CNN 5 Things Gaza is starving, SCOTUS health grants ruling, AI winter & more
Aug 22, 2025
A UN report highlights a devastating famine in Gaza, complicating the already dire humanitarian crisis. Meanwhile, tensions remain high in Ukraine after a recent summit. The Supreme Court's ruling on Trump's health grants raises questions about funding. In a somber note, Uvalde school officials are holding back critical documents from the shooting. Lastly, the podcast explores the uncertain future of the AI industry, with fears of an impending 'AI winter' as the market faces significant challenges.
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Famine Declared In Gaza
- A UN-backed report confirms famine in parts of Gaza as humanitarian access remains severely restricted.
- Israeli authorities called the report false and accused it of relying on biased data from Hamas.
Alaska Summit Yields Little Progress
- A week after Trump met Putin in Alaska, little progress toward a Ukraine ceasefire is visible and Russia resists inclusive talks.
- The Alaska summit gave Putin a diplomatic win without major concessions, according to EU officials.
SCOTUS Pauses NIH Grants Fight
- The Supreme Court temporarily allowed Trump to block nearly $800 million in NIH grants tied to gender and race research.
- The court left a lower court ruling intact that struck down the administration's guidance, letting grantees seek funds elsewhere.