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"It is a war zone, but it is shocking that it happened close to us," Saviano Abreu, a spokesman for the U.N.'s humanitarian office, was quoted as saying. The attack killed one person: a journalist.

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Four Black teens are learning how to lobster in a new program called "Lift All Boats." Maine's seafood packing plants have a diverse workforce, but commercial fishing is mostly white.

The winner becomes the first bloodhound to win the annual canine competition.

Bialik is a neuroscientist and former star of The Big Bang Theory. Jennings is a former Jeopardy! contestant who went on an unmatched 74-game winning streak and was a consulting producer on the show.

Third Avenue Village invites you to celebrate and honor loved ones who have passed with the inaugural Día de los Muertos Celebration on Friday, October 29 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The celebration will feature two options for guests to enjoy: • La Ofrenda, a ticketed portion that includes a variety of tastes and samples from local businesses and special discounts throughout the night. Get tickets here! • Treats & Sweets, a free, family-centric option where little catrines and catrinas (kids) can wander through participating businesses to collect goodies. Guests are encouraged to dress up in full Catrín costume or put their own fun and modern spin on the traditional look! Capture the night with a fun photo opportunity and stop by one of the several photo spots hosted by Third Avenue Village, as well as a live musical performance by the B-Side Players. Honor your loved ones! Guests are more than welcome to honor a loved one by bringing along a copy of a photo to place on the community ofrenda table, located on the corner of Third and Davidson. For more information, please visit thirdavenuevillage.com.

The folk-punk unit performs hopeful, shout-alongable songs about seeking freedom in the face of tyranny, exhaustion and everyday nonsense.

A new study from Australia shows that larvae of the darkling beetle can eat polystyrene — the material behind plastic foam.

The Russian president signed what he calls "accession treaties" that world powers refuse to recognize. It's his latest attempt to redraw the map of Europe at Ukraine's expense.

Enter the curious world of Mechanics Alive! and be delighted with this fun-filled, interactive experience that combines science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM). In this exhibition, you can explore small, surreal worlds through fantastical and amusing mechanical sculptures known as automata. These whimsical machines are brought to life by intricate arrangements of handmade cams, gears, cranks and other mechanical elements from basic engineering principles. The exposed inner workings of these creations reveal how each piece comes to life. Date | Saturday, October 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location | The Fleet Science Center Free admission for all attendees. Social media Fleet Science Center on Facebook Fleet Science Center on Twitter For more information, please visit www.fleetscience.org/exhibitions/mechanics-alive or call (619) 238-1233.