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This week Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pardoned 175,000 people with marijuana convictions. But some advocates say pardons might not be enough to remove the barriers faced by people with a criminal record.

Ahead of the 50th anniversary of Stephen King's first novel, Carrie, NPR wants to know about your favorite King book.

Tangtang Zhao, 34, allegedly sold 125 authentic Centers for Disease Control and Prevention vaccination cards to 11 buyers in March and April.

Plenty of people go to couples therapy — why not siblings therapy? Experts say the long, complicated relationships between siblings are worth exploring and tending to.

From the gallery: This exhibition is first and foremost about color derived from nature and how they interact with each other. This series of works started with my desire to weave a “black” square in response to the black squares that infamously flooded Instagram accounts on June 2, 2020. The day became known as Blackout Tuesday and was a public response to the murders of multiple black Americans committed by police amidst the global coronavirus outbreak. These weavings are a meditation, a reaction to, and commentary on performative activism. Seeing millions of people post black squares left me internally asking: Why were people posting this black square? Did people really believe this black square would bring about foundational change, stop police brutality, and end systemic racism? Does the activism stop there? What’s next? These pieces were very therapeutic to create, they became a way for me to process and work through melancholy thoughts. This exhibition also draws inspiration from the rapidly changing digital world we exist in today where artists and creatives are losing their jobs and slowly being replaced by artificial intelligence. I playfully think of these as physical NFTs and really enjoy the juxtaposition of taking an ancient craft and attempting to make it look digital and erred. About the artist: Evan Tyler is an interdisciplinary artist born in Los Angeles, California, currently based in San Diego. His work is inspired by ancient things, mythology, architectures of the old world, and enduring traditional crafts, all of which allow him to harken back to another time and discover the practices of his ancestors. Visiting information: On view Oct. 9 to Nov. 18, 2023. Opening Reception: 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14. Gallery hours: 2-5 p.m. Thursday and Friday or by appointment HERE.

The Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts at UC San Diego invites all who are interested in a career in entertainment to attend this special event, featuring roundtable group discussions with UC San Diego alumni and industry executives and creatives. Gain insider information about working in entertainment, learn how to make the transition from college to creative professional and what you should know before starting out in the industry. Bring your questions, notebooks and get ready for an interactive discussion in a group setting. Event is free and open to all. Refreshments will be provided. Space is limited - PLEASE RSVP! __________________________________________________________________________________ Entertainment Special Guests include: Marty Adelstein: agent, manager and producer Lauren Craig: screenwriter, film consultant, producer and former development executive Chris Thomes: multi-Emmy-award winning executive creative director and producer Tonya Mantooth: CEO and film festival artistic director View RSVP page for full guest biographies! __________________________________________________________________________________ Location The event will be held in the Climate Action Lab, on the first floor of the Arts and Humanities building in the North Torrey Pines Living and Learning Neighborhood (NTPLLN) at UC San Diego. Parking The closest visitor parking is located in the Scholars Parking underground parking structure (map). Weekend parking is $2.10/hour. Questions Email surajisranicenter@ucsd.edu. By registering for this event you agree to receive future correspondence from the Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts, from which you can unsubscribe at any time.

We asked our book critics what titles they are most looking forward to this summer. Their picks range from memoirs to sci-fi and fantasy to translations, love stories and everything in between.

Home Start, Inc., a nonprofit child abuse prevention and treatment agency that has strengthened and developed San Diego’s families and communities since 1972, will hold its 16th Annual Hallo-Wine Fall Festival on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. This year’s event will take place outdoors at an incredible new venue, the lawn of a private estate in Point Loma, with sweeping ocean views. Home Start’s Hallo-Wine Fall Festival is held every October in recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and raises funds for the organization’s core programs that provide critical assistance to vulnerable children, families, and individuals. Home Start has been serving San Diegans in need for over 50 years. Guests will savor a fantastic array of gourmet hors d’oeuvres, boutique wines, hand-crafted beers, and local spirits. Dozens of local vendors will be sharing their products and providing samples to all. Attendees can also expect live entertainment, a silent auction, and games and activities. A highlight of the event is a powerful success story shared by a client on how Home Start has helped her and her family. “Local families are struggling more than ever, and Home Start continues to be the resource they can count on in times of need,” said Laura Tancredi-Baese, Home Start’s Chief Executive Officer. “We invite the community to join us at Hallo-Wine and rally behind our mission to strengthen families. Each dollar raised from this event goes directly to our programs and helps local children have a safe, stable, and nurturing home.” General and VIP tickets are on sale now and start at $115. Guest tickets include food and wine samples, a keepsake tasting glass, and ride share discounts. Sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are also available. For more information and to register, please visit www.hallowine.org. Home Start, Inc. on Facebook / Instagram

Last month, we asked NPR's audience to share creative ways they show affection in their platonic relationships. Some ideas? Ask friends how they're really doing ... and give them the gift of time.

Someone in New Jersey overcame the odds Tuesday night and won the $1.12 billion Mega Millions jackpot, breaking a winless streak that dated to last December.