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Will Israel Face a Second Front? Oct 23, 2023

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As Israel’s war with Hamas enters its third week, increased violence in the West Bank and on the border with Lebanon is fueling concerns of a larger regional war. WSJ’s Sune Rasmussen reports on Iran’s support of three militant groups: Hamas, Hezbollah and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

Further Listening:

- What We Know About the Gaza Hospital Blast

- The Hostage Crisis in Gaza

Further Reading:

- Northern Israel Prepares for Possible War With Hezbollah

- Violence Surges in the West Bank Following Hamas Attack on Israelis

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A Conversation with OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Mira Murati Oct 20, 2023

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Two of the creators of ChatGPT discuss job disruption, data and the ‘person-ness’ of AI chatbots with WSJ’s Joanna Stern.

Further Listening:

-The Hidden Workforce That Helped Filter Violence and Abuse Out of ChatGPT

-The Company Behind ChatGPT

Further Reading:

-3 Things I Learned About What’s Next in AI

-You Can Now Talk With ChatGPT and It Sounds Like a Human (Pretty Much)

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What We Know About the Gaza Hospital Blast Oct 19, 2023

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On Tuesday evening, an explosion rocked a hospital in northern Gaza where hundreds were sheltering from Israeli airstrikes. The Gaza Ministry of Health blamed Israel for the blast but Israel, the U.S. government and independent security experts said preliminary evidence pointed to a local militant group. WSJ’s Yaroslav Trofimov explains what we know so far about the blast.

Further Reading:

- U.S., Experts Say Evidence Suggests Palestinian Militants’ Rocket Hit Gaza Hospital

- Live Coverage: Israel-Hamas War

Further Listening:

- For Palestinians Trapped in Gaza, There’s No Way Out

- The War Between Israel and Hamas

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The Trial of Crypto’s Golden Boy: Where Did The Money Go? Oct 19, 2023

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Over the course of Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial, the jury has seen evidence and heard testimony about the money circulating through FTX and Alameda. Rachel Humphreys and Caitlin Ostroff break down the prosecution’s case, and trace where the government says the money was coming from and where it went.

Further Reading:

- What’s Happening Today at the Sam Bankman-Fried Trial

Further Listening:

- The Trial of Crypto’s Golden Boy

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Disney Gets Into Gambling Oct 18, 2023

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After years of internal debate, Disney did a deal with a gambling company and will launch a betting app next month through its sports channel ESPN. WSJ’s Robbie Whelan explains how the family-friendly entertainment giant got to this point.

Further Listening:

-The Troubled Second Act of Disney CEO Bob Iger

-The Showdown Over Hulu

-The Disney Boss Who Wouldn’t Let It Go

Further Reading:

-Disney Goes All In on Sports Betting

-ESPN Explores Sports-Betting Deal Worth at Least $3 Billion

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The Hostage Crisis in Gaza Oct 17, 2023

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More than a week after Hamas militants launched a deadly attack on Israel, the fate of around 200 hostages held captive in Gaza is unclear. Direct lines of communication with Hamas are difficult, but two countries in the region have positioned themselves as key intermediaries: Qatar and Turkey. WSJ’s Drew Hinshaw and Joe Parkinson on what we know about who was taken and how the backchannel diplomacy is working.

Further Listening:

- For Palestinians Trapped in Gaza, There’s No Way Out

- The War Between Israel and Hamas

Further Reading:

- Dozens of Countries Scramble to Identify More Than 150 Citizens Held Hostage in Gaza

- ‘I’m Not a Diplomat…I’m a Mom.’ The American Parents Thrust Into the Israeli Hostage Crisis.

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The Trial of Crypto’s Golden Boy: Nishad Singh Speaks Up Oct 17, 2023

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Nishad Singh— another critical member of Sam Bankman-Fried’s inner circle— testified Monday saying FTX customer money was used to fund political donations and that he pushed back on Bankman-Fried’s spending on celebrities. Rachel Humphreys and Caitlin Ostroff unpack his testimony and discuss a medical issue Bankman-Fried raised to the judge.

Further Reading:

- What’s Happening Today at the Sam Bankman-Fried Trial

Further Listening:

- The Trial of Crypto’s Golden Boy

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Israel-Hamas War Tests Musk's Content Policies Oct 16, 2023

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The war between Israel and Hamas is one of the biggest tests of social-media’s content policing in years. Platforms have been dealing with a range of challenges, such as misidentified video footage, fabricated information and violent content. As WSJ's Tim Higgins explains, Elon Musk’s Twitter-turned-X has had major stumbles and is drawing European regulators' scrutiny.

Further Reading:

-Elon Musk and Linda Yaccarino Point X in Different Directions Amid Israel-Hamas War

-X Fumbles First Big Musk-Era Test of Content Policies After Israel Attack

Further Listening:

-Elon Musk’s ‘Demon Mode’

-Elon Musk Wants to Build an Everything App

-Elon Musk on 2022 Politics, Succession Plans and Whether AI Will Annihilate Humanity

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2023: The Year of the Strike Oct 13, 2023

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Americans are walking off the job at a rate not seen in years. The U.S. has lost seven million workdays to walkouts so far this year. WSJ’s David Harrison on the factors that are making this year one of the best in recent memory to strike.

Further Listening:

-‘We’ll Strike All Three’: The UAW’s Historic Walkout

-Meet the Man Who Has Detroit on Edge

-The Case of the Hollywood Shutdown

Further Reading:

-UAW Joins Wave of Union Strikes Looking for Big Wins

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The Trial of Crypto’s Golden Boy: Cross Examining Caroline Ellison Oct 13, 2023

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Caroline Ellison took the stand for a third day as attorneys for Sam Bankman-Fried questioned her about her role in the collapse of FTX and Alameda Research. Rachel Humphreys and Caitlin Ostroff caught up with WSJ’s James Fanelli after court to unpack the defense’s strategy.

Further Reading:

- What’s Happening Today at the Sam Bankman-Fried Trial

Further Listening:

- The Trial of Crypto’s Golden Boy

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