This one is for all The Beatles lovers out there!

Happening in the World: Mexican officials are assessing the aftermath of Hurricane Otis, a powerful storm that hit Mexico’s Pacific coast, causing extensive damage in Acapulco. Communication has been disrupted, making it challenging to gather official information. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador traveled to Acapulco by land due to closed airports, even walking at one point due to blocked highways. While there have been no reported deaths so far, the situation remains unclear due to communication issues. Tourists’ videos show debris-filled streets, damaged buildings, and flooding. The military has deployed 8,000 soldiers to assist with the cleanup. Hurricane Otis rapidly intensified into a Category 5 hurricane before making landfall, bringing strong winds and torrential rain, posing a threat of flooding and mudslides. (BBC)

Happening in the US: Artificial intelligence has made it possible for a new Beatles song, “Now And Then,” to be released, 60 years after the onset of Beatlemania and with two of the quartet now deceased. This track, constructed from unreleased demos written by John Lennon, will be paired with the very first Beatles single, “Love Me Do,” and is set for release on November 2. The song’s vocals have been clarified using AI, allowing Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr to complete it. The single includes contributions from George Harrison and weaves in backing vocals from Beatles classics. The surviving Beatles see this as the grand finale of new music, with a 12-minute film telling the recording story to be released next Wednesday. (AP)

Happening in NYC: The 16th annual Bushwick Film Festival is back, featuring over 100 independent films with a “Sweet Sixteen” theme, focusing on coming-of-age stories. The festival runs from Wednesday to Sunday at the Williamsburg Cinemas, showcasing films that explore transformative moments in characters’ lives. You can check out the full schedule for more details! (Gothamist)

Happening in Our Community: Kenneth Reams, who spent over 25 years on death row, turned to art while pursuing his federal habeas petition to overturn his conviction. His meticulous drawings, paintings, and sculptures tell the chilling history of the death penalty in America. An exhibition featuring his artwork titles, Who Lives? Who Dies? Who Decides?, will open on October 28, alongside a conference that includes conversations with system-impacted artists, a musical performance, and a panel of legal experts discussing parole and clemency. The conference will start at 9:30 am at the Columbia Law School, with a viewing of the exhibition at 12 pm.

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