The Tatmadaw carries out an air strike in the Sagaing Region, Myanmar killing at least ten civilians and injuring more than a dozen others, according to local officials and eyewitnesses. Thirteen homes are also destroyed according to officials. (CNN)
The United States Department of Defense says it has assessed that the Chinese balloon spotted over the United States and alleged to be a spy balloon did not collect information over the United States. (The Guardian)
Rioters set fires across several neighborhoods in Cayenne, French Guiana, and a government employee is killed by a stray bullet. PrefectThierry Queffelec announces the suspension of the city's public transportation system and a temporary ban on the sale of gasoline at night. (ABC News)
In a 6–3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court rules that race can no longer be considered a factor in university admissions, effectively ending affirmative action in higher learning. However, the court also rules that race considerations are still permitted for military academy admissions. (CBS News)