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A small, hairy, toxic version of the cucumbers found in the produce aisle does have an advantage over its more palatable cousins — a feat of ballistic seed dispersal.

A new four-part video series from KPBS features people in San Diego’s Vietnamese community who are grappling with the trauma of war and finding a path forward.

Recent years have seen an upswing in people playing tennis (or at least dressing like it). But it's not just a phase. The sport — at least some version of it — has been around since medieval times.

It's called parametric insurance, it offers protection for climate-related wage losses and it's gaining ground in India.

About 'Weekend Edition Saturday'

Saturday mornings are made for Weekend Edition Saturday, the program wraps up the week's news and offers a mix of analysis and features on a wide range of topics, including arts, sports, entertainment, and human interest stories. The two-hour program is hosted by NPR's Peabody Award-winning Scott Simon.

Drawing on his experience in covering 10 wars and stories in all 50 states and seven continents, Simon brings a humorous, sophisticated and often moving perspective to each show. He is as comfortable having a conversation with a major world leader as he is talking with a Hollywood celebrity or the guy next door.

Weekend Edition Saturday has a unique and entertaining roster of other regular contributors. Marin Alsop, conductor of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, talks about music. Daniel Pinkwater, one of the biggest names in children's literature, talks about and reads stories with Simon. Financial journalist Joe Nocera follows the economy. Howard Bryant of EPSN.com and NPR's Tom Goldman chime in on sports. Keith Devlin, of Stanford University, unravels the mystery of math, and Will Grozier, a London cabbie, talks about good books that have just been released, and what well-read people leave in the back of his taxi. Simon contributes his own award-winning essays, which are sometimes humorous, sometimes poignant.

The number of people in ICE detention without criminal convictions nearly doubled in the last month — a significant increase compared to detainees who have been convicted of crimes.

Sail the enchanting Dalmatian Coast with KPBS’s General Manager, Deanna Mackey, aboard the 102-guest National Geographic Orion. Journey through Greece, Albania, and Croatia, exploring UNESCO treasures like Delphi and Dubrovnik. Swim in the Ionian Sea’s turquoise waters and uncover hidden gems, from Croatia’s outlying isles to Albania’s ancient ruins. Visit Butrint National Park’s archaeological wonders and go birding in Divjakë-Karavasta. With an expert expedition team—including a National Geographic Photography Expert—this unforgettable voyage blends history, nature, and discovery.

In a lawsuit filed in late June, former Board of Supervisors Clerk Blanca Acosta accused the county of failing to protect her from the alleged harassment and firing her for reporting the alleged behavior.

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 and 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport + Encore Sunday, July 20 at 6:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. Join the guitar virtuoso for magical performances in his native Australia recorded in May 2023. Featuring his beloved songs “Tall Fiddler,” “Mombasa,” and “Country Wide,” plus an iconic arrangement of “Classical Gas” and a thrilling Beatles medley.

Chula Vista’s city manager said she’s ready to declare an emergency if the increasing trash becomes a health hazard.