The remains of a 19th century vessel have mysteriously appeared on the shore of Cape Ray.
Happening in the World: A mysterious shipwreck has washed up on the shore of Cape Ray, Newfoundland, Canada. The shipwreck, which is believed to be the remains of a vessel built in the 19th century, may have been dislodged by Hurricane Fiona. Officials are currently working to conserve and study the remains. (BBC)
Happening in the US: A Florida man was sentenced to two and a half years in prison yesterday for stealing money from families under the false pretense that it would go towards tuition for a sports camp. In 2018, he began promoting an annual sports camp in the Boston area. He collected tuition funds from over 300 families across the US despite not having the appropriate permits to host such a camp. Alongside prison time, he has been ordered to pay over $575 thousand and forfeit over $443 thousand. (AP)
Happening in NYC: The emergency exit gates at three subway stations—138th street-Third Avenue, Flushing Avenue, and 59th Street—will soon take 15 seconds to open. The change is intended to prevent fare evasion. The three stations where the delay will be implemented were chosen by the MTA because they have enough turnstiles for riders to escape emergencies without using the gate. The delayed gates are part of a larger effort to deter fare evasion which also includes modifying turnstiles and hiring extra security. (Gothamist)
Happening in Our Community: A panel on solving the biodiversity crisis will be held in Pulitzer Hall today from 6 to 9 pm. Wendy Hapgood, co-founder and COO of Wild Tomorrow, will moderate a panel discussion featuring experts on biodiversity, policy, conservation, and ecology. Registration is required.
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