Who people are remembering…

Sandra Day O’Connor. Many are awaiting a date for the former Supreme Court justice’s funeral, after it was announced on Friday that she died at age 93 from issues related to her dementia. Hailing from Arizona, O’Connor grew up on her family's large ranch and went on to enroll at Stanford University at 16 years old. In 1981, O’Connor became the first woman to ever sit on the high court, serving as a justice for 25 years. She became known as a moderate conservative and a swing voter in many cases, including over affirmative action and abortion. In 1992, O’Connor was the fifth and critical vote against overturning Roe v. Wade. President Biden called her “an American icon.” Chief Justice John Roberts described her as a “fiercely independent defender of the rule of law.”

Who might be feeling the heat…

The president of COP28. Yesterday, the Guardian reported that the UAE’s Sultan Al Jaber said there’s “no science” that proves phasing out fossil fuels will stop global temperatures from reaching 1.5 degrees Celsius. He also said phasing out fossil fuels doesn’t help sustainable development “unless you want to take the world back into caves.” Not everyone agrees with him. Scientists called his comments “incredibly concerning.” Former US VP Al Gore reportedly pointed out that the UAE’s gas emissions are actually on the rise. As Dubai hosts the climate conference, some countries are pushing for the final agreement to have stronger language like “phase-out” of fossil fuels while others want “phase-down.” The conference ends on Dec 12.

What’s going back to the courtroom…

Purdue Pharma. Today, the Supreme Court will hear arguments over the legality of Purdue Pharma’s $6 billion bankruptcy settlement. Last year, the company reached a deal to end thousands of lawsuits over its role in the country’s opioid epidemic. Purdue Pharma, which produces the highly addictive pain medication OxyContin, also put billions towards fighting the crisis. In exchange, the Sackler family (who own Purdue Pharma) would be protected from all future civil opioid lawsuits. The Justice Department is appealing that part of the deal. The Supreme Court’s ruling could have sweeping implications, determining the conditions for how other companies could file for bankruptcy and settle mass injury cases.

Who got to hear Beyoncé’s new track…

Everyone who watched “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé.”

Who put on their best Balenciaga look…

Cardi B.

Why we’re prepping the negroni sbagliato with prosecco in it…

The newest “House of the Dragon” trailer.