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Like other places, New Orleans has seen record numbers of people falling ill with heat-related conditions. First responders and hospitals race to respond with ice, fluids, and air conditioning.

Desire!: We will meet in-person on Valentine’s Day to explore how to write an effective scene centered around the emotions of love, passion, and desire. Bring chocolate! Second Tuesday Explorations is a monthly gathering of creative writers that fosters support, inspiration, and community. Second Tuesday is a generative meeting. New topics for each session will challenge writers to explore and expand their craft. Generative writing prompts will encourage you to grow and learn in exciting new ways. The first hour will be spent introducing the prompt followed by a sustained ‘free-write’ period. During the second hour, writers will be invited to share their writing with the group. Open to writers of all genres. Sharing your work within a safe, supportive community will help you discover and strengthen your voice. Come check out Second Tuesday Explorations! Tuesday, January 10: Openings. This in-person class will look at what makes an effective opening. Writers will be encouraged to re-work old openings or to invent new ones! Tuesday, February 14: Desire!: We will meet in-person on Valentine’s Day to explore how to write an effective scene centered around the emotions of love, passion, and desire. Bring chocolate! Tuesday, March 14: Creating Conflict: This in-person class will explore effective writing that deals with conflict. Please Note: This class will be held in person at Inspirations Gallery (2730 Historic Decatur Rd., Suite 204, San Diego, CA, 92106). While masks are not required indoors, they are encouraged. Thank you! Social Media Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

For the first time, the Museum of Modern Art showcases current West African photographers. The exhibit depicts the colonial past, beautiful beaches and boisterous protests of the Nigerian city.

New York City officials say they are overwhelmed by an influx of asylum-seekers. Hundreds of immigrants are crowded into at least one detention center.

The doll is quite popular.One bakery sells half-a-dozen Barbie cakes a week! But like Barbies everywhere, she is controversial because of skin tone and the fact that not every kid can afford her.

It remains unclear why the 25-year-old Alabama nursing student fabricated a story of a stranded toddler and why she went missing for two days.

In July, coronavirus infections, hospitalizations and emergency room visits have inched up. Recent summers have seen a bump in COVID-19. This year's rise looks modest so far.

This weekend in the arts: Bad Vibes Good Friends Music and Art Festival; free Shakespeare at Southwestern College; Tom Driscoll's tiny found sculptures; miniature toy theaters and a big celebration of chamber music — "The most intimate form of music making."

This Valentines Day, skip the busy restaurant scene and head over to the winery for a relaxing evening under the twinkly lights and olive trees. We're open February 14 until 9 p.m. so you can enjoy a nice evening at our historic winery with your special someone or your group of wine loving friends. Make reservations to join us at the Kitchen restaurant for a tasty Prix Fixe dinner featuring our Bernardo Winery wine list and a seasonal elevated menu incorporating locally sourced and estate grown ingredients. Enjoy Sicilian/ Old Californian focused food with handmade pastas, rich sauces and ingredients all celebrating Bernardo Winery's long culinary family history. Enjoy dining by candle-light in a romantic and beautiful outdoor setting throughout our courtyard, tasting room patio and Kitchen patio. Bring your loved one or your tribe and spend the evening with us. Our prix Fixe Valentines Menu is available with or without wine pairing. $90 per person +$40 wine pairing The tasting room will also be open for bottle and glass purchases and charcuterie boards. No reservations needed for the tasting room. For Prix Fixe Dinner reservations visit www.bernardowinery.com Please note: we are usually closed on Tuesdays but open on 2/14/23

A tornado that ripped through a Pfizer plant in Rocky Mount, N.C., raised worries about shortages of medicines used in hospitals. The drugs include commonly used painkillers and anesthetics.