David Meidan managed to get one person out of Gaza in 2011 - now he’s trying to free 240. In an interview with the Israeli intelligence officer, Yossi Melman discovers the hurdles of negotiating with the enemy. Read by Jonathan Booth.

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Israel’s top hostage negotiator on dealing with Hamas

ChatGPT is one of the most successful tech products of all time. It also broke OpenAI in half. In 10 interviews with current and former OpenAI staffers, Karen Hao and Charlie Warzel reveal how the chatbot led to Sam Altman’s weekend of chaos. Read by Karl Miller.

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Inside the chaos at OpenAI 

Why are 1 in 7 of us addicted to ultra-processed foods?

It's not easy to say no to another glass of cola or an extra bag of crisps - whatever your sweet or salty vice is. Diving into new scientific research, Rachel Dixon explains what ultra-processed foods do to our bodies and how we can quit for good. Read by Emma Powell.

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‘It’s like trying to quit smoking’: why are 1 in 7 of us addicted to ultra-processed foods?

The historic deal between the Screen Actors Guild and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers ended the strikes but left Hollywood’s future in limbo. Chris Lee discusses how corporate entertainment’s identity crisis is far from resolved. Read by Ron Butler.

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What does Hollywood want to be?

Joe Biden is trying to sell voters on his ‘Bidenomics’ plan to reindustrialise the U.S. and create jobs. But inflation remains the most pressing problem for many voters. The Financial Times reflects on how a new poll underlines the president’s struggle to overcome the impact of inflation on voters’ economic outlook. Read by Betsy Foldes Meiman.

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