The World in Brief from The Economist - Israel’s security cabinet mulls Gaza occupation; OpenAI launches GPT-5, and more
Israel’s security cabinet met to vote on whether to launch a full-scale military occupation of Gaza.
Big Technology Podcast - OpenAI COO Brad Lightcap: GPT-5’s Capabilities, Why It Matters, and Where AI Goes Next
Brad Lightcap is the Chief Operating Officer of OpenAI. Lightcap joins Big Technology to discuss the launch of GPT-5, how it works, what sets it apart from previous models, and whether it's AGI. We also cover scaling laws, post-training breakthroughs, enterprise adoption, health care applications, pricing strategy, and the company’s profitability outlook. Hit play for a front-row seat to OpenAI’s thinking on the future of AI.
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Global News Podcast - Netanyahu divides Israelis and allies with plan to occupy Gaza
The families of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have joined protests outside a crucial meeting of Israel's security cabinet in Jerusalem. It's been convened by Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to discuss plans for the Israeli army to occupy the entire Gaza Strip. The proposal is reported to focus initially on Gaza City, whose one million residents would be relocated further south. The plan has drawn criticism from the head of the Israeli military, Eyal Zamir, who says it would endanger the lives of soldiers and hostages. Also: Kremlin says Trump and Putin to meet in coming days to discuss Ukraine, and OpenAI launches new chatbot GPT-5.
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CBS News Roundup - 08/07/2025 | World News Roundup Late Edition
President Trump's sweeping new tariffs kick in today, and while the government says the money will roll in, economists aren't so sure. Two Pennsylvania state troopers shot after responding to welfare check.U.S. Air Force to deny retirement benefits to transgender members forced to leave. CBS News Correspondent Jennifer Keiper with tonight's World News Roundup.
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PBS News Hour - World - As Trump’s tariffs kick in, economist breaks down inflation and recession warning signs
After months of delay and backroom dealmaking, the Trump administration has imposed sweeping tariffs on nearly 100 countries, sending U.S. import duties soaring to their highest levels in nearly a century. To help break down the impact of the new tariffs and interpret some signs we’re seeing across the economy, Geoff Bennett spoke with Diane Swonk, chief economist at KPMG. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
PBS News Hour - World - News Wrap: Netanyahu says Israel aims to reoccupy all of Gaza militarily
In our news wrap Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says his government aims to reoccupy all of Gaza militarily, Russian President Putin says he hopes to meet with President Trump next week, the FBI is reportedly firing several top officials and a new CDC report says that most Americans now get more than half of their calories from ultra-processed foods. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
PBS News Hour - World - Mideast experts analyze consequences as Israel considers full Gaza occupation
The Israeli cabinet is in a marathon session debating whether or not to completely reoccupy the Gaza Strip militarily. For two perspectives, Geoff Bennett spoke with David Makovsky of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy's Project on Arab-Israel Relations and Yousef Munayyer of the Palestine-Israel Program and Senior Fellow at the Arab Center. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
PBS News Hour - Health - Louisiana’s high Medicaid reliance places state on frontlines of health care cuts
President Trump's big budget law is expected to make the largest cuts ever to Medicaid, a program that currently provides health insurance for some 70 million Americans. As Lisa Desjardins reports, those impacts will be felt in House Speaker Mike Johnson’s home state of Louisiana, which has one of the highest rates of enrollment in the country. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
PBS News Hour - World - A look at Trump’s legal authority over DC as he threatens federal takeover
President Trump continues to direct his ire at Democrat-run cities for what he calls an out-of-control crime wave, despite FBI data showing crime down in every category. This week, he went as far as threatening a federal takeover of Washington D.C. William Brangham discussed the threats with George Derek Musgrove, author of "Chocolate City: A History of Race and Democracy in the Nation's Capital." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
PBS News Hour - Art Beat - New book ‘Joy Goddess’ reveals how A’Lelia Walker helped shape the Harlem Renaissance
In "Joy Goddess," journalist and historian A’Lelia Bundles brings to life a fascinating and misunderstood figure of the early 20th century. A’Lelia Walker was more than a glamorous socialite. She was a cultural catalyst whose salons and soirées became the vibrant center of the Harlem Renaissance. Geoff Bennett spoke with Bundles, who is Walker’s great-great-granddaughter, about her new book. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders