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The outbreaks hit an industry struggling from an electricity crisis. One expert said three recent bird flu outbreaks have caused losses of at least $25 million to South Africa's poultry industry.

Anti-government demonstrations erupted Saturday in several locations across Iran as the most sustained protests in years against a deeply entrenched theocracy entered their fourth week.

Lawyers for the former president and the special counsel team argued before a federal appeals court about the scope of a gag order lodged against him. The court gave no timetable for a ruling.

Too Good To Go works with businesses to sell leftovers at a reduced price. This helps prevent food waste from ending up in landfills, where it decomposes and produces a potent planet-warming gas.

Join us for candlelight yoga in the Museum, a uniquely grounding experience in the center of our historic rotunda. We’ll move and breathe together with Lunita Velásquez, a local certified yoga instructor, as the sun sets and rely on natural light and candles to set a calming mood. All are welcome, regardless of physical ability or yoga experience. People under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one for your practice. We encourage guests to wear layers and bring blocks, blankets, and/or any additional yoga accessories they would prefer that will support their practice. The Museum will have a limited number of clean blankets, blocks, and mats available to lend out if needed. The class will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. Please plan ample time for parking within Balboa Park. Museum doors will open at 5:15 p.m. for check-in and to set up your mat. To maintain a quiet restorative experience for all, the Museum doors will be closed and locked at 5:40 p.m. Registration is available online and walk-ins are welcome. Learn more and register ahead of time through here. Follow Lunita on Instagram!

President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order aiming to increase the number of background checks to buy guns.

San Diego’s water managers kicked off the new water year by announcing they have secured enough water for the next year, but issues are bubbling up.

A court in Thailand sentenced a 27-year-old political activist to 28 years in prison on for posting messages on Facebook that it said defamed the country's monarchy.

The delay is throwing a spotlight on the nation's flawed, patchwork system for warnings of mass shooters at large.

A virtual presentation The Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA) is hosting its 13th annual Human Rights Watch Film Festival from February 2 to 9. The Human Rights Watch Film Festival will feature critically acclaimed films on topics including child care and education, environmental protection, gender equity, trans and Indigenous rights, women’s rights and more. On February 7, MOPA will feature a special screening of "And Still I Sing" by Fazil Amiri. Afghan Star, a popular national televised singing contest has never had a female winner. But that is about to change. The feminist Afghan pop icon Aryana Sayeed takes two female singers under her wing and with each episode they defy the odds – winning the hearts and minds of the public, and pushing the national conversation on women’s rights along the way. When the Taliban suddenly take power – these brave artists must decide whether to stay and fight for their rights or to escape abroad to safety. Tonight's reception and Q&A will feature Fazila Amiri, the director, and Fereshta Abbasi, researcher in the Asia division at Human Rights Watch and film participants. ADMISSION Ticket prices are as follows: Your ticket purchase enables the team to make tickets free for those who might otherwise be unable to watch. This also allows the festival to support the filmmakers for sharing their work in the festival and for the festival to cover the cost of hosting the films online. - Opening Night screening + reception - $10 - Standard ticket price – $9 - Standard pass price for all films – $35 - MOPA /HRW member ticket – $6 - MOPA/HRW member pass – $20 - Student/Senior/Active Military ticket – $8 - Student/Senior/Active Military pass – $35 Stay Social! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter