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Elon Musk caused Twitter chaos, the streaming industry hit adolescence, late night TV lost its footing, there were lots of layoffs and some dispiriting indications of compassion fatigue.

Petitions for compassionate release soared in the pandemic, but federal judges denied most requests. This week officials will review guidelines aimed at freeing imprisoned people who pose no threat.

Michael Cecchi-Azzolina has worked in several high-end New York City restaurants — adrenaline-fueled workplaces where booze and drugs are plentiful and the health inspector will ruin your day.

The messaging and social media app Telegram has a major doxing problem. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with writer Peter Guest, who reported on the global issue in Wired.

Artists in New Orleans and Cuba are exploring their shared heritage and similar sounds, and bringing high school musicians from both places together in a funky cultural exchange.

Ahaana Authors presents Book Talk with three women authors, featuring a memoir, a self-help and a romantic fiction. Join us for a presentation by diverse group of local South Asian women authors. You will hear a memoir about a forced child marriage and how the author survived it. An attorney has written a book about how to protect yourself in your enterprise, especially as a woman-owned business. Travel back in medieval India and immerse yourself in a romantic fiction. We will be serving Chai while you Chat with the authors, buy and get books signed by Davinder Kaur, Kelly Bagla and Anna Bushi. Space is limited for Covid safety. Masks are mandatory. $5 donation at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-signing-with-chai-chat-tickets-243168743257

Families across San Diego county navigate a maze of testing, vaccines and mask mandates as the omicron variant of COVID-19 surges and universities return to remote learning. Also, a San Diego Congresswoman reflects on one year since political rioters attacked the U.S. Capitol.

Despite the setbacks caused by the pandemic, the federal government naturalized a high number of adult immigrants this year and reduced its application backlog by nearly half.

Third Avenue Village invites you to celebrate and honor loved ones who have passed with the inaugural Día de los Muertos Celebration on Friday, October 29 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The celebration will feature two options for guests to enjoy: • La Ofrenda, a ticketed portion that includes a variety of tastes and samples from local businesses and special discounts throughout the night. Get tickets here! • Treats & Sweets, a free, family-centric option where little catrines and catrinas (kids) can wander through participating businesses to collect goodies. Guests are encouraged to dress up in full Catrín costume or put their own fun and modern spin on the traditional look! Capture the night with a fun photo opportunity and stop by one of the several photo spots hosted by Third Avenue Village, as well as a live musical performance by the B-Side Players. Honor your loved ones! Guests are more than welcome to honor a loved one by bringing along a copy of a photo to place on the community ofrenda table, located on the corner of Third and Davidson. For more information, please visit thirdavenuevillage.com.

UN nations have pledged to reduce climate-changing methane and forest destruction within 10 years. California has been trying to handle both problems, with limited success.