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More than 100 countries have pledged to reverse the loss of crucial forestland needed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

Scientists found remains of parrots in the Atacama desert, far from the birds' home in the Amazon. The discovery allowed scientists to reconstruct ancient trading routes used to transport the birds.

Former President Donald Trump is likely facing a third indictment and maybe a fourth. Fewer Republicans are saying Trump did "nothing wrong," the latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds.

As Russia invades Ukraine, some cyber experts warned of an initial, crippling cyberattack. That hasn't happened yet. But the digital threat has been present in more subtle ways.

Host Bob Edwards talks to Edward Goldberg, Director of the Medici Archive Project, about his work with the Medici family archive in Florence, Italy. The archive is a collection of virtually every letter sent or received by the Medici court during its rule from the mid-1500s to the mid-1700s. The correspondence reveals a great deal about Italian art and early modern European history. Goldberg and his colleagues are documenting and digitizing each letter, and hope to have the project complete by 2012. (6:28) For more on the project, check out our Medici Archive Web page.

The Ukrainian hacktivists wrote in a blog post — posted on their own site — that they would be sharing data obtained from the Russian bank hack with investigative journalists.

If you would like to give the gift of stock, this page will give you an overview of the process.

The Simi Valley Family YMCA, in partnership with Tri-Counties Regional Center, is hosting its annual Trunk-or-Treat & Fall Festival on Saturday, October 14 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. YMCA Child Care staff decorate their car trunks with fun themes and pass out candy. The event is free and open to the public. The Simi Y is at 3200 Cochran St.

In addition to more than 15 decorated cars, there will be a pumpkin patch, pumpkin decorating, carnival games and crafts, glitter tattoos, haunted laboratory, inflatables, petting zoo and magician. A haunted hallway is from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (kid-friendly version) and 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (spookier version). Visitors are encouraged to dress up in Halloween costumes.

Event registration is required and can be made by going to https://www.sevymca.org/trunk-or-treat. Check the website for parking information.

The Y is accepting individually wrapped candy donations for Trunk or Treat. Drop-off locations are the Simi Valley YMCA and Yarrow Family YMCA (31105 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Westlake Village).

New West Symphony is thrilled to announce the inaugural NEW WEST SUMMERFEST on June 24-25, 2023. With high-caliber, multi-genre entertainment ranging from jazz, country, classic rock, and culminating with a screening of the Raiders of the Lost Ark, Summerfest is a 2-day outdoor music festival featuring great music and artists from many genres, featuring the dynamic New West Symphony. Local food vendors providing everything from BBQ to vegetarian gluten-free options to carnival style favorites, plus local craft beers and many other beverages top off this weekend of fun. Tickets range from $20 to VIP experience packages.

Please join us on Sunday, January 28th, for our Admissions Open House. Our school is known for its exceptional academic program, small class sizes, and specialist teachers who are passionate about their subjects. Students receive instruction from specialists in Language Arts, Math, Science and Engineering, French, Art, Computer Science, Music, and Daily Physical Education classes. Unique curriculums, like Disney Code Illusions and Lego Technology, further contribute to our unparalleled education. As the only non-sectarian independent school in the Conejo Valley, we prioritize manners, morals, and public speaking from Preschool to Fifth Grade. If you're looking for a school that provides personalized attention and a top-quality education in a supportive environment, Carden Conejo School is the perfect choice.