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The Supreme Court cases that could reshape social media. [For the best experience, read in browser.]( February 27, 2024 Good morning. A Supreme Court case could change social media as we know it — here’s [more on the high-stakes battle](. Then, I’m sharing [an inside look at Silicon Valley]( with award-winning journalist Kara Swisher and a sneak peek at Emmeline Clein’s [insightful new book about diet culture](. Plus, don’t miss your chance to read the first-ever Ripple Effect — it hits inboxes later today, so [sign up right here!](   In the News [The director of NetChoice speaks outside the Supreme Court]( Getty Images Free Speech on Trial The Supreme Court is hearing two major cases that could transform your social media feeds. Here’s [what you need to know](: The cases: Facebook, YouTube, and others have sued over two state laws — one in Florida that prevents platforms from suspending the accounts of political candidates in the state and another in Texas that forbids the sites from removing content that expresses a user’s viewpoint. Moderation or censorship? Florida and Texas enacted the laws after Donald Trump was booted from several social media sites in the wake of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, and have accused the apps of censoring right-wing views. The tech giants say they should be free to exercise their “editorial judgment” by scrubbing toxic content — including posts that may incite violence. We’re breaking down what legal experts are calling two of the most important First Amendment cases in a generation, and we’ve got a look at [which way the justices are reportedly leaning](. [READ MORE]( PASS THIS STORY ALONG: mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20story%20from%20Wake-Up%20Call%21&body=https%3A%2F%2Fkatiecouric.com%2Fnews%2Fpolitics-and-policy%2Fsupreme-court-oral-arguments-social-media%2F   More Stories [Mike Johnson looking despondent in the shadows]( Getty images Politics: President Biden has said he's hopeful there'll be a ceasefire in Gaza by Monday. He told reporters a deal is close, but it's "not done yet." Stateside, there are just days to go until a partial government shutdown — and lawmakers are yet to reach an agreement to avoid it, as GOP speaker Mike Johnson remains under intense pressure from right wingers. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has paid $392,000 in legal fees to The New York Times following his failed lawsuit over its disclosure of his taxes. Business: The Federal Trade Commission is suing to block a proposed $25 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons, claiming the deal would eliminate competition and lead to job losses and higher prices for consumers. On that subject, Kellogg's CEO Gary Pilnick has raised eyebrows by suggesting that cash-strapped Americans eat cereal for dinner. Education: Ruth Gottesman, the widow of a billionaire financier, has donated $1 billion to the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx to cover tuition indefinitely. The 93-year-old is a former professor at the school, where she developed new diagnostic modalities and treatments for kids with learning difficulties. Her contribution is one of the largest ever to a school in the U.S.   In Conversation I'm such a fan of Kara Swisher’s excellent tech reporting that I had to get her on a special episode of Next Question. We're chatting all about [her new book, Burn Book]( — it's part memoir, part history of tech’s most powerful players. Kara gives us the inside story we’ve all been waiting for about Silicon Valley and the innovation that's both helped and hurt the world as we know it. [Don't miss our discussion!](   A Closer Look [Dead Weight book cover on red, yellow and blue gradient background]( Getty Images Many of you might know from reading my memoir that I suffered from an eating disorder in my late teens and early twenties. But let’s face it — so many of us have an unhealthy relationship with food. [Dead Weight: Essays on Hunger and Harm]( by Emmeline Clein is one of the smartest, most well-reported books I’ve ever read on the root causes of our culture’s disordered eating. We've got [an excerpt right here](, but the entire book is really worth reading. [READ MORE](   Extra Credit Layer up: Sunscreen is a must — even in the winter and, yes, even when you’re wearing makeup. We found [the best SPF products]( that won’t mess up your foundation. 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