Global Headlines and Breaking Stories - August 19, 2025

Welcome to this episode of NNC Daily News! Today, we're diving into a variety of compelling stories from around the globe.

🕊️ Israel demands full release of Gaza hostages, complicating ceasefire proposals and negotiations.
🚀 Russia launches massive drone and missile strikes on Ukraine hours after White House meetings.
⚠️ U.N. reports a record number of aid workers killed in global hotspots in 2024, with Gaza especially deadly.
⚖️ Businesses warn of “chaos” as the EPA moves to roll back its authority over climate pollution.
💰 OpenAI considers an employee stock sale valuing the company at about $500 billion.
🤖 OpenAI’s GPT-5 rollout draws backlash for colder responses, prompting company adjustments.

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