The city is buzzing with shows and events that mix music, theater, and art. First up, a new musical set to the famous tunes of Jimmy Buffett is running at the local community playhouse until April 12. It promises laughs and heart, but there’s no show on Easter. Next, a family‑friendly musical based
A group of union members, producers and filmmakers gathered on the lawn outside the San Diego County Administration Building to ask for more money and support for local film work. They held a press event before speaking at the county budget meeting. Their main requests are: a film commission,
Schools that welcome all kinds of students can help every teen feel happier and more confident. A new study shows that when high schools promote respect for LGBTQ teens, even those who are not part of the group feel more connected to their classmates and society. The researchers asked 287 straigh
Alexander Lukashenko arrived in Pyongyang for a brief but symbolic trip that deepened the friendship between his country and North Korea. The Belarusian leader was welcomed with a red carpet, children waving flags, and a meeting with Kim Jong Un’s foreign minister. After the formalities, he sat down
Vince Vaughn recently spoke on Theo Von’s podcast and said that the tone of many late‑night programs has changed. He believes they now focus too much on political commentary and lose the humor that once drew viewers. The actor pointed out that shows like those hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colb
The United Nations Human Rights Council heard a strong warning from several Gulf countries. They say Iran’s recent attacks threaten their survival and the wider region’s peace. Kuwait’s ambassador, Naser Alhayen, called Iran’s moves “an existential threat. ” He said the strikes break internationa
The Western powers have tried to keep ships safe in the Red Sea, but their effort cost billions and still left four vessels lost. That experience now shadows plans to protect the Strait of Hormuz, a narrower channel that carries about twenty percent of world oil and gas. Iran has blocked the water
In the next few years, two of the biggest digital coins are expected to be treated like regular commodities by banks. A senior executive at a crypto‑finance firm believes that Bitcoin and Ethereum will be available for purchase through any major bank in about five years. The main difference betwe
The economy in Uganda surged by 8. 5 percent during the quarter that finished in December, a jump from 5. 4 percent the year before, officials say. \ This rise is driven by shoppers buying more and construction projects booming across the country. \ \ A new pipeline worth $5 billion is almost fin
The French government is not ready to lower fuel taxes or give big subsidies after the price spike caused by the Iran war. Finance Minister Roland Lescure told lawmakers that cutting taxes would not help the shortage of energy supplies and could make inflation worse. Opposition parties want lo
