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Happening in the World: Emerging genetic research suggests that starfish lack bodies. Rather, they can be better described as heads that crawl along the ocean floor. This defies previous assumptions, in which scientists believed starfish to have torsos and trunks. This new information may help scientists expand their understanding of the echinoderm group to which starfish belong. (CNN)

Happening in the US: On November 5, standard time will replace daylight saving time until March 10 of next year. Sleep experts have commented on the implications of this change, suggesting that these time changes, on top of the already largely sleep-deprived condition of many Americans, should be treated with caution. (AP)

Happening in NYC: Ride-share companies Lyft and Uber are paying a combined $328 million to NYC drivers, benefiting an estimated 100,000 drivers overall. This action comes to settle claims that the two companies underpaid their drivers, having illegally removed taxes and fees over several years. (Gothamist)

Happening in Our Community: The Committee on Global Thought is hosting a panel on AI from 3 to 6:30 pm today at Fayerweather Hall. The panel will delve into overlooked issues integrated into AI, such as exploitative labor practices and exclusionary injustices. Find more information here. 

My car if the DMV would just give me a chance via Bwog Archives