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As agencies scramble to comply with President Trump's Jan. 20 order terminating remote work, employees say the process has been marked by confusion, changing guidance and frustrating conditions.

Vargas, a Democrat and board chairwoman, was first elected in 2020 to replace Greg Cox, a longtime board member termed out of office. She is the first Hispanic woman to serve on the board.

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for the desert regions of both counties this weekend.

The Trump administration's erasure of federal data has put the Internet Archive in the spotlight. The organization, with its small but mighty team, is working to help save the world's digital history.

Are you passionate about Jewish languages and cultures? Dive into the rich world of the Sephardic Jewish tradition through the Ladino language! Our new Ladino course is your gateway to exploring this beautiful, historic language while immersing yourself in the poetic expressions of Sephardic life. What You’ll Learn: Language Mastery: Build your Ladino vocabulary and grammar skills, enhancing your reading abilities with texts in both Latin alphabet and Hebrew Rashi script. Literary Exploration: Journey through the captivating world of Ladino poetry, from timeless ballads (romansas), religious komplas and folk songs to contemporary works by celebrated poets like Clarisse Nicoidski, Avner Perez, Margalit Matitiahu, Rita Gabbai Simantov, and more. Cultural Insight: Discover the deep cultural and historical context behind each poem, gaining a unique understanding of Sephardic heritage. Rashi Script Practice: In every class, you’ll have 10 to 15 minutes dedicated to reading exercises in the Hebrew Rashi script, helping you develop this specialized skill. Whether you have a basic command of Ladino or a background in Modern Spanish, this course is designed to enrich your knowledge and appreciation of this fascinating language and its poetic traditions. When: Tuesdays, October 29 – December 3, 10-11 a.m. PT. (12-1 p.m. CT, 1-2 p.m. ET, 6:00 p.m. in the UK, 7 p.m. in Central Europe). Cost: Early bird (available until Tuesday October 15) $210, Regular (after Tuesday October 15) $300 for 6 hourly sessions. Where: on Zoom Teacher: Dr Agnieszka August-Zarębska is an assistant professor in the Taube Department of Jewish Studies at the University of Wrocław, Poland. She has a degree in Spanish Studies, and her current research interests include contemporary Ladino poetry, contemporary literary translations into Ladino, and Sephardic children’s literature. She has also worked on critical editions of early 20th-century Judeo-Spanish literature. Please see our Events Calendar and Other Upcoming Events!

Sailors and Marines from Camp Pendleton are among 1,500 troops deployed all along the border under an executive order from President Donald Trump declaring a national emergency at the southern border.

From the election results to the the charges against President-elect Donald Trump, here are the numbers that defined 2024 in politics.

Mothers and children, husbands and wives, doctors, truck drivers and religious leaders are all grappling with the fallout from the sudden U.S. cuts in aid.

Thompson, a 50-year-old father of two, spent two decades at UnitedHealth Group before his shocking death. Tributes are pouring in from coworkers and public officials in his home state of Minnesota.

A new study finds that after decades of stagnation, fast-food and other restaurants finally saw a surge in productivity.