In this episode, Ava and Max cover a wide array of current events. They discuss political developments, including President-elect Trump's nomination for Attorney General and international reactions to the ICC's arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. The episode also tackles economic issues like job cuts in Europe and the impact of new legislation on social media companies. Geopolitical conflicts are also on the agenda, with a focus on the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Hamas conflict. Additionally, they cover environmental news, such as severe weather events in the Pacific Northwest and Northern California, and a humanitarian crisis highlighting the high number of aid worker deaths in 2024. To wrap up, Ava and Max delve into a remarkable scientific achievement: the capturing of a star's image in another galaxy.