Current Events

SOURCE www.npr.org
Israeli airstrike in Rafah kills 35 people, Memorial Day honors fallen military members, bird flu infects dairy cows, raw milk scrutiny, sustainability of paperbacks vs e-readers, piano companies refuse to manufacture narrow keyboards, Bark Air launches with flight from New York to Los Angeles.

Key Points

  • Israeli airstrike in Rafah resulted in civilian casualties
  • Memorial Day commemorates fallen military members
  • Raw milk infected with bird flu sold despite warnings
  • Debate on environmental impact of paperbacks vs e-readers
  • Piano companies reluctant to produce narrow keyboards
  • Bark Air launched new flight routes

Pros

  • Memorial Day honors fallen military members
  • Increased awareness about sustainability of reading formats

Cons

  • Israeli airstrike causing civilian casualties
  • Spread of bird flu through raw milk consumption
  • Refusal of piano companies to manufacture narrow keyboards