Police officers in San Bruno observed a Waymo car making an illegal U-turn. The incident highlights a gray area in law enforcement’s ability to cite robot cars when they violate traffic laws.| Los Angeles Times
By Bailey Pennick Growing up in New York City, Tory Kamen wasn’t sure what line of work she wanted to get into, but she knew she didn’t want to be bored. As she observed the people in her life, she noticed a pattern emerging among the working world adults. “They hated their jobs,” she says. […] The post Screenwriter Tory Kamen on the Confidence Sundance Institute Gave Her, “Eleanor the Great,” and More first appeared on sundance.org.| sundance.org
Charlotte Kaufman and Andrew Jarecki at the premiere of The Alabama Solution (photo by Michael Hurcomb / Shutterstock for Sundance Film Festival) By Bailey Pennick The post “The Alabama Solution” Is Required Viewing first appeared on sundance.org.| sundance.org
Jennifer Lopez with Photographers (photo by George Pimentel / Shutterstock for Sundance Film Festival) By Bailey Pennick “I don’t think there’s a better way to The post A Little Fantasy Will Not Fail in Bill Condon’s “Kiss of the Spider Woman” first appeared on sundance.org.| sundance.org
By Jessica HerndonSound and music aren’t embellishments in film — they’re storytelling tools that can shape emotional beats and signature settings. Think of the terror evoked by John Williams’ Jaws main title “The Shark Theme” or the sweeping heartache we feel when hearing James Horner’s Titanic main title “Rose.” The power of sound in film| sundance.org - sundance.org
CSDS-SWJ STRATEGY DEBRIEFS • 10/2025 Interview with Ylli Bajraktari, by Octavian Manea This interview is part of a collaborative initiative with the Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy. Ylli Bajraktari, President and CEO of the Special Competitive Studies Project. Before launching the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP), Ylli served as the Executive Director of the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence … Read more The post Interview with Ylli Bajraktari a...| Small Wars Journal by Arizona State University
Introduction Imagine a commander on a battlefield where every second is a razor’s edge between victory and catastrophe. One delayed decision, one misstep, and lives are lost, missions collapse, wars shift. This is decision dominance, the power to understand, decide, and act faster than the enemy. In today’s conflicts, where data moves faster than bullets, decision dominance is survival. Nations … Read more The post Decision Dominance in the Age of Agentic AI appeared first on Small Wars...| Small Wars Journal by Arizona State University
Abstract In the Russia-Ukraine war, sectors like the digital and psychological ones were added to the conflict, and AI-driven fake news on Twitter (X) played a major part. Propaganda was disseminated to large numbers by operatives who used automated tools powered by artificial intelligence. They applied data mining and AI techniques to read through large data sets, find out what … Read more The post AI-Driven Disinformation Campaigns on Twitter (X) in the Russia-Ukraine War appeared first o...| Small Wars Journal by Arizona State University
In the 1990s, Andrew Grove introduced the phrase strategic inflection point to describe a decisive juncture in an organization’s life, when subtle yet cumulative shifts in the environment converge that demand transformation. Institutions must either adapt to these emerging realities or risk drifting toward irrelevance. The most capable of leaders accept the risks required to guide the organization toward renewal, … Read more The post An Inflection Point for Information Operations Officers...| Small Wars Journal by Arizona State University
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It’s that time of year! Trade your linens for plaid, sandals for boots, and get ready for all the family-friendly fall events happening in L.A., like apple picking, hayrides, corn mazes and, of course, pumpkin patches! Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m., Sept. 15 – Nov. 2 | Tanaka Farms Tanaka Farms’ […] The post 17 Pumpkin Patches in L.A. to Visit This Fall appeared first on L.A. Parent.| L.A. Parent
Practical advice from educators and experienced parents to help you and your child thrive during the middle school years. As a middle-school parent three times over, I saw my children go from chatty sharers to communication firewalls. I went from confidently coaching my kids in math to thinking algebra came from Mars. Awkward, socially clueless […] The post Navigating Middle School: Tips for Parents to Support Their Kids appeared first on L.A. Parent.| L.A. Parent
Simple, real-life ways parents can teach children to save, spend, and invest wisely while fostering lifelong money habits. One mellow Sunday this past summer, I took my 5-year-old daughter, Lottie, on an errand to HomeGoods. I needed hangers — a tangled pile of lifeless garments had been accumulating on my bedside floor for too long […] The post Teaching Kids About Money: A Guide to Financial Literacy for Families appeared first on L.A. Parent.| L.A. Parent
Practical ways to support your child’s teacher and classroom — even with a busy schedule. I’m ashamed to admit that I’ve volunteered only once in my eldest daughter’s class, when I came in to teach a section on Japanese Children’s Day to her TK classmates. I stayed up way too late preparing traditional koi-shaped kites […] The post How to Be an A+ Classroom Volunteer: Tips for Parents appeared first on L.A. Parent.| L.A. Parent
Discover the best places to shop, eat, and play with kids in this charming Los Angeles neighborhood. We joke in our family that we live in a small town — that’s what Los Feliz feels like even though it’s home to such famous attractions as the Griffith Observatory and Griffith Park. And the way someone […] The post Family-Friendly Day Trip Guide to Los Feliz appeared first on L.A. Parent.| L.A. Parent
If an automaker wants to imply a car can drive independently, as certain manufacturers do with terms like “autopilot” and “full self driving” , the minimum requirement should include a high standard for safety around bicycles and other vulnerable road users, verified publicly. The League of American Bicyclists already outlines what competence for AVs looks […] The post A bike-first standard for “self-driving” claims appeared first on CalBike.| CalBike
After several years of successful campaigns, including passing the Freedom to Walk Act,the Complete Streets Bill, and securing $1 billion for the Active Transportation Program, 2025 is shaping up to be a dismal year for active transportation efforts in Sacramento. A combination of budget shortfalls, literal and metaphorical fires, and a federal government openly hostile […]| CalBike
Art shapes memories, fuels insurgencies, contests legitimacy, and serves as an enduring form of psychological and cultural operations.| Small Wars Journal by Arizona State University
Robert Redford and Michelle Satter at the 1995 Directors Lab. Photo by Sandria Miller TIME features a piece by Michelle Satter, Sundance Institute Founding Senior Director of Artist Programs, offering a moving tribute to Robert Redford. It recollects how their collaboration came to be and evolved along with the artist programs, moments together at the […] The post TIME: What It Was Like Working With Robert Redford for 44 Years first appeared on sundance.org.| sundance.org
David Osit attends the 2025 Sundance Film Festival premiere of “Predators” at The Ray Theatre on January 25, 2025, in Park City, UT. (Photo by The post “Predators” Examines the Tangled Legacy of “To Catch a Predator” first appeared on sundance.org.| sundance.org
By Jessica HerndonWelcome to the second edition of Take 5, where we invite you to get familiar with the talented instructors behind our Sundance Collab courses. This time, we’re featuring KD Roeder Daza, who leads the “Previsualization with AI Tools for Filmmakers” course.“The rate of technological development is moving much faster than creative adoption,” Daza| sundance.org - sundance.org
Paul Hendricks is the Executive Director of The Conservation Alliance, a coalition of more than 270 businesses working together to protect wild places across North America. Founded nearly four decades ago by Patagonia, REI, The North Face, and Kelty, The Conservation Alliance has grown into one of the most important forces in conservation—pooling dollars, influence, … Continue reading "Paul Hendricks – The Conservation Alliance and the Future of Public Lands" The post Paul Hendricks –...| Mountain & Prairie
Podcast interview with Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet. Discussing leadership, the environment, NOLS, and more.| Mountain & Prairie
The Global War on Terror didn't eliminate Al-Qaeda; the war just pushed Al-Qaeda into Africa. As a result, the group continues to grow.| Small Wars Journal by Arizona State University
As the audience moves to streaming, TV stations are pressing Washington for relief.| Los Angeles Times
Director Sterlin Harjo and creative advisor Mike White at the 2004 Screenwriters Lab.By Jessica Herndon As the Sundance Institute Directors Lab turns 45, we’re celebrating this milestone by highlighting filmmakers who are an integral part of its legacy. Through this special series, we dive deep into the stories of directors who began their narrative feature filmmaking| sundance.org - sundance.org
👋 Welcome to the September 2025 issue of The Latest! Where we are upping our game and shooting for the stars! Start Ups and Access Brick Walls Tech innovation is moving at a rapid rate, especially in everything AI, coaching, and that entrepreneurial spirit! I continually explore innovative tools as... The post The Latest: Small Steps to Success appeared first on Disability Is Human.| Disability Is Human
👋 Welcome to the August 2025 issue of The Latest! Accessibility and Education: Insights from the Field Accessibility is on the forefront of my teaching, research, and thought leadership. This August edition of The Latest gives you my take on accessibility from each lens as we enter Fall 2025… Teaching:... The post The Latest: Accessibility in 2025, My POV appeared first on Disability Is Human.| Disability Is Human
👋 Welcome to the July 2025 issue of The Latest! Whenever you read a good book, somewhere in the world a door opens to allow in more light. —Vera Nazarian This issue of The Latest spotlights four new books, each seeking to open doors and shine light on the very essence... The post The Latest: Hope Lives Inside Every Good Book appeared first on Disability Is Human.| Disability Is Human
👋 Welcome to the May 2025 issue of The Latest! Prioritizing Students Over Systems: An Interview with Johnny Collett Welcome to a special edition of The Latest! I recently had the privilege of sitting down with my longtime colleague and friend Johnny Collett, Deputy Director at the University of Kentucky Human Development... The post The Latest: Prioritizing Students Over Systems appeared first on Disability Is Human.| Disability Is Human
The March 2025 issue explores how accessibility strengthens our entire community. Shorter issue for our oversaturated selves!| Disability Is Human
Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal, who co-directed the Oscar-winning documentary 'No Other Land,' was beaten by Israeli settlers and detained Monday, according to his co-director.| Los Angeles Times
Editor’s Note: The loss of our founder and friend Robert Redford, leaves us bereft and grateful for his life’s work. Bob’s vision of a space and platform for independent voices launched a movement that, over four decades later, has inspired generations of artists and redefined cinema in the U.S. and around the world. Beyond his| sundance.org - sundance.org
The Sundance Film Festival’s longstanding commitment to documentary has been driven by the personal connection founder and president Robert Redford feels for the form. Leading up to the premiere of Chicago 10, the second doc to ever open the Festival, we talked to Redford about the past, present, and possible future of documentaries.You made an early commitment to documentary.| sundance.org - sundance.org
Steve Zahn, Winona Ryder, Ethan Hawke, and Janeane Garofalo star in Ben Stiller’s “Reality Bites,” which premiered at the 1994 Sundance Film Festival.By Lucy SpicerAutumn is just around the corner. Can you feel a nip in the air? Film lovers need not despair as the sun sets earlier and earlier — it may be dark| sundance.org - sundance.org
Stepping into the Magic: Celebrating Family Time and 70 Years of Disney Fun Local Fun Exploring the parks with Disney Vacation Club.| L.A. Parent
It was a verdant September morning in South Pasadena when we joined the Arroyo Vista Elementary School Bike Bus. The sun was just beginning to warm the streets, bicycle bells rang out like punctuation marks, and the K-pop Demon Hunters soundtrack floated through the air. What could have been a routine Tuesday became something else […] The post Arroyo Vista’s Bike Bus: A Community in Motion appeared first on CalBike.| CalBike
When California launched its long-awaited E-Bike Incentive Project in 2024, applicants weren’t the only ones navigating uncharted territory. Retailers had to figure out how to translate vouchers into bikes on the ground. CalBike spoke to Upway, the retailer that has processed multiple vouchers and recently opened its West Coast headquarters in Redondo Beach. Two Paths […] The post California’s E-Bike Voucher Program: Retailers Weigh In appeared first on CalBike.| CalBike
The 2026 California Bicycle Summit will be held in Sacramento, on April 23-24, 2026. It's CA's premier active transportation conference.| CalBike
(L–R) Jade Croot, Rosy McEwen, and Bryn Chainey attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival premiere of “Rabbit Trap” at Eccles Theatre on January 24, 2025, in Park City, UT. (Photo by Stephen Speckman for Sundance Institute)By Lucy SpicerListen to writer-director Bryn Chainey talk about his feature directorial debut, Rabbit Trap, and you’ll learn that he’s| sundance.org - sundance.org
By Jessica HerndonLauren Greenfield has always had an eye for America’s obsessions. For over two decades, the Emmy Award–winning filmmaker has focused her lens on the most uncomfortable truths about wealth, beauty, and youth culture — from the devastating intimacy of Thin (2006 Sundance Film Festival) to the gaudy excess of The Queen of Versailles| sundance.org - sundance.org
By Katie ArthursThe phrase “we stand on the shoulders of giants” was a sentiment taught to me as a child, but one that’s meaning didn’t fully seep in until I was older and setting out on my own. I found myself falling back on the things I learned from my parents and grandparents — and| sundance.org - sundance.org
By Jessica HerndonWhen it comes to high-stakes television, few shows have captured the intensity and heart of trauma medicine quite like The Pitt. HBO Max’s breakout medical drama has become a critical sensation, earning 13 Emmy nominations, including a nod for Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series for Amanda Marsalis, who| sundance.org - sundance.org
Director Rachael Abigail Holder introduces the premiere of her film “Love, Brooklyn” at the Eccles Theater in Park City. (Photo by George Pimentel/Shutterstock for Sundance Film Festival)By Jordan Crucchiola The overarching theme of the Love, Brooklyn debut in the 2025 Sundance Film Festival’s U.S. Dramatic Competition section boils down to one word: community. The community who| sundance.org - sundance.org
(L—R) Dylan O’Brien and James Sweeney attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival “Twinless” premiere at Eccles Theatre. (Photo by George Pimentel/Shutterstock for Sundance Film Festival)By Jessica Herndon Before the premiere of Twinless, Dylan O’Brien wants to make one thing perfectly clear: “We are not twins in real life, so I want to just set that record| sundance.org - sundance.org
(Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones appear in Train Dreams by Clint Bentley, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Adolpho Veloso)By Jessica HerndonThe Toronto International Film Festival celebrates a major milestone this year — its 50th edition — and Sundance Institute is ready to show up| sundance.org - sundance.org
By Bailey PennickOne of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent filmmaking. While we can learn a lot about the filmmakers from the 2025 Sundance Film Festival through the art that these storytellers share with us, there’s always more we can learn| sundance.org - sundance.org
By Jessica Herndon One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent filmmaking. While we can learn a lot about the filmmakers from the 2025 Sundance Film Festival through the art that these storytellers share with us, there’s always more we can learn| sundance.org - sundance.org
California is closer to meeting its goal of conserving 30% of its lands and coastal waters by 2030, according to a report. But federal threats could roll back progress, officials said.| Los Angeles Times
Trump officials say presidents can abolish monuments created by predecessors, and California's newest ones — Chuckwalla and Sáttítla Highlands — are vulnerable.| Los Angeles Times
Legislation would expand the Santa Monica Mountains recreation area by roughly 118,000 acres, but the effort comes as the Trump administration seeks to slash funding for the National Park Service.| Los Angeles Times
Nicholas Triolo is a writer, endurance athlete, and educator whose life and work sit at the crossroads of ecology, activism, and storytelling. For years he’s been exploring what happens when we stop charging toward the summit and start paying attention to the circuitous paths that wind around it. His new book, The Way Around: A … Continue reading "Nicholas Triolo – What the Circuitous Path Reveals" The post Nicholas Triolo – What the Circuitous Path Reveals appeared first on Mountain ...| Mountain & Prairie
Kelly Beevers is the Grazing Lands Partner Strategy Lead with The Nature Conservancy, where she helps guide collaborative efforts to support ranchers, strengthen communities, and conserve some of the most threatened ecosystems in North America. Based in Montana, Kelly has built her career at the intersection of real estate, land stewardship, and community-driven conservation—first working … Continue reading "Kelly Beevers – Connection, Collaboration, Conservation" The post Kelly Beevers...| Mountain & Prairie
Live podcast with Cole Mannix and Andrew Anderson, discussing the origins of Old Salt, lessons from failure, and the hard work of building a resilient, community-driven food system.| Mountain & Prairie
Luna has launched Luna 2.0 worldwide. The next generation smart ring costs $300 or £300 and includes LifeOS, an adaptive AI engine that provides deep wellness| Talk Android
For almost four decades, Hawk Ridge, the state’s largest composting facility, turned sewage sludge into compost used in Maine and beyond.| The Maine Monitor
Transitioning an older loved one into a nursing home or assisted living facility is difficult, especially when you're trying to figure out whether a facility will be safe and meet their needs.| The Maine Monitor
Gov. Gavin Newsom has unveiled plans to increase the cap on California's film and TV tax credit program to $750 million as Hollywood struggles to compete with rivals.| Los Angeles Times
The president is set to declare two new national monuments in California, in the desert near Joshua Tree and amid forests and lakes near the Oregon border.| Los Angeles Times
Warner Bros. film studio has seen a string of box office disappointments, including 'Mickey 17' and 'The Alto Knights.' Will its ambitious slate, including 'A Minecraft Movie,' turn around its prospects?| Los Angeles Times
California's truth in labeling law reserves the recycling sign only for products and packaging that can truly be recycled. Yet CalRecycle greenlit the label for milk and juice cartons which are tough to recycle.| Los Angeles Times
Mayor Karen Bass on Tuesday lifted the downtown Los Angeles curfew that has been in place for one week.| Los Angeles Times
Mayor Karen Bass reduced the hours that a nightly curfew in downtown Los Angeles is in effect on Monday, allowing struggling businesses to remain open later into the evening.| Los Angeles Times
It could rain for many hours each day in the middle of next week as the edge of one of these storms takes a swing into Southern California, forecasters say.| Los Angeles Times
For the last few weeks, a team of investigators from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has worked out of a command post near a popular hiking trail, where officials believe the Palisades fire began around 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7.| Los Angeles Times
For the first time since the devastating Palisades fire ignited on Jan. 7, all Pacific Palisades residents can now return to their properties.| Los Angeles Times
Thunderstorms and heavier showers are most likely to occur through Monday afternoon, raising the risk of debris flows and mudslides in burn areas.| Los Angeles Times
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On August 20, CalBike held its latest online Summit Session: Bike Highways: Creating a Path to the Future of Bicycling. Panelists included two staffers from Assemblymember Steve Bennett’s office, Arwen Chenery and Atticus Reyes. Bennett authored the Bike Highway Bill, which CalBike is sponsoring. We also heard from Mauricio Hernandez of Alta Planning + Design, […] The post New Directions for Bike Highways appeared first on CalBike.| CalBike
For most of its existence, CalBike has worked to secure more funding for bike infrastructure and safety improvements. We were instrumental in getting dedicated funding for biking and walking projects through SB 1 gas tax revenue for the Active Transportation Program (ATP). In recent years, we’ve seen the small percentage of our transportation dollars allocated […] The post Shifting Transportation Funding Priorities to Meet the Moment appeared first on CalBike.| CalBike
CalBike and local leaders organized an August bike ride in Bakersfield to show that heat is not a deterrent — but bad infrastructure is.| CalBike
Eight pending California clean air rules were expected to prevent 11,000 premature deaths and provide $116 billion in health benefits over three decades.| Los Angeles Times
The Clean Air Vehicle Decal program could be coming to an end next month, along with the special perk of driving in carpool lanes without a passenger.| Los Angeles Times
The Transportation Network Company Drivers Labor Relations Act, set to be introduced Tuesday, is backed by SEIU California and would seek to allow drivers to collectively bargain.| Los Angeles Times
Southern Baptist churches are being established in Maine as faith leaders see the lack of a historical foothold as an opportunity for growth.| The Maine Monitor
Grammy Award-Winning Theron Thomas Makes Kid-Friendly Music With Son Sumo Parenting Q&A about new music project "Sumo's World."| L.A. Parent
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Dr. Hailey Heinz has been appointed to serve as the new division director for Policy, Research, and Quality Initiatives (PRQI) at the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD). | Early Childhood Education & Care Department
Brady Robinson is a lifelong climber, conservationist, and educator who currently serves as Director of Philanthropy for the Freyja Foundation. His career has spanned outdoor education, nonprofit leadership, and global conservation philanthropy, with past roles including Executive Director of both the Access Fund and the Conservation Alliance. These days, his work focuses on supporting high-impact … Continue reading "Brady Robinson Returns – Grassroots Conservation on a Global Scale" The ...| Mountain & Prairie
Celebrate Colorado River Day with this curated list of books and podcast episodes exploring the Colorado River Basin—covering water, conservation, history, and culture in the American West.| Mountain & Prairie
Roughly 50 religious leaders and advocates testified on bills restricting bathroom use and participation in women’s sports this spring.| The Maine Monitor
Advocates and developers warn that the law threatens to put Maine’s growing renewable energy sector on ice.| The Maine Monitor
Family-Friendly Movie Nights Under the Stars in L.A. Articles Kid-friendly movie nights in L.A. the whole family can enjoy.| L.A. Parent
The California Bicycle Coalition brings together the people making California a better place to bike every two years at the California Bicycle Summit, where important conversations about policy, advocacy, planning, design, and implementation happen. Now, we’re continuing these conversations between our biennial Summits with our Summit Sessions, a quarterly webinar series that brings the important […] The post CalBike Announces Online Summit Session on Bike Highways appeared first on CalBike.| CalBike
Caltrans has released a new policy for transit priority facilities on state routes. CalBike will be watching the process closely.| CalBike
Swiss security company Proton AG has launched Proton Authenticator, a free two-factor authentication app now available on Android. The privacy-driven| Talk Android
Samsung Wallet users can now buy cryptocurrency directly through their phones. The tech giant officially partnered with Coinbase this week, bringing crypto| Talk Android
Google's AI Mode has arrived in the UK, threatening to devastate publisher revenues. The search giant's most advanced AI experience yet provides detailed,| Talk Android
Music Education and Music Therapy at Arabesque Music Inclusive Valery Goldes of Arabesque Music believes music should be accessible to all.| L.A. Parent
Notice of Public Rule Hearing: 8.9.9 NMAC - Child Care Facility Loan Act| Early Childhood Education & Care Department
Celene Hawkins is the new Colorado River Program Director for The Nature Conservancy, stepping into the role after years of impactful work in tribal water policy and place-based conservation across the basin. She’s taking the baton from Taylor Hawes, who led the program for nearly 17 years and is now serving as the Colorado River … Continue reading "Celene Hawkins and Taylor Hawes – Navigating the Next Era of the Colorado River" The post Celene Hawkins and Taylor Hawes – Navigating th...| Mountain & Prairie
This conversation with Helen Rebanks was recorded live and on stage at the 2025 Old Salt Festival, held on the Mannix Family Ranch in Helmville, Montana. If you were there, you know how special the moment was. If you weren’t—well, I’m glad you’re here now. Even though we were on a stage, in front of … Continue reading "Helen Rebanks – “The Farmer’s Wife” – Live at the Old Salt Festival" The post Helen Rebanks – “The Farmer’s Wife” – Live at the Old Salt Festival ...| Mountain & Prairie
Brendan Leonard returns to the podcast for a conversation about building a life around your creative interests.| Mountain & Prairie
“Stories like this remind readers why newspapers continue to play an important role in their daily lives,” a contest judge wrote of one Monitor story.| The Maine Monitor
Camping With Kids: Embrace the Wild (and the Chaos!) Outdoor Fun For a successful camping trip with kids, try these fun and essential tips.| L.A. Parent
What happens after a bill passes is just as important and getting it signed into law. Here's how CalBike is following up on Complete Streets.| CalBike