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The Department of Agriculture said it will end a longstanding annual food insecurity survey. Experts say the move will obscure the effects of recent changes that will lead to people losing food aid.

Every year on Dec. 17, the San Diego Air & Space Museum celebrates the anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ first powered flight. But things didn’t go as planned this year.

Economists and others worry about politicizing jobs and inflation data after Trump's firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics chief and nomination of a partisan replacement.

Shelby isn’t your average Viking-in-training. Sent off to slay a dragon, Shelby has zero interest in swinging a sword—their dream is to become a pastry chef! Along the way, Shelby crosses paths with quirky mythological creatures and discovers that sometimes the greatest adventure is daring to be yourself. This playful, big-hearted tale is perfect for the whole family. By Omri Schein Directed by Shana Wride Grossmont College Theatre Arts on Instagram

Have you completed a beginner Ladino course and want to go further? Or perhaps you have a basic knowledge of Spanish? Join our next-level Ladino course and keep exploring the rich language and culture of Sephardic Jews! What to Expect: - Expand your vocabulary and improve your speaking skills - Read longer texts in Judeo-Spanish (Ladino) – in both Latin and (a little) Rashi script - Discover Sephardic proverbs, stories, and traditional songs - Learn basic grammar structures and everyday expressions This course is designed for learners who have completed a beginner-level Ladino course or have basic knowledge of Ladino or Spanish. When: Mondays, February 9 – March 23, 2026 (no class on March 2) 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Costs: Early bird (if registered before January 26): 6 classes for $250 Regular Registration: 6 classes for $300 Teacher: Agnieszka August-Zarębska She is an assistant professor in the Taube Department of Jewish Studies at the University of Wrocław, Poland. She has a degree in Spanish Studies and her current research interests include contemporary Ladino poetry, contemporary literary translations into Ladino and Sephardic children’s literature. She also worked on critical editions of the early 20th century Judeo-Spanish literature. Yiddishland California on Facebook

The Oscar-winning costume designer has been enchanted by Oz and Munchkinland for most of his life. He created more than 1,000 looks for Wicked: For Good — including Elphaba's "sex cardigan."

July 6 – August 3, 2025 (Opening night: Friday, July 11) Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage Old Globe Theatre Conrad Prebys Theatre Center By Michael Frayn Directed by Gordon Greenberg "Noises Off" is a brilliant and uproarious backstage comedy that pulls back the curtain on a theatre company struggling to keep its production from falling apart. Forgotten lines, misplaced props, and romantic entanglements lead to total chaos with doors slamming and sardines flying, in a whirlwind of slapstick hilarity. As the actors’ onstage and offstage worlds collide, the result is, as The New York Times calls it, “a raucously delightful comedy” and “altogether hilarious.” Vicki and Carl Zeiger Insights Seminar: Tuesday, July 8 at 6:00 p.m. Post Show Forums: Tuesday, July 15; Tuesday, July 22; Wednesday, July 23; Wednesday, July 30 (evening performance) LGBTQIA+ Theatre Night: Friday, July 18 at 7:00 p.m. Open-Caption Performance: Saturday, July 26 at 2:00 p.m. Total running time: Two hours and 15 minutes (three acts with one intermission). This production contains mild profanity, sexual innuendo, and physical comedy including characters in their underwear. Supported by Lead Production Sponsors George C. Guerra, HM Electronics, Inc., and Vicki and Carl Zeiger, and Production Sponsors Pamela J. Wagner and Hans Tegebo.

"Susan Monarez is no longer director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention," the Department of Health and Human Services wrote in a social media post. Her lawyers said she had neither resigned nor been told she was fired.

Electricity prices are rising more than twice as fast as overall inflation. That's especially costly during the dog days of summer when air conditioners are working hardest. In addition to hot weather, a variety of factors are causing power bills to climb, including the high cost of natural gas used to generate electricity and soaring demand from data centers.

As a U.S. federal judge blocked the deportation of unaccompanied Guatemalan children, the government of Guatemala says in a statement it suggested the U.S. return its children to their home country.