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Bernard LaFayette, who died Thursday, laid the foundations of the Selma, Alabama, campaign that culminated in the passage of the Voting Rights Act. He was a Freedom Rider and helped found the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee.

A late-hour attempt by California’s top Democratic official to thin out the party’s crowded field for governor flopped, leaving Democrats anxious over the possibility about a Republican upset in November.

Want to learn something new in the new year? Check out these deep-dive books from 2025 — nonfiction that will lead you to fresh discoveries about big tech, true crime and the ground beneath our feet.

Affleck's company helps filmmakers build their own AI models that take care of time-intensive details.

Oil shot to its highest price since 2023 after surging again because of the Iran war, and a weak update on the U.S. job market knocked stocks lower to cap Wall Street's worst week since October.

New Village Arts presents THE APIARY Written by Kate Douglas Directed by Kristianne Kurner, Founder & Executive Artistic Director San Diego Regional Premiere! The San Diego premiere of an enthralling and funny new work by Kate Douglas, THE APIARY is a funny and thrilling story set in a synthetic honeybee laboratory twenty years in the future. THE APIARY follows four women tasked with keeping the last surviving colonies alive until a shocking discovery inside the hive turns their work, their loyalties, and their futures upside down. The New York Times named it a Critic’s Pick calling it a “bright, strange and mesmerizing marvel”. Previews: January 23-30, 2026 Opening Night: January 31, 2026 Dea Hurston Industry Night: February 9, 2026 January 23 - February 22, 2026 New Village Arts on Facebook / Instagram

U.S. Customs told the trade court it aims for a streamlined process in 45 days to return importers' money without requiring individual lawsuits.

From Mozart to Muddy Puddles Peppa Pig, along with Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig, George and new baby sister Evie, are coming to San Diego for Peppa Pig: My First Concert—a fun, interactive introduction to a live orchestra for ages 18 months and older. Join Peppa and George to learn all about the different sounds that instruments make together! Enjoy some of your favorite music from the show played by a live orchestra and discover some other exciting orchestral pieces perfect for children. Plus, some little piggies can join Peppa and her family to make music of their own! The 4 p.m. performance will be offered in a sensory-friendly format, designed to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all audiences. During a sensory-friendly performance: - The house lights will remain up - Sound levels will be reduced - Auditorium doors will remain open - Audience are able to leave seats during performance - Vocal interaction is encouraged Visit: artpower.ucsd.edu/event/peppa-pig/

Recent conflicts in the region have either spared energy infrastructure or caused limited damage. That isn't the case in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.

Most Americans disapprove of President Trump's handling of Iran, and a majority sees Iran as either only a minor threat or no threat at all, an NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds.