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A advertiser backlash has begun to snowball on X since Elon Musk endorsed an antisemitic post on the site and a watchdog group say the company was placing ads next to pro-Nazi content.

The UN secretary-general has called on countries to continue funding the main agency that provides aid in Gaza, following claims that some of its employees were involved in the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas.

Marco Zamora and Juan "El Creativo" Renteria, an LA-based creative pair, have created a spiral sculpture that gives the illusion of floating in the air.

barleymash is hosting their first ever Artists of the Industry Pop-Up Craft Fair, on Wednesday, July 19 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The craft fair, taking place downstairs in ginger's, will feature a variety of local San Diego artists with goods such as candles, terrarium "Dreamscapes", paintings, and more! Plan to arrive early to grab some delicious food and drink at barleymash, which specializes in elevated bar fare including loaded barleymacs, gourmet burgers, flatbreads, salads, and more. barleymash also features specialty cocktails, locally brewed craft beers, wines, and spirits for sipping. Then make your way downstairs to marvel at the talent of these many industry artists. Connect with barleymash on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Vehicle thefts have risen across the U.S., largely due to an increase in Kia and Hyundai thefts. But that's not what's happening now in St. Paul, Minn., where car thefts have fallen dramatically.

This month, the network debuts Loveuary, a quartet of films inspired by the creativity and fandom of Regency-era novelist Jane Austen, including Sense and Sensibility with a mostly Black lead cast.

Media Arts Center San Diego (MACSD) In partnership with University of California San Diego (UCSD) will offer Free workshops for Beat Making, composing, and podcast classes at the City Heights Idea Lab starting in July. Sessions Session 1: July 11 to August 3 Session 2: August 8 to August 31 Session 3: September 5 to September 28 The Beat Making class will have a stipend of $300 per session and film composing will have a stipend of $150. That means that students are paid to participate as long as they meet minimum attendance requirements. Please see the fliers for other workshops: Film Composing: https://forms.gle/dghTQw4HHXK8XDZm9 Podcasting: https://forms.gle/K97MDAifJSxwnhx7A For more information visit: mediaartscenter.org

ABOUT Michael Franti is a globally recognized musician, activist, hotel owner (Soulshine Bali) and award-winning filmmaker revered for his high-energy live shows, inspiring music, devotion to health and wellness, worldwide philanthropic efforts and the power of optimism. Throughout his multi-decade career, Franti has earned three Billboard No. 1’s with triumphantly hopeful hits “Sound of Sunshine,” “Say Hey (I Love You)” and “I Got You,” as well as six Top 30 Hot AC singles, 10 Top 25 AAA Singles and three Billboard Top 5 Rock Albums. His current independent project Michael Franti & Spearhead’s 12th studio album Follow Your Heart was released in June 2022 and debuted at No. 2 on the iTunes Pop Chart behind Harry Styles. “One thing I learned these last couple of years is that people need people,” shares Franti. “I wrote many songs about connection, resilience and finding the light, even in the midst of all the crazy. Somewhere in there we find resilience, and I hope Follow Your Heart gives fans the courage to continue looking for and holding onto that perseverance. ”Deemed a “groundbreaking musician” by Entrepreneur, Franti kicked off the Follow Your Heart World Tour in the Spring of 2022, with over 75 shows through the summer, performing at venues across North America, including a sold-out show at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colo., and festival plays at some of the US’s top festivals including BottleRock, Summerfest, Wonderstruck, Borderland and Sea.Hear.Now. Franti’s 2023 calendar kicks off with 13 shows in Europe and then the band returns to Australia in April, including stops at Bluesfest Perth and Byron Bay. Please note: This is a Rental event of The Rady Shell; the San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this rental event. PRE-PAID PARKING Ace Parking has provided a DEDICATED PARKING PURCHASE PAGE for this event. Connect with Michael Franti and Spearhead on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Starting next week, states across the eastern half of the country, from Kansas to Connecticut, will return to above freezing temperatures and finally see some snow melt.

Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at 4 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with the PBS App + Encore Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 8 a.m. on KPBS 2. Hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., the program features the personal stories of the 2023 recipients of the only national juried prize for literature that confronts racism and explores diversity. This year's honorees include Geraldine Brooks, Lan Samantha Chang, Matthew F. Delmont, Saeed Jones, and Charlayne Hunter-Gault. Members of the Anisfield-Wolf jury include chairman Henry Louis Gates, Jr., poet Rita Dove, novelist Joyce Carol Oates, and psychologist Steven Pinker.