The world grieves after the death of Sir David Amess.

CW: violence.

Happening in the World: Sir David Amess, a Conservative Member of Parliament, died earlier today after being stabbed at a church. He was talking with constituents. Upon investigation, a knife was found at the scene and a 25-year-old was arrested. Though unsure if this murder was terrorist-related, the United Kingdom’s Counter-terrorist Command group will be looking into it. Sir David served for forty years and was known for his kindness and for passing laws beneficial to marginalized communities. He is survived by his wife and five kids. His death marks the second time an active Member of Parliament has died. The first was MP Jo Cox in 2016 (BBC).

Happening in the US: Mark your calendars. In early November, the US will be opening its borders to non-US citizens, as long as they’ve been completely vaccinated. China’s Sinovac and Sinopharm are among the accepted vaccines. The UK’s AstraZeneca jab will also be accepted. People will be accepted from the 26 Schengen countries as well as from Brazil, China, India, South Africa, and the UK, among others. Some travelers will be visiting the US for long-awaited concerts, while others will use the opportunity to finally say goodbye to loved ones (BBC).

Happening in NYC: October is here and with it comes Brooklyn’s favorite Halloween House! The house is as scary as it is beautiful. It has everything from creepy robot animals to glowing string lights. David Lindsay-Abaire, a famous American playwright, along with his wife, Chris Lindsay-Abaire, have decorated their home every year since 2013. This year, they’ve added zombies, clowns, and a huge werewolf. There’s even a rabid dog jump scare! Though scary, both the neighborhood kids and adults love it and ask about it before it’s even put up (Gothamist).

Happening in Our Community: Today is full of fun events. There’s the homecoming lunch and football game as well as a walking tour, global engagement session, and student panel in the morning. For more details, see here.

Sir David Amess via Wikimedia Commons