Start your day off right with five things you need to know this morning.
A police officer, three civilians and two suspects were killed in a shooting in Jersey City on Tuesday afternoon. Mayor Steven Fulop says the Jewish market is believed to have been the target, as the shooting started at a nearby cemetery and moved towards the market. The shooters’ motive, however, is unclear at this time.
Jersey City Police Chief Michael Kelly said the 6 dead included 2 suspects and 3 people believed to be civilians who were found inside a building.
Kelly identified the fallen officer as Det. Joseph Seals, a 15-year veteran of the city's police department. https://t.co/LQGKJrXODY— CNN (@CNN) December 11, 2019
TIME has named Greta Thunberg as its Person of the Year. The 16-year-old Swedish activist has created global awareness regarding environmental issues that the world is facing and sparked protests and movements across the globe. While her outspoken stance has made her a target and enemy to some, it’s brought together millions in a fight to be better for the planet.
.@GretaThunberg is TIME's 2019 Person of the Year #TIMEPOY https://t.co/YZ7U6Up76v pic.twitter.com/SWALBfeGl6
— TIME (@TIME) December 11, 2019
One of the MLB’s best pitchers, Gerrit Cole, has found a new home. The 2019 Cy Young runner-up has signed a nine-year, $324-million contract with the New York Yankees. It’s a new record for both average salary and guaranteed money for a pitcher in the MLB. Last season, Cole became the 18th pitcher in league history to strike out 300 batters in a season.
Breaking: Gerrit Cole is heading to the Yankees
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 11, 2019
9-years, $36M per year. $324M total, per @JonHeyman pic.twitter.com/77QIjNmNMy
A 6,000-unit rental housing project on First Nation land in Vancouver has been overwhelmingly approved by Squamish Nation. It’s the largest development on First Nation lands in Canada and the City of Vancouver won’t have any power over what is built on the site. The 11.7-acre site near the Burrard Street Bridge will be home to 11 towers.
Squamish Nation approves $3-billion housing project in Kitsilano https://t.co/djxzIj7Nn1 pic.twitter.com/huItHy0oAb
— The Vancouver Sun (@VancouverSun) December 11, 2019
The golf world has all its eyes on Australia right now as the semi-annual President’s Cup is about to get underway. It’s the Americans against the International Team, captain Tiger Woods against captain Ernie Els. Day one (Thursday in Australian) consists of five four-ball matches, which will get underway around 2:30 pm PST.
Thursday morning Four-Ball matches:
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) December 11, 2019
Leishman/Niemann vs. Thomas/Woods
Hadwin/Im vs. Schauffele/Cantlay
Scott/An vs. DeChambeau/Finau
Matsuyama/Pan vs. Simpson/Reed
Ancer/Oosthuizen vs. Johnson/Woodland pic.twitter.com/X8dFpp7Gw3
Rey Mysterio (45), Hailee Steinfeld (23), Nikki Sixx (61), Mos Def (46)
