Welcome back to Bwog!

Happening off-Campus: President Trump gave a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland doubling down on his intention to acquire Greenland without military force. Tensions between Trump and leaders such as Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom have risen, while Secretary General of NATO Mark Rutte spoke about his desire to restore focus to the issue of Ukraine. (New York Times)

Happening near Campus: The strike of New York City nurses continues, with Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Senator Bernie Sanders showing support. Nurses and hospital staff have shown no signs of concession as the strike enters its tenth day at Mount Sinai, New York-Presbyterian, and Montefiore hospitals. While nurses demand higher wages, hospital administration cites rising costs of care due to federal aid cuts. (Gothamist)

Happening on Campus: At 6 pm, the Harriman Institute is hosting “Konstantin Bokov’s Journey Through the Cityscape,” an art exhibit that offers insight into the Ukrainian painter’s creativity. Register here.

Song of the Day: Once in a Lifetime by Talking Heads.

Greenland via Wikimedia Commons