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Studies suggest people who take metformin for diabetes may be at lower risk for cancer, heart disease and dementia. Now researchers aim to test if it prevents age-related diseases in healthy people.

As AI-generated deepfakes are being used to spread false information in elections in the U.S. and around the world, policymakers, tech platforms and governments are trying to catch up.

Half of the Great Salt Lake in Utah has now dried up but scientists say there's still some time left to reverse its decline.

Miracle Babies, a nonprofit organization whose mission is dedicated to helping perinatal mothers and their families during their time of need by providing transportation, mental health assistance and supportive services, will be hosting its next diaper distribution on Saturday, September 9, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Jack in the Box Corporate Office in Kearney Mesa (9357 Spectrum Center Blvd., San Diego, 92123). Registered guests will be able to attend the free diaper distribution from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and then it will open to the public from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Over 350 local families are anticipated to attend. Registration is open through Friday September 8 at 12 p.m. or until supplies last. Miracle Babies has supplied over 1.3 million diapers throughout the pandemic to families in need. To ease the burden of financial stress, diaper drives are for all families, not just families with Miracle Babies. The San Diego Sci-Fi Coalition, a volunteer group that dresses up as superheroes and attends charity events, will assist Miracle Babies’ staff and volunteers distribute thousands of diapers, menstrual supply products, and other PPE products. The American Medical Response (AMR) will also provide free car seat safety inspections on a limited basis. Families in need of products should register online at the Miracles Babies website to ensure availability of diaper sizes. Diaper donations and volunteers are welcome and accepted at all distributions. Visit the Miracle Babies website to sign up to volunteer at the next diaper distribution and impact the lives of over 300 families. Major thanks to the following sponsors: Jack in the Box, Baby2Baby, Rent-A-Center, San Diego Food Bank, San Diego Sci-Fi Coalition, and American Medical Response (AMR). To register for an upcoming diaper distribution, volunteer, or donate, please visit here. ABOUT MIRACLE BABIES Miracle Babies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is dedicated to helping perinatal mothers and their families during their time of need by providing transportation, mental health assistance and supportive services. Our tagline is “Together for a better beginning,” reflecting the importance of this family connection in the critical early weeks and months of an infant’s life and its linkage to improved health outcomes. Transportation issues, including the increasing cost of gas, hospital parking fees, or medically unable to drive are significant barriers that many families in San Diego County, Los Angeles, and Orange County must overcome to be with their babies. Miracle Babies newest initiative, My Brain & My Baby, aims to support mothers suffering from perinatal anxiety or depression with early detection and acute medical care. By providing free transportation and mental health assistance to families, Miracle Babies helps alleviate the stressors of everyday life resulting in better health outcomes for the growth and development of baby. For more information about Miracle Babies, please visit here or email us. Stay Connected with Miracle Babies on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter

Former President Donald Trump and two of his children are accused of exaggerating the value of their real estate.

Flowers For the Future(FFF), an exceptional high school club from Canyon Crest Academy in Carmel Valley, provides educational resources and support to Afghan girls' educational needs. FFF will hold a panel discussion on "Afghan Youth Art and Poetry Exchange" at the Central Library in San Diego on July 22nd at 5 p.m. A set of NFTs of local Afghan girls' drawings will be released at the SD Comic Con and at the event. Khossravi, the “Arrows of Light” translator, will share her experience working with the author, and other club members will talk about their efforts to develop curriculum, raise money and do outreach. It also would be a great opportunity to learn more about the challenges and opportunities facing these young Afghan girl artists and poets.

The Office of Equity and Racial Justice is targeting smaller nonprofits.

Speaking alongside brother/collaborator Finneas, Eilish says she discovered a new self-awareness on Hit Me Hard and Soft, after years of seeing herself through others' eyes.

The Vista City Council has approved the transformation of a former Motel 6 into 75 studio apartments — each averaging 375 square feet. The rent will be based on market rates, which would be around $1,400 per month if they were ready today, according to the property developers.

The first changes were reflected in employees' Feb. 17 paycheck, the company announced Tuesday. Ohers will see the changes on their Feb. 24 paychecks.