Good morning. Clouds gather as the day proceeds, with a high around 58. Breezy overnight, with a low near 43.

Sports this weekend: The Washington Spirit will play a semifinal match against the Portland Thorns at Audi Field Saturday at noon. Here’s a list of watch parties in the area. The Capitals host the New Jersey Devils Saturday. The Wizards visit the Brooklyn Nets Sunday. The Commanders will play Miami in Madrid Sunday morning.

Hearty thanks to Kate Corliss for covering for me yesterday. You can find me on Bluesky, I’m @abeaujon.87 on Signal, and there’s a link to my email address below. This roundup is available as a morning email newsletter. Sign up here.

I can’t stop listening to:

DakhaBrakha, “Sho Z-Pod Duba.” These large-hat-wearing Ukrainians bring their fantastic “ethno chao

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