Rebecca Kumar
RECENT STORIES ON KPBS
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Comic-Con isn't just about the panels and cosplay — it's a collector's paradise. From limited edition Funkos to nostalgia-fueled designer toys, the exhibit hall floor is packed with Comic-Con exclusives that can be worth thousands. But for many fans, it's not about the resale value — it's about the thrill of the hunt.
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Whales are at risk of injury and death when they get entangled in fishing gear. The federal agency says there was a small drop in incidents from the previous year.
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San Diego County school districts have been waiting for $50 million dollars that has been frozen since July 1.
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Premieres Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encores Saturday, Aug. 9 at 9 a.m. and Sunday, Aug. 10 at 2 p.m. on KPBS 2. Combining their personal accounts with archive footage, the film features a number of voices from some of the only people left on Earth to have survived a nuclear bomb.
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After many years of being abandoned by their government, the survivors of the atomic bombings in Japan (Hibakusha) come together to campaign for compensation, medical assistance, and nuclear disarmament. They continue to fight for full compensation from their government and the abolition of nuclear weapons.
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After surviving the horrors of the atomic bombs in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, many survivors (Hibakusha) faced hardship and challenges later in their personal lives.
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