The Trump administration has ordered New York City to end congestion pricing by March 21. Editor’s note: mentions of death.

Happening in the World: The U.S. government has terminated funding for 5,800 global health and humanitarian projects financed by USAID, impacting programs for polio, HIV, malaria, tuberculosis, maternal and child health, nutrition, and refugee support. (NYT)

Happening in the US: Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their home on Wednesday in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The deaths are being investigated as suspicious, though no foul play or external trauma has been found. Both had been dead for some time when discovered. Investigators are awaiting toxicology and carbon monoxide test results, and are exploring the unusual circumstances surrounding their deaths, such as the unlocked front door and the lack of a gas leak. (NBC)

Happening in NYC: The Trump administration has ordered New York City to end its congestion pricing program by March 21. A letter from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) instructed the state and city to cease toll collection in the central business district, which had imposed a fee on drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street during certain hours. The decision was supported by concerns about the financial burden on working-class Americans who have already funded road construction through gas taxes. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has filed a lawsuit to block the action. President Trump, who opposes the program, celebrated the move as a victory for New York. (The Guardian)

Happening in our Community: Undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree students, as well as alumni, are invited to attend the Environmental and Sustainable Development Career Fair on Friday, February 28th. The event will have two in-person sessions at Columbia University’s Alfred J. Lerner Hall:

Morning Session: 9:30 am to 12 pm

Afternoon Session: 1 to 3:30 pm

Students can attend only one session and can register here.

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