This groundhog’s definitely planning something.

Happening in the World: Britain’s parliament voted on Wednesday to allow Prime Minister Theresa May to begin the countries exit from the European Union. (Washington Post)

Happening in NYC: Today is Groundhog Day, but mayor Bill De Blasio will be skipping the ceremonies at the Staten Island Zoo. This is the second straight year that the mayor will be missing the event. (New York Times)

Happening on Campus:  From 9:30 am – 11:30 am this morning, SIPA is hosting an Arab Youth Talk Back event. The panelists will discuss “the outlook for the Arab Region towards empowering the youth to drive its development.”

Overheard: “You can go to shabbat any Friday.” “But this is mega shabbat.” “Okay, well this is my mega cousin.”

Celebrity News:  Beyoncé announced on her instagram yesterday that she’s pregnant with twins, spurring the internet into a bigger frenzy than almost anything since she released Lemonade.

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