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Join University of San Diego Professor Brittany Asaro for a stimulating discussion of "The Decameron" written in 1348 by Giovanni Boccaccio and set in Florence, Italy during the Black Death (1346-1353) which killed 75 to 200 million in Europe and Asia. In the book, ten young Florentines retreat into self-isolation for two weeks in the countryside and pass the time by telling stories, resulting in 100 stories. Many of the stories are amusing. Some are sad. None are about the plague. What does a 700-year-old book set during the deadliest pandemic recorded in human history have to say about the Covid-19 pandemic and the social upheavals it has brought about? Why does "The Decameron" resonate so powerfully during our own current moment in time? Click HERE to also attend the Book Launch of the San Diego Decameron Project Anthology on March 21.

A man walked into a substance abuse treatment clinic in Buffalo with an AR-15. But an unarmed guard stopped him from making it past the lobby and took him outside.

In the aftermath of the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, a group of volunteer sleuths came forward to assist law enforcement in an unprecedented effort to identify possible suspects.

Demonstrations in Iran continue to grow. Protesters tell us about the change they want and what's next for their movement.

The vote on Tuesday makes Chile the eighth Latin American country to extend equal rights to same sex couples, and marks a reversal for the country's conservative leadership.

The practice of housing children who are in psychiatric crisis in local ERs — often for days, while they await appropriate in-patient treatment — has become even more prevalent during the pandemic.

People can get the Moderna booster if they're 18 or older, and the Pfizer-BioNTech version if they're 12 and up. In both cases, they must wait at least two months since their last COVID vaccine.

Antalya is a longtime Russian tourist destination that's become a refuge for those who don't want to fight in the war. But things are getting more complicated for Russians in Turkey.

Please join us for this special fundraising event in support of La Jolla Music Society's Dance programs. Dancers from Alonzo King LINES Ballet will perform for an intimate audience in The Baker-Baum Concert Hall, followed by a reception with company dancers. Delightful libations and decadent desserts will round out this remarkable experience. This is a part of the Dance Series. You can enjoy the show on Wednesday, January 19 at 6:30 p.m. at The Baker-Baum Concert Hall. The event will follow the schecule as follows: • 6:30 p.m. | Champagne in the Wu Tsai QRT.yrd • 7 p.m. | Welcome and Performance in The Baker-Baum • 7:45 p.m. | Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres in the Wu Tsai QRT.yrd and The JAI with company members of the Alonzo King LINES Ballet Get tickets here! Admission is $100 per person ($50 is tax deductible) For more information, please visit ljms.org/events/connect-conrad-aklb or call (858) 459-3728.

The number of women in the workforce has finally returned to pre-pandemic levels, which is good for the economy. But after time away from the job market some women are reassessing their priorities.