Happening Around The World: A minor accident at a Russian nuclear facility caused a recent spike in radioactivity levels over much of Europe, though the Institute for Radiological Protection and Nuclear Safety says it’s harmless. Yeah, ok, call me when the superpowers start showing up. (AP)
Happening In The US: The Washington Post published shocking allegations by four women that the current Republican nominee for Senate from Alabama, Roy Moore, pursued relationships with them when they were teenagers and when Moore was over thirty years old. Roy Moore refuses to step aside from the race, even under pressure from more powerful Republican figures. (WaPo)
Happening In NYC: The New York premiere of I Love You, Daddy, a new film written and directed by Louis C.K., was cancelled following a Times article detailing allegations of sexual assault by several women against C.K. spanning several years. (AV Club)
Happening At Columbia: Haven’t you always wanted to use the observatory on the roof of Pupin? Well now’s your chance, with a public lecture and stargazing session! Be there at 7!
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