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Three citizenship ceremonies NPR attended in the Washington, D.C. area in January were largely celebratory experiences, despite a year of hurdles and changes to the naturalization process.

A new report co-authored by a UC Riverside child psychologist warns that aggressive immigration enforcement is taking a serious mental health toll on children in immigrant and mixed-status families.

Crafted by Claire and Tyler, The Holiday Series launches Friday, November 28 and makes a thoughtful gift for home bakers, dessert lovers, and anyone assembling a holiday dessert table. The series is available in all Salt & Straw shops and for national shipping, and features ice cream interpretations of two beloved Claire recipes: Pineapple Upside-Down Cake — a holiday twist on à la mode, with chunks of pineapple cake folded into sweet-cream ice cream and drizzled with gooey rum butterscotch Chewy Molasses Cookies with Rum Caramel — salted vanilla ice cream ribboned with rum-spiked caramel and packed with crushed molasses cookie Rounding out the pack are new and returning flavors from Tyler: Peppermint Cocoa with Crushed Candy Canes Almond Brittle with Salted Ganache The Great Cookie Swap Salt & Straw will also be running several promotions throughout December, kicking off with their Cyber Week promotions (12/1–12/5) – $10 credit towards shipping from any online pint or subscription purchase and $10 giftcard for any $40+ Order Head purchase. For the Winter Solstice on December 21, all scoop shops will be running a “Make It A Double” upgrade for single scoops, eligible for anyone who mentions the promo when ordering. In case you’re looking for other gifting ideas or shippable foods for the season, we also wanted to share some of Salt & Straw’s additional holiday-ready offerings: Almond Brittle Cake ($79): Serving up to 20 people, the five layer ice cream cake reinterprets Salt & Straw’s beloved Almond Brittle ice cream flavor, which was inspired by Tyler’s grandmother. The Tacolate ($65 for 6): The viral chocolate-covered ice cream taco (Salt & Straw × Taco Bell) is now fully giftable — cinnamon-ancho ice cream in hand-pressed waffle shells, dipped in single-origin chocolate and studded with toasted quinoa Pints Club Subscriptions (starting at $229): Three-, six-, or 12-month subscriptions featuring five-packs of best-sellers, limited-edition flavors, or plant-based options Cookbook — America’s Most Iconic Ice Creams ($28): Tyler’s newly released book, filled with never-before-seen Salt & Straw test-kitchen recipes Locations: Westfield UTC: 4575 La Jolla Village Dr #1150, San Diego, CA 92122 One Paseo: 3705 Caminito Ct Suite 0580, San Diego, CA 92130 Little Italy: 1670 India Street

Family-friendly holiday market on Saturday, December 13! Shop Black & minority-owned vendors, enjoy festive photo ops & more. Kids under 10 are free Join us on Saturday, December 13 for the Kinfolk Holiday Market — a family-friendly holiday shopping experience celebrating Black and minority-owned small businesses! Bring your loved ones and kick off the holiday season early with a joyful marketplace filled with local vendors, festive photo ops, and community vibes. This event is free for kids under 10 (must be accompanied by a parent or guardian 18+). Perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking to shop small, support local, and discover unique gifts for the holidays. Event Details - Saturday, December 13 - Family friendly — Kids under 10 are FREE (with an adult 18+) - Holiday photo ops, local vendors, festive fun - Vendor applications now open. Apply Here What to Expect Shop from small, locally owned Black & minority-owned businesses. Explore handmade goods, fashion, home décor, beauty, accessories, art, holiday gifts, and more. Holiday photo ops & festive installations. Capture the perfect holiday moment with your family or crew. Seasonal vibes & community atmosphere. A warm, welcoming space for all ages. SD Melanin on Facebook / Instagram

Forty years after the Challenger disaster, NPR explores the engineers' last-minute efforts to stop the launch, their decades of guilt and the vital lessons that remain critical for NASA today.

Treat yourself to a Holiday Tea Service set in the festive Lobby of the LaFayette Hotel. Sip on a delightful selection of teas while nibbling on dainty sandwiches, freshly baked scones and holiday-inspired sweets. Whether you’re catching up with friends or taking a moment to soak in the season, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the holidays in style. The LaFayette Hotel & Club on Instagram

Get ready for the most festive night out in Hillcrest. Taste ’N’ Tinis is your self-guided holiday tour through San Diego's most vibrant neighborhood, where you’ll sip, shop, and snack your way through more than 20 participating locations. Retail shops will be serving their own mini holiday tinis, restaurants will be offering seasonal bites, and most stops will have exclusive in-store deals and discounts just for Taste ’N’ Tinis attendees. It’s the perfect chance to explore new spots, revisit your favorites, and support local businesses while having an incredibly fun night out. Pro tip: You’ll definitely want to grab an Uber or Lyft—this is very much a treat-yourself kind of evening. Don’t forget to dress festive. We’re hosting a social media competition, and if you tag @FabulousHillcrest in your best Taste ’N’ Tinis moment, you’ll be entered for a chance to win tickets to Taste of Hillcrest. Grab your friends, plan your route, and get ready for a holiday night in Hillcrest that always delivers a good time!! Fabulous Hillcrest on Facebook / Instagram

Russian strikes left much of Kyiv without heat, water and power during freezing temperature, even as Ukraine, Russia and the U.S. held talks on ending the nearly four-year war.

More than a dozen people housed in San Diego jails described inhumane treatment while in solitary confinement.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill into law aiming to tackle antisemitism in schools statewide. We talk about the controversy over the bill and its journey in the legislature.