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NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Jack Goldstone, a professor of public policy at George Mason University, who writes about population trends, about the world's growing population.

Mail ballot rejections spiked in the Texas state primaries in March. In the general election, the percentage of mail ballots that have so far been flagged for rejection has dropped.

Animal lovers can help newborn felines as they arrive in kitten season by donating to the San Diego Humane Society's annual "Kitten Shower" event, which began Tuesday.

Limited national data suggest teachers are plentiful, but many districts that serve some of the most vulnerable students would beg to differ.

Welcome to Soulful Bloom, a day retreat to connect with your mind, body and Spirit as you move along your pregnancy journey into the transition of Motherhood. We can easily get swept away in all the outer preparations for welcoming baby. Baby registries, gender reveals, bump photos, nursery decor, and on and on! Your baby is not the only one being born on the day they arrive... you are being born as a Mother. Join us as we tend to the physical, emotional, and spiritual nourishment of Motherhood. Schedule 9 a.m. – Check-in/Arrival Morning activities: Opening Ceremony, Guided Journaling, Snacks and Sharing, Break and Community Connections, Prenatal Yoga and Intuitive Movement 1 p.m. – Lunch and Nourishment Discussion Afternoon activities: Fear and Release Ceremony, Meditation and preparation for Closing Blessingway Circle on the Beach and Mini Photo Shoot. • Open to 11 women – purchase your ticket early if you know this is for you! This event will sell out quickly. • Once your ticket is purchased through Eventbrite, you are confirmed to attend and will receive a questionnaire via email containing more details of what to bring, finalized itinerary, and food/allergen requirements. Date | Saturday, June 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location | Tourmaline Birth and Wellness Collective Get tickets here! General admission is $250 per person. For more information, please visit eventbrite.com/e/soulful-bloom-day-retreat-for-pregnant-mamas or call (858) 900-2004.

Recent events are giving Democrats hope of retaining the 50-50 Senate, which they narrowly control with the vice president casting tie-breaking votes.

Cooking with spices is the single easiest way to change the way you cook. Join us in this interactive live stream class to revolutionize your cooking in just 60 minutes. You’ll learn when to choose ground or whole spices, how and why to toast and bloom spices, and our never-fail approach to blending spices. We’ll demonstrate and discuss spice techniques and formulas to elevate and transform your cooking, no recipe needed. And during the optional cook-along, you'll test your new knowledge by making addictive Crispy Chickpeas with your own custom spice mix made during class. Join us for 75 minutes of culinary transformation. If you'd like to cook along as we show you how to make our Crispy Chickpeas, keep an eye out for follow-up emails, which will include all the ingredients and equipment you'll need to cook along. Want to give this class as a gift? You can purchase gift cards here. Bonus: All attendees of this class will receive a one-time 15% off coupon to the Milk Street Store after class. This event has limited spots, and you must register in advance via Eventbrite. One sign-up covers one device. Closed Captioning is available for this event. Immediately after registering, you will get a confirmation email that contains the Zoom meeting log-in information. One week prior to class (or within 48 hours of registering, if you sign up less than a week in advance), you will receive an email with the ingredients, equipment and prep you'll need to cook along with us, if you choose. After class, you will receive a recording of the event, as well as a packet with recipes and resources that we discuss during the event. If you have any questions about this class, please don't hesitate to get in touch via cookingschool@177milkstreet.com. Payments for Milk Street live stream classes are non-refundable. If you find yourself unable to attend, you may transfer the ticket to someone else, but we are unable to refund fees and all payments are final. Events are subject to cancellation at any time. In the event of cancellation, all paid orders will be refunded in full. Proceeds from live stream cooking classes support Milk Street's non-profit work with The Big Sisters Association of Great Boston, The Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester, and other partners Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Top Senate Democrats are pushing for new disclosures from a wealthy GOP donor with ties to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

Please join us for an evening full of dancing and fun at the 6th Annual School of the Madeleine Father Daughter Dance! This event is open to all girls in pre-school - 8th grade. Girls may be escorted by Dad, Uncle, Grandpa or any other adult. A night the girls are sure to remember will include: Dinner, Dancing, crafts, photo booth and LOTS OF FUN! There will also be a CASH BAR. Date: Saturday Feb. 26, 2022 at 6 p.m. Location: St. Mary Magdalene Church Parish Hall Cost: $45/person If you would like to reserve your space please purchase individual tickets HERE. Please reply to the confirmation email with the name of the dad and the name(s) and grade(s) of all daughters. Each attendee will need a ticket. Last day to purchase tickets will be February 15, 2022. For more information on this event and ticket purchases please visit HERE!

The billionaire gave employees of his newly-purchased company until Thursday evening to commit to "being extremely hardcore" and staying or take a severance package.