Testing the limits of the NJ Transit system, one soccer game at a time. Editor’s Note: Mentions of Death

Happening in the World: The former President of Chile, Sebastian Pinera, has passed away in a helicopter crash at the age of 74. The billionaire businessman served two terms as Chile’s first conservative president. His first term (2010-2014) was marked by rapid economic growth, but his second term (2018-2023) was marred by violent social unrest. Various Latin American leaders, as well as his Chilean successor, send wishes to his family. (BBC)

Happening in the US: Al Green, a Democratic House Representative from Texas, rushed to the Capitol to successfully squash the Republican initiative to impeach Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro N. Mayorkas. Representative Green appeared just as the final minutes were dwindling, and in a wheelchair and wearing blue hospital clothing. Green tied the measure 215 to 215 after his emergency abdominal surgery on Friday. (NYTimes)

Happening in NYC: After the recent announcement from New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy that the MetLife stadium will host eight World Cup matches in 2026, residents are not confident in New Jersey Transit’s ability to withstand such a large population. Previous events have seen the venue being pushed to its limits, with instances of attendees having to wait three hours before being able to leave the stadium. (Gothamist)

Happening in Our Community: Today the Center for the Study of Ethnicity and Race presents an evening celebrating The Sisterhood: How a Network of Black Women Writers Changed American Culture. This is a conversation with the author, Courtney Thorsson (GSAS ’09), and two members of the Sisterhood: Margo Jefferson and Patricia Spears Jones. More information here.

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