Arts & Media: “Pepito Manaloto” marks 16 years on air, with stars Michael V. and Manilyn Reynes saying the sitcom stays relevant by handling sensitive topics carefully and keeping jokes “wholesome” even when it tackles taboo themes. Local Arts: Longville’s Margaret Welch Memorial Library is running a free kids workshop making wooden bee art, with a “Plant a Seed, Read!” series continuing in July. AI & Culture Clash: Sharon Osbourne pushes back on “cash grab” claims over an AI Ozzy avatar project, arguing it’s meant to preserve his legacy for family and grandkids. Creative Work & Community: Cortez artist Theresa Goldstrand debuts acrylic work in a June invitational at the Cortez Cultural Center, a late-blooming push into painting after decades of writing and public service. Tech Meets Art (and backlash): Google shuts down Pixel Studio’s text-to-image features, redirecting users to newer AI tools as the app’s creative functions are phased out. AI in the spotlight: Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark urges young people to “develop a hobby” as Claude handles more coding, while Anthropic’s Jack Clark also calls for an AI “brake pedal” as safety concerns grow. Gaming & IP: Indie devs behind “Scale the Depths” say AI “slop” clones copied their browser game and used ads to promote the rip-offs. Music & Society: MOBO Awards founder Kanya King dies at 57 after colon cancer, with artists and stars praising her for championing Black music and culture.