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Official free, weekly podcast of the award-winning radio show "This American Life." First-person stories and short fiction pieces that are touching, funny, and surprising. Hosted by Ira Glass, from WBEZ Chicago Public Media, and distributed by Public Radio International. In mp3 and updated Mondays.

Could Fox News lose a $1.6 billion lawsuit? Outside media lawyers say the network is in real legal jeopardy if the case goes to trial next month. Fox argues a loss would hurt other news outlets too.

All five passengers aboard the missing Titan submersible are believed to have died, according to OceanGate, the company that developed the submersible

Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by the Department of Justice while he seeks the presidency again. The unprecedented nature raises political questions for 2024 and beyond.

Following the launch, officials in South Korea's capital of Seoul sent alerts for residents to prepare for evacuation, but there were no immediate reports of damages or disruption.

From San Diego Ballet: San Diego Ballet announces "The Jungle Book," a thrilling blend of ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and giant puppets, at Kroc Center’s Joan B Kroc Theatre on Wednesday, October 26 at 7:30 p.m. Rudyard Kipling’s beloved tale of friendship comes to life in this fantastic jungle adventure. This colorful production breathes new life into beloved childhood characters, making the adventures of Mowgli and his animal pals thrilling for kids of all ages and adults, too! "When we work on family-friendly pieces, it is important that we try to do something that has some sort of frame of reference for children,” said Javier Velasco, San Diego Ballet Artistic Director. “'The Jungle Book' with its message of diversity and friendship not only fits our mission well, but the fact that many of the main characters are animals goes to some wonderful dance opportunities.” Join Mowgli and his animal pals as they tumble through the jungle, get wrapped up in the coils of Kaa, the snake, and fight off the menacing Sher Khan, the tiger. Along with traditional ballet, San Diego Ballet’s "The Jungle Book" features hip-hop dancers as orangutans and giant elephant puppets that blend perfectly into the fabric of the piece along with its fun jazzy score. San Diego Ballet’s "The Jungle Book" will take place at the Kroc Center’s Joan B Kroc Theatre on Wednesday, October 26 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15-$35 and can be purchased online. Senior, military, and student discounts are also available. For more information on "The Jungle Book" and other San Diego Ballet performances, visit www.sandiegoballet.org. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Ralph Yarl, a 16-year-old high school junior, was shot by a white homeowner after he went to the wrong address to pick up his brothers. The shooter was charged on Monday after criticism over delays.

Ready to nail those Personal Interest Questions (PIQ’s)? Whether you’re brainstorming, fine-tuning, or finished and asking “Is it good enough?”, Gabby and Jen are here to offer insider tips and do’s and don’ts that will help your hard work shine. Experienced UCSD admissions reader / college advisor Gabby Yates will share insights into what schools want to see in a college app essay. Author, poet, and teacher Jen Laffler brings the craft — supporting you to find and use your authentic voice to cut through cliche’ and tell your compelling story… in 350 words or less! Bring what you’ve got; come ready to write, edit, and learn; and expect to leave feeling confident. Gabby and Jen share a similar motivation — we want *everyone* to have the tools they need to write an essay that will help them be a strong applicant to the college they aspire to attend. We know this can be a stressful time for students and their families, and we are here to help guide that challenging experience into a positive and creative one. Note: The end of class (2:30pm to 3pm) will provide a space for Q&A / R&C for those who would like to share and receive feedback about their work. Bring what you have or stay and learn from others! You will be emailed the Zoom link 24 hours before the start of class. If you sign up less than 24 hours before the start of the class, please email Kristen at programs@sandiegowriters.org for your link. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

A mental health program is improving the lives of immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers in San Diego. Meanwhile, a San Diegan with monkeypox talks about his experience with the virus. Plus, local hotel workers may go on strike soon.

Across the country, schools are reporting rising cafeteria debt, and fewer kids are enrolling in their free and reduced price programs. Many states are moving to make meals free for all kids again.