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  • Christchurch, New Zealand: People look at the Aurora Australis, also known as the Southern Lights, in Rolleston on May 11, 2024.
    Photos: See the Northern lights from rare solar storm
    A powerful solar storm struck Earth, triggering spectacular celestial light shows in skies around the world — and threatening possible disruptions to satellites and power grids.
  • GLAAD graded Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok on their measures to protect LGBTQ users. All received failing grades.
    Media literacy and what it means for democracy
    When so many people rely on social media for news, it can be a challenge to tell the difference between credible information and misinformation.
  • Amber Bohlman served as a logistical vehicle operator in the Marine Corps from 2005-2009. She and her partner Peter Folsom tried to conceive for years. While the VA has expanded its IVF eligibility to include couples who aren't legally married, Bohlman is still excluded because her fertility issues have not been linked to her military service.
    A new VA policy covers fertility treatments for more vets, but some are still excluded
    The VA now pays for IVF treatment for unmarried and LGBTQ veterans. But they still must prove their fertility problems are service-related.
  • President Biden greets supporters and volunteers during a campaign event at Mary Mac's Tea Room in Atlanta on May 18.
    In Georgia, Biden's coalition has frayed since his narrow win in 2020
    President Biden eked out a win in Georgia last time, a victory that helped take him over the top in the Electoral College. But there are some warning signs it could be hard to do it again in 2024.
  • Some TikTok creators have embraced the de-influencer movement, like Diana Wiebe, seen in a screenshot here, who goes by the TikTok handle @depressiondotgov and critiques social media influencing.
    'This is garbage': Step aside, influencers — we're now in the era of de-influencing
    A new movement has emerged in recent years: de-influencing. What started as a backlash to advertising could now have a surprising and real-world impact on the environment.
  • Ayra Starr's second album, <em>The Year I Turned 21</em>, is a global-minded symphony of influences, and part of a recent wave of young women charting their own course for African pop.
    As African pop crests again, women are leading the second wave
    Released in a span of three months, the new albums by Ayra Starr, Tems and Tyla are not merely career-making for the artists, but ground-shifting for the pop music of the continent.
  • DrumatiX Day of Dance 2024
    Join DrumatiX, an award-winning, bi-coastal dance and percussion company, led by artist Noa Barankin, in it's inaugural "Day of Dance"! The day's mission is to build community through dance in San Diego, bringing together people of all ages, dance levels and abilities together in movement. Company dancers will lead classes in Tap Dance, Ballet Folklorico, Creative Percussion, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, and Yoga. An Adaptive Creative Percussion class for individuals with special needs and disabilities will also be offered. Class levels vary from beginners to advanced, ages 7 to adults. Cap off the day with an all-styles jam session and showcase (you or your group are welcome to perform! Studio setting, all styles and levels welcome to present something). There's something for everyone in the DrumatiX Day of Dance - come celebrate movement and community with us. Spaces are filling up - register today! Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram
  • Police escort men accused of allegedly raping a tourist to a district court in Dumka, in India's Jharkhand state, on March 4. The attack took place on March 1; the woman posted a video describing what happened on social media.
    A tourist in India posted a video saying she was gang raped. A national debate ensued
    The woman and her husband were camping in a remote area. They posted a video describing the attack on social media, triggering a national discussion about sexual assault and justice.
  • The U.S. Supreme Court
    Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of Texas and Florida social media laws
    These cases raise a critical question for the First Amendment and the future of social media: whether states can force the platforms to carry content they find hateful or objectionable.
  • Michael Douglas
    FINDING YOUR ROOTS: In The Blood
    Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport! Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of actor Michael Douglas and writer-director Lena Dunham. Both are the children of famous artists, but their family trees contain a cast of fascinating characters whose lives were forgotten until now.
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