Five in Ten 1/31/23: Watcher Over New York

A new statue on a state courthouse in New York City has been described as a “Satanic golden Medusa,” but we think it represents the gender-fluid Sumerian goddess Inanna.

5) Normally hawkish Rand Corporation advises US to end Ukraine conflict soon; 4) Suicide bombing at mosque in Pakistan kills at least 59; 3) Statue honoring late Justice Ginsburg casts evil eye over Manhattan; 2) Alzheimer’s Association briefly partners with pro-suicide Compassion and Choices; 1) Would-be thief tries to steal statue of archangel Michael, which stabs him in neck when he trips.