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'Struggling artists' isn't a trope, according to a new report. The survey asked more than 2,600 artists about everything from hours worked to housing.

A unique series of four classes in which we learn about, experiment with, and practice brain-science-based approaches to writing. Find out how to implement new ways to overcome mental blocks, trigger creativity, generate three-dimensional characters, find the elusive Unexpected Plot Idea, and more—all centered on information gleaned from cognitive science. The first part of each class will be devoted to theory and practice: what cognitive science has to say about one of the topics, along with instruction in practical tools and techniques for transforming that theory into practice. In the second part, we will talk about what we have noticed implementing the tools from the previous week—results we can discuss and examine together. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

In a sedate Massachusetts suburb circa 1970, unemployed family man and amateur art thief J.B Mooney (Josh O’Connor) sets out to complete his first heist. With the museum cased and accomplices recruited, he has an airtight plan. Or so he thinks. The latest film from director Kelly Reichardt (Wendy & Lucy). Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission voted 2-1 to roll back the agency's 2024 harassment guidance in its entirety. The document gave employers information on what makes up unlawful harassment.

Your heart rate quickens, your muscles get tense. A scream aches to escape your sweet lips, but the intensity of the moment stops you from making a sound. You’re not making love… You’re watching live sketch comedy on freakin’ Hallow’s Eve! The vaudevillian villains of Dad Skeleton are ready to make you RIGL (Roll In your Grave Laughing) with our new, askew and totally True Revue, "Tales from the Freakonomicon"! There will be blood, gut-busting guffaws/snickers, song, dance, and a potent monologue on the virtues of civic engagement blessed by former transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg. Everyone and their evil twin will be there, so get your tickets now to these once in a death time Halloween Expeditions!! Local sketch comedy troupe Dad Skeleton- the brainchild of Paige Chadwick and Jacob Rozansky- has been hailed as “eccentric, weird, and wonderful”, named one of San Diego Fringe Festival’s Top 15 Shows to See 2024, and embraced around town as the sketch comedy darlings of stage and iPhone screen. Fresh off their Finest City Improv residency "BONE’d," Dad Skeleton is stoked to serve up more of their farm-to-table sketches. Dad Skeleton Comedy on TikTok / Instagram

Big Ma dashes off commands, pots clang, aunts and uncles shoot the breeze, little ones beg to lick the bowl, ham and candied yam. Family Feast! is about food, family and love.

The Department of Homeland Security is pausing immigration applications from 20 additional countries following increased scrutiny on people who seek legal pathways for immigrating to the U.S.

The lifeblood of Silicon Valley — advanced microchips — pumps from a science park on Taiwan's west coast, mostly from TSMC, the world's biggest chipmaker. But now the company is looking abroad for places to grow.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Phil Feller of Durham, North Carolina, and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

For the first time in three months, the White House is reopening for public tours, just in time for the holidays.