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Happening in the World: An overloaded ferry capsized on Lake Victoria in Tanzania this past Thursday; the number of casualties has since climbed to 209. The exact cause of this disaster is not known yet, though initial reports indicated the ferry greatly exceeded its passenger limit.

Happening in the US: Homeowners rebuilding after the destruction of Hurricane Florence will be paying more for construction materials due to tariffs, despite being the ones who need them most. Lumber, aluminum, and steel — as well as gypsum (used in drywall), countertops, flooring, and furniture — will be 20-30% costlier. Here’s how to help victims of Florence.

Happening in NYC: The Independent Art Book Fair, an annual exhibition in Williamsburg for publishers, artist, and bookmakers, ends today. Also on our radar: another art book fair (ooh!) at MoMA PS1, the NY Art Book Fair hosted by Printed Matter. Photoville, the pop-up photography “village” in Brooklyn Bridge Plaza, ends today as well.

Happening on Campus: The 16th annual World Leaders Forum kicks off this Monday with a discussion on the EU by First VP of the European Commission, Frans Timmermans. Other featured speakers include Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern of New Zealand and President Carlos Alvarado Quesada of Costa Rica. If you got tickets, hooray! If not, join us. We’re also salty.

Overseen/Overheard: Water Bottle Man was back at it again on Thursday. Catch him on Low Steps absolutely demolishing those recycling bins.

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Image via Independent Art Book Fair