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Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has finally received full federal recognition, which it has sought since 1888. Tribal leaders were moved to tears after President Trump signed the measure.

A nature photographer stumbled upon thousands of 210-million-year-old dinosaur tracks in Italy's central Alps, near where some Olympic skiing and snowboarding events will be held in February.

Another storm system that will bring rain moves into San Diego County Tuesday and forecasters predicted that there will be a slight lull late Wednesday, but that will be followed by another weaker storm at the end of the week.

Start 2026 with Intention: Local Wellness Leader Jill Thiry Hosts New Year Workshop in Imperial Beach Step into the new year with clarity, calm, and purpose at "Set and LIVE Your New Year's Intention," a hands-on wellness workshop led by Imperial Beach resident Jill Thiry, founder of Club Change. This special event will be hosted at the Yoga With Shawna studio, also a local women-owned business, on Saturday, January 17, from 12-3 p.m. at 720 Highway 75, Imperial Beach. Jill brings years of experience guiding participants in yoga, chanting, meditation, movement, sound healing, and journaling. Her approach is gentle, interactive, and empowering, helping people turn insights into daily practices that bring clarity, presence, and joy. Whether through a single mantra or a consistent practice, Jill supports each participant in discovering their own path with kindness and ease. When she is not teaching in Imperial Beach: she leads classes at Rancho La Puerta in Tecate, Mexico for up to 20 weeks each year, and at her retreats in Montara, CA and Sturgeon Bay, WI, or via her weekly Zoom sessions-all details at jillthiry.com. During this workshop, attendees will: - Reflect and explore personal insights through journaling - Create visionary word boards that map out their intentions and practices - Meditate and envision the year ahead - Select personal practices that support meaningful change Her tools have worked for hundreds. One recent client just told her "I found my notes from two years ago and was amazed! Jill, your process really works!" Participants will leave with a simple, practical guide to living as their intended self in 2026. All you need is a journal or pen and paper-and the intention to show up fully for yourself. Dress comfortably for some possibly gentle movement as well. Bring any props if sitting on the floor doesn't work for you. "This is more than a workshop-it's a space to pause, nurture yourself, and plant seeds for a year of purpose and presence," says Jill Thiry. "Even if you already feel like you have it all, this is a chance to step in, reflect, and receive something truly meaningful, and practicable!" Workshop Fee: $40 | Yoga With Shawna Members: $30 -Payment Methods: PayPal, Zelle, or Cash Reserve your spot online at jillthiry.com/reserve-a-class. For more information about Jill Thiry, Club Change, and wellness offerings in Imperial Beach visit jillthiry.com URLs: Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3375715-2?pid=5498 Facebook: www.facebook.com/ClubChangeNow Instagram: www.instagram.com/clubchangenow/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jillthiry/ Date and Time: On Saturday, 17 Jan 2026, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Venue details: Yoga With Shawna, 720 California 75, Imperial Beach, California, 91932, United States Category: Community | Religion and Spirituality | Meditation and Yoga Price: General Admission: $40

Sirāt tells the story of a man searching for his lost daughter at a rave in the Sahara Desert. Though it carries echoes of earlier cinema, nothing about this film feels derivative or secondhand.

KPBS’s The Finest podcast explores the people, art, and movements that are redefining culture in San Diego. This episode tells the story of three friends growing up in San Diego’s Paradise Hills neighborhood who found purpose in graffiti art. What began as a creative path away from gang life eventually drew attention from law enforcement and changed the course of their lives in unexpected ways.

The U.S. has registered over half a million clinical trials since 2000. Here's a look at the business and ethics of human medical experimentation through the eyes of a volunteer.

States are trying to sort what options they can offer beneficiaries to fill the gap in food assistance. Reporters from the NPR Network are covering the impact of this potential lapse in states across the country.

Dramatic photos show construction equipment tearing into the East Wing façade and windows, though the federal agency that oversees such projects has not approved President Trump's 90,000-square-foot, $250 million ballroom.