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President Trump fired Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress, via email late Thursday night, the latest in a string of actions the president has taken to shape American cultural institutions.

Typhoon Fung-wong blew out of the Philippines after setting off floods and landslides, knocking out power to entire provinces, killing at least four people and displacing more than 1.4 million.

With Medicaid cutbacks on the horizon, millions in the U.S. are expected to go uninsured. In the Mississippi Delta region — one of the poorest places in the U.S. — people are stressed and mad.

The arrests, which began in San Diego in late May, are happening across the country. Lawyers say it’s an unprecedented effort by ICE to deport immigrants through a fast-track deportation process known as “expedited removal.”

Get ready for an unforgettable night of soul-stirring blues as the legendary Bill Magee takes the stage for a special free concert! Recognized as San Diego’s Best Blues Band by the San Diego Music Awards and Reader Magazine, Bill Magee has been electrifying audiences with his signature blend of New York/Chicago-style blues and high-energy live performances. A veteran of the blues scene, Bill has played alongside some of the greatest names in music history, including Jimi Hendrix, B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Otis Redding, and Howlin’ Wolf. His gritty, heartfelt sound and masterful guitar work have earned him widespread acclaim, with albums like Low Down Dirty Blues and Good Morning Mississippi receiving rave reviews. From the vibrant stages of New York’s Apollo Theater and Madison Square Garden to the heart of San Diego’s blues scene, Bill Magee’s journey is one of passion, perseverance, and musical brilliance. Whether you’re a lifelong blues fan or new to the genre, this is your chance to witness a true blues legend—live and up close! California Center for the Arts, Escondido on Facebook / Instagram

The president has backed off his threat to take Greenland by force. But his highly inflammatory remarks in Switzerland rattled U.S. allies and threatened to tear down the pillars of the world order.

The 40 airports impacted by the cuts span more than two dozen states. The Federal Aviation Administration said the reductions would start at 4% and ramp up to 10% by Nov. 14.

As summer days shorten, the earliest winter birds arrive. Keen observers may witness small flocks of Phalaropes swimming in dizzy circles in our quiet ponds. As we walk through vibrant fields of yellow goldenbush, we may spot a colorful Argiope spider patiently waiting in the center of her neat, tidy web or an emerald-colored green lynx spider, hidden against the foliage, waiting to ambush a passing bee. Hit the trails with us and enjoy the wonder of nature’s seasonal transition! The event is weather permitting, and wildlife is unpredictable; there is no guarantee of what you will see. Nature Collective is a local conservation and science education nonprofit organization. They work to restore habitats, provide healthier waters, and increase wildlife diversity. They are dedicated to conserving the land and providing experiences for people to fall in love with nature. Ages 15+ (Registration Required) RSVP: https://naturecollective.org/event/wildlife-tour-september-13/ San Elijo Lagoon (meet-up location will be emailed to registered participants) Nature Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Join Palomar College's Pride Center for a free screening of the GLAAD-award winning "Kumu Hina: A Place in the Middle" (2014). The screening will take place on Palomar College's San Marcos campus in MD-157 on April 17 at 5:30 p.m. Synopsis: Imagine a world where a little boy can grow up to be the woman of his dreams, and a young girl can rise to become a leader among men. Welcome to Kumu Hina's Hawai'i. During a momentous year in her life in modern Honolulu, Hina Wong-Kalu, a native Hawaiian māhū, or transgender, teacher uses traditional culture to inspire a student to claim her place as leader of the school's all-male hula troupe. But despite her success as a teacher, Hina longs for love and a committed relationship. Will her marriage to a headstrong Tongan man fulfill her dreams? An incredible docu-drama that unfolds like a narrative film, "Kumu Hina" reveals a side of Hawai'i rarely seen on screen. RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/palomars-queer-film-series-kumu-hina-2014-tickets-1307033184439

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