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In Eve J. Chung's new novel, Ellie Chang ends up stuck in a place she's only known as enemy territory, reliant on strangers to help her get home.

Rising gasoline prices pushed inflation to its highest level in almost three years in April. Consumer prices were up 3.8% from a year ago.

New research finds that ICE raids and deportation fears disrupted local economies, reduced work among undocumented immigrants, and may have hurt some U.S.-born workers too.

Missed the show live? You can still experience "Dead Moose" through our limited-time streaming presentation! Watch this bold world premiere musical from home from February 24 –March 1, 2026. Once you purchase a ticket, you’ll receive a private streaming link and password so you can settle in, press play, and experience the show from home. "Dead Moose" tells the story of Job, an eighteen-year-old who miraculously survives a car accident with a moose. Returning home from the hospital, he begins to reassess his life in a series of non-linear vignettes — grappling with questions of death, fate, and religion. All the while, the nagging voice of the dead moose lingers in his head, pushing and provoking him at every turn. Originally conceived by writer/composer Tafolla while attending AMDA Los Angeles, "Dead Moose" first introduced audiences to its songs in 2018 at Republic of Pie in Los Angeles. A concert reading was later staged in January 2025 at the City Heights Performance Annex in San Diego, directed by Tafolla and produced by Kevin “Blax” Burroughs. Content Disclaimer: "Dead Moose" is not recommended for audiences under the age of 14. Content includes themes of suicide, abuse, death, religious trauma, body shaming, homophobia and racism. This production contains flashing lights and projections, haze and loud music. Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

Kuwait accused Iran of launching a failed attack earlier this month on an island where China is helping build a port. And a U.S. ambassador revealed Israel sent its Iron Dome air-defense to the United Arab Emirates.

Hosted in partnership with the San Diego Bird Festival, this special Nat Talk features keynote speaker Dexter Patterson, birder, storyteller, educator, and co-founder of the BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin. Also known as the Wisco Birder, Dexter Patterson is passionate about making birdwatching inclusive for everyone. His lively "You Ready? Let's Go!" videos showcase his discoveries of various bird species and have earned millions of views online. As an educator, photographer, writer, and co-founder of the BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin, Dexter is committed to demonstrating that birding is accessible to all. His goal is to promote inclusivity and help people connect with nature's beauty through Bird Joy. He also co-hosts the Bird Joy Podcast and is the author of Birds of the Great Lakes (Timber Press/Hachette, 2025), a birding field guide that blends birding, storytelling, and community. Through his work, he encourages a new generation of birdwatchers to explore the outdoors and appreciate the diverse life around them. Tickets for this special keynote presentation are $32 for members and $35 non-members. Tickets to attend virtually can be purchased here. Dexter Patterson on Facebook / Instagram

President Trump says he has a great relationship with President Xi. His trip to China will provide a temperature check.

Most Americans see China as one of the United States' biggest rivals or adversaries, but largely as an economic threat, according to a new Chicago Council/NPR/Ipsos poll.

The three high-school birders, dubbed The Pete Dunnelins, have one day to count as many bird species across the state of New Jersey as physically possible. Here's what it takes.

A federal program that pays airlines to operate in small and rural communities could have its budget cut in half, leaving parts of the country with no flight options.