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If you buy your own health insurance through state and federal marketplaces, 'tis the season to compare prices, change coverage, and take advantage of subsidies. Here's what's new.

The wealth of the submersible Titan's passengers contrasted with the desperation that pushed hundreds of migrants to leave their homes and try to reach Italy by boat last week.

Pop group and dance ensemble KIDZ BOP will be touring extensively across America once again in 2023. The 38-date trek kicks off June 24 in Stamford and extends into September hitting markets like Charlotte, Boston, Wantagh, Toronto, Irving, Inglewood, Phoenix and San Diego. Like in previous years, fans can expect another version of the Daddy Dance Off giving dads the chance to show off their best dance moves on stage to a mashup of Y2K hits. Tickets are on sale NOW - Use special code 1114RK15 to get 15% off! Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

San Diego State University kicks off the new year by bringing in key players from the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra for “Symphony at State” The SDSU School of Music and Dance and SD Winds present “Symphony at State,” a series of masterclasses, panel discussions, and recitals featuring principal members of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. The aforementioned events will take place in January, from the 26 through the 28, all in Rhapsody Hall on SDSU’s main campus. “Symphony at State” kicks off on Thursday, January 26 at 5 p.m. with a trombone masterclass featuring Megumi Kanda (Principal Trombone, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra). On Friday, January 27, Matthew Ernst (Principal Trumpet, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra) will hold a trumpet masterclass at 4 p.m.; Ms Kanda will perform a solo recital at 7 p.m. featuring Janna Ernst, piano. On Saturday, January 28, Ms. Ernst will present a collaborative piano masterclass at 12 p.m. The weekend’s events will conclude at 4 p.m. with a recital by Matthew and Janna Ernst. https://music.sdsu.edu/ Social Media Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

The report from the government-owned and -run news agency marks North Korea's first public confirmation of the incident since 23-year-old Travis King crossed the border in July.

Search and recovery teams say the work to identify human remains in Lahaina is grueling and complicated by the fact that the fire burned so hot, even just making a positive ID is difficult.

A new experiment tries to determine what museum-goers really want to see. In other news, voters overwhelmingly passed a measure to allow child care at San Diego parks and rec centers. Plus, La Jolla Playhouse is populating Shakespeare’s Forest of Arden with a cast of trans, non-binary and queer performers.

A Marine tells her story of experiencing harassment while on duty. In other news, election officials are predicting a 50 to 60% turnout for the midterms. Plus, catalytic converter thefts are on the rise, and law enforcement and lawmakers are working to crack down on the crime.

Nic McVicker is a news editor at KPBS where he has worked since 2011. He grew up in the Midwest until the snow blew him and his family out West to San Diego, where he enjoys local craft beer, sports, and a day at the beach. McVicker has had the pleasure of serving the San Diego community by telling their stories. As an editor, he is dedicated to helping KPBS reporters best serve the audience with diverse sources and unique stories.

The USO has been closing dozens of airport lounges and on-base hospitality centers, but it's also opening others, including some in the military’s most remote locations. Then, San Diego hospitals are preparing for what could be a busy winter, as there are still worries of a triple-demic with COVID, the flu and RSV cases surging at once. Plus, a new 195-unit affordable housing complex is now open in City Heights.