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NPR's Gaza producer faced Israeli military fire, private U.S. contractors pointing laser beams at his forehead and masked thieves as he tried to get food from a U.S.-supported group.

The Pentagon is implementing new guidelines that will require journalists to sign a pledge and agree to report only approved and officially released information.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says the Trump administration has to look at ways to "save money in a responsible way that respects the American taxpayer's money" during shutdown.

Saturday, August 16, from 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Ages 13+ years welcome! In this 2.5-hour, beginner-friendly ceramics workshop, you’ll explore the fundamentals of slab building while creating a one-of-a-kind altar infused with memory, meaning, and intention. Your finished piece can serve as a centerpiece for meditation, a space for prayer, or simply a beautiful expression of your personal story. Using slab-building techniques, you’ll design an altar that stands on a tabletop or hangs on the wall—perfect for holding your most cherished items, whether it’s crystals, candles, or that strangely comforting beach rock you’ve carried for years. This project is about shaping a space for reflection, connection, and quiet power. Feel free to bring any personal objects you’d like to incorporate or size your altar around. Projects will be handcrafted with speckled B-mix clay rather than the dark clay body in the photograph. Projects will be ready to pick up 3-4 weeks after class. No experience necessary. All materials and tools provided. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

People are using ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence apps to help them with emotional issues, but experts say they are not a substitute for therapy or companionship.

Bruno Dominguez is one of 110 high school students who competed at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, known as the Jimmy Awards, in New York last week. Also, we look at what The Old Globe is serving up this summer in terms of Shakespeare. Then, your weekend arts preview.

Caitlin’s wildly popular soft pretzel class is back! Please note that two sessions of this class will be held at 5 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. In class, each ticket holder will receive a whole batch of chilled pretzel dough to learn how to portion, roll and twist into pretzels. We’ll make traditional twists as well as unusual twists and your creations. You will take a whole tray of pretzels home. The in-class demo will cover: - How to make spent grain pretzel dough using the Grainbakers method - How to make hot cheddar cheese pub dip for your pretzels Each ticket holder will leave class with: - A tray of ready-to-boil and bake pretzels at home - 4 boiled and baked, ready-to-eat pretzels - Recipe cards for the Grainbakers Soft Pretzels, Grainbakers Hot Cheddar Cheese Dip and our Pretzel Dipping mustard - A new plastic dough cutter/bench scraper VIP / FAQ: You will boil and bake your pretzels at home, but a demo will be provided during class. We will attempt to boil and bake up to 4 of your pretzels right on site at the class. This can be a bit chaotic with a group, so your patience is required as it takes time to prepare each participant’s pretzels. Depending on the venue's size and layout, we may only be able to boil and bake one of your pretzels, but we will try to prepare four on-site for each of you. This 90-minute activity prepares you to do large batches of pretzels at home. You can take your class pretzels home and immediately freeze them to continue your project over the weekend. (Recommended!) These are whole-grain pretzels. We will be incorporating some very special caramel malted brewer’s grain. Grainbakers teaches an advanced version of the baking soda method - Sodium Carbonate. We do not teach the Lye Method. There is no brewery tour included with this class. No beer is included with this class. This class will be on your feet, but it's only 90 minutes. It's fast and it's fun! This class is: - This class is good for groups, including office workers - This class is available for a 3 p.m. Work Teambuilder - This class is good for a solo outing - This class is good for couples - This class is great as a Birthday gift. Gift Cards. Grainbakers on Facebook / Instagram

Zohran Mamdani is leading in the polls in the NYC Mayor's race. Kamala Harris says he's earned Democratic backing, but some party leaders have been slow to endorse the Democratic-Socialist candidate.

Government shutdowns lasting more than a few days were relatively rare — until recently. The 2018-2019 shutdown was the longest in U.S. history, stretching on for five weeks.

Since last year about a half-dozen states have attempted to pass laws that would allow schools to charge tuition to noncitizens. None passed, but advocates said they plan to keep trying.