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The KPBS Summer Music Series continues with the high-energy, original folk stylings of Finnegan Blue, a brother-sister fronted band that combines bluegrass with second line jazz and Irish folk.

Luka Modrić led Croatia to third place in what was likely the midfield great's last appearance at the World Cup. It is the second time Croatia has taken third place.

Argentina beat defending-champion France in the final. It's the third World Cup title for Argentina but the first for Messi - the only trophy he hadn't won in his storied and remarkable career.

Some much needed COVID-19 relief money is coming to small businesses in San Diego county. Meanwhile, North county restaurants are making a comeback. Plus, a local sanctuary is home to some big cats caught up in the multi-billion dollar trade in exotic animals. There's a major effort underway in the U-S to shut down the trade in animals such as lions, tigers and leopards.

Strong is one of the longest tenured female stars of SNL who made a career out of spot-on impersonations of Melania Trump, Majorie Taylor Greene and Krysten Sinema.

From San Diego weekend arts preview: British jazz group Sons of Kemet play a high-octane and powerful blend of jazz, Caribbean and African folk and rock music. Led by saxophonist and clarinetist Shabaka Hutchings, the group recently released a new full-length album, "Black to the Future." Sons of Kemet will perform at the Belly Up, and opening will be the incredible Melanie Charles. Charles recorded a Tiny Desk (Home) Concert last year with a gorgeous, Sun Ra/Afrofuturism-inspired arrangement of "Deep River," and you can watch that below. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS From the organizer: Saxophonist, composer, philosopher and writer Shabaka Hutchings returns with a brand-new album from his Mercury Prize nominated outfit Sons of Kemet. Black To The Future, the band’s fourth LP and second on Impulse! Records, is due out May. See them live at Belly Up Tavern on Saturday, April 16 at 9 p.m., doors open at 8 p.m. Ticket Price: $20 advanced / $22 day of show / $35 reserved loft seating (available over the phone or in person at out box office)

The Real Word is a panel comprised of courageous individuals who currently live or have lived in foster care, and who now speak both locally and nationally about life in the dependency system. At their presentations, Real Word panelists are open and forthright about their experiences. They share what it’s like to move from home to home, how it feels to be separated from siblings, and how they coped in the face of adversity. Panelists will inspire, humble, uplift, and move you as they share their personal stories and describe how the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program has made an impact on their lives as foster youth. Click here to register!

Recipes for sweet and savory bread pudding, brisket, a French Canadian pork pie and homemade pasta accompany stories both heartwarming and hilarious from the NPR audience.

Construct, craft, and create at our bi-monthly S.T.E.A.M. activity for teens! In-person program takes place on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 3:30 pm. You can also participate remotely: pick up a supply kit at the Library's circulation desk (available the morning of the event). Today's project: Valen-slime. Make a mushy gushy Valentine's Day themed slime with glitter and Valentine's Day confetti. Date | Wednesday, February 9 from 3:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Location | Coronado Public Library This is a free event open to the public. For more information, please visit coronado.librarycalendar.com/events/teens-create-valen-slime or call (619) 522-7390.

European leaders have finalized an agreement for an undersea electricity connector that could become a new power source for the EU amid a crunch on energy supplies caused by the war in Ukraine.