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Author and podcast host Amanda Montell says our brains are overloaded with a constant stream of information that stokes our innate tendency to believe conspiracy theories and mysticism.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has won a third term, but voters drastically clipped his wings by handing his alliance a narrower margin than predicted.

The course, led by Duke Windsor, will focus on a simple approach to foundation drawing and cover various projects, including working with geometric shapes, still life, and local sketching. Students will learn how to apply their newfound skills to school projects and create art pieces for shows and competitions. Drawing I will delve into line drawing, contour drawing, and the basics of portraiture, with all students completing finished works suitable for framing and exhibition by the end of the course. Participants in the workshop will have the opportunity to develop better observational skills, improve hand-eye coordination, work with short and long poses, experiment with mark-making using charcoal, explore lines, shapes, and values, and learn to draw in a loose and expressive manner. Visit: https://dukewindsorfineartstudio.as.me/schedule.php?appointmentType=63762944 Duke Windsor Fine Arts Studio on Instagram and Facebook

Animal Story Time and Activity Tuesday, March 19 from 4-5 p.m. Valencia Park /Malcolm X Library is located at 5248 Market St., San Diego Reading has never been more fun! Join us for animal-themed story time and activity at Malcolm X Library! No sign-up needed. San Diego Humane Society on Facebook / Instagram

The fires around Los Angeles arrived just as Hollywood's awards season kicked off. It's an ominous sign at a time when film and TV production is already down.

Cindy Nava came to the U.S. when she was 7 years old. She says she ran for the Albuquerque-area seat to boost political representation of the state's Hispanic-majority population.

Premieres Monday, Dec. 30, 2024 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. A South African beauty queen faces an identity crisis upon learning she's born genetically male. Her path crosses with an intersex activist as they navigate a common journey marked by society's stigma and inner struggles in a male-female world.

Pediatric cancer survival rates are a crowning medical achievement. But the impact of missing school is a less-discussed side effect children then face.

Cardiff Farmer's Market is excited to announce a San Elijo Lagoon Clean Up in collaboration with community cleanup organization We Clean Trails. Taking place on Saturday, February 3rd at 10 a.m., the special event will bring together environmental enthusiasts to preserve the ecological health of the San Elijo Lagoon by removing trash from our footpaths and roadways. Participants will gather at the Cardiff 101 Information booth at 10 a.m. for a safety briefing before starting a cleanup loop around Manchester Avenue and the San Elijo Lagoon. To show their appreciation for this project, each volunteer will receive a complimentary gluten-free protein bar from Island Girl Bakes, an 8oz cup of “Six Summit Blend” coffee from TrailBlend Coffee, and a Cardiff Farmer’s Market tote bag to encourage sustainable shopping. Stay Connected on Facebook / Instagram

President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday that he's picked longtime foreign policy adviser Richard Grenell to serve as an envoy for special missions, dealing with tough foreign policy decisions.