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Before social media, the film Purple Rain gave audiences a peek into Prince's musical life. Band members say the true genesis of the title song was much less combative than the version presented in the film.

Alexander Massialas, who won silver in Rio de Janeiro and bronze in Tokyo, gears up for another shot at the gold at the Olympics.

The territory hasn't had any polio cases for 25 years but this suggests the virus is spreading. Polio experts are scrambling to figure out the origins and whether or not there are active cases.

Venezuela is holding a presidential election on Sunday that could bring dramatic change to the nation, if the opposition candidate can really knock out longtime President Nicolás Maduro.

Pet owners have to consider how to both shield and cool down furry family members as intense heat waves become more common.

Experience the beating heart of your local tech scene at this year’s March Mingle, San Diego’s epic annual party for nerds! For our 18th year, we’ll be Mingling at the iconic Bali Hai on Shelter Island, a San Diego institution since 1953. March Mingle is by far the most efficient way to meet the most fascinating local tech people in one night! We can promise the friendliest locals from startups, meetups, and technical non-profits will be there. We will have drinks, grub and geeky activities for you to enjoy along with the stunning view of downtown San Diego at night. Come join with tech friends old and new in celebrating San Diego’s kickass tech scene! San Diego Tech Scene on Facebook

Attendees and members of the public have the chance to immerse themselves in some of their favorite shows.

How flood victims are coping with more rain. In other news, the executive director of the San Diego Museum Council joins the podcast to talk about the details of February’s Museum Month. Plus, San Diego Opera opens its first grand opera of the season Friday, with a production of Mozart’s “Don Giovanni.” We get a behind-the-scenes preview.

Premieres Wednesdays, July 31 - Aug. 14, 2024 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Download the free PBS app. The series explores the enduring, and often surprising connections between three of the most essential aspects of the human experience: art, science, and creativity. A range of stories are told by a terrific array of characters, some well known like Joshua Bell, the artist Nick Cave, and the multi-Grammy winning octet Roomful of Teeth; others will be wonderful discoveries for audiences.

The verdict is in, and the ending is a dud: Rather than wriggling out of the original story’s sexism, the Apple TV+ series just makes the same mistakes in a new way.