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The updated dress code prohibits nudity on the Red Carpet and in other areas of the festival. The new rules surprised one jury member, who had to make a last-minute outfit change.

A research team has successfully tested a blood substitute in animals, and human trials may not be far off. The powdered blood could help medics respond faster in a crisis.

NPR critic Linda Holmes has been a Billy Joel fan since the '80s. HBO's new two-part documentary still taught her something new about his life — and provided a chance to consider the role of his music in her own.

The State Department has shuttered the team involved in South China Sea security, getting rid of top experts on the subject at a time when the administration says security in the region is a priority.

Bring the entire family to Free Second Sunday for our free family series, Play Day! Drawing inspiration from the work of Emory Douglas and his iconic use of text and imagery in The Black Panther Newspaper, we invite you to design a poster that tells your story and amplifies the issues that matter most to you. Let your art spark conversation, inspire change, and uplift your voice! Art Activity: Create posters in Prebys Learning Center with vibrant illustrations that inform and inspire your community. Schedule: At 11 a.m., explore works in our special exhibition, For Dear Life, with a kid friendly tour. From 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., enjoy music by a local DJ, a cozy book nook, crafts and book recommendations from the Librarian on the Go, and free play on McGrath Terrace At 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., join dancer Alyssa Rose Soderberg from Disco Riot for two movement classes in Jacobs Hall. Together, make a dance score inspired by Anna Halprin's Circle the Earth, 1981. At 12:30 p.m., listen to stories, songs, and rhymes in Storytime with Librarian on the Go. *Museum admission is free from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. for all visitors, with Play Day offerings happening between 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. No RSVPs are required for Play Day admission. About Play Day Play Day is a monthly event at the Museum designed for families to explore art together. Activities include special tours, hands-on projects, and at-your-own-pace guides. Centered at the Conrad Prebys Learning Center and extending into the galleries and terraces, each Play Day offers new and engaging ways to experience the artworks on display. Visit: https://mcasd.org/events/play-day-1-12 MCASD on Instagram and Facebook

President Trump argues that the Federal Reserve should cut interest rates to make buying a house cheaper. Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich warns that could backfire.

Sunday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. March 9 (Special note: this is the first day of the Daylight Saving Time [DST].) (1 Day, 5 total hours of instruction) La Jolla Studio $100/120 + $10 materials fee paid to instructor The metamorphosis of a butterfly is a profound and intricate process that beautifully illustrates our own transformation and growth. This remarkable journey underscores the inherent challenges that accompany our evolution, ultimately leading to a complete and awe-inspiring rebirth as a butterfly. In this soul-searching book arts workshop, we will engage in introspective guided writing prompts and indulgent improvisation to transform the enigmatic shifts in our lives into a book structure, handcrafted from a single sheet of paper. These creations will unfold like butterfly wings illustrated with found-imagery collage and text. By attuning to our hearts and quieting our minds, these collaged books will help us make sense of our life experiences. This process will enable us to explore new poetic avenues and gain fresh creative insights. Collage is a calming and meditative practice, suitable for all skill levels. Materials: Bring your journal; scissors; X-Acto knives; glue stick; collage ephemera; and high-quality magazines—nature, art, science, fashion—to share and to cut up. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/2 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Expressive Arts @ 32 & Thorn features surrealist artist Ty Bennett whose recent work is a response to a period of deep reflection after a devastating fire in Colorado that destroyed all his possessions. His colorful and intense surrealist paintings express his passions of art, philosophy, and poetry. Exhibit runs February 8 through March 29, 2025. Public reception held on February 8 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Artist talk Saturday, March 8, 2025 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., meet the artist and learn about his creative process as Ty shares his vision, themes, inspiration, and life events that have informed his artwork. Visit: Expressive Arts Expressive Arts @ 32nd & Thorn on Instagram and Facebook

Books Through Bars San Diego fulfills thousands of book requests from incarcerated people nationwide. Volunteers ship books and write letters in response.

From Buenos Aires to Bangkok, Montreal to Moscow, nearly every taxi driver in the world understands "OK." It's a gift from American English that's spread across the globe in less than 200 years.