Looks as if biking is your safest bet these days!

At least 20 incidents involving laser beams striking planes have been reported nationwide this week. For pilots, these small beams of light are a huge concern – especially at lower altitudes, they significantly impair sight and could potentially cause crashes. In fact, they could even be considered “tantamount to attempted homicide”. Although there seems to be a rise in the trend, pointing a laser at an airplane is still a federal offense. (CBS)

Late Thursday, Vincent Asaro was acquitted of his alleged involvement with the notorious 1978 Lufthansa robbery that, at the time, was said to be the largest cash robbery in the history of the United States. The heist was also the main inspiration behind Scorsese’s classic crime drama, Goodfellas. As Asaro was freed, he celebrated by “pumping his right fist in the air”, shouting “FREE!”, and stating his intent to “play some paddleball”. (New York Times)

A double decker tour bus in a busy street of Washington D.C. caught fire Thursday evening, engulfing part of the street in flames. Although the cause of the fire is unknown, the bus was unoccupied by travellers at the time, and no-one was injured. The area has been closed off for investigation. (NBC)

Thousands of students are transporting themselves across the country to gather for the Million Student March, organized to air their grievances about race relations, campus safety, and student debt. The demonstrations coincide with Tuesday’s nationwide day of action pushing for a $15-an-hour minimum wage and the current student protests in solidarity with students of color at the University of Missouri. (Reuters)

BONUS: Today is Friday the 13th! This is the third time the date falls on a Friday in 2015 alone. Spooked out? Don’t worry, you’re not alone – in fact, paraskevidekatriaphobia is the official term for having a fear of the occasion. Be careful where you step, and let us know if you spot anything particularly spooky on campus. (USA Today)

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