In this episode of "My 3 cents" podcast, Mark dives into various global happenings. He discusses the wrap-up of the extensive, six-week long general elections in India, pointing out the high stakes with candidates such as Narendra Modi having a 75% approval rating. Switching gears, Mark talks about ButcherBox’s offer of free steaks for a year, emphasizing their focus on quality, traceability, and sustainability. He then navigates through the brewing geopolitical conflicts, including airstrikes in Yemen, a prisoner swap between Ukraine and Russia and Senator Joe Manchin's departure from the Democratic Party. He also touches on Vermont's decision to make oil companies pay for climate change damages. Additionally, a remarkable discovery of the largest known genome in a tiny fern on New Caledonia is highlighted. The podcast concludes with uplifting stories of ordinary heroes offering hope. Mark urges his audience to stay connected and continue to add their insights into the world's evolving events.