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As Maui observes the six month mark since the deadly wildfires, business leaders are sounding the alarm about the state of the tourism-dependent economy.

Join us on Sunday, October 29, from Noon-7 p.m. in Barrio Logan for the inaugural Dia de Muertos Celebration in Barrio Logan! This free, family-friendly event spanning three cblocks on the main business corridor will feature a variety of attractions including delicious food, a bustling market, engaging kids workshops and activities, a special screening of "COCO," and captivating live performances by Tropa Mágica, Maíz, Cumbia Machine, Mariachi, Baile folklorico, danzantes, and much more! This year's theme is "XOCHIMILCO": Two communities, seemingly worlds apart, yet bound by similar struggles throughout history. Just as the Aztec people built a habitat in the midst of an unfavorable environment, both Xochimilco and Barrio Logan have faced challenges such as land-use changes, and contamination.

Consumer spending rose only slightly in April, as shoppers pushed back against rising prices.

Labour leader Keir Starmer will officially become prime minister later in the day, leading his party back to government less than five years after it suffered its worst defeat in almost a century.

In his inventive 2004 documentary about the fast food industry, Spurlock consumed only McDonald's fast food for a month. He died Thursday from complications of cancer.

What is so dangerous about the song, "Glory to Hong Kong"? NPR's Scott Simon explains that the Chinese government is cracking down on any singing, quoting, or use of the song.

The San Diego Foundation has started an Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Fund to "support leadership in and the visibility of the local AANHPI community," it was announced on Wednesday.

Don Norman, Distinguished Professor (emeritus) of Cognitive Science and Psychology, Founder and first Director of the Design Lab at the University of California, San Diego will discuss ideas from his new book, "Design for a Better World". Business Week has named Norman one of the world’s most influential designers. Email jpineda@ucsd.edu for zoom link.

Many tech entrepreneurs have long suggested that guaranteed income could cushion job losses from AI and automation. The latest and largest study of the idea was spearheaded by the man behind ChatGPT.

A research group is testing a new suicide prevention model in rural Alaska Native villages: supporting cultural activities that strengthen community bonds and a sense of shared purpose.