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Federal officials unveiled a rigorous regulatory approach to future COVID vaccines that could make it harder for many people under 65 to get immunized.

Facing sharp questioning from Democratic lawmakers, the director of Homeland Security incorrectly described the constitutional right as a presidential authority to deport individuals.

Newspapers around the country, including the Chicago Sun-Times and at least one edition of The Philadelphia Inquirer, published a syndicated book list featuring made-up books by famous authors.

An Hawaiian Airlines flight was grounded Tuesday morning at San Diego International Airport after a bomb threat, according to San Diego Harbor Police. SDHPD and other responding agencies investigated the threat and found nothing suspicious on the aircraft.

The Hutchins Consort is blessed not just with virtuoso performers, but first rate composers as well. Compositions by Steve Huber, Joe McNalley and our brilliant Composer-in-Residence Andrés Martín will anchor a performance of depth and delight. Dive into a world of musical innovation and sonic exploration with Hutchins Consort – an innovative string ensemble renowned for their groundbreaking approach to chamber music. The group performs on the rare and beautiful Hutchins violins– a distinctive lineup of eight specially-crafted violins that collectively span an astonishing eight octaves. This exceptional configuration allows Hutchins Consort to recreate the rich textures and dynamic intricacies of a full orchestra, all within the intimacy of a chamber ensemble. Led by a group of accomplished musicians and visionaries, each Hutchins Consort performance is an electrifying and virtuosic musical experience. The Hutchins Consort on Facebook

Pointeworks returns to San Diego for its highly anticipated second season, showcasing a breathtaking evening of ballet that blends tradition with innovation. Under Artistic Director Sophie Williams, the Summer 2025 Season presents three world premieres by visionary choreographers Reka Gyulai, Laine Habony, and DaYoung Jung. The program features the enchanting “Carousel” duet by Christopher Wheeldon, performed with live piano accompaniment. With a dynamic international cast of 12 dancers, this performance promises a rich tapestry of classical and contemporary styles, highlighting creative collaborations in choreography, music, and visual art for an unforgettable experience. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/24-25-pointeworks/ Pointeworks on Instagram and Facebook

Tapper's book, co-authored by Alex Thompson, describes a president who struggled to function: "One person told us that the presidency was, at best, a five-person board with Joe Biden as chairman."

Join us for a spooktacular Halloween celebration at Fairmont Grand Del Mar on Saturday, October 26, starting at 5 p.m.! Families can enjoy a Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza, where kids explore enchanting stations featuring a friendly Witch, a Mad Scientist’s lab, and beloved characters. Adults can relax in private cabanas or fire pits while savoring seasonal treats and libations at the Grand Social. The evening will be filled with lively DJ tunes and a special Thriller performance by Scripps Performing Arts. Admission options include cabanas for $400 (8 people), fire pits for $150 (4 people), and general admission at $50 for adults and $25 for children. Dress in your best costumes and join us for an unforgettable night of Halloween magic! For more information and reservations, contact [insert contact information]. Visit: Spooktacular Halloween Extravaganza Fairmont Grand Del Mar on Instagram and Facebook

Adrien Brody's performance in The Brutalist got an assist from AI. We asked a voice coach what she makes of it.

Sunday, December 1, 2024 7:30 p.m. The series continues Sunday, December 1, with the Billy Childs Quartet, featuring Childs on piano, Matthew Stubbs on clarinet, Dan Chmielinski on bass, and Benjamin Ring on drums. Multi-Grammy-winner Billy Childs has been a favorite performer on the Athenaeum series going back to his debut at the library in 1996. He remains one of the most diversely prolific and acclaimed artists working in music today. As a composer, he has been commissioned by Esa-Pekka Salonen and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, the Los Angeles Master Chorale, the Kronos Quartet, the Dorian Wind Quintet, the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, the American Brass Quintet, the Ying Quartet, the Lyris Quartet, and Anne Akiko Meyers. His canon of original compositions and arrangements has garnered him the Doris Duke Performing Artist Award, a Guggenheim Fellowship, a composer’s award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and a Chamber Music America composer’s grant. Childs has received 17 Grammy nominations and 6 Grammy Awards (2 for Best Instrumental Jazz Album, 2 for Best Instrumental Composition, and 2 for Best Arrangement Accompanying a Vocalist). The Los Angeles Times wrote, “As a pianist, he possesses the improvisatory skills and powerful sense of swing one associates with world-class artists … Childs is an inventive composer and arranger whose efforts in those areas consistently expand the dimension of the jazz genre—and beyond.” Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/jazz Billy Childs on Facebook