History being made in today’s Bwoglines!

Happening in the World: Morocco made history yesterday, beating Portugal 1-0 to become the first African nation to reach the semi-finals in the World Cup’s 92-year history. The game’s only goal came right before halftime, when Morocco’s Youssef En-Nesyri scored in the 42nd minute. Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo started the game on the bench, later coming in as a substitute in the 51st minute. Across Doha and the Arab world, fans have poured onto the streets to celebrate the victory. Morocco is set to play France in the semifinals this coming Wednesday. (NPR)

Happening in the US: An atmospheric river event shooting moisture from the Pacific Ocean has 10 million Americans under winter weather alerts this weekend. The major storm has swept the west coast with heavy snow, wind, and coastal flooding, especially in areas of California. The Midwest and South are also set to be impacted by the storm in the coming week, as the threat of blizzard conditions and tornadoes increases. (CNN)

Happening in NYC: New York public libraries may face up to $13.6 million in budget cuts this year in the wake of Mayor Eric Adams’ Program to Eliminate the Gap, a proposal to curb city spending. Library leaders across the city argue their institutions offer a vital range of free services and resources to over 200 neighborhoods across NYC, from books, Wi-Fi, and computer access, to online content and educational programs. Tony Marx, CEO of New York Public Library, has stated proposed budget cuts stand to “push us over the edge,” resulting in severely reduced staff, branches, and programming. (Gothamist)

Happening in Our Community: Come to Teachers College today, from 2:20 to 5 pm, for a screening of “Sugar Cane Malice,” a documentary about the working conditions of Haitian workers in one of the largest sugar cane plantations in the world, located in the Dominican Republic and belonging to one of the most powerful families in America. The film is part of the New York African Diaspora International Film Festival 2022, a Harlem-based not-for-profit international film festival that presents films that explore the human experience of people of color all over the world. Tickets are required. 

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