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Although the Catholic Church officially opposes abortion, the report says there's far greater diversity of opinion among laity in the U.S.

The holy month of Ramadan concluded this week with Eid al-Fitr, a celebration with food, family and friends. For Palestinians, the war in Gaza has weighed heavily on this year's holiday.

From the museum: This groundbreaking exhibit pays tribute to the vibrant and creative energy of San Diego's hip-hop subculture during the mid-80s to early 90s. It's a salute to the immigrant and multi-gen immigrant youth who fueled this unforgettable movement, uniting diverse communities and inspiring a generation. Get ready to explore the fusion of cultures that defined this iconic era, celebrating self-expression through aerosol art, graffiti, DJs, MCs, underground parties, and dance crews. Join us at the New Americans Museum & Immigration Learning Center, located at 2825 Dewey Rd, San Diego, CA, Point Loma, San Diego, as we take you on an immersive journey through San Diego's hip-hop scene. Sept. 14 to Dec. 31, 2023. Our opening hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Related links: New Americans Museum: website | Instagram | Facebook

Artificial wombs could someday save babies born very prematurely. Even though the experimental technology is still in animal tests, there are mounting questions about its eventual use with humans.

Blair Gun, Doll Riot and Lucid Dream Operating within the frequencies that weaken teens faculties of discernment, Blair Gun remains enchanted with replicating immutable rhythms of sounds that passed before their time. Evoking a post-punk energy with the growly sounds of early aughts garage rock, Blair Gun are solidifying their place in the Southern California scene – focusing on revisiting and reshaping the sounds that inspire them. For more information visit: musicboxsd.com Stay Connected on Facebook

Easy Star All-Stars and Doah’s Daydream Blending musical versatility, instrumental prowess, beautiful vocal harmonies and a premier rhythm section, Easy Star All-Stars have established themselves as one of the top international reggae acts on the scene today. Thanks to their best-selling tribute album releases, Dub Side Of The Moon (2003), Radiodread (2006), Easy Star’s Lonely Hearts Dub Band (2009), and Easy Star’s Thrillah (2012), the remix album Dubber Side of the Moon (2010), as well as original releases Until That Day EP (2008) and First Light (2011), Easy Star All-Stars have built a growing, dedicated fan base throughout the world, bringing together fans of reggae, classic rock, dub and indie rock into one big family. For more information visit: musicboxsd.com Stay Connected on Facebook

Belly up presents Emancipator and Dgtl Clr Douglas Appling, the Portland based electronic musician known to electronic music enthusiasts as Emancipator, takes a natural approach to his art. The classically trained violinist, and veteran of more traditional bands during his college years, grew up in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Listening to his parents' wide-ranging collection of albums — Kraftwerk, Orbital, Fleetwood Mac — as well as the African sounds his mother discovered during her years in the Peace Corps, profoundly influenced his expansive approach to music making. For more information visit: musicboxsd.com Stay Connected on Facebook

A friend and I discuss the perks of buying local with Drew Bent of the restaurant Papalo and rap legend Imani of the Farside (Pharcyde) shares some highlights from his remarkable career including how he eats on tours.

Belly up presents Tessa Violet with Frances Forever Growing up an only child in a small town in Oregon, Tessa Violet always had a deep desire to create authentic connections with people. YouTube was the first platform which allowed her to foster those connections; as she grew up, and the platform evolved, it became a place for many budding musicians to flock. After moving to LA, Tessa released her debut album Bad Ideas in Fall 2019 - rounding out a breakout year for the rising artist. The sole songwriter on all but one of her debut album tracks, the project received Spotify's NMF Times Square billboard, and the hit single "Crush" amassed 200M+ aggregate streams alone. For more information visit: musicboxsd.com Stay Connected on Facebook

The men began their trip on Easter Sunday and had been gone for six days when a woman called the U.S. Coast Guard to report them missing.