Here are 5⃣ things you need to know today 👇 1⃣ Storms wreaking havoc around the world 2⃣ 2 million US border encounters so far this year 3⃣ UN General Assembly back in New York 4⃣ Financial markets on edge 5⃣ Earthquake in Mexico
Many Americans think $2 bills are rare or have gone out of circulation, but that’s a misconception. The Treasury Department’s Bureau of Engraving and Printing will churn out more than 200 million $2 bills this year. However, there are several reasons why the notes never took off – one being the widespread superstition that they were bad luck. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. 1.
Judge vacates conviction of ‘Serial’ podcast subject Adnan Syed The subject of the popular podcast series “Serial,” was released Monday after spending 23 years behind bars. Learn more about the case here. Blake Lively shares pregnancy pics to thwart paparazzi The actress decided that if anyone was going to share her pregnancy photos, it was going to be her.
hat’s how many hours of flight experience are required of new airline pilots. Regional airline Republic Airways had asked the FAA to loosen commercial pilot hiring standards in order to tackle the global pilot shortage, but the request – which drew immense union opposition – was denied Monday after the agency determined that existing safety regulations should remain in place.
These types of actions go against everything the university stands for, and it goes against the spirit of competition. We can and will do better as a campus community that has no place for hate, bias or bigotry.” – The University of Oregon, issuing an apology after some students yelled a bigoted chant during a recent football game against Utah’s Brigham Young University. Videos of the incident made by a BYU fan show Oregon fans chanting “F**k the Mormons” repeatedly.
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