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Planned U.S. visa restrictions are causing students around the world to consider going to the United Kingdom instead.

Lewis Pugh wants to change public perceptions and encourage protections for sharks — which he said the film maligned as "villains, as cold-blooded killers."

Food aid is moldering in warehouses in Jordan, the main hub for humanitarian aid to Gaza. Other foods and medicines are loaded on trucks that have waited for months at Israeli border crossings.

Agents often share that what makes a memoir stand out in the marketplace is a strong author’s voice. In this workshop we will uncover the soul of the writing with fun and interactive voice techniques to make the storytelling as dynamic as possible. Students will also learn how to craft smooth transitions as well as how to enter and exit a chapter or scene. Participants will gain a better understanding how to create a seamless text that takes the reader between past memories (flashbacks) and present-day experiences and observations. We will work on bringing the theme of the piece to life so that the manuscript will resonate with universal meaning. Symbolism will also be explored as a way to deepen the writing and flesh out the theme of your book. Class structure: Except for the first class, the first hour will be lecture and the second hour will be read and critique where participants can workshop their material or class assignments. Tone of class: We strive to create a supportive, nurturing environment where participants feel encouraged to share, risk and connect to their most creative self. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/certificates-wrkshps/2025-06-28-memoir-iv-with-marni-freedman-and-tracy-j-jones/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

State officials are weighing listing the tiny birds as an endangered species, a decision that could have big implications for the farming and renewable energy-focused county.

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has just released some of its first images. Its powerful new telescope will be able to quickly spot previously unseen astronomical objects.

Get ready for an unforgettable fusion of flavor, rhythm, and revelry at the Taste of New Orleans Food & Music Festival! Sip on signature Southern sips like hurricanes, frozen daiquiris, swamp water, and Abita beer. Feast on mouthwatering Cajun classics like gumbo, po’boys, jambalaya, red beans & rice, and fresh beignets. Soak up the spirit of The Big Easy with high-energy live music from Euphoria Brass Band and Chunky Hustle Brass Band, a festive mini parade, bead vendors, the Rad Hatter, and more surprises straight from Bourbon Street. Tickets start at $40 for early bird admission and include event entry, five 5 oz. drink tickets, and a racing program with tipsheet. General admission is $45, and tickets for ages 11–20 are $10. Kids 10 and under get in free. Visit: https://seatgeek.com/del-mar-thoroughbred-club-tickets/club-passes/2025-08-23-1-pm/17516743

Join artist Fredric Hope for an in-gallery talk on his work, artistic practice, the roles of creativity and curiosity, and his approach to visual storytelling. See the exhibit before it closes June 28 Growing up by the sea and observing Southern California’s shores and seasonal cycles for decades, regional artist Fredric Hope’s work brilliantly celebrates the beauty of nature’s artistry, refracted through memory, in a unique form of visual and emotional archaeology. Hope’s distinct approach expands Southern California painting traditions that invite us to interpret silent stories, and contemplate the visual whispers of time, place, and the increasing vulnerability of coastal regions.

Scientists are finding ways to minimize the effects of aging on the brain. Here are some ways to keep it healthy.

A bipartisan Congress has come to the rescue of vets at risk of losing their homes, after administrations from both parties tore up VA safety nets for homeowners.