Jaywalking is now legal in NYC! Editor’s warning: mentions of violence and death.

Happening in the World: Flash floods cause devastation and concern in Spain as at least 62 are killed; the king conveys condolences and warns of areas cut off by damage. Rescue teams search for the missing while residents clear up the damage to their homes. In Chiva Valencia, more than a year’s worth of rain fell in eight hours; footage shows the flood dragging cars down the street, leaving people clinging to trees. (BBC) 

Happening in the US: Indianapolis man Raymond Childs III is found guilty of shooting a pregnant woman who was nearly due to give birth and four of her relatives. After three hours, the jury found Childs guilty of six counts of murder. His sentencing was set for January 7; he faces 40 to 65 years in prison on each murder count and 20 to 40 years on the attempted murder charge. (NBC) 

Happening in NYC: Jaywalking was legalized in New York City just this weekend after legislation passed through city council a month ago, to which mayor Eric Adams had declined to take action. A sponsor of the legislation says the new law “ends racial disparities in enforcement,” noting that last year, more than 90% of people issued jaywalking tickets were Black and Latino. (Guardian) 

Happening in Our Community: “History Matters: Bringing History to Public Health Audiences,” a talk by Pulitzer Prize Winner Steve Hahn, PhD, Professor of History, NYU, will be held in Allan Rosenfield Building today at 11:45 am. For more information, click here.

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