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Disney influencer Dominique Brown, co-founder of Black Girl Disney, died last week after experiencing a medical emergency at an event in Los Angeles hosted by BoxLunch.

The EV1 was the first modern, mass-produced electric vehicle from a major automaker — pioneering some technologies you can still find in today's EVs. But the model was controversial, and short-lived.

American Me Comedy Tour presents a special One-Nite Comedy Benefit for local Nonprofit Eric Paredes Save A Life Foundation. Stand-Up in support, August 21, at the historic La Jolla Comedy Store. Produced by Jason Rogers and Stefani Von Huben. Join American Me Comedy, Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 8 p.m., at the historic La Jolla Comedy Store for an evening of laughs to benefit the local San Diego organization ERIC PAREDES: SAVE A LIFE FOUNDATON. Jason Rogers and Stefani N. Von Huben are bringing together a hilarious line-up of comics including: Host Jason Rogers, Jason Collings, Jer Bear Magic, musical guitar: Todd Risenmay, Tatum Price, and San Diego local favorite, PMan. It's going to be a fun night of comedy for a cause in support of ERIC PAREDES: SAVE A LIFE FOUNDATION. Tickets may be purchased online: https://www.showclix.com/event/american-me-lj-821- Tickets are $20 and there is a 2 drink minimum per person. 21+ with VALID ID, if you have a foreign ID, you also need a passport! Proceeds from tickets sales will be donated to ERIC PAREDES: SAVE A LIFE FOUNDATION: a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to awareness, education, and action, advocating for sudden cardiac arrest prevention in youth. Come share this special one-nite comedy event in support of ERIC PAREDES: SAVE A LIFE FOUNDATION! With your support, we can make an impact on our San Diego youth and take prevention to heart as we help save lives, one laugh, and one heart screen at a time! #Saving lives ONE LAUGH and ONE HEART at a time #taking prevention to heart American Me Comedy on Instagram and Facebook

Check your receipt. Grow your own veggies. Ask about senior discounts. NPR readers share their top tips on cutting costs at the grocery store.

Shoppers complain that Starbucks isn't fancy enough — but they also say it's too expensive. The new CEO, Brian Niccol, is ordering up big changes.

Many of the most-borrowed books in 2024, including 'romantasy' titles and memoirs, also appeared on public library lists in 2023.

NPR spoke with 30 small groups of people around the country about what they'd want other people to understand about their community — and what they want to understand about others

Where there is smoke, there is Ardbeg Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Ardbeg, revered by connoisseurs around the world as the peatiest, smokiest and most complex of all the Islay malts, is bringing the Masters of Smoke National Tour to Los Angeles, California from October 25 -- and they're bringing an airstream. The custom-designed Ardbeg Airstream immerses you in a sensory experience where you simultaneously learn and interact with the core smoke profiles that make up Ardbeg whisky. The experience provides guests with a unique peek into the barrel and an opportunity to learn about the distinct flavors that make up each iconic Ardbeg expression. The Ardbeg Airstream will make an appearance at: SDNB Package Store located at 2260 Callagan Hwy, San Diego, CA 92113 Oct. 25, 2024 from 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Inside the vehicle, guests will be led through a sensorial activity which will unveil five unique smoke profiles of Ardbeg ranging from medicinal, coal, herbal, wood and savory. During a quick Q&A between the guest and ambassador, a unique smoke profile will be created along with a recommendation of which Ardbeg Single Malt Scotch whisky is best suited for their taste. Good things come to those who wait and where legal, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy their current or newly favorite dram or cocktail. For more info, please visit mastersofsmoketour.com. Must be 21 or over to attend

Bob Fernandez was a 17-year-old sailor on board the USS Curtiss during the Dec. 7, 1941, attack that propelled the U.S. into World War II.

Join us for the 6th Annual 2024 Halloween in La Mesa Village trick-or-treating event! This is a FREE community event and provides a fun & safe environment for all! WHEN: Oct. 31, 2024 from 4 - 6 p.m. WHAT: The La Mesa Village Association will host its 6th annual Halloween in La Mesa Trick-or-Treating event. It will be a spooktacular event as the downtown Village gets into the Halloween spirit by handing out treats to our community. This is a free, family-friendly event for all to enjoy. Dress up in costume and trick-or-treat at participating businesses along La Mesa Blvd. between 4th St. - Acacia and adjacent streets (both sides of Spring St.). Remember to bring your own trick-or-treat bag to collect all those goodies! WHERE: Downtown La Mesa along La Mesa Blvd. and adjacent streets between 4th St. - Acacia (both sides of Spring St.)! Entertainment*Halloween-Themed Stilt Walkers - spot fun-themed characters walking down La Mesa Blvd. for a frightfully fun selfie! *Halloween-Themed Organ Concert at the La Mesa First United Methodist Church, located at 4690 Palm Ave./La Mesa Blvd. Their organist will play a "spooky" variety of Halloween tunes you're sure to enjoy beginning at 4:45 p.m.! 3rd Annual Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume ContestDress up your pet for a fun Halloween costume contest! Melissa McCune Realty is hosting this year's event and it's bigger and better than ever! Click here for the flyer for details! WHAT: Dress up your pet(s) and enter them into one of the following categories at the event - "Most Creative", "Spookiest", "Best Pet/Pet Parent Combo", "Cutest" and "Funniest"! There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category, plus "Boo Bags" for the first 50 attendees! Guests can also enjoy a FREE photo booth for pictures with your pet, special guests, on-site vendors sharing treats for the pets and families and just good fun for all! WHERE: It all takes place at the Fountain Courtyard by the La Mesa Blvd. Trolley Station (near Yogurt Mill) Shops and restaurants will be open for business and we encourage participants to explore the variety of stores and eateries we have to offer while you are here for the festivities! Trick-Or-Treat Locations - Stay Tuned!