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People who are immunocompromised continue to worry about COVID. A raft of products promise protection. Is there any evidence they can protect from infection or lessen severity of disease?

Filterworld author Kyle Chayka examines the algorithms that dictate what we watch, read and listen to. He argues that machine-guided curation makes us docile consumers.

A nonprofit that supports defendants charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection is facing scrutiny over its political activity. "The IRS should investigate this case immediately," said one congressman.

Part rock show. Part comedy act. Part spectacle. US Air Guitar allows ordinary people to become ridiculous rock stars. Come watch Southern California's finest battle it out for a shot at the US Air Guitar National Title! Want to unleash your inner rock star? Sign up to compete! As the only official national competition recognized by the Air Guitar World Championships, US Air Guitar sends its national champions to compete for the world title in Oulu, Finland every year. Founded in 2003, US Air Guitar is the official air guitar association of the United States and is responsible for operating the US Air Guitar Championships, Regional and Finals competitions, All-Star showcases and online contests. US Air Guitar is devoted to taking our nation’s unofficial pastime out of the bedroom and putting it up on the world stage. US Air Guitar is an official member of the World Air Guitar Association. Entering its twenty-first year in the US and its twenty-sixth year worldwide, official national championships are held in countries around the globe and have included: the USA, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, The Netherlands, Romania, Russia, Switzerland, Thailand, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom, with new countries participating every year. The 2023 Air Guitar World Championships will take place this August 25th in Oulu, Finland. “It is for good reason that competitive air guitar is widely considered the purest form of human entertainment. By making the heart of the matter invisible—by objectifying nothing—air guitar derives its legitimacy not from some received expectation of cultural value, but rather from the mere presence of the people gathered to bear witness. The competitors, the judges, and the crowd are the only proof that this event even exists. And as a result, its meaning is purely subjective. Every air guitar is an empty vessel, resistant to banal interpretation. And thus, impossible to destroy.” –Kriston Rucker, co-commissioner, US Air Guitar Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Scientists have decoded streams of words in the brain using artificial intelligence and the data from MRI scans.

Cinema Under The Stars presents "Love Actually" Friday, Dec. 16, 2022 at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022 at 8 p.m. Cinema Under The Stars 4040 Goldfinch Street Chula Vista, CA 91910 Phone: 619-295-4221 Website: www.topspresents.com Cost: $17, $18, $20 "LOVE ACTUALLY" (2003. 135 minutes. R) — All of London is in love — or longs to be. Richard Curtis’ ultimate romantic comedy follows the romantic longings of a star studded cast of characters, each weaving their way into another’s heart over the course of one frantic Christmas Season. More information about Cinema Under The Stars: * 17 (members) $18 (non-members) $20 (with online reservations) * A unique and intimate outdoor movie theater in Mission Hills * Online reservations for members begin Monday at 9 a.m. * Online reservations for non-members begin Tuesday at 9 a.m. * Reservations must be cancelled before 6 p.m. on your movie night. * Box Office opens at 6 p.m. on movie nights. * Concessions are $3 each (popcorn, candy, hot & cold beverages) * Blankets and Heaters are provided for your comfort. * A waterproof canvas cover will be installed to keep you warm & dry. Visit www.topspresents.com or call (619) 295-4221 for more information.

Cinema Under The Stars presents "Don’t Worry Darling" Friday, Dec. 2, 2022 at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 at 8 p.m. Cinema Under The Stars 4040 Goldfinch Street San Diego, CA 92103 Phone: 619-295-4221 Website: www.topspresents.com Cost: $17, $18, $20 “DON’T WORRY DARLING” (2022. 122 minutes. R) — Olivia Wilde’s controversial, twisted psychothriller features Florence Pugh as a 1950’s housewife tries to unravel the sinister underbelly lurking beneath the attractive facade of her isolated utopian community. Co-starring Harry Styles, and Chris Pine. More information about Cinema Under The Stars: * 17 (members) $18 (non-members) $20 (with online reservations) * A unique and intimate outdoor movie theater in Mission Hills * Online reservations for members begin Monday at 9 a.m. * Online reservations for non-members begin Tuesday at 9 a.m. * Reservations must be cancelled before 6:00 p.m. on your movie night. * Box Office opens at 6 p.m. on movie nights. * Concessions are $3 each (popcorn, candy, hot & cold beverages) * Blankets and Heaters are provided for your comfort. * A waterproof canvas cover will be installed to keep you warm & dry. Visit www.topspresents.com or call (619) 295-4221 for more information.

San Diego leaders have touted their commitment to improving quality-of-life for residents in Paradise Hills and similar long-neglected communities. But some residents who would like to see the neighborhood’s sidewalks improved say they’re still waiting.

Is there a cause you are passionate about? Do you love to write fiction? Do you perform spoken word poetry? In this workshop for all writers, Author Puja Shah will provide essential tips for how writers can serve as a voice of awareness on topics relevant to social change. With firsthand experience plus a guided visualization writing exercise, this course covers topics and research for those starting out as well as the query and book promotion for those ready to send their work out. All are welcome! You will be emailed the Zoom link 24 hours before the start of class. If you sign up less than 24 hours before the start of the class, please email Kristen at programs@sandiegowriters.org for your link.

Consumer prices in April were 4.9% higher than a year ago, according to the Labor Department. Prices rose 0.4% between March and April.