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In Lesotho, a style of traditional accordion music called Famo has become entangled with deadly gang rivalries. Once the soundtrack of shepherds and migrant workers, today it's linked to killings, government bans — and a fight over cultural identity.

Right-wing TV news outlet Newsmax sued Fox News on antitrust grounds, alleging the conservative media powerhouse had illegally sought to suppress its smaller rival's growth in cable news.

Federal employees across the government reported seeing similar messages. Experts say the messages may violate ethics laws meant to keep partisan politics out of day-to-day governing.

DNC Chair Ken Martin says recent special election results show Democrats are on the right track for 2026, and tells detractors to "stop bitching" and help the party's efforts.

City-specific Facebook groups are a growing source of local news for many people.

"Uncharted Elsewhere" is a mixed-media exhibition exploring the surreal complexities of contemporary life! Through sculpture, textile, works on paper, and painting, artists reimagine landscape and form as sites of entanglement. Featuring works by Gabrielle Berens, Kaori Fukuyama, Yena Kim, John Oliver Lewis, Leslie Shershow, Eva Struble, Delilah Strukel, Akiko Surai, and Kelly Witmer. Curated by Bonnie Domingos. The works on display unravel the entanglements of our present moment, illuminating the contradictions and absurdities that underlie our everyday environments. Expect an evening of disorientation, discovery, and dialogue. The exhibition is free and open to all. Come curious. Leave confounded. We look forward to welcoming you. Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/visualarts San Diego Central Library on Facebook

Having a song go viral is usually good news for an artist. But as politicians become more social media savvy and jump in on viral trends, how can musicians respond if they don't like the way a party or administration uses their song?

Nepal 's president appointed former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim prime minister. She is the first woman to head the nation's government.

Open House: Experience Outside the Lens We can't wait to share our world with you. Come explore the creative world of Outside the Lens! We're opening our doors to share how San Diego youth are using media arts to express themselves and change their communities. Join us for an evening of hands-on activities where you can create your own art alongside our young artists. Try making zines, taking creative portraits, painting in virtual reality, or designing kaleidoscope art. Watch films made by our students and browse their powerful publications about issues that matter to them. This free event welcomes everyone – families, educators, artists, and anyone curious about youth media arts. Our students and staff will be there to guide you through activities and share their stories. It's a chance to see firsthand how creativity empowers young people. We're hoping to bring together hundreds of community members who believe in the power of youth voice. Come discover what happens when you put creative tools in the hands of young people. Light refreshments will be served. We'd love to see you there! Outside the Lens on Facebook / Instagram

Academic and author Tom Bellamy, author of the book Smitten, explains how to recognize the signs of limerence, a romantic obsession characterized by extreme emotional highs and lows.