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With the 2022 mid-term elections just around the corner and following Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen's explosive testimony to Congress, there is keen interest in the role of social media in both fostering and undermining democracy. How do we positively tip the balance? At this event, we will explore what tech companies, government, advertisers, and each of us can, and should do. Featured Speakers: Aza Raskin Co-Founder of the Center for Humane Technology Katie Harbath Founder and CEO of Anchor Change and fellow, Bipartisan Policy Center Dr. Mary Anne Franks Professor of Law and Michael R. Klein Distinguished Scholar Chair at the University of Miami School of Law

San Diego Fire-Rescue is moving toward taking over provider responsibilities for San Diego’s emergency medical services.

The bill requires tech companies to follow age-appropriate design code principles aimed at keeping children safe.

A video circulating on social media shows Arkansas law enforcement officers kicking and punching a man while he was restrained. State police will investigate the incident, the governor said.

Maria Alyokhina was sent to a penal colony as a member of the feminist punk collective. Authorities "teach you how to forget your right to choose," she says. She urges Griner "to not forget yourself."

They came to tell Congress about their "recovery plan" for physicians, which includes a Medicare pay boost and an end to some frustrating insurance company requirements.

Mayor Todd Gloria Tuesday signed an executive order to address the illicit fentanyl crisis in the city by strengthening and prioritizing law enforcement for crimes related to the sale of the drug.

Director: James Spooner Run Time: 66 min. Release Year: 2003 Starring: Mariko Jones, Matt Davis, Maya Glick, Moe Mitchell, Ralph Darden This screening will feature an in-person appearance by director James Spooner and will include a post-film discussion moderated by Dr. LaWana Richmond. Tagline: Afro-Punk (2003) is an award winning documentary film directed by James Spooner, exploring the roles of African Americans within what was then an overwhelmingly white punk scene across the United States of America. Synopsis: Afro-Punk (2003) is an award winning documentary film directed by James Spooner, exploring the roles of African Americans within what was then an overwhelmingly white punk scene across the United States of America. The film focuses on the lives of four African Americans dedicated to the punk rock lifestyle and its values, interspersed with interviews from scores of Black punk rockers from all over the United States. Fans of the film and the music inspired an alternative movement, that later became the annual Afropunk Festival. Related links: Afrofuturism Lounge at Comic-Con

Director: Jonathan McHugh, Jordan Rennert Run Time: 93 min. Tagline: "COSPLAY UNIVERSE" explores the rise of the global Comic-Con sub-culture and evolution of Cosplay; the art form of becoming a character that you love. The film demonstrates how Cosplayers can transform and expand their perceptions of themselves while finding community. Featuring Stan Lee and Yaya Han. Synopsis: Featuring industry leaders such as Stan Lee and Yaya Han, as well as expert competitors in the World Cosplay Summit, this fascinating documentary feature explores this growing global trend and the psychology behind this extreme form of self-expression. "Cosplay Universe captures the magic of personal transformation that allows cosplayers to step outside themselves, emulating the heroes whose qualities they aspire to attain. Click here to find show times!

The U.S. basketball star was transferred to a prison colony in Mordovia — 300 miles southeast of Moscow — to begin serving out a nine-year sentence on drug charges.