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  • The-Dream, R&B star and Beyoncé songwriter, accused of rape
    The producer and songwriter for Beyoncé and Rihanna was sued in federal court Tuesday by a former protogée.
  • The Food and Drug Administration has missed its own deadline to propose a ban on the use of formaldehyde as an ingredient in hair relaxers and hair straighteners on the market in the United States. The federal agency proposed the ban in October 2023 and was scheduled for implementation in April 2024.
    The FDA misses its own deadline to propose a ban on formaldehyde from hair products
    It is unclear why the suggested rule was not released by its intended deadline. But a spokesperson for the federal agency told NPR that its implementation "continues to be a high priority."
  • 13th SDAFF Spring Showcase presents 'Smoking Tigers'
    The 13th San Diego Asian Film Festival (SDAFF) Spring Showcase proudly announces the screening of "Smoking Tigers," a captivating drama directed by UC San Diego alum So Young Shelly Yo. This highly acclaimed film will be showcased at UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley on Friday, April 19, 2024, at 8 p.m. Director So Young Shelly Yo and actress Ji-young Yoo are scheduled to appear for a post-screening Q&A. "Smoking Tigers" follows the story of 16-year-old Hayoung as she navigates her parents' separation while reluctantly attending an SAT prep camp. The film is an exploration of the world of affluent Koreans, filled with house parties and romantic interests, offering a compelling reflection on identity and societal expectations. Presented in English and Korean with subtitles, the film received recognition at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival, winning awards for Best Performance (Ji-young Yoo) and Best Screenplay in the U.S. Narrative Feature category. Director So Young Shelly Yo, a distinguished UC San Diego alumna, brings her unique perspective and storytelling prowess to the screen in this award-winning debut. "Smoking Tigers" not only entertains but also provokes thought on themes of adolescence, family dynamics, and cultural identity. So Young Shelly Yo, a Korean American filmmaker, has received support from HBO, San Francisco Film Festival, Sloan, and others. Her feature film "Smoking Tigers" was the winner of Tribeca & AT&T's Untold Stories and received accolades, including Best Screenplay, Best Performance, and a special jury mention for the Nora Ephron Prize at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival. Don't miss this opportunity to experience "Smoking Tigers" at the 13th SDAFF Spring Showcase. Tickets for the screening are available for purchase online. For more information and to buy tickets, visit the SDAFF website. April 18-25, 2024 - Enjoy a week-long presentation of Asian cinema! https://sdaff.org/spring2024/schedule/ For ticketing info, full film details, and schedule, please visit sdaff.org or email boxoffice@pacarts.org. For group tickets, email community@sdaff.org. To learn more about Pac Arts membership, email membership@pacarts.org. Presented by the San Diego Asian Film Festival Pacific Arts Movement on Facebook / Instagram #SDAFFSpring2024
  • U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland speaks at a press conference on Dec. 6, 2023, about DOJ's indictment of four Russian military personnel for war crimes committed against a U.S. national living in Ukraine, the first of such charges ever to be brought under the U.S. war crimes statute.
    DOJ takes a stand against war crimes in Ukraine. In Gaza war, it's been nearly silent
    The Justice Department has taken an active — and public — stand against alleged Russian war crimes in Ukraine. But it's been nearly silent on possible war crimes in the Israel-Hamas war.
  • Half of U.S. military bases in the country are in 'health care deserts'
    For hundreds of thousands of U.S. troops and their families, when the Pentagon orders them to find health care off base there is none.
  • Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell spoke at an event in Boston on Jan. 15.
    Hundreds of zombies killed by Massachusetts AG — zombie loans, that is
    The Massachusetts AG is cracking down on a company collecting on "zombie second mortgages" — old loans that homeowners thought were dead but rise from the grave. People are losing houses over them.
  • Several migrants in Tijuana's Palacio Municipal struggle to create a profile in the CBP One app. The Biden administration began requiring migrants seeking humanitarian protection in the U.S. to register through the app in January. Jan. 18, 2023.
    Group sues Biden administration over asylum appointment app
    A federal class action lawsuit claims the Biden administration is illegally turning away asylum seekers who haven't scheduled an appointment through a mobile phone app.
  • Advocates and relatives of those who have died in custody or have loved ones grappling with mental health issues behind bars gathered outside the central courthouse in downtown San Diego, Calif., on April 12, 2024.
    Advocates urge jail reforms, citing neglect and abuse for mentally ill inmates
    Advocates and families demand reforms in San Diego County jails amidst concerns over inadequate mental health care and a high rate of inmate deaths.
  • Host Jorge Meraz explores the waste products which are later turned into new products at Biobreak in Mexicali.
    CROSSING SOUTH: Recycling and Chinese Food
    Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. Learn about recycling efforts at Biobreak, and then meet architect Pablo Chee at Imperial Garden restaurant in Mexicali.
  • These Swifties are out thousands of dollars — but there's no 'bad blood' for Taylor
    More than 150,000 fans lost their chance to see the pop superstar this month, due to terrorist threats. Now they mostly want another opportunity to see her in concert.
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