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Tucker Carlson's extremist rhetoric helped define Fox News in the Trump era. Will the departure of one of the network's biggest stars change that?

A trained gynecologist, Gao became well-known across China for her relentless activism in exposing a man-made AIDS crisis and for her educational work to remove the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS.

The derailment in eastern India that killed nearly 300 people and injured hundreds more was caused by an error in the electronic signaling system that led a train to wrongly change tracks.

"Blues In the Night" Conceived and Originally Directed by Sheldon Epps Original Vocal Arrangements and Musical Direction by Chapman Roberts Orchestrations and Additional Vocal Arrangements by Sy Johnson Directed by Yvette Freeman January 11 – February 5, 2023 According to the legendary Billie Holiday, “Blues is to jazz what yeast is to bread.” With 26 glorious, hot, torchy songs fueling this revue, a powerful cast of singers plumb the innermost reaches of their hearts, sharing the heartbreak and humor of life and the indomitable will to do more than survive. You’ll hear such favorites as “Stompin’ at the Savoy,” “Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out,” and “Wasted Life Blues.” Whether you’re a novice or die-hard jazz fan, prepare yourself for a thrilling evening you won’t soon forget. North Coast Rep cast: Karole Foreman, Ciarra Stroud, Elijah Rock and Anise Ritchie Related links: North Coast Rep on Facebook North Coast Rep on Instagram

San Diego Ballet presents the world premiere of "The Moving Image", a 30-minute film showcasing a collection of video projects created during the pandemic, at The LOT in ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station on Thursday, August 11. "The Moving Image" is a celebration of site-specific works created for the camera’s gaze by Artistic Director Javier Velasco featuring the music of Gilbert Castellanos and Claude Debussy, as well as iconic San Diego locations including the San Diego Museum of Art. This film will be shown at 6 p.m. and again at 6:45 p.m. along with a reception from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. featuring tasty bites and a signature drink of choice. All tickets include the access to the reception, which will be ongoing and open for attendees to come and go as they please both before and after the film showing. Tickets are available for purchase online starting at $40 per person and $60 per person to be listed as an event sponsor for San Diego Ballet’s 2022-2023 Season Souvenir Program. Follow San Diego Ballet on Facebook & Instagram!

One of the most pro-Palestinian nations in the world is not an Arab or Muslim country. It's not even in the Middle East. Polls show Ireland has some of the highest support for the Palestinians.

Police in Allen, Texas, said the gunman was among dead after he was killed by a nearby officer. Three of the wounded victims are in critical condition.

The Tesla CEO tells Twitter that he'll go ahead with the original deal to buy the company for $44 billion, or $54.20 a share, possibly averting a trial set for later this month.

A Michigan judge hands down a life without parole sentence for the teenager who shot and killed fellow students and wounded others at Oxford High School in 2021.

Join the Library for our Autumn Concert Series on Fridays from September 3 to October 28. Each concert will begin at 1 p.m. in the Winn Room. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the performance. On Friday, October 14, cellist Robert Bui will play classic as well as contemporary cello pieces that expand upon the instrument's sound possibilities. Robert Bui, with equal merit as a composer and performer, creates and challenges new music at both the level of conceptualization and physical embodiment. He yields musical products full of diverse ranges of subject material drawing from multiple mediums. He graduated with a Bachelor’s in Composition from the New England Conservatory as a Presser Scholar and the Class of 2021 commencement speaker. His primary teachers included composer Stratis Minakakis and cellist Mickey Katz. Between 2018-2021, he served as the leading director of Tuesday Night New Music, a monthly series of student-composed new music concerts hosted at the New England Conservatory. Currently, he is a doctoral student in Contemporary Cello Performance at the University of California, San Diego. Some merits from his compositional career include winning the New England Conservatory’s Honors Ensemble Competition 2018, Orchestral Composition Competition 2019, and Contemporary Ensemble Competition 2020, all resulting in performances of his work in Jordan Hall. Additionally, he has been recognized and awarded through organizations such as Tribeca New Music, Collage New Music, Arizona Musicfest, and the American String Teacher Association’s National Orchestra Festival. His work has been performed by groups such as Ensemble PHACE, New England Conservatory Symphony, Perfect 4th String Quartet, Tempest String Quartet, Transient Canvas, Worcester Chamber Music Society, and Phoenix Youth Symphony. Bui is currently recognized as a cellist in ensembles such as Palimpsest Ensemble, Alinéa Ensemble, La Jolla Symphony, and Pacific Lyric Association. He has appeared as a soloist in Sergei Koussevitzky Shed, Seiji Ozawa Hall, and Jordan Hall. As a new-music specialist, Bui has been dedicated over a dozen pieces by living composers in both solo and chamber settings. He has been a frequent performer in Palimpsest Ensemble, the Tuesday Night New Music Series, nec[shivaree], NEC Contemporary Ensemble, and concerts curated by his ensemble, Alinéa, of which he is a founding member. Alinéa is a contemporary music group dedicated to music by living composers and new performance practices. The ensemble has produced a series of events including composer portraits, a microtonal-themed concert, multiple US premieres and a virtual music festival “Everything but the Kitchen Sink,” featuring interviews and solo works of prominent composers. Outside of music, Bui has enjoyed a variety of other titles such as portrait/event photographer, polyglot, fashion enthusiast, hair stylist, and latte artist. Follow Robert Bui on Instagram.