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The legendary west African kingdom of Kaabu has long been memorialized in the songs and stories of griots. That's inspired archaeologists to excavate the kingdom's capital.

National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is on April 30. To bring awareness to the day, the Up First newsletter is sharing some stories from readers about how their pet has impacted their lives.

NPR's Lauren Frayer plays the puzzle with MPR listener, Dave Scheid of Rochester, Minn., and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

For generations of Black workers, federal government jobs have provided a path into the middle class. The Trump administration's workforce cuts are now throwing that sense of stability up in the air.

Join us in a special holiday fellowship as we celebrate the Christmas spirit. The holiday season is a time of festive celebration with family and friends, as well as time of devotion and faith. During the season of good cheer, the Divine pours down blessings of spiritual power and love to uplift all humanity regardless of belief. Metaphysically, Christmas represents the birth of the Christed light which has brought in a new era of spiritual opportunity and inspired our modern age. It celebrates the rebirth of the spiritual teachings we study and partake of at the Institute—The Kingdom of Light Teachings. Special blessings and energy rays have been prepared to share in this glorious time of celebration. There has never been a better time to pursue your soul’s growth. We welcome you in the great spiritual adventure! Dimitri Moraitis is cofounder and spiritual director of the renowned Spiritual Arts Institute. An accomplished metaphysical teacher, Dimitri lectures across the country, appears on numerous podcasts and radio shows and leads workshops and training classes offered at the Institute. Barbara Y. Martin is one of the foremost clairvoyants and spiritual teachers in the world. Born with the gift of seeing the aura in all its subtleties, she is a pioneer in the field of metaphysics having taught thousands how to better their lives by working with the aura and spiritual energy. Martin and Moraitis are the award-winning authors of the international bestseller Change Your Aura, Change Your Life, Heaven and Your Spiritual Evolution, Communing with the Divine, Karma and Reincarnation, and the highly acclaimed The Healing Power of Your Aura. Visit: Metaphysical Celebration of Christmas Spiritual Arts Institute on Instagram and Facebook

December is full of wonderful flavors! We will showcase these with spiked eggnog ganache, cranberry caramel and more to create molded chocolates. Freeze dried tart apples, candied ginger, crushed peppermint candy and more for bark. We will also use holiday designs! During our Chocolate Making Classes you will learn, create, eat and laugh! We offer chocolate making classes for adults and children 5 years and older*. Our hands-on chocolate making classes are about 1 ½- 2 hours long and limited to 12 students (or 12 child/ parent teams). There you will learn the basics of working with chocolate, create your own bark, molded chocolates and more. During class, students will play with favorite flavors like salted caramel and peanut butter cup and select monthly themed flavors made by chocolatier Michelle Lomelin. Students will also select from more than two dozen ingredients as they personalize a chocolate bark – with favorite flavors including freeze dried fruits and savory pretzels, potato chips and a wide selection of nuts. Plus, you will get to keep all your creations! *As a thank you, we offer 15% off our retail selection (including ice cream and ice cream sandwiches!) Visit: https://www.sweetpetiteconfections.com/events?utm_source=Vesta&utm_medium=Referral Sweet Petite Confections SD on Instagram and Facebook

In honor of Transgender History Month, KPBS Midday Edition spoke with a trans DJ about her work.

Join us in one of our many habitat restoration projects. Help is needed to restore precious habitats within San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve and the surrounding areas. From removing invasive plants to helping grow native plants indigenous to the area, help nature thrive, which benefits wildlife and our communities. Family Friendly, Ages 6+ (minors with guardians); Accessible Trail; Registration Required [Location to be shared before the event] Visit: Nature Collective Hosts Volunteer Restoration Event Nature Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Have you ever seen snow in San Elijo? Come with us to watch the coyote brush shedding fluffy white seeds that sail and fall like snowflakes in a winter wonderland. Glance at a frosty branch and you might spot tiny pink-tinged “pine cones.” These are bud galls, the handiwork of tiny midges that lay their eggs on developing buds. The Toyon celebrates winter with vibrant red “holly” berries, while the Thrasher belts out “Jingle, Jingle, Jingle Bells.” Happy Holidays from San Elijo Ecological Reserve! Event is weather permitting, and wildlife is unpredictable; there is no guarantee of what you will see. Adults; Accessible Trail; Registration Required (meet-up location will be emailed to registered participants) Visit: Nature Collective Wildlife Tour Nature Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Indulge in the holiday spirit with our Festive Chocolate and Bourbon Pairing event. Experience a delightful evening filled with our holiday favorites paired with unique sipping bourbon whiskeys. Join us for a memorable celebration of holiday flavors! *As a thank you, we offer 15% off our retail selection (including ice cream and ice cream sandwiches!) Visit: https://www.sweetpetiteconfections.com/events?utm_source=Vesta&utm_medium=Referral Sweet Petite Confections SD on Instagram and Facebook