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Nearly half of Europeans died from the plague. Now a new study shows a protective gene mutation that survivors passed on to help with future outbreaks might cause other problems.

Cassandra Schaeg, founder of Sip Wine and Beer and host of 'Fresh Glass,' joined Midday Edition to talk about her new show.

Encore Sundays, Oct. 29 - Nov. 19, 2023 at 6 p.m. / 6:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. A light-hearted murder mystery series starring a Vespa driving, crime solving Catholic nun. It's the 1960s and police forensics are rudimentary. Luckily the residents of Great Slaughter have a secret weapon. Sister Boniface. If there's evidence to be found, Boniface will find it, with a little help from dashing DI Sam Gillespie and buttoned-up Bermudan DS Felix Livingstone.

On Tuesday afternoon, President Biden announced four new appointees to the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, replacing four commissioners appointed by former President Donald Trump.

A highly-produced multimedia reading series, The VAMP Storytelling Showcase presents an evening of several writers performing works with audio and visual accompaniment revolving around a changing theme. February’s VAMP Storytelling showcase is a romp of stories about what happens in bed, the place we commit haunting sexual acts, indulge our untreated depression in marathon bouts of sleep, drive our otherwise sane partners to homicidal rage with our sleep apnea; literally anything is possible in bed! Put a towel down and get ready to tell the kids the sounds they heard were just you eating mac n’ cheese! Date | Friday, February 24 at 8 p.m. Location | Whistle Stop Bar For more information, please visit sosayweallonline.com/vamp or call the venue at (619) 284-6784.

Afro-Cuban rapper Yotuel Romero discusses the song that won Song of the Year and inspired protesters in one of the biggest waves of demonstrations in Cuba in decades.

The likelihood that Republicans may win the House has triggered concerns in Ukraine. Last month, most House Republicans voted against a funding package that included billions earmarked for Ukraine.

Come support comedy that got beat up in high school but ended up getting a great job. Humor + Intelligence = Fun Night Out. Scientist Turned Comedian Tim Lee hosts the show at the Harding Community Center in their beautiful performing arts theater. Every week, the top nerd comics in the state come to perform for you. It starts with stand-up comedy and finishes with the Nerd Olympics, a game show where audience members compete to answer questions only a nerd would know. Lee, who got his PhD before realizing where his true talents lie, blends science talk (complete with PowerPoint presentations) with comedy. The hilarious result is like what would happen if you crossed your high school chem teacher with George Carlin. Tim is a regular commentator on Weather Channel's Weird Earth. Tim Lee is on Facebook

Born in 91, on the last year of the Soviet Union Tommy Cash experienced a blend of the Baltic ghetto and the lingering Russian heritage whilst growing up. His creativity derives from the cultural capital of post Soviet sceneries and the sounds of the leaders of western rap music. Unpacking the layers of Tommy Cash you’ll find a genuine admiration for the iconic three stripes Adidas, equestrianism, Russian carpets and Kanye West all of which construct the conceptual artist who is capable of smashing preconceptions and transcending boundaries of sexuality, genres and history. Date | Sunday, February 13 at 9 p.m., doors open at 8 p.m. Location | The Casbah Get tickets here! For more information, please visit seetickets.us/event/Tommy-Cash or call the venue at (619) 232-4355.

Multi-hyphenate artist keshi announces his headlining “HELL / HEAVEN,” tour taking place this Spring with shows in Europe and North America. He’ll be making stops in London, Paris, Berlin, New York, Los Angeles, and many more cities before finishing his tour in his hometown of Houston, Texas. Keshi arrives to San Diego with his "HELL / HEAVEN" Tour on Saturday, June 18 at The Observatory North Park at 7 p.m. Get tickets here! General admission starting at $130. For more information, please visit concerts.livenation.com/keshi-san-diego-california-06-18-2022 or call the venue at (619) 239-8836.