The Artemis II, and the four astronauts aboard the Orion space capsule, splashed down into the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego on Friday night, with all four astronauts in good health. Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialist Christina Koch of Nasa, and the Canadian Space Agency’s Jeremy Hansen, have just become the first humans to travel to the moon, and return to Earth safely, since the crew of Apollo 17 in December 1972
‘Just the beginning’: Artemis II ...
Slovak scientist Viktor Bielik has been awarded a Fulbright scholarship to continue his decade-long research on the gut microbiome at the University of California San Diego with Professor Rob Knight.
The "Onda Latina" event will take place on the evening of April 30 at the "San Diego" bar in Sapiegos Park, Vilnius, inviting guests to immerse themselves in Latin American culture with a special dinner and live music.
Once a symbol of drought, San Diego now produces surplus water through advanced recycling, enabling it to assist drought-stricken states like Arizona and even brew beer from recycled wastewater.
San Diego County is marketing its excess desalinated seawater to Western states grappling with severe drought conditions and dwindling water supplies, seeking potential deals to address regional water scarcity.
The US city of San Diego is now selling water due to an abundance, marking a significant shift from its previous years of drought-driven conservation efforts.
A 93-year-old driver in San Diego is able to maintain her independence and continue attending church thanks to her Tesla Model Y, highlighting the car's accessibility features.
The captains of a boat that capsized near San Diego, carrying 19 migrants from Mexico to Southern California, have pleaded guilty to the deaths of four people, including two children.
The Artemis II mission astronauts have successfully landed in the Pacific Ocean off San Diego, completing their ten-day journey around the Moon and marking a crucial step in humanity's return to lunar exploration.
Οι αστροναύτες της Artemis II περιέγραψαν τη θέα της Σελήνης ως «επιστημονική φαντασία» και μίλησαν για το φαινόμενο που τους έκανε να εκτιμήσουν τη Γη.
Καθώς το πλήρωμα της αποστολής Artemis II…
A San Diego-based Navy ship, along with divers and helicopters, is being prepared to recover the Artemis II crew, outlining the mission's post-landing procedures.
Chinese American actor and filmmaker Nathan Xia, known for tackling themes of mental health and finding inspiration in the misunderstood, has signed with M88 for representation. Xia hails from San Diego, California.
Willy Adames hit a leadoff home run and finished with four hits, backing San Francisco ace Logan Webb, as the Giants secured a 9-3 victory over the San Diego Padres.
A stripper from San Diego has sparked controversy by revealing that young American soldiers openly confide in her about their war missions, raising significant concerns about operational security.
A brush fire that erupted on River Rock Court in Santee, San Diego County, has led to the evacuation of shoppers as the blaze approached, with fire crews responding to the spreading smoke.
The Trump administration has initiated an investigation into the UC San Diego medical school, though specific details regarding the nature of the inquiry were not immediately available.
March 28 is anticipated to be a day of widespread 'No Kings' protests across the United States, with demonstrations specifically expected in San Diego County this weekend.
No. 3 seed TCU women's basketball defeated No. 14 seed UC San Diego in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, with Taylor Bigby setting a program record for points.
The USS Tripoli, carrying 2,000 Marines, is set to enter the Arabian Sea, providing the US with an opportunity to deploy troops to secure the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, at least three US vessels, including the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, have departed San Diego en route to the Middle East for routine operations.
A former San Diego TV journalist is accused of racially motivated shootings on a mountain highway, allegedly questioning victims about their ethnicity before opening fire.
A fire was reported in Sabre Springs, San Diego, California, near an assisted living facility, with visuals showing thick smoke and causing concern in the area.
(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 10 - Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday sacked the Chaldean bishop of San Diego after his arrest on suspicion of money laundering.
The Chaldean bishop of the Eparchy of Saint Peter the Apostle of San Diego of the Chaldeans in the United States, Msgr. Emanuel Hana Shaleta, has been dismissed, Vatican sources said.
He was arrested on March 5th at San Diego International Airport while attempting to leave the United States.
Shaleta is accused of embezzlement and money laundering.
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San Diego County leaders have approved a new ordinance that permits the separate sale of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) from their primary residences.
Madeleine Collins grew up in London but has been raising her two daughters in San Diego.
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Madeleine Collins left home at 22 and spent 15 years abroad before settling in…
DHS Interdicts 6 Suspected Smuggling Vessels, Captures 82 Migrants Off San Diego Coast
Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),
Six suspected human smuggling boats were taken into custody by authorities during the weekend, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said in a Feb. 27 post on X.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem participates in a tour at the U.S. Coast Guard Station Charleston, in Charleston, S.C., on Nov. 7, 2025. Alex Brandon, Poo...
The very first video ever posted on YouTube, featuring a young man at the San Diego Zoo's elephant enclosure, has been acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and will be exhibited as a work of art.
Waste Of The Day: The Story Of Robosquirrel
Authored by Jeremy Portnoy via RealClearInvestigations,
Topline: Dr. Frankenstein was able to bring his monster back to life using just rusty tools and a cramped workshop. Researchers in California needed taxpayer funding from the National Science Foundation for their own reanimation experiment, with results that were not quite as impressive.
In 2012, San Diego State University and the University of California, Davis used part of a ...
US Coast Guard Seizes $133.5 Million In Illicit Drugs
Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),
Crew of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Cutter Seneca seized more than $133.5 million worth of cocaine and offloaded the drugs at Port Everglades, Florida, the agency said in a Feb. 13 statement.
The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk (WMEC 913) and a Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter flight crew conduct training evolutions in the Caribbean Sea, on July 15, 2025. Seaman Corrie Gill/U.S. Coast Guard
“80 percent of interdictions of U.S.-bound drugs occur at sea. This underscores the importance of maritime interdiction in combatting the flow of illegal narcotics and protecting American communities from this deadly threat,” USCG said.
In total, 17,700 pounds of cocaine were seized through the interdiction of four drug-transporting vessels in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean.
One of the drug vessels was boarded by Seneca’s crew on Jan. 25, seizing 4,410 pounds of cocaine. On Jan. 31, crew members boarded three vessels, taking custody of 13,340 pounds of cocaine, the statement said.
The detection and monitoring of illegal drug transit by air and sea are conducted by the U.S. Southern Command’s Joint Interagency Task Force-South, based in Key West. Once it is determined that the vessel must be interdicted, the USCG takes control of the operation, boards the vessel, and apprehends it.
“I am extremely proud of the crew’s incredible performance and adaptability during this deployment,” said Capt. Lee Jones, commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter Seneca.
“This deployment demonstrates our enhanced posture and continued success in the fight against narco-terrorism and transnational criminal organizations.
“The Coast Guard, in conjunction with our inter-agency and international partners, continues to patrol areas commonly associated with drug trafficking in the Eastern Pacific, denying smugglers access to maritime routes by which they move illicit drugs to our U.S. land and sea borders.”
According to the agency, the Coast Guard is accelerating its crackdown on drug trafficking in the Eastern Pacific Ocean in support of Operation Pacific Viper, aiming to protect the United States from the flow of illicit narcotics from South America.
Operation Pacific Viper, launched in early August last year, directs U.S. forces to the Eastern Pacific region to counter cartel and criminal groups, seeking to cut off drug and human smuggling before they hit U.S. shores.
In early December 2025, USCG said in a statement that it had seized more than 150,000 pounds of cocaine from the Eastern Pacific Ocean, which it said was enough to create more than “57 million potentially lethal doses.”
In a Feb. 14 statement, USCG announced the seizure of two vessels containing $5.6 million in illicit narcotics off Port Everglades. Authorities seized roughly 745 pounds of cocaine by interdicting two suspected drug trafficking vessels.
“The Coast Guard is in the business of saving lives, and every kilogram of these drugs kept off our streets represents lives saved,” said Lt. Justin Dadlani, commanding officer of Station Fort Lauderdale.
“I couldn’t be more proud of the professionalism of the crew and our continued partnerships with our partners with Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security Investigations.”
On Feb. 15, the agency announced that its Cutter Forrest Rednour had interdicted 14 suspected illegal immigrants aboard a vessel 18 miles from San Diego, with all of them claiming to be Mexican nationals.
Earlier on Jan. 27, the Coast Guard said they had interdicted three suspected illegal immigrants from Mexico in two vessels, seven miles off Imperial Beach, California.
On Jan. 21, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said the Coast Guard notified the agency of a suspicious vessel traveling toward Puerto Rico. Upon investigation, CBP agents found 12 migrants from Russia and Uzbekistan aboard. The interception took place on Jan. 13.
“This successful outcome highlights the strong partnerships between the Coast Guard, Customs and Border Protection, and all federal and local law enforcement partners in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands,” said Capt. Robert E. Stiles, Sector San Juan deputy.
“Our daily unified coordination, shared capabilities, and synchronized response efforts are instrumental to safeguarding our nation’s Caribbean maritime borders against illicit smuggling activities.”
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Thu, 02/19/2026 - 11:25
A United Airlines flight reportedly experienced a near-miss or was struck by a drone while approaching San Diego. Air traffic control audio has surfaced, detailing the pilot's report of the incident involving a "red, shiny" drone.
Jonah Hill reveals he moved from Los Angeles to a "small town in San Diego" three years ago, and shared why he wanted to raise his family outside Hollywood.
A fire, dubbed the 'Boulevard Fire,' sparked near Oceanside Boulevard and Rancho del Oro Drive in San Diego, prompting updates on its location and potential evacuations.
Actor Michael Rooker, known for 'Guardians of the Galaxy' and 'The Walking Dead,' is confirmed as a special guest for the 2026 San Diego Comic-Con in Málaga.
A federal judge has approved a landmark Title IX settlement for female athletes at San Diego State University, who had accused the institution of depriving them of equal opportunities.
San Diego County is proposing to sell its surplus of desalinated Pacific Ocean water to Western states. This initiative aims to help alleviate the severe drought and water shortages impacting the Colorado River Basin.
The Artemis II mission, marking the first crewed lunar fly-by in over 50 years, is preparing for its 'fireball' re-entry and splashdown off the coast of San Diego, California, on Friday, capping a nearly 10-day mission as the crew returns to Earth with significant discoveries.
Actress Christina Hendricks surprised patrons at a San Diego bar on April Fool's Day by playing an indie-packed 'shoe pop dream gaze' DJ set. Her playlist included artists such as Spiritualized, Wolf Alice, The Knife, Cocteau Twins, and St. Vincent.
A San Diego high school initially suspended a student for distributing pro-ICE flyers, deeming them "harassment," but reversed the decision after a legal group intervened.
San Diego County offices are closed due to a state holiday that was formerly named after Cesar Chavez, marking a day off for local government employees.
A U.S. Marine corporal has been charged with stealing a missile launcher and ammunition from his base, Camp Pendleton near San Diego, and allegedly reselling them, following earlier accusations of stealing Javelin missile systems and military ammunition between 2022 and 2025.
Egyptian officials have cautioned Liverpool star Mohamed Salah against a potential move to Major League Soccer, suggesting his career could decline, even as San Diego FC's owner welcomes the idea.
Millions of anti-Trump 'No Kings' and 'No Dictators' protests continue across the US and Europe, with an estimated eight million people participating in 3,300 events across 50 US states. A specific incident involved a bomb threat at the Hawaii State Capitol during a 'No Dictators' protest, which led to an evacuation but no explosives were found.
Scisters Salon & Apothecary in the San Diego area is committed to sustainable beauty, implementing low-waste practices such as hair composting, sugar waxes, and refillable shampoo.
Kevin DiCicco, the dog trainer and creator behind the beloved 'Air Bud' film franchise, has died at the age of 63 in San Diego after spending time in hospice care, his family confirmed.
President Trump has rejected a TSA funding resolution, demanding a link to the voter ID SAVE America Act, which continues to cause airport chaos and long security lines, prompting the deployment of ICE agents to airports.
Danny Smiechowski was "emotionally abused" in his San Diego hometown for his taboo style preferences. Now, he tells THR from a Hollywood café, he's a local celebrity: "The best revenge is success."
Emanuel Shaleta, bishop of a Chaldean Catholic parish in the San Diego area, pleaded not guilty to 17 felony charges
The bishop of a small Chaldean Catholic community in the San Diego area has…
(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 10 - Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday sacked the Chaldean bishop of San Diego after his arrest on suspicion of money laundering.
The Chaldean bishop of the Eparchy of Saint Peter the Apostle of San Diego of the Chaldeans in the United States, Msgr. Emanuel Hana Shaleta, has been dismissed, Vatican sources said.
He was arrested on March 5th at San Diego International Airport while attempting to leave the United States.
Shaleta is accused of embezzlement and money laundering.
The Pope...
The swoony duet will be featured on Puth's upcoming "Whatever's Clever!" album, due out on March 27, with a North American tour slated to launch on April 22 in San Diego.
Jaskaran Singh, an Indian national, was arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) in San Diego due to a reported criminal history.
The Padres are down a pitcher … and this one’s a real pain in the rear. San Diego knuckleballer Matt Waldron is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery for a hemorrhoid-related infection -- yes,…
Epstein Funded UCSD Study Of 'Telepathic Autistic Savant' Through Deepak Chopra Connection
Jeffrey Epstein was connected with several notable scientists - funding leading research centers, including Harvard, where he donated $9 million, and MIT's Media Lab, which he gave at least $7.5 million (and funneled another $1.2 million to investments under the control of the lab's former director, Joi Ito). He was connected to Stephen Hawking, Marvin Minsky, Steven Pinker and a host of other names.
Vilayanur Subramanian Ramachandran and Jeffrey Epstein
Now we learn that Epstein provided funding to a lab at UC San Diego after lifestyle guru Deepak Chopra introduced the financier to lab director Vilayanur Subramanian Ramachandran - a neuroscientist who was studying an "autistic savant who displays telepathy," according to the latest DOJ Epstein file dump.
Chopra, a former UCSD family medicine and public health clinical professor, said in late October that he was just helping Epstein with insomnia by teaching him to meditate. "At my suggestion, he also visited Dr. V.S. Ramachandran's lab at [the University of California San Diego] to learn about ongoing brain research," he told CBS News in December.
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Ramachandran was conducting a study on an "autistic savant who displays telepathy," according to UCSD's The Guardian, citing a Sept. 25, 2017 email with the subject "Cost to study the autistic savant who displays telepathy," in which he tells Chopra, "i don't have a problem with my lab being funded by epstein ... so long as theres no UC connection."
Ramanchandran further wrote that if Chopra’s “pal [Epstein] is serious about setting in motion a lab for the study of extraordinary brain potential … something like 500,000 to 3 million would get the administrators excited.”
A subsequent email from Epstein to his accountant, Richard Kahn, instructed Kahn to send $25,000 from Epstein’s private foundation, Gratitude America Ltd., to the University of California Board of Regents to fund Ramachandran’s research on savant syndrome. He asked it to be mailed to former psychology department director and current chief administrative officer, Peter Hinkley.
Chopra later emailed Epstein on October 5, 2017 to provide an update on spending the day with Ramachandran to discuss the "pilot study of autistic savants."
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The 2017 emails weren't the first Epstein-Ramachandran mention. On April 17, 2009, Epstein emailed someone whose name was redacted, replying to a list of "smart" and "out of the box" people to have over to his Florida home sometime in the future. Epstein included Ramachandran in this list, along with others who he described as "good friends of mine for years."
While there's nothing we could find on the telepathic kid (maybe they sensed danger), Ramachandran did write an article in December 2006 where he says telepathy is "legitimately ignored, except by crackpots" because it's difficult to replicate. He's also mentioned a few times in this piece on life after death, ESP, and other phenomenon.
Tyler Durden
Thu, 02/19/2026 - 11:05
California is preparing for a significant winter storm system expected to deliver heavy rain and substantial snowfall. Residents are advised to brace for the severe weather conditions.
Eugenio Molina-Lopez, 61, is suspected of leading the Los Huistas gang, a powerful Guatemalan cartel that transports cocaine destined for the United States from South America to the...
This article provides a morning news update for San Diego Padres and MLB fans, covering Manny Machado's early exit from a game, Mason Miller's recent performance, and the Padres' Game 1 victory against the Cubs.
After a decade-long absence, the Poinsettia Bowl is set to be reborn in 2026, featuring a matchup between the champions of the Mountain West and Pac-12 conferences at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego.
The family of the late San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler is reportedly close to selling the team, a source familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
A top emergency room doctor in San Diego is facing serious allegations of using drugs and alcohol while on duty. Despite these accusations, she is reportedly still allowed to perform surgeries under certain conditions.
Donald Trump removed an image depicting him as Jesus after facing indignation from the religious right, further escalating a public dispute with Pope Leo. The controversy saw Pope Leo respond to Trump's criticisms, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also condemned Trump's remarks.
The Artemis II mission has successfully returned to Earth with a smooth splashdown in the Pacific Ocean after its historic lunar flyby, setting new distance records. Recovery operations for the Orion capsule began immediately, as NASA officials and political figures, including former President Trump, lauded the achievement and emphasized its significance for future human space exploration to the Moon and Mars amidst a growing space race with China.
The Artemis II crew is now on their way back to Earth after a historic lunar flyby, preparing for a challenging re-entry and splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on April 10, following their ground-breaking mission around the moon.
Actress Christina Hendricks surprised fans by performing a DJ set at Part Time Lover in San Diego on April 1. The "Mad Men" star had teased her "Shoe Pop Dream Gaze" themed gig on Instagram earlier in the week.
San Diego is initiating the process to implement a new state housing law, with officials stating that 'bare minimum isn’t going to cut it' for compliance.
Millions have joined 'No Kings' rallies across the US and in Europe to protest against US President Donald Trump, with recent demonstrations bringing thousands downtown in South Bend and nearly 100,000 turning out in San Diego County. Large crowds have continued to gather in cities across the US for the third iteration of these rallies, highlighting ongoing tensions over immigration and government funding.
Major U.S. cities including Los Angeles, Miami, and San Diego are experiencing population shrinkage due to a slowdown in immigration, according to new reports.
Officials report that a former San Diego TV reporter allegedly questioned victims about their ethnicity before shooting at them on a roadside, with the incidents occurring months apart on Palomar Mountain.
Doug Mason, rumored to be a contestant on the upcoming season of 'The Bachelorette,' was photographed shirtless on a San Diego beach, despite not appearing on the show.
Samsung Heavy Industries said Friday it has opened its first research hub in the United States in partnership with San Diego State University, aiming to strengthen technological cooperation and support the revival of the US shipbuilding industry. The new facility, named the SHI-SDSU Advanced Maritime Center (SSAM Center), was established in San Diego. The opening ceremony was attended by about 60 officials, including Samsung Heavy Industries Chief Operating Officer Lee Wang-keun, SDSU Vice Presi
Bishop Emanuel Hane Shaleta was arrested at San Diego International Airport on Thursday while attempting to leave the United States, facing accusations of stealing 215,000 euros and money laundering.
Pope Leon accepted the resignation of a Catholic bishop from San Diego who was arrested on suspicion of stealing $250,000 from his congregation's funds.
The Her Universe Fashion Show is teaming up with Warner Bros. Discovery at this year’s San Diego Comic Con for a DCU superhero and villain-inspired runway.
One day before Angel City FC’s 2025 season opener against the San Diego Wave, veteran forward Sydney Leroux announced she would be stepping away from soccer for mental health reasons.
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