Paul McCartney rocked the Bowery last night during his surprise show in NYC.

Happening in the World: During a meeting with Abdullah II, the King of Jordan, Trump communicated his plan to take over Gaza and move its Palestinian inhabitants to nearby countries in the Middle East. Jordan, one of the countries that Trump plans to use to house these Palestinians, rejected Trump’s proposal with a “steadfast position against the displacement of Palestinians,” as Abdullah said. Jordan is not in favor of this plan because it is a breach of international law, and their country might be unable to house the number of Palestinians that Trump plans to displace. After meeting with King Abdullah, Trump remains firm in his plan to take over Gaza and move the Palestinian people to Jordan, Egypt, and other nearby countries. (BBC)

Happening in the US: Elon Musk and DOGE have continued to cut department funding in the U.S., now targeting the Education Department. The Education Department will experience more than a $900 million cut, with a specific aim for the Institute of Education Sciences, the department’s research arm. On Monday, DOGE posted a statement on X saying that the Education Department had terminated 89 contracts, as well as 29 research grants. Without these research grants, organizations such as the American Institutes for Research and AEM Education Services will be unable to continue providing research and assistance to improve the education system in the United States. (NYT)

Happening in NYC: The Paul McCartney put on a surprise show last night in NYC, performing at the Bowery Ballroom on the Lower East Side. Tickets for “Paul McCartney Rocks the Bowery” were only available for purchase in person at the box office, with people lining up around the block to see their favorite Beatle star in concert. Tickets only cost $50 and were sold out in less than an hour. (CBS)

Happening in Our Community: There is a Columbia Blood Drive happening today from 10 am to 4 pm! Columbia is one of the biggest blood suppliers in New York City and is hosting this drive in honor of Dr. Charles Drew for Black History Month. Dr. Drew was the first African American to earn a Medical Science doctorate from Columbia, as well as in the United States. If you’re able, donate your blood not only in honor of Dr. Charles Drew, but also to help your community—one single pint can save three lives! More information can be found here.

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