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The company said China and other nations are covertly trying to use chatbots to influence opinion around the world. In one case, operatives also used the tools to write internal performance reports.

Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter calls it "a full circle moment" as she reclaims history at the 2025 Met Gala.

For many working adults, the summer can often feel the same as the rest of the year. So, maybe our idea of a "summer read" should encompass a wider swath of books? Here are a few out this week.

The first annual Southern California Indigenous Culture and Art Festival is coming up in Escondido. Plus, where to find the best in Asian cinema and your weekend preview.

Join Classics 4 Kids for an afternoon of music, mingling, and giving back! Enjoy a hands-on ukulele group class with a Classics 4 Kids instructor, sip on your choice of wine, beer, or a tropical mocktail, and indulge in a delicious island-inspired buffet. Learn to play a classic song by the end of your lesson while supporting music education! This class is designed for beginners, but all levels are welcome. Instruments will be provided during the class, or bring your own. Participation in the ukulele group class is optional. All funds raised at this event will build our new Ukulele Scholarship Program to bring skilled Classics 4 Kids instructors into under-resourced schools, giving students the chance to experience the joy of music-making and the accomplishment of learning and performing a song! Learning to play an instrument builds confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love for music. The ukulele is the perfect gateway instrument, offering students an accessible, hands-on way to develop rhythm, coordination, and self-expression. Classics 4 Kids on Facebook / Instagram

Step into The Library, an intimate speakeasy where Study Hall transforms spirit education into an art form. Designed for both curious newcomers and seasoned connoisseurs, this immersive experience invites guests to sip, savor, and explore the craft of fine spirits under the guidance of industry experts. October 7 will feature a Día De Los Muertos agave tasting. $95/person (excludes tax & gratuity). Tickets available for purchase on OpenTable. Fairmont Grand Hotel Del Mar on Facebook / Instagram

Join Jan Cesario, Certified Life Coach and stress reduction expert with more than 40 years of experience, as she leads the first session of Prosper Internal Medicine & Aesthetics’ Free Community Wellness Class Series on April 15 at 6 p.m. The session, designed to help attendees navigate stress and live more fulfilling lives, will cover how to break free from stress and focus on key aspects of life, like health, relationships, and happiness. During the interactive session, Jan will share practical tools to help attendees reduce stress and improve their overall well-being. Prospera IMA’s Free Community Wellness Class Series, aimed to empower individuals to take charge of their own health, will include monthly programs designed to provide holistic health and wellness education to the San Diego community. Each session, led by a new expert each time, will take place on the third Tuesday of every month and feature insights spanning a wide range of health topics. The classes are completely free to the public and will include discussions, hands-on activities, and Q&A segments that ensure it's a personalized and enriching experience for all attendees. Prospera Internal Medicine & Aesthetics on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok

Todd and Julie Chrisley, who rose to fame in a reality show highlighting their lavish lifestyle, had been serving yearslong prison sentences after 2022 convictions on bank and tax fraud offenses.

Israel's prime minister denounced a report in Israeli newspaper Haaretz quoting Israeli soldiers saying commanders ordered them to fire at unarmed crowds near food distribution sites.

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. July 30 – Aug. 20 (4 weeks, 12 total hours of instruction) La Jolla Studio This course is for the beginner abstract painter or a refresher for the seasoned artist. This class is designed for you to tap into your intuition and discover your own style through embracing the process. While practicing the principles of abstract acrylic painting, we will work to find a balance between using these techniques and learning to trust our intuition. The focus will be on process, as we learn together how to start, loosen up, take risks, trust our gut, lean into our emotions, and let go of perfection in our paintings. Along with the foundations of color, composition, and line/shape, we will practice intuitive mark making and layering and allowing each of these to inform what comes next on the canvas. As your artistic voice unfolds, your own unique visual language will appear. Materials: Variety of brushes; any tools, palette knives, wedges, color shapers you have (not necessary, but helpful); acrylic paint in various colors (your favorites but also Titanium White and Raw Umber); palette or palette paper; small canvas (no smaller than 12” x 12”) and any size larger canvas. Note: If you're a beginner, bring a basic starter set of paints or even craft paints. No need to go out and purchase a bunch of expensive paints! A medium-bodied paint is best, but using a variety of fluid medium and heavy-bodied paints will give your work more interest. That said, if you have any mediums for changing viscosity of paint, that works too! Max students: 12 Visit Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram