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Moncur, who played an outsize role in jazz's evolution during the 1960s, died Friday on his birthday after a period of poor health.

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Tony Thurmond faces little opposition for a second term as California schools superintendent, but critics question how much he has accomplished. He points to task forces that are influencing education policy and says he wants to help public schools rebound from the pandemic.

"There's been a lot of things that have been said — some are correct, some are incorrect," Gov. Greg Abbott said the day after the shooting. But soon afterward, he would correct his own statements.

David Cronenberg's film is set in a grim future where humans, having lost the ability to feel physical pain, start operating on their own bodies. This movie mixes blood and guts with great tenderness.

The tribute project Anything Mose! breathes new life into the music of the late Mose Allison. We peer inside his blend of blues and jazz with ironic lyrics, and get stories from Allison's widow.

In an interview, Tom Burt, Microsoft's head of customer security and trust, discusses the company's insights about the cyberwar between Russia and Ukraine.

A new TV series, based on Adam Kay's 2017 memoir of the same name, depicts the unrelenting stress of a young doctor in the U.K.

Extended through Nov. 21. From the theater: North Coast Repertory Theatre continues its wholly live Season 40 by shining a light on a little-known chapter of the Civil War. Written by Richard Strand, Ben Butler is part comedy, part history and completely captivating. General Benjamin Butler faces an impossible moral dilemma: follow the letter of the law or make a game-changing move that could alter the course of American history. It’s a battle of writ and word play as the characters spar with each other over respect, equality and civil rights David Ellenstein directs Richard Baird,* Brian Mackey,* Brandon Pierce,* and Bruce Turk* on North Coast Rep’s mainstage. Audiences will see a full theatrical production with sets by Scenic Designer Marty Burnett, Light Design Matt Novotny, Costumes by Renetta Lloyd, and Prop Design Philip Korth. Aaron Rumley* is the Stage Manager. You won’t want to miss the Southern California premiere of the play The New York Times praised as “splendid,” and “it’s a hoot.” Ben Butler previews begin Wednesday, October 20. Opening Night on Saturday, October 23, at 8 p.m. It will play on the following schedule through November 21: • Wednesdays at 7 p.m. • Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. • Friday, October 22, and Wednesday, November 3 at 2 p.m. • Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. • Sundays at 7 p.m. Location | North Coast Repertory Theatre Get tickets here! • Previews: $54 • Week Nights / Wednesday and Saturday matinees: $60 • Saturday evening and Sunday matinee: $65 • Sunday Night: $57 There will be a talkback with actors and director on October 29 after the performance. Seniors, Students, Military and Educators get $3 off admission. *The actor or stage manager appears through the courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association. For more information, please visit northcoastrep.org/production/ben-butler or call 858-481-1055.

The panel is expected to hold about a half dozen public hearings in June and release a report on its findings in September.