We don’t talk about sewage (no, no, no).

Happening in the World: South Korea has elected Conservative candidate Yoon Suk-yeol in a tight presidential race with 77% of eligible voters turning out. Suk-yeol won over the opposing candidate Lee Jae-myung with a difference of less than one percent. In a celebratory speech, Suk-yeol announced that his policies will center jobs and welfare services. (BBC)

Happening in the US: The House of Representatives approved $13.6 billion for emergency aid for Ukraine, with expenses evenly split between humanitarian and military aid. The relief is part of a larger $1.5 trillion spending bill that passed in the House on Wednesday night. The approval comes after the White House initially proposed $6.4 billion for a Ukraine relief package as part of the bill, but it was increased by the House due to overwhelming bipartisan support. (NYT)

Happening in NYC: NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced that The Department of Environmental Protection’s sewage project in Queens is now complete with six miles of new sewers and water mains. The project was meant to alleviate flooding and its dangerous effects in the southeast Queens neighborhood after decades of flooding and water issues. (Gothamist)

Happening in Our Community: Tonight at 8 pm, Jon Faddis, a Grammy-nominated trumpeter will be playing three pieces from Duke Ellington’s 1957 Shakespeare-inspired suite “Such Sweet Thunder.” The performance is part of a series of the same name that seeks to showcase the intersections between Shakespeare and race, gender, and geography through lectures, performances, and exhibits. Purchase discounted student tickets to see the performance.

Incorrectly aligned toilet paper via Bwog Archives