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President Trump defended his humanitarian aid cuts to countries around the globe, including one nation he joked "nobody has ever heard of." Here are some facts about the African nation of Lesotho.

Treat your special someone to one of our “Love Is in the Air” tours. Spend a fun hour getting a glimpse into courtship in the animal kingdom. Find out the fascinating things our exotic ambassadors and their wild cousins undertake to find and entice Mr. or Mrs. Right. You'll be surprised AND entertained! Private tours are February 14 – 16, and are offered at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11a.m., and 1 p.m. Prices begin at $295 for 4 people. Wild Wonders on Facebook / Instagram

Since their founding in 1990, African American Read-Ins have become a Black History Month tradition at school and community gatherings nationwide.

A new Trump presidency and the Ukraine war have pushed Germany to change its constitution to spend more on its military. "Building up our military is our top priority," said Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

An effort to privatize U.S. air traffic control in 2017 never took off. Now the aviation industry is uniting behind the Trump administration's plan to overhaul the system.

NPR traveled with Jordan's military on a recent helicopter flight delivering aid to the Gaza Strip, part of a test program since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas went into effect last month.

The Texas Democrat stood, shouting, as the president addressed a joint session of Congress. After Rep. Green refused to retake his seat, Speaker Mike Johnson ordered him removed from the chamber.

Gipsy Kings, founded in 1978 in Arles and Montpellier, in southern France, are well known for their mix of Catalan rumba, flamenco, salsa, and pop. Gipsy Kings became popular with their self-titled third album, which included the songs "Djobi Djoba", "Bamboléo", and the ballad "Un Amor". Nicolas Reyes, founder and lead singer, heads this band, still made up of members of the Reyes and Baliardo families. Note: the San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this program.

From the KPBS weekend arts preview: The Old Globe collaborated with SoulKiss Theater to bring two one-act plays to the stage, written by local hip-hop artists and playwrights Miki Vale and Queen Kandi Cole. Vale's play "And We Danced" is the story of 1940s LGBTQ+ activist Ruth Ellis. Cole's "Game Night" is a story of friendship and differences during a board game night. Both plays are directed by Kimberly King. Details: Oct. 17-27. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. The Chrysalis: Monarch Center for the Arts, 1805 Main St., Barrio Logan. $23.18+. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS From the organizers: Two Hip Hop Powerhouses Bring an Unforgettable Theatre Experience to Barrio Logan in "2 RAPPERS 2 PLAYS." Get ready for a theatrical takeover as two hip hop artists, Miki Vale and Queen Kandi Cole, bring their respective stage plays, “And We Danced” and “Game Night,” to the Chrysalis: Monarch Center for the Arts this fall. The production titled “2 RAPPERS 2 PLAYS,” features two one-act plays back to back as part of The Old Globe’s Arts Engagement CoLAB program, in collaboration with SoulKiss Theater. Queen Kandi Cole’s "GAME NIGHT," directed by Kimberly King, follows a group of friends who gather for a night of games but wind up digging into the complexities of their diverse backgrounds and belief structures post-pandemic during a chaotic and hilarious evening of libations and truth-telling. It features a dynamic cast, including Eboni Harvey, Kendrick Dial, Julia Giolzetti, Geoffrey Geissinger, Maria Boncza and Winnie Beasley. Miki Vale’s "AND WE DANCED," also directed by Kimberly King, is an exploration of the life and impact of Ruth Ellis, a Black, openly queer woman and LGBTQIA activist from the 1940s who created a safe haven and sustained advocacy for the Queer Black community of Detroit. This production features a talented cast, including Winnie Beasley, Rev. Alyce Smith Cooper, Zakiyyah Saleem, Casj Young, Kevane La’Marr Coleman and Brittany Allen. Opening Night Friday, October 18 @ 7 p.m. When: October 17-October 27 Where: The Chrysalis: Monarch Center for the Arts Cost: Tickets starting at $20 Miki Vale on Facebook / Instagram Queen Kandi Cole on Facebook / Instagram

Neither the public or the tech giants pushing artificial intelligence understand its long-term implications, warns former Google CEO Eric Schmidt.