated action plan - the 90-Day Run Free training schedule - that provides everything you need to prepare for a mile-long fun run or a 100-mile ultramarathon. Full of helpful illustrations and full-color photos of the iconic first Copper Canyons race, Born to Run 2 is the perfect training companion for anyone who wants to get inspired about the sport again and learn the proven techniques to run smoother, lighter, and swifter.

In his book Decolonizing Healthcare Innovation, Dr. Matthew Harris argues wealthy countries ought to pay attention to innovative programs around the world instead of believing that "the West is best."

State lawmakers are taking action to protect abortion access in California. Meanwhile, a California Newsroom investigation reveals Cal Fire is fumbling key aspects of its fire prevention and forest management responsibilities. Plus, scientists at UC San Diego are leading what they call the biggest community science project ever, on animal communication.

Local author Gary Fogel will discuss ballooning pioneer Park Van Tassel. His eccentric life’s journey took him around the world and secured his rightful place among the prominent aerial exhibitionists of his time. Gary B. Fogel is an adjunct professor of aerospace engineering at San Diego State University and the CEO of Natural Selection, Inc., a computer science company in San Diego. He is also the author of "Quest for Flight: John J. Montgomery and the Dawn of Aviation in the West," "The Torrey Pines Gliderport," and "Wind and Wings: The History of Soaring in San Diego." Dr. Fogel is an IEEE Fellow and Associate Fellow of the AIAA. Having established national and world records in aeromodelling, he is also a Fellow of the Academy of Model Aeronautics. REGISTER NOW Connect with him on Linkedin!

Hidden Brain helps curious people understand the world – and themselves. Using science and storytelling, Hidden Brain reveals the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior and the biases that shape our choices.

She was inspired by her late brother to create new medicine to treat mental illness.

On Radiolab, science meets culture and information sounds like music. Each episode of Radiolab® is an investigation -- a patchwork of people, sounds, stories and experiences centered around One Big Idea. Hosted by Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich, Radiolab is produced by WNYC public radio. Support the adventure with a donation by pasting the following URL into your browser: http://www.wnyc.org/epledge/radiolab
On Radiolab, science meets culture and information sounds like music. Each episode of Radiolab® is an investigation -- a patchwork of people, sounds, stories and experiences centered around One Big Idea. Hosted by Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich, Radiolab is produced by WNYC public radio. Support the adventure with a donation by pasting the following URL into your browser: http://www.wnyc.org/epledge/radiolab