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The Trump administration is withdrawing from 66 global groups, including U.N. entities that focus on climate and health issues.

Joe Biden made historic gains fighting street fentanyl, but Donald Trump reframed the drug issue in ways that fuel his domestic and foreign policy agendas.

The Supreme Court has ruled that Colorado's law banning conversion therapy "regulates speech based on viewpoint."

California lawmakers want to make it easier for drivers to convert their cars to run on cheaper ethanol fuel. The state agency being bypassed has never once approved an E85 conversion kit in 17 years.

An Israeli whose parents were killed on Oct. 7, 2023, and a Palestinian whose brother died from injuries in Israeli custody say they've become like brothers. Their new book is The Future Is Peace: A Shared Journey Across the Holy Land.

El gobernador de California, Gavin Newsom, se ha enfrascado en una disputa con un gigante de la industria petrolera sobre quién es el responsable de los altos precios de la gasolina en el estado, al grado que la oficina del demócrata hizo un llamado a los conductores a no cargar combustible en estaciones de Chevron durante el fin de semana del Día de los Caídos.

Balboa Park’s tree canopy features trees from around the world that have monument status in the State of California. These “Guinness Book of World Records Flora” are frequently noted in online lists of amazing trees. This tour will point out their unusual features and provide background on some of their uses in their countries of origin. Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the first Saturday of each month. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, the free tours leave from the Visitors Center at 10 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Walks last 90 minutes and are typically less than 1 mile on level terrain. It is advised that potential attendees contact the Balboa Park Visitors Center prior to the scheduled walk to determine if there are any last-minute changes or cancellations to the tours. Forever Balboa Park on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate Bastille Day with a French twist at La Jolla’s monthly Art Walk! Enjoy free admission to MCASD (with pre-registration), live French-inspired music, art-infused fashion from Fashion Week San Diego designers, themed treats, and gallery exhibits throughout the Village. Admission is free — register in advance to enjoy early museum access at 3 p.m. Register here: https://forms.gle/gyjd5Qp9Rp94SAKM6 | More info at lajollabythesea.com La Jolla by the Sea on Facebook / Instagram

The war in Iran has slowed down international shipping, much of which contains medical and humanitarian goods destined for Asia and Africa.

At its heart, Chinese education is an exam system. What makes this system distinctive? “The Highest Exam” traces its origins in imperial China and its evolution into today’s national college entrance exam, showing how it became deeply woven into governance, family life and social values. Drawing on both personal experience and statistical evidence, the authors show how individual destinies are tied to a larger system that functions like a centralized, hierarchical tournament. Speaker: Ruixue Jia, Professor of Economics, UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy; Co-director, China Data Lab, 21st Century China Center Moderator: Margaret Roberts, Professor of Political Science, UC San Diego; Co-director, China Data Lab, 21st Century China Center UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy on Facebook / Instagram