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The names were released after Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said the FBI was working to "un-duplicate" people who were reported missing.

Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Watch now with the PBS Video app. Ian Bremmer is on the ground at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He interviews former Finnish Prime Minister Alexander Stubb, UN High Commissioner for Human rights Volker Türk, and Grammy-winning opera soprano Renee Fleming.

In conjunction with the Center for Ethics in Science and Technology, the Fleet Science Center welcomes guests to encounter science from an ethical viewpoint. Held on the first Wednesday of the month, this ongoing series brings the public and scientists together to explore how science and technology can best serve society. Through forums, projects and resources, the Ethics Center gives stakeholders an opportunity to share perspectives on the ethical implications of new developments in science and technology. Each event includes an opportunity for the audience to share thoughts and questions with guest speakers. The Exploring Ethics forums welcome anyone who is open to learning new ideas and listening to viewpoints that are different from their own. Schedule: • Wednesday, March 2 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Centering the Environmental Impact of Computing in CS Teaching and Tesearch with George Porter, PhD. • Wednesday, April 6 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Telling the Story of Science: Creatively Countering Environmental Despair with Monica Stufft, PhD. • Wednesday, May 4 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Last Gift: Ethical Considerations for HIV Cure Research at the End of Life - A Community Update and Conversations with Karine Dubé, DrPH, Jeff Taylor, and Sara Gianella Weibel, M.D. Click here for more details on speakers and sessions. The Exploring Ethics forums take place online, prior registration is required and free. Please register here. For more information, please visit fleetscience.org/events/exploring-ethics or call the Fleet at (619) 238-1233.

Monday, Oct. 24, 2022 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS Video App. Featuring a cast of Gen Z influencers and experts, this film dissects TikTok, one of the most influential platforms in the new social media landscape, balancing a genuine interest in the community and its innovative mechanics with healthy skepticism.

For years, consumer advocates and some legislators have been battling to rein in escalating health care costs. Now the state has created a new agency to limit future growth in health care costs — and it will have the power to enforce that mandate.

A wide range of Latino communities in the United States are affected by climate-driven storms, floods, droughts and heat waves, and are leading the charge to address global warming.

Nearly all the chief executives in a new survey — 98% — say they're getting their ducks in a row for an impending economic downturn in the United States.

Scientists around the world are working on a way to inject vaccines painlessly. The trick is to make the needles so small. they don't interact with the nerve endings that signal pain.

San Dieguito Art Guild presents its eleventh annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive (corner of Encinitas Blvd and Balour), Encinitas. The San Dieguito Art Guild, is a 200-member all-volunteer nonprofit organization that operates the Off Track Gallery located in the Lumberyard Shopping Center in Encinitas. Run by a board of 15 elected Directors, SDAG was organized in 1965 by a group of artists for the purpose of promoting greater understanding and appreciation of the fine arts. Karen Fidel, one of the event organizers, says, “This event gives local artists a venue to offer their hand-made items to the public. And gives the shoppers a chance to purchase one-of-a-kind artworks, which cannot be found in chain stores. There are no imported items at this Bazaar. In addition, the buyer is purchasing work directly from the artist and can meet them face to face.” Guild President Judianne Shannon says, “Even if you have been to our Holiday Bazaar in the past, there are new artists and new items to see. All of our artists have been juried into this show so that the buyer can be assure of a quality product.” There will be a Silent Auction of artworks donated by the participating artists. Cheryl DeLain, jewelry artist says, “Our artwork is special because it is from all local artists and often of local scenes. Our Bazaar features really special deals on silent auction items where the proceeds help support our Off Track Gallery.” Each of the participating artists have a real passion for their craft and it shows. If you are looking for a unique gift or just decide to treat yourself, this Bazaar is the place you will find it. Come enjoy yummy treats, a silent auction, and art for sale by artists: paintings, jewelry, photography, glass, ceramics, mosaics, fiber art, gourd art, cards, prints, journals, holiday napkins, table runners, wall hangings, sunglasses cases, and more. Admission to the Bazaar is free and there is ample free parking. For more information, please visit here or call 760-942-3636, or contact pr@sandieguitoartguild.com.

Jamal Jawad's shop was stymied when cars kept running into his business in Dearborn, Mich. But the entrepreneur persevered and he now has three stores and a partnership with the Detroit Pistons.