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President Biden announced that White House interns will now be paid for the first time in history. Participating interns will be paid $750 per week starting this fall.

The British pound weakened to a record-low level against the U.S. dollar as traders and investors continue to react negatively to new plans unveiled by the country's finance minister, Kwasi Kwarteng.

Extended through Nov. 21. From the theater: North Coast Repertory Theatre continues its wholly live Season 40 by shining a light on a little-known chapter of the Civil War. Written by Richard Strand, Ben Butler is part comedy, part history and completely captivating. General Benjamin Butler faces an impossible moral dilemma: follow the letter of the law or make a game-changing move that could alter the course of American history. It’s a battle of writ and word play as the characters spar with each other over respect, equality and civil rights David Ellenstein directs Richard Baird,* Brian Mackey,* Brandon Pierce,* and Bruce Turk* on North Coast Rep’s mainstage. Audiences will see a full theatrical production with sets by Scenic Designer Marty Burnett, Light Design Matt Novotny, Costumes by Renetta Lloyd, and Prop Design Philip Korth. Aaron Rumley* is the Stage Manager. You won’t want to miss the Southern California premiere of the play The New York Times praised as “splendid,” and “it’s a hoot.” Ben Butler previews begin Wednesday, October 20. Opening Night on Saturday, October 23, at 8 p.m. It will play on the following schedule through November 21: • Wednesdays at 7 p.m. • Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. • Friday, October 22, and Wednesday, November 3 at 2 p.m. • Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. • Sundays at 7 p.m. Location | North Coast Repertory Theatre Get tickets here! • Previews: $54 • Week Nights / Wednesday and Saturday matinees: $60 • Saturday evening and Sunday matinee: $65 • Sunday Night: $57 There will be a talkback with actors and director on October 29 after the performance. Seniors, Students, Military and Educators get $3 off admission. *The actor or stage manager appears through the courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association. For more information, please visit northcoastrep.org/production/ben-butler or call 858-481-1055.

The Recovering America's Wildlife Act would create a permanent fund of more than $1.3 billion, given to states, territories, and tribal nations for wildlife conservation on the ground.

Raise a glass to Wine Wednesday every week at 20|Twenty located in the Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa. From 4:30 p.m to 6 p.m., guests can indulge in a Wine and Charcuterie pairing special. Sip select glasses of wine start at $10 and indulge in the chef-curated cheese and charcuterie boards for $15. Each charcuterie board will come with either one meat and one cheese or two types of meat and two kinds of cheese. The revolving menu changes weekly. Sample pairings include: • Angels White Truffle Salami paired with Willakenzie, Willamette Valley, Pinot Noir • Framani, a Mortadella paired with Chandon, California, Sparkling Rose • Fiscalini San Joaquin Gold cheese paired with Daou, Paso Robles, Cabernet Sauvignon • Cypress Grove Humboldt Fog paired with Dry Creek, Sonoma County, Sauvignon Blanc Make a reservation here!For more information, visit 20twentygrill.com or call (760) 827-2500.

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

At the beginning of lockdown, the legendary funk bassist began posting uplifting messages to Instagram, where they found a receptive audience in drummer Adam Deitch of the band Lettuce.

The way Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden announced the deaths of terrorist chiefs revealed much about their own leadership.

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

Dr. Anthony Fauci helped guide the U.S. through the COVID crisis, and earlier in his career played a key role in the response to AIDS. He has served under seven presidents.