Plovm Weekly: Neurodiversity in Business, Autism Advocacy & Global Headlines
The latest on neurodiversity in the business world, celebrity advocacy for autism acceptance, plus breaking news on Ukraine-Russia peace talks
Hello Plovm Community,
Welcome to this week's curated collection of articles that matter. We've gathered perspectives on neurodiversity awareness alongside significant global events to keep you informed and engaged.
Neurodiversity Perspectives
The 41st Entrepreneur Business Live in Manchester brought together founders, creators, and thought leaders to discuss neurodiversity in entrepreneurship — a topic often sidelined in traditional business circles.
The event featured an exceptional panel including Lea Turner, Beth Jewkes, Sophie Lee, Luke Manton, and Kate Isichei, who shared honest insights about running businesses as neurodivergent individuals and creating more inclusive environments.
James B. Jones, star of Netflix's "Love on the Spectrum," took to TikTok to address Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy's recent statements about autism, calling them "extremely ignorant" and "downright offensive."
"I do not at all appreciate Mr. Kennedy speaking of autism or similar forms of neurodiversity in such a negative manner because society has made such great progress in the last 20 to 30 years," Jones said in his video, adding that he is a "fully functional, productive member of society" with a driver's license, full-time job, and relationship.
Global Headlines
U.S. President Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine "are very close to a deal" on a ceasefire and that the two sides should meet soon to "finish it off." His comments on Truth Social came hours after his special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
"Most of the major points are agreed to," Trump said in his social media post shortly after arriving in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis. Ukraine was not represented at the U.S.-Russia meeting in Moscow, and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said late Friday that "real pressure" needs to be applied to the Kremlin.
The UN World Food Programme says it has depleted all its food stocks in Gaza, where Israel has blocked deliveries of humanitarian aid for seven weeks. "Today, WFP delivered its last remaining food stocks to hot meals kitchens," it warned. "These kitchens are expected to fully run out of food in the coming days."
Israel cut off aid on March 2 and resumed its offensive two weeks later after the collapse of a two-month ceasefire. The UN says Israel is obliged under international law to ensure supplies for the 2.1 million Palestinians in Gaza, while Israel says it is complying with international law.
This week's collection of political cartoons captures current global events through powerful visual commentary.
By Emad Hajjaj | Alaraby Aljadeed
By Adam Zyglis | The Buffalo News
By Chappatte | Der Spiegel
By Guy Parsons | PoliticalCartoons.com
By Martin Sutovec | caglecartoons.com
By Dave Granlund | caglecartoons.com
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