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An NPR analysis of data released by the Small Business Administration shows the vast majority of Paycheck Protection Program loans have been forgiven, even though the program was rampant with fraud.

We spent a day soaking up the low-key magic made by Luke "Santa Luke" Durant, who draws large crowds — young and old — to storied Mondawmin Mall in Baltimore.

Concorde crossed the Atlantic at twice the speed of sound, cutting travel time in half compared to a conventional passenger plane. The groundbreaking jet made its final flight on Nov. 26, 2003.

Since 1973, La Mesa Oktoberfest has been attracting Oktoberfest revelers from across San Diego and Southern California for 3 FREE days of festive live music, including Oompa bands, tons of top-notch German food, and of course, steins filled to the brim with German & Craft beer! This year marks a milestone 50th year of the festival and La Mesa Oktoberfest is celebrating in style by offering Munich-inspired festivities in the La Mesa Village on Friday, September 29, Saturday, September 30, and Sunday, October 1 as the quaint streets set the scene for the largest German celebration San Diego has to offer! Grab your steins and get ready to "Prost!” (Cheers!), because there is a libation to satisfy the taste of every Mann or Frau at this year’s Oktoberfest! Top off a perfect day soaking in the La Mesa sun with three fully loaded biergartens featuring non-stop performances by local and regional bands for young and old alike with German Polka bands, indie rock jams, brass musicians and more! A Biergarten Pass is only $5 (kids are free) and gives you access to all three unique gartens. Guests will want to come hungry and enjoy a wide variety of traditional German food, giant pretzels, bratwurst, schnitzel, and other delicious delights in the food court! Gather up your brute and brawn for the Glücklich Games and battle it out in a series of ferocious games! Race down the street through a mini obstacle course while holding full steins at the Beer Stein Races. Face off to see who can roll their beer barrel the fastest from one end of the course to the other with the Beer Barrel Roll. Team up and grab each end of a keg, run around the cone, and then come back and pass it off to the next two players on your team with the Keg Haul Relay Race. Throw your partner over your shoulders and race through the custom course with the Partner Carrying Race. Prove which team is the strongest with a suspenseful game of Tug-O-War! After you have competed in the Glücklich Games, head over to Artisan Market! The Artisanal Market features boutique, small-business vendors offering unique and hand-made items. Lining the streets will be over 100+ vendors to shop at and enjoy traditional and non-traditional food including some unique vegan specials! If the above was not enough, Oktoberfest has even more to enjoy at this German paradise with the German Kinder Karneval, featuring a towering Ferris Wheel, rock-climbing wall, massive inflatable slides, interactive art, brat-eating competitions, scavenger hunts, & MORE! Dachshunds and all pets are welcome! Bring your furry friend to our 3-day Däckeldorf extravaganza and participate in our free Wiener/Dachshund dog races and fashion shows to win exciting prizes and medals. Always wanted to be a VIP? Upgrade your Oktoberfest experience with one of our Hofbrauhaus Biergarten VIP Passes that provide special benefits and VIP treatments! Celebrating its 50th year, La Mesa Oktoberfest continues to top its traditions and present Bavarian festivities that San Diegans of all ages can partake in! Don’t miss the fun, traditions, and history that has led to this milestone 50th year. La Mesa Oktoberfest is the perfect opportunity to create meaningful memories, enjoy the company of friends and family, and come together for an unbeatable FREE weekend in a German paradise in the heart of La Mesa. Hold on to your Lederhosen – 2023 is going to be one for the books! For more information and to purchase VIP passes, visit www.LaMesaOktoberfest.org.

Analysts say the presidential election will be "crucial" for the future of the Asian island and its relationships with both the United States and China.

The TV adaptation of the 2016 novel The Expatriates is set in Hong Kong and tells the stories of several women navigating expat ennui. The show is also a strangely displaced form of prestige TV.

Two humane societies are considering legal action against an Arizona breeding company after as many as 260 small animals that were supposed to be placed for adoption were instead frozen and fed to reptiles at a metro Phoenix farm.

Vista is getting $250,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation to study grade separation for the tracks at the Vista Transit Center.

Every election we're told that each vote counts. Ryan Roth, the newly-elected city council member for Rainier, Wash., is now proof that it does.

Who: SANDAG What: Have you ever thought about taking transit in San Diego, but not sure how? Join SANDAG for this free, 50-minute webinar followed by a Q&A session. Commuters will learn about: • Commuter amenities at transit centers • Bike lockers and bike parking • San Diego Regional transit routes • Transit benefits at your company • The PRONTO card • SANDAG’s Try Transit program • Youth Opportunity Pass Presenters Include: • Ozzie Arias, Associate Business Analyst at SANDAG • Ariel Kroll, Community Engagement Specialist at MTS • Rachael Rollins, Manager, Marketing and Ridership Development at NCTD Please register through here. When: Tuesday, February 21, 2023 from 11 A.M. – 12 P.M. PST Cost: Free Stay Social! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter