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By definition, burnout is a state of exhaustion resulting from chronic workplace stress. That's according to the World Health Organization.

It could mean you're constantly exhausted at work, can't find the motivation for simple tasks, or feel numb and operating on autopilot.

When it comes to burnout, there are many signs to look out for. On KPBS Midday Edition, we talk about the root causes of burnout that go beyond the individual.

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Now that America has turned 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, it reminds us to reflect on the U.S.' colonial relationship with other countries.

That includes the Philippines, which the U.S. occupied until the signing of the Treaty of Manila in 1946. That agreement has shaped the Filipino diaspora across the world and in San Diego.

A major driver of Filipino migration was nursing. Tuesday on Midday Editio...

Despite cheers from fans across the San Diego-Tijuana region, Mexico's World Cup run ended Sunday night after losing to England 3-2. The U.S. men's national soccer team now prepares for its next match Monday against Belgium.

On Midday Edition, we hear about the memorable moments, big wins and heartbreaking losses from this year's tournament. We even hear about a viral duck rooting for Mexico.

Guest:

Cesar Hernandez, soccer writer and ...

William Shakespeare is one of the most studied playwrights of all time. But what do we know about his theater troupe and the boys and men who played his heroines?

Local theater group Loud Fridge Theatre is staging the play, "Boy My Greatness," which follows the male actors who played women characters in Shakespeare's plays.

Thursday on Midday Edition, we talk more about how the play explores backstage dynamics, gender identity and se...

After 16 years, Micah Parzen is moving on from his role as CEO at Balboa Park's Museum of Us.

During his time there, he led the museum's decolonization efforts, taking the institution from the Museum of Man to the Museum of Us.

Now, he's headed to Berkeley to take on a new role as director of the Hearst Museum of Anthropology.

On KPBS Midday Edition, we sit down with Parzen to reflect on 16 years at the museum and what he envisions fo...

America will officially commemorate 250 years since it declared independence from British rule, and celebrations are well underway.

But the Fourth of July also marks another important anniversary: 80 years ago, the U.S. signed the Treaty of Manila, which liberated the Philippines from colonial rule.

Wednesday on Midday Edition, we talk about a new four-part series from KPBS, "The Forgotten Fourth of July," which looks at how that tre...

The United States is preparing to celebrate two and a half centuries since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

But although Indigenous people are a central part of America's origin story, they are often left out of the narrative.

On KPBS Midday Edition, we sit down with three Indigenous storytellers and scholars to talk about that history and how our country's past informs the present.

Guests:

• Stanley Rodriguez, member ...

Tuesday the Supreme Court ruled to uphold automatic birthright citizenship for all people born in the United States.

While the issue might be settled from a legal standpoint, it brings up a long history of people fighting for citizenship status and the rights it guarantees.

Tuesday on Midday Edition, we dive into some of the legal and historical precedents for birthright citizenship and our cultural, social and political understandin...

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Trump administration can end protections to people from Haiti and Syria. The ruling adds uncertainty to the immigration status of over 350,000 people, including thousands of Haitians in the San Diego region.

On Midday Edition Monday, we hear more about how the local Haitian community is reacting to the ruling, and the increased fear being felt across it.

Guest:

Guerline Jozef, executive d...

It's been just over a month since two men opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego, killing three people and traumatizing many more.

The suspects followed a familiar pattern of far-right radicalization, idolizing perpetrators of other white supremacist attacks.

On KPBS Midday Edition, we talk about San Diego's long and well-documented history of white supremacist violence.

Plus, a new report digs into the inner workings and ideo...

This year's Black Music Month theme is "The Soundtrack Continues," celebrating 250 years of Black musicians' influence on American music.

On KPBS Midday Edition, we invited San Diego-based hip-hop and rap collective Soul Disciples into the studio for a live performance and conversation about their music.

Then, our Midday Movies critics talk about summer blockbusters, from alien encounters to low-budget horror, bringing fans to the th...

Juneteenth celebrates the day in 1865 when word of freedom spread to the last people who were enslaved in Galveston, Texas under the Confederacy.

Here in San Diego, festivities are well underway — with lots in store this weekend. Juneteenth celebrations are happening across the county, with everything from music performances to surf lessons.

On KPBS Midday Edition, we sit down with two local event organizers to give us a previe...

The experience of parenting a child with autism can be fulfilling and life-changing. It can also bring real challenges.

Andrea Moriarty is a proud "autism mom." Her son, now an adult, was first diagnosed with autism at the age of three. Moriarty has been writing about her experience and providing advice on parenting a child with autism, throughout her time as a parent.

Her latest book, “Daffy: Laughter as Self-Care for Autism M...

It's almost been one month since the tragic shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego.

Three innocent men lost their lives — Amin Abdullah, Mansour Kaziha and Nadir Awad.

We sit down with Imam Taha Hassane, director of the center, to honor their memory. We also discuss how the community is healing several weeks later. 

Guest:

• Imam Taha Hassane, director, Islamic Center of San Diego

Resources:

• Council on American...

This year’s Juneteenth holiday is coming up Friday.

It’s a celebration of when enslaved Americans in Galveston, Texas learned of their independence in 1865, two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.

San Diego has its own history with the holiday. Wednesday on Midday Edition, we look at how San Diegans have commemorated Juneteenth in years past.

Guest:

• Kyle Brooks, assistant professo...

The developer behind a proposed data center project in Imperial Valley is suing over water rights to the Colorado River.

The company behind the center — Imperial Valley Computer Manufacturing — is seeking access to 260 million gallons of Colorado River water every year through its lawsuit against the Imperial Irrigation District.

The Colorado River is the only source of fresh water in the Imperial Valley. It's facing a cl...