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Friday, May 9, 2025 at 8 p.m. + Encore Sunday, May 11 at 10 a.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. President Donald Trump is about to begin the first major foreign trip of his second term, traveling next week to Saudi Arabia, while also making stops in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, nations which play a key role in mediating conflicts in the region.

Hours after the Trump administration proposed eliminating the National Endowment for the Arts from next year's federal budget, hundreds of arts groups in the U.S. were told their grants were canceled.

Harrison Ruffin Tyler was just three generations from the White House, since his father and grandfather both fathered children in their 70s. The chemical engineer helped preserve his family's legacy.

Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber With support from Run The Jewels June 21, 2025 @ 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7 p.m.) Twenty-five years ago, the Wu-Tang Clan changed hip-hop music forever. Bursting onto the music scene with the release of "Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)," the group quickly became recognized for its innovative beats and clever lyrics, as well as the diverse personalities and talents that make up its nine member hip-hop group. The Wu Tang Clan has released seven gold and platinum studio albums with worldwide sales of more than 40 million albums. With the release of their debut album in 1993 songs like “C.R.E.A.M and “Protect Ya Neck” introduced hip-hop pioneer, The RZA, as a groundbreaking hip hop craftsman. With lyrics that combine the reality of 1990s New York and the world of martial arts, the Wu-Tang Clan has created a unique mythology that captures the hearts of fans worldwide. Directions and Parking Wu-Tang Clan on Facebook / Instagram

The New York Public Library's Joan Didion archive opens March 26. Here's what you'll find inside.

Former President Joe Biden's last known prostate cancer screening test was in 2014, and he had never been diagnosed with prostate cancer until Friday, his office said.

Tara Monsod of ANIMAE, 969 Pacific Highway, is one of five people nominated for the title of Best Chef: California by the James Beard Foundation.

The National Science Foundation, a major government funder of basic science research, is being shaken up, with over 1,000 grants already terminated and the White House looking to halve its budget.

The New York City Marathon has a similar acceptance rate to Harvard. To secure a bib, runners can enter a lottery, fundraise with a charity, run nine qualifying racers and volunteer for one, or run a qualifying time.

Rick Springfield, Grammy award-winning musician, actor and New York Times best-selling author, will hit Frontwave Arena this summer on the 2025 edition of his “I Want My 80’s Tour.” See Springfield on August 2nd with special guests John Waite, Wang Chung, and Paul Young. The show will feature enduring hits as “Jessie’s Girl,” “Don’t Talk to Strangers,” “Missing You” “Everybody Have Fun Tonight,” “Every Time You Go Away,” and many more of the most iconic songs of the 80’s. This show is sure to delight music fans of what is regularly described as the greatest decade in pop/rock music. Visit: https://www.axs.com/events/846220/rick-springfield-i-want-my-80s-tour-tickets Rick Springfield on Instagram and Facebook