Lee Jae-Yong crying hypothetical tears

Happening in the world: Lee Jae-Yong, the de facto leader of the Samsung conglomerate, one of the largest corporations in the world, was indicted of bribery and embezzlement charges. This is part of the whirlwind of a political drama that has swept the country for the past year or so, and part of an effort to end ties between the government and chaebols that dominate and control the South Korean economy. (NYT)

Happening in NYC: New York’s tourism marketing agency, NYC & Company, forecasts that the number of international tourists visiting the city will decrease for the first time in seven years. The agency’s chief executive, Fred Dixon, said that after Trump was elected as president, ideas about American hospitality changed negatively because of his statements and actions. New York is expected to draw 300,000 less tourists than last year, resulting in a loss of at least $600 million in sales for New York businesses. (NYT)

Happening on campus: Columbia Multicultural Business Association is hosting a panel discussion with BNY Mellon, an investment company today at 8pm in Lerner 569. Current and former participants of the company’s Summer Analyst Company will participate in the panel, and there will be a networking session afterwards. Pizza and soda will be provided.

Overseen: Both Carman elevators are finally functional, after more or less a full month of there being either zero or one working elevator. Yay!

Old celeb tweet:

No, Shaq, you are beautiful!

Lee Jae-Yong via Wikimedia