A freighter has been freed from Lake Erie after being trapped in the ice for four days.

Happening in the World: South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol has been charged with insurrection after attempting to impose martial law in December. His declaration of martial law was blocked by lawmakers, including members of his party, and led to confrontation between soldiers and thousands of citizens at the National Assembly. Yoon and several officials now face trial while the Constitutional Court deliberates whether to formally dismiss or reinstate him. (BBC)

Happening in US: A 663-foot freighter is back on course after becoming trapped in the frozen Lake Erie on Wednesday. The US and Canadian coast guards arrived on Thursday to assist with freeing the ship. The ship and its 17-person crew were unhurt upon being released from the ice on Saturday. (AP)

Happening in NYC: Staten Island Councilmember Joe Borelli will resign from his post at the end of the month. Borelli, a Republican representing Staten Island’s South Shore, has stated that he will become a lobbyist with Chartwell Strategy Group following his resignation. His resignation comes after nearly 10 years on the Council, with his term being set to end at the end of this year. (Gothamist)

Happening in Our Community: The Center for Undergraduate Global Engagement (UGE) is hosting a virtual information session on the Summer Creative Writing in Paris program tomorrow from 12 to 1 pm. Students can register to attend or receive a recording of the information session.

Frozen Lake via Pexels