Saturday, December 23

Contents:

1. 14 Dead, 25 Injured After Deadly Shooting Outside Prague University

2. Fact of the Day

3. Quote of the Day

4. Word of the Day

14 people are dead and 25 others are injured after a deadly mass shooting in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. It is one of the deadliest the country has seen in this century, and is a sign of the latest increase in mental health issues around the world. The 24-year-old shooter came from his hometown of Hostouň to the Faculty of Arts building at Charles University in Prague and opened fire before later committing suicide. 10 of the injured victims are in serious condition while 15 others are recovering but mostly healthy. Czech President Patr Pavel has declared a day of mourning for this grave incident, and officials are now conducting a further investigation into the shooting and the events around it.

Fact of the Day: Your brain shuts down your sneeze reflex when sleeping, which is why you never sneeze in your sleep.

Quote of the Day: When there is no struggle, there is no strength. (Oprah Winfrey)

Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Purview (noun)- Purview refers to an area within which someone or something has authority, influence, or knowledge. It can also refer to a range of vision, understanding, or awareness.

In a Sentence: I’ll do my best to answer your questions, but please note that my field is linguistics, and topics relating to economics are beyond my purview.