Following Australia’s ban on social media use for teens under 16, governments globally are attempting to follow suit. However, many critics argue that the bans are only a quick and ultimately ineffective solution. KCSB’s Shayna Bearby has the story.

40,000 University of California workers are planning an open-ended strike across the state. This would disrupt dining services, hospital procedures, and even janitorial cleaning across the UC campuses. KCSB’s Jose Vidaurri has the story.

Alligator Alcatraz, the ICE detention center in the Everglades, will continue to operate despite a lawsuit filed to shut it down. An appeals court decided that the facility does not violate environmental law. However, environmental groups plan to continue to fight the initiative. KCSB’s Abbey Guerrero has the story.

Steal This Story, Please! is a documentary profile of Amy Goodman, the host of the global independent news program, Democracy Now!. KCSB's Emerson Good sat down with Amy Goodman and director and producer Tia Lessin to hear more about the film and Goodman's career.

Congressman Salud Carbajal is in his fifth term representing California’s 24th district, and is now campaigning for a sixth. In a recent conversation he spoke about Pete Hegseth, the war on Iran, and whether he would obey an order to fight in that war. KCSB’s Ray Briare has the story:

In Havana, Cuba, hundreds of women joined a rally organized by the Federation of Cuban women to condemn Donald Trump’s strengthened US energy embargo. KCSB's Ella Sweeney has more.

People gathered in Downtown Manhattan around a newly built structure designed for delivery workers to celebrate the finished project. Delivery workers will now be able to catch their breath and seek shelter while being clocked in. KCSB’s America Flores has the story.

Another man, Alejandro Cabrera Clemente has died in ICE custody. There have been 15 recorded deaths of Mexican citizens in ICE detention centers since Trump took office. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum urges diplomats to ramp up scrutiny of facilities and announces plans to further help detained people. KCSB’s Abbey Guerrero has the story.

Bill McKibben came to UCSB and delivered a message of global warming accelerating, but also, reason for hope. KCSB's Ray Briare brings us this report.

KCSB's Devon Szalva brings us the latest news from around the world.