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Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international correspondents share snapshots of moments from their lives and work around the world.

The National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) is bringing its highly anticipated Financial Research Administration Conference and Pre-Award Research Administration Conference to San Diego, uniting research administrators to address the evolving federal landscape impacting research institutions across the nation. This gathering will highlight the vital role of research administration in advancing innovation, scientific discovery, and economic growth, both in the United States and globally. For over 65 years, NCURA has been the leading professional organization for university research administrators, providing education and collaboration to support the research enterprise. Research administrators play a crucial role in ensuring integrity, compliance, and successful management of research funding from federal agencies, industry partners, and philanthropic organizations. Their work enables groundbreaking discoveries in medicine, technology, sustainability, and countless other fields that drive national and global progress. Against the backdrop of shifting federal policies and funding priorities, this year’s conference will serve as a platform for critical discussions on the future of research support, including regulatory changes, funding challenges, and the importance of sustained investment in scientific and academic research.

Gov. Gavin Newsom backed off some of his proposed cuts to health care programs in a state budget deal he reached with legislative leaders late Tuesday, but California will move forward with his plan to limit services to undocumented immigrants as the state faces a growing deficit.

PBS and Lakeland PBS in rural Minnesota are suing President Trump over his executive order demanding that the Corporation for Public Broadcasting kill all funding for the public television network.

Let’s bring our community closer together through the shared experience of reading and discussing great books! The inaugural KPBS San Diego Book Festival on the University of San Diego campus is a free event for book lovers of all ages. Attendees will enjoy panel discussions with award-winning authors, activities, live entertainment, exhibitors including local authors and independent booksellers, and more.

People in 15 of 24 countries downgraded ratings of the U.S., according to the survey of more than 28,000. Majorities in almost every country surveyed describe Trump as "arrogant" and "dangerous."

A power blackout hit all of Puerto Rico on Wednesday as the heavily Catholic U.S. territory prepared to celebrate the Easter weekend.

When you lose your job, it can be tough to know what to do next. Career coach Octavia Goredema shares a practical checklist of next moves, from reviewing exit paperwork to securing health care.

There's a specific kind of math that could determine just how much longer the war can go — how many long-range missiles Iran has versus how many missile interceptors Israel has to shoot them down.

While Food and Drug Administration inspectors who make sure food and drugs meet quality standards were spared in recent cuts, key support staffers were dismissed.