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Happening in the World: Romanian President Klaus Iohannis, who has been in office since 2014, announced his resignation on Monday, following mounting pressure from populist opposition groups. “To spare Romania from this crisis, I am resigning as president of Romania,” he said in an emotional address, adding that he will leave office on February 12. (AP) 

Happening in the US: The Philadelphia Eagles steamrolled to a 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night, making it back to the top of the NFL summit seven years after winning their first Vince Lombardi trophy. “This is the ultimate team game. You can’t be great without the greatness of others. Great performance by everybody—offense, defense, special teams,” said coach Sirianni. (Guardian) 

Happening in NYC: New York City advocates and politicians push back against Mayor Adams’ new memo instructing staff at nonprofit-run migrant shelters and other city-related facilities to comply with visiting federal immigration officers if they fear for their safety or the safety of those around them. Immigration advocates and lawmakers said the directive violates the city’s sanctuary protections. (Gothamist) 

Happening in Our Community: In honor of the Zora Neale Hurston centennial, OlaRonke Akinmowo will host a book talk in collaboration with Barnard Library and B.O.S.S. discussing Hurston’s memoir Dust Tracks On a Road. The talk will take place on Tuesday, February 11, from 6 to 8 pm, in Milstein 225. Click here for more information.

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