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Election deniers have spent the past four years focused on false claims that 2020 was rigged. This year, it raised similar alarms about fraud — only for those claims to evaporate as returns came in.

From the KPBS/Arts newsletter: Burn All Books and Particle FM are collaborating on another "Compressed" zine and music fest at the San Diego Central Library downtown, featuring so many great artists, zine makers, small presses and creatives. Vendors and makers include Hello Barkada, Good Faith, Tijuana's Corrientes/Impresiciones, My Little Underground, Red Brontosaurus Records, Beyond the Veil and more. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS From the organizers: Burn All Books, Particle FM, and San Diego Public Library team up to celebrate independent publishing, zines, DIY culture, and music at the second annual COMPRESSED zine and music fair. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday Aug. 10 San Diego Central Library's Shiley Suite What: Burn All Books, Particle FM, and San Diego Public Library are partnered up to throw COMPRESSED, a zine & music fair, at the SD Central Library (beautiful rooftop view of downtown!) August 10th 2024 from 11am-5pm. This event is all ages, free to the public. We have 65 exhibitors from the San Diego-Baja region with an emphasis on zine makers and vinyl/cassette vendors, as well as the SD Central Library exhibiting their zine collection and printing library cards. Why: Burn All Books and Particle FM are teaming up to present another zine and music fair, with zine exhibitors, DJs, and vinyl vendors from the SD-Baja region and beyond. Inspired by radio/zine collaborations like NYC's 8ball Radio, COMPRESSED was created to bring together our music and independent publishing community in a compressed, intimate space. COMPRESSED will have various art, vinyl, zine vendors with Particle FM DJs playing music. During the year we keep COMPRESSED alive with workshops that bring in speakers from orgs like the Lambda Archives of San Diego, speaking on the topic of the history of queer zine culture in San Diego. This event is completely volunteer run with people from Burn All Books and Particle FM. About Burn All Books: Burn All Books is a risograph publisher, distro, and studio in San Diego, California. Focused on community and collaboration, we work with San Diego and Tijuana, MX based artists, writers and creators to produce zines, artists’ books, alternative comics, and art prints. Through the accessibility and versatility of risograph printing, Burn All Books has become an avenue for promoting and publishing alternative art as resources from and for the people. As of January 2023 we have published over 35 publications and worked with over 100 artists, writers and zine makers since beginning in October 2017. Burn All Books strives to continue printing, growing and fostering an inclusive space for art and culture with a DIY spirit. About Particle FM: Established in 2021 by a diverse group of artists, DJs, and music nerds, Particle FM is a DIY community internet radio station based in San Diego with a non-profit fiscal sponsorship through The Media Arts Center of San Diego. We host over 50 different shows with hundreds of archived shows. We've also hosted live DJ events and workshops in San Diego and other cities like Seattle.

A new poll from the American Psychological Association shows 7 out of 10 adults say the future of the Nation is a significant source of stress in their lives. And the results cross party lines.

From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., join us for the opening reception of Sport Friendly, photography exhibition. The exhibition will be on view until September 30th. This event is open and free to all. RSVP is appreciated for preparing the event. Light refreshments will be served. About the exhibition “Sport Friendly” is an international, collaborative artistic experience celebrating sports teams committed to diversity, led by artist Émilien Buffard, supported by the Institut Français and awarded “Cultural Olympiad” by the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Committee. Thanks to the participation of the cultural network abroad in photographing teams locally in the Sport Friendly manner, this project aims to raise awareness against discrimination, amplify the voices of diversity, and promote inclusion in sport and society, particularly on the sidelines of international sporting events, through a unique collaborative photographic production. An International Project: “Sport Friendly: the field of diversity!” is intended as a starting point to mark a horizon of social commitment to the problem of discrimination and violence in sport. A collaborative photographic production initiated in 2022 in Argentina, which continues today on the international scene to promote INCLUSIVE SPORT, highlighting teams who seek to redefine the classic values of sport, affirming that, regardless of sexual orientation or identity, gender or physical or social condition, every person has a place. Players who are striving for change and inclusion, in sport and in society. The Alliance Francaise San Diego is thrilled to present a selection of photographies curated by Diana Nassar, who contributed to this international project. Diana Nassar is a visual media artist who enjoys creating art through various mediums. She took her first course in black and white film photography at Grossmont College in San Diego, California. She found the darkroom printing process to be a unique challenge in trusting ones perspective from the first press of the shutter. Diana later completed a photojournalism program at the internationally recognized photography school, Speos & Polka Institute, in Paris, France. It was there she developed her portfolio and created original photo-series. Diana enjoys traveling and discovering new places, whether a few blocks down her street or abroad, she tries to immerse herself and appreciate what is around us. As part of the 'Sport Friendly’ photo project created by photographer Emilien Buffard, with support from the Alliance Française of San Diego, Diana participated in the series on diversity and LGBTQ inclusion in team sports. This photo project gave her the chance to meet the players of Cheer San Diego Extreme and to visually capture the aesthetics of the cheerleading sport. Through her lens, Diana aimed to take portraits that reflect the players' athleticism, resilience, and pride. For more information visit: afsandiego.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

NPR sits down with North Carolina pastor Chad Harvey to talk about Donald Trump, religion and politics.

Premieres Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encores Sunday, Nov. 3 at 3 p.m. on KPBS TV and 8 p.m.on KPBS 2. Discover Transylvania, a mystical region in central Romania where its mountain ranges, vast ancient forests and medieval villages are a sanctuary for wolves, lynxes, brown bears, bats and more.

Many of former President Donald Trump's supporters don't believe he lost in 2020. Despite a close race again in 2024, Trump and allies still falsely claim the only way he loses is because of cheating.

On social media, people are spreading false rumors that FEMA has abandoned victims of Tropical Storm Helene for political reasons. The reality on the ground looks a lot less partisan.

Shelter to Soldier, a nonprofit organization that adopts dogs from local shelters and trains them to become service dogs for post 9/11 veterans suffering from PTSD, TBI, Military Sexual Trauma, and/or other injuries associated with traumatic service experiences, will host their 12th Annual ‘Be the Light’ Gala, presented by Subaru, USA on August 18th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at L'Auberge Del Mar (1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA). All proceeds will benefit Shelter to Soldier's programs serving our nation's brave veterans and homeless dogs in need of a forever home and life of purpose. Guests will enjoy musical entertainment by the Tim Apple Band, small bites, libations, three-course dinner overlooking the Pacific Ocean, event swag bags, memorable moments with veteran recipients and the Shelter to Soldier Canine Ambassadors therapy dog team, and an exciting silent and live auction emceed by Clint Bell. Presented by Subaru, USA, Shelter to Soldier's largest annual fundraiser plays a pivotal role in raising critical funds to support the rescue dogs and veterans served by the program's mission. Other major sponsors include Platinum Sponsor C.W. Driver, Silver Sponsors UNITE Hair, Cox Communications, and TCW Global, Bronze Sponsors Sycuan Casino Resort, Avion Law, Goodrich Family Foundation, One Paseo, Pegasus, and Vulcan Materials Company, with media partners 100.7 BIG FM and Ranch & Coast Magazine. About Shelter to Soldier: Shelter to Soldier is a nonprofit organization that adopts dogs from local shelters and trains them to become service dogs for post 9/11 veterans suffering from PTSD, TBI, Military Sexual Trauma, and or other injuries associated with traumatic service experiences. The program also places emotional support animals (ESAs) with active-duty military and veterans, as well as deploys the Shelter to Soldier Canine Ambassadors, a team of therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers, to provide visits of love and comfort to local military, veterans, and their families. For more information, please visit: sheltertosoldier.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

The government in Lahore has closed schools and public spaces and shut down factories. Environmental lawyer Ahmad Rafay Alam shares his perspective: "frustrated" but still fighting.