THERE’S AN IKEA IN MANHATTAN. I REPEAT: THERE IS AN IKEA IN MANHATTAN.

Happening in the world: In order to avert a potential crisis due to British leaders having failed to agree on a method for pulling out of the multi-state trade arrangement by Friday, the European Union has allowed the U.K. an extended deadline of October 31st for their departure, Brexit.

Happening in the US: High school principal Derrick Nelson has died after donating bone marrow to a complete stranger, a 14 year-old boy in France. His act of immense kindness and generosity has left a great impact on his community.

Happening in NYC: Glory glory hallelujah… MANHATTAN’S FIRST IKEA STORE HAS ARRIVED TO THE UPPER EAST SIDE! It opens up next week! Check it out here!

Happening on campus: Check out “Politics of the Present: Crises of Democracy at Columbia” today from 10:15 AM to 5 PM at the Heyman Center Common Room. You’ll find a schedule of panels and speakers here.

Wholesome fact of the day: Foxes and squirrels both adopt abandoned babies (of their own species, obv).

Theeeeeeere she blows! via Wikimedia Commons.