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Cool and mostly dry weather is expected for the rest of the week until Saturday, when more rain is in the forecast, according to the National Weather Service.

Ever since the start of the pandemic, the futures of America’s big-city downtowns have been in question. Philadelphia is just one example of a center city finding new ways to thrive.

A wind advisory has been issued for San Diego County's valley and mountain areas until 5 p.m. Wednesday, with gusts expected to reach up to 55 mph, the National Weather Service said Monday.

Date: May 18, 2023 Time: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Location: UC San Diego Atkinson Hall Host: Shahrokh Yadegari Agenda: 5 p.m. Performance in Atkinson Hall's auditorium 6 p.m. Atkinson Hall pre-function area/courtyard for reception RSVP to ideasqi@ucsd.edu by noon, May 18. The Qualcomm Institute’s (QI) IDEAS series presents “Pigments of Imagination,” an interactive virtual reality experience that frames the creative process as a narrative relating the inner-workings of one’s unique imagination to the universe around us. It is an observation on the beauty, fear, adventure, sadness and loneliness of self-discovery and the artist’s ultimate recognition of process as goal, as told through the story of a small child’s journey to the moon. The installation is designed to reimagine the popular music video in a virtual space as a dynamic, emotionally engaging experience by exploring distinctive relationships between spatialization, audiovisual reactivity and interactivity, which allow for a narrative immersion that maintains a structured arc and conclusion but unique experience with each use. This piece features musical contributions from UC San Diego Music’s King Britt, Steph Richards and Zach Konick, and vocalist Nick Tolford. Singular virtual reality experiences will be offered in addition to the general presentation. Bios: Timothy Gmeiner is a San Diego, California-based interdisciplinary artist and music producer. He has toured internationally under the name “Ill Poetic” and garnered public acclaim for his releases from artists and publications such as Rolling Stone, Pitchfork and Portishead. Through his company SoundRzn Design, he has provided audio and visual services for artists, universities and companies of various industries including the San Diego Symphony, OWN and HBO. He has worked as the Assistant Director at QI’s Audio Spatialization Lab and is currently enrolled in UC San Diego’s Computer Music Ph.D. program, where he focuses on audiovisual relationships in virtual and physical spaces. Current projects and collaborations focus on spatialized and interactive compositions in virtual reality, audiovisual live performance and large-scale real-time reactive installations. Eito Murakami is a master’s student at the Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA) at Stanford University. He graduated from UC San Diego with bachelor’s degrees in Interdisciplinary Computing and the Arts Music (ICAM) and Political Science/International Relations. Murakami is an electronic composer, performer, sound designer and virtual reality developer. By combining his classical music training with proficiency in audio and graphics software, he creates digital interfaces and instruments that promote intuitive musical performance. Specifically, he specializes in Unreal Engine to develop audiovisual infrastructure that allows multiplayer interactions in virtual 3D environments. Murakami is a former member of the Sonic Arts Research and Development group at QI.

Hot summer temperatures can make you anxious and irritable and dull your thinking. Here's what researchers think is going on.

The Jinx ended with Robert Durst, a wealthy man suspected of multiple murders, making self-incriminating statements on a hot mic. Part Two picks up where the original left off: arrest and conviction.

Sinister and visually stunning, the new Netflix series Ripley reminds us why Patricia Highsmith's book The Talented Mr. Ripley continues to influence popular culture.

Research shows that a daily dose of tai chi, the slow-moving meditative, martial art can boost our body and brain. A new study finds adding word games to tai chi doubles the increase in memory.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, 14 restaurants and breweries across San Diego County are inviting guests to ‘Sip, Savor and Save the Tatas’ to make a positive impact by pledging to donate a portion of their sales to Keep A Breast Foundation through the month of October. These philanthropic partners’ mission is to reduce breast cancer risk and its impact globally through art, education, prevention, and action. Alternative Strategies, a local full-service marketing communications firm, has brought together hospitality clients to support this meaningful cause. The following establishments have joined hands with Keep a Breast in this initiative: - Arely’s French Bakery: 50% of sales from pink French Macaroons and Cotton Candy Mimosa - City Tacos: 15% of each pink Holy Mole Tacos - Coco Maya: 10% off every The Pink Minx cocktail - Duck Dive: $1 of every Pink Cocktail, cocktail to be decided during 9/27 cocktail competition - George’s at the Cove: $1 from every Sweet Sunset cocktail - Mavericks Beach Club: $1 from every Mavericks MargariTATA - Novo Brazil Brewing/ Nova Easy Kombucha: 25% of La Ola Dragon Fruit Kombucha each Friday. - RustiCucina: $1 from every Cheese Wheel Pasta - Sandbar: $2 from every Pretty in Pink cocktail - Spill the Beans: 25% of Cinnamon Rolls with pink icing, available at Gaslamp and Seaport Village - Tacaliente: $1 from every Pink Horchata - The Original 40 Brewing Company: 100% of proceeds from Pink Sour Beer during October - The Smoking Gun: 25% of sales from Barbie Wings tossed in pink bbq sauce, 25% of sales from Mexican Teremana Blanco - The Whiskey House: $5 of each Pink Cocktail From delectable desserts to mouthwatering entrees, tantalizing tacos to refreshing sips, there are numerous ways to dine and drink in October to show support for this organization that is making a significant difference in the community. Updates on funds raised can be viewed here - KAB ACTIVISTS (funraise.org) The Keep A Breast Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to reduce breast cancer risk and its impact globally through art, education, prevention and action. Since it was founded in 2000, KAB has acknowledged the power and vision of our young population-proactively engaging in societal change and passionate about receiving and promoting education-to establish their identities and place in the world through meaningful action. We strive to empower youth to become their own health advocates and believe that art and creative expression are powerful healing tools. “i love boobies!” an inscription on our popular, Supreme Court-stirring merchandise, continues to spark conversation and prompt action globally, as does our work as a leading global youth-based breast cancer prevention organization, with global affiliates in Europe, based in France, and partners in Mexico, Zambia, Kenya, and The Democratic Republic of Congo. Constantly pushing the boundaries of the pink ribbon status quo, Keep A Breast has always encouraged young people to build a loving relationship with their physical health, and be aware of changes. For more information visit: keep-a-breast.org Stay Connected on Social media Facebook Twitter Instagram: @keepabreast

Former President Donald Trump is present in the courtroom while New Yorkers answer personal questions about their ability to serve on the jury.