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A report that health secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has promised will come out this month will look at the causes of autism. Many worry it will have claims unsupported by science.

Colon cancer rates are increasing dramatically. San Diego’s Scripps Research and a Seattle company are looking for a better way to find whether precancerous polyps are present in the colon.

The order aims to ban "pay-for-play" NIL deals, mandates scholarships for women's and Olympic sports and threatens to withhold funds from schools who don't comply. But its legality is in question.

A Florida-based company is charging military veterans as much as $20,000 for help with disability claims, even though the VA has said that may be illegal and the service should be free. But so far nobody's stopping the company and others like it.

Fleet Science Center presents an Under Pressure Don’t Try This At Home show that puts the fun in looking at the power and strength of air. Air is a powerful thing, and although we might not think about it, we are under its pressure every second of our lives! From balloons to vacuums, learn just how strong air can be through exciting, engaging demonstrations involving the physics of air. With this high-energy and educational performance filled with interactive demonstrations audiences of all ages can get excited about science. Library programs supported by the Friends of the North Clairemont Branch Library

Seeds of Herbalism is for anyone wanting to build a strong foundation of learning in herbalism. My approach is broad, holistic and based in the ancient traditions of western herbalism. Together we will explore 12+ herbs, how to study herbs, herbal energetics and actions, sustainable practices for working with herbs, and the tools to develop your own connections and relationships with the plants you are drawn to. Details: Fall Cohort begins Saturday, September 20 Dates: Saturday’s - Sept 20, 27, Oct 4, 11, 18, 25 Time: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | 6 Classes Location: World Beat Center Ethnobotany Peace Garden Cost: $259 Limited space. Classes frequently fill up. Everyday Plant Magic on Instagram

Charlie Kirk, who rose from a teenage conservative campus activist to a top podcaster, culture warrior and ally of President Donald Trump, was shot and killed Wednesday during one of his trademark public appearances at a college in Utah. He was 31.

KPBS Midday Edition is looking for stories all about the complexities of roommate living: the good, the bad and the ugly. No story is too big or small.

The Surf and Skate Studies Collaborative at San Diego State University (SSSC) is proud to announce its third biennial conference. Join us for our conference that aims to bring together scholars from all backgrounds and disciplines – humanities, social and natural sciences, cultural studies, ethnic studies, Indigenous studies, sports studies, etc. in a comprehensive examination of surfing and skateboarding. We also welcome graduate and undergraduate students, writers, journalists, community activists, professional and casual surfers/skaters to join us in a celebration of, and critical reflection upon, the culture, history and politics of surfing and skateboarding and their various progeny like snowboarding, windsurfing, etc. A calendar of talks and events for this conference will be on our website soon. San Diego State University Surf Skate Collaborative on Instagram

We discuss the latest on redistricting efforts with California state Sen. Akilah Weber and UC San Diego political scientist Thad Kousser.