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South Africa's new sports minister once drove getaway cars in bank heists. Now he's in government, with plans to bring the dangerous pastime of car spinning into the mainstream.

Women founders and investors are invited to join Stella Foundation's 11th Annual Women’s Venture Summit (WVS). WVS is more than a conference – it is a movement aimed at bridging the persistent gap between female founders and investors. The summit features a dynamic agenda filled with transformative workshops, insightful panels, and the much-anticipated pitch competition. Since its inception, WVS has facilitated over $200 million in fundraising for women-led companies, becoming a crucial catalyst for change in the entrepreneurial landscape. This year’s summit is a cornerstone event in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, and will spotlight two trailblazing leaders, Elizabeth Gore, Co-Founder of Hello Alice and Sylvia Kwan, Chief Investment Officer at Ellevest, alongside other industry powerhouses like Betsey DeVries, SBA Associate Administrator for Investment and Innovation, Kelly Ann Winget, Founder & CEO of Alternative Wealth Partners, and Lolita Taub, General Partner at Ganas Ventures. WVS is designed for aspiring women investors, seasoned founders, and community partners who are committed to advancing the role of women in the entrepreneurial world. The three-day summit will: - Commence with a Fireside Chat featuring Silvia Mah, PhD, Founder & Chairwoman of Stella, and Lolita Taub, General Partner at Ganas Ventures. - Feature panel discussions and workshops will cover a range of critical topics, including Personal Finance Best Practices for Early-Stage Founders, How to Support Your Founders Beyond the Check, Structuring Funds: Mapping Out Your Thesis, Strategy, and Financials 101, Breaking Into VC and Angel Investing, and Funding Beyond VC: Exploring Alternative Financing Options. - Conclude with a closing keynote by Elizabeth Gore of Hello Alice, a platform empowering small business owners, that will highlight the recent lawsuit victory and its implications for the entrepreneurial community. This year’s summit also marks the 10th Annual Women’s Fast Pitch, a premier national competition that shines a spotlight on innovative women-led ventures. Six exceptional finalists, selected from a competitive pool of 25 founders, will vie for over $50K in grants, investments, and in-kind services. To view the full agenda, for more information and to secure your spot at this transformative event, visit https://www.womensventuresummit.org/.

Are you a small business owner or non-profit leader? You might be trying to figure out how to connect and serve very different, or niche markets. Our dynamic speaker, Jenny Case will talk about how she cultivates niche loyalty here in San Diego. As the Executive Director of Diversionary Theatre, the nation's third-oldest LGBTQIA+ theatre company, she is leading the way on entertaining and inspiring several niche audiences. How does she do it? Jenny will share practical insights on how she fosters meaningful connections within the community. You'll get tips and tools on how you can foster connections in your niche market and start cultivating customer loyalty. Join us for networking, and enjoy this fun, motivational and inspirational talk! ($30 Guest / $80 Exhibitor, Breakfast included.) For more information visit: score.org/sandiego

In what was arguably the most unusual inauguration in American history, President Donald Trump pledged a "golden age" for the country. Here are the key moments.

People with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias can experience behavior and personality changes. Learn what those changes mean, and new ways to respond. This online class is presented by local nonprofit Alzheimer's San Diego. Pre-registration is required. In partnership with ElderHelp. For more information visit: alzsd.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Morning Edition caught up with NPR’s John Ruwitch, who has covered China for decades. Here’s our conversation.

Thousands of giant panda sculptures will greet residents and tourists starting Saturday in Hong Kong, where enthusiasm for the bears has grown since two cubs were born in a local theme park.

A new study found that the drying Great Salt Lake in Utah is now a major source of the gas emissions that are causing the climate to warm.

Whether you’re looking at placement options now or planning ahead, learn about the different types of residential settings, what they cost, and how to choose what’s best for your situation. This online class is presented by local nonprofit Alzheimer's San Diego. Pre-registration is required. For more information visit: alzsd.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Join Point Loma Nazarene University for a reading by author Anna Gazmarian hosted by the PLNU Honors Program as part of the 2024 M.A. in Writing Visiting Writers Series. Anna Gazmarian (author of Devout: A Memoir of Doubt) holds an MFA in creative writing from the Bennington Writing Seminars. Her essays have been published in The Rumpus, Longreads, The Sun, and The Guardian. Anna works for The Sun Magazine and lives with her family in Durham, North Carolina. Doors for the event open at 6:30 p.m. for general admission seating. Book sales to follow the event courtesy of La Playa Books. The 2nd Annual M.A. in Writing Visiting Writers Series will include writers Taylor Byas (PLNU Poetry Day), Anna Gazmarian, Kiersten White, and Matt Bell. For more information visit: pointloma.edu Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram