Current Events
Negotiators are working on a temporary cease-fire deal in Gaza, the Supreme Court is hearing arguments on social media bans, and Congress faces a potential government shutdown. Kara Swisher discusses her disillusionment with the tech industry, and craftswomen in Nepal are repurposing Everest trash.
Key Points
- Cease-fire negotiations in Gaza
- Supreme Court case on social media bans
- Impending government shutdown
- Kara Swisher's disillusionment with the tech industry
- Repurposing of Everest trash in Nepal
Pros
- Negotiations for a cease-fire in Gaza are progressing
- Supreme Court hearing on social media bans could set an important precedent for free speech
- Efforts to repurpose Everest trash are providing economic opportunities for craftswomen in Nepal
Cons
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not calling off a planned military offensive in Gaza
- Congress facing potential government shutdown due to delays in passing a spending plan