The threat of 50% US tariffs on some goods have Brazilian growers and producers are on edge. Heavy metal hero Ozzy Osbourne has a hometown farewell in Birmingham, England.
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Newshour - US envoy Steve Witkoff to visit Gaza
The US special envoy Steve Witkoff is to visit Gaza on Friday. We hear from American medics working in the south and centre of the strip calling on him to include hospitals in his tour, and on their government to take action to end the suffering.
Also in the programme: Ukraine’s parliament votes to reverse anti-corruption legislation that was heavily criticised both inside and outside the country; and the stunning tattoos of a 2,500 year old mummy.
(IMAGE: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets the US President's special envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, in Mr Netanyahu's office in Jerusalem, Israel, amid warnings of a famine in Gaza. 31st July 2025 / CREDIT: Kobi Gideon / GPO / Prime Minister's Office)
WSJ Minute Briefing - U.S. Stocks Drop as Investors Await Tariff Deadline
President Trump gives Mexico more time for trade talks. Plus: Microsoft and Meta Platforms post strong earnings. EBay logs better-than-expected results. And Apple and Amazon post earnings after the bell. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.
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WSJ Tech News Briefing - TNB Tech Minute: Figma Shares Soar Over 200% in Stock-Market Debut
Plus: Apple’s iPhone sales blew past estimates as some customers raced to beat potential price increases from tariffs. Amazon posts higher sales and profit in its latest earnings report. And, some tech giants are revising their AI claims after scrutiny from a regulatory group. Ariana Aspuru hosts.
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The Journal. - Why Coke Isn’t Getting Rid of High-Fructose Corn Syrup
When President Donald Trump posted that he'd been in talks with Coca-Cola, and that the sodamaker would soon be making Coke with cane sugar, it sent the soda world into a fizz. WSJ's Laura Cooper explains why Coca-Cola and other sodamakers originally made the switch from sugar to high-fructose corn syrup and why it would be hard to go back. Annie Minoff hosts.
Further Listening:
- ‘It Came out of Nowhere’: The Rise of Dr Pepper
- Can Pepsi Make a Comeback?
- The Fight to Kick Soda Out of Food Stamps
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WSJ What’s News - As Trade Deal Deadline Looms, Could Trump’s Tariffs Be Deemed Unlawful?
P.M. Edition for July 31. As President Trump’s deadline approaches for countries to establish trade agreements, an appeals court hears arguments about whether he can use emergency powers to impose tariffs. We hear from Jess Bravin, who covers the U.S. Supreme Court for the Journal, about where the case goes from here and the implications of a decision. Plus, Microsoft has become the second company in the world to notch a $4 trillion market capitalization. WSJ technology reporter Sebastian Herrera discusses how it achieved this milestone, and which company may be next. And shares of software company Figma jump 250% in the company's stock market debut, adding fuel to an IPO comeback already under way. Alex Ossola hosts.
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Motley Fool Money - Tariffs and Trade Wars Can’t Slow Big Tech’s Momentum
The Federal Reserve holds rates steady for now, but an ever-evolving trade and tariff picture raises questions about for how long. Also, Meta Platforms and Microsoft earnings suggest no slowdown in AI spending.
Lou Whiteman, Rachel Warren, and Jon Quast discuss:
- The Federal Reserve’s decision to keep rates steady
- A shift in smartphone production
- Microsoft and Meta Platforms commit to continued elevated capex spending
- Who will be the next $4 trillion company?
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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Minding Manners At Your Next Concert. Oh Yeah, And Lolla’s Here.
Lollapalooza is in full swing as thousands of fans descend on Grant Park, snarling traffic. We’ll give you a 101 of what you need to know, highlights of the four-day music festival, and how not to get on the nerves of fellow concert-goers. And if you’re looking for counter-programming, we’ll find out more of what Chicago has to offer in the coming weeks.
Arts and culture experts Sofie Hernandez-Simeonidis (WBEZ) and Ambar Colón (Chicago Sun-Times) break it all down.
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1A - The Hunger Crisis In Gaza And Beyond
Experts say a "worst-case" famine scenario is unfolding across the Gaza Strip.
That's according to a new report published this week by a U.N.-backed commission that tracks food security worldwide.
The starvation in Gaza is reawakening global attention to hunger crises unfolding around the world.
Elsewhere in the world: most of Haiti's population is experiencing critical levels of food insecurity. That's when people don't have access to enough safe and nutritious food for normal growth and development. And in Sudan, famine grips tens of millions of people.
We examine how humanitarian aid factors into the equation.
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That's according to a new report published this week by a U.N.-backed commission that tracks food security worldwide.
The starvation in Gaza is reawakening global attention to hunger crises unfolding around the world.
Elsewhere in the world: most of Haiti's population is experiencing critical levels of food insecurity. That's when people don't have access to enough safe and nutritious food for normal growth and development. And in Sudan, famine grips tens of millions of people.
We examine how humanitarian aid factors into the equation.
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CoinDesk Podcast Network - JPMorgan and Coinbase Bring Crypto to the Masses | COINDESK DAILY
Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as JPMorgan partners with Coinbase for crypto purchase.
JPMorgan and Coinbase are working together to make it easier for bank customers to buy crypto. The partnership will allow customers of the Wall Street giant to directly connect their bank accounts to Coinbase, redeem Ultimate Rewards points for USDC, and use credit cards to fund crypto purchases. CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”
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Midnight is a privacy-enhancing blockchain introducing vital, programmable privacy and selective disclosure capabilities.
It means DApps can allow users to control what information is revealed without putting sensitive data on-chain, allowing you to break free from the limitation of choosing between utility or privacy.
We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design.
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