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The law will allocate more than $50 billion to bring semiconductor chip manufacturing to the U.S. and away from its current production hub in East Asia.

The latest estimate from various forecast centers around the world say the planet is approaching a warming threshold international agreements are trying to prevent.

Monday, June 20, 2022 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Not available on demand. On a hot summer night in Detroit in 1982, Ronald Ebens, an autoworker, killed Vincent Chin, a young Chinese American engineer with a baseball bat. Although he confessed, he never spent a day in jail. This gripping Academy Award-nominated film relentlessly probes the implications of the murder, for the families of those involved, and for the American justice system. (released in 1988)

For decades, it was impossible to say that a specific weather event was caused, or even made worse, by climate change. But advanced research methods are changing that.

China scholar Michael Beckley says China is engaged in the largest military buildup since World War II, and is being increasingly aggressive with its Asian neighbors and with the U.S.

The constitution would have put a focus on social issues and gender parity, enshrine rights for Chile's Indigenous population and put the environment and climate change center stage.

The Tesla CEO tells Twitter that he'll go ahead with the original deal to buy the company for $44 billion, or $54.20 a share, possibly averting a trial set for later this month.

Ghosts and mermaids and sharks oh my! Haunted Aquarium Returns! Meet slimy sea creatures, learn about mysterious animals from the sea, and get up close with spooky science in this family-friendly event! Admission includes access to all aquarium exhibits as well as treat bags, and Halloween fun - a “kelp” maze, costume showcase, music and more. We hope to sea you there in your favorite ocean-themed costume! When: October 22, 23, and 24 from 6 to 9 p.m. Admission is $25 for members and $30 for the general public. Tickets go on sale starting September 1. Children ages 2 and under are free, and children under 16 must be accompanied by a paid adult. General admission aquarium tickets cannot be used for Haunted Aquarium. Capacity is limited to allow for social distancing and the event is anticipated to sell out. Protective face coverings are required for all guests ages 2 and up regardless of vaccination status. Face coverings are also required with all Halloween costumes. Visit aquarium.ucsd.edu for reservations and more information including details about the latest safety guidelines.

North Coast Repertory Theatre is ringing in the new season with Mark St. Germain’s entertaining and charming Dancing Lessons. Two highly offbeat neighbors, a Broadway dancer and a science professor, forge an unexpected friendship as they face physical and emotional challenges. Filled with laughs and the intricacies of the human condition, we witness their journey of discovery and personal triumph as they come to realize that sometimes the most profound experiences can occur when least expected. DIrected by Richard Baird. Dancing Lessons will be extending their season through October 10 following the next schedule: • Wednesdays at 7 p.m. • Thursdays, Fridays at 8 p.m. • Wednesday, September 29 at 2 p.m. • Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. • Sundays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Location | North Coast Repertory Theatre Get tickets here! • Previews: $54 • Week nights, Wednesday and Saturday matinees: $60 • Saturday night and Sunday matinee: $65 • Sunday night: $57 Seniors, Students, Military and Educators get $3 off admission. For more information, please visit northcoastrep.org or call (858) 481-1055.

Chile has started vaccinating kids age 6 to 11 against COVID, one of the few nations in the world to immunize kids under 12. A handful of other countries are also giving shots to younger kids.