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OpenAI's Powerful GPT-5 Model May Launch Next Week, Promises Major Upgrades

OpenAI is expected to release its next-generation GPT-5 model in early August. The AI model is rumored to include improved reasoning, multimodal abilities, and autonomous features, combining the power of its previous o3 and 4o models into one.

Jul 30, 2025

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MrBeast Becomes First YouTuber to Hit 400 Million Subscribers, Gets Custom Play Button

Jimmy Donaldson, famously known as MrBeast, has become the first YouTuber to reach 400 million subscribers. To mark the milestone, YouTube gifted him a unique Play Button with a blue gem.

Jul 30, 2025

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Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Indian Goods, Adds Penalty Over Russia Ties

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on Indian exports starting August 1. He also added a penalty over India's military and energy ties with Russia, calling India's trade practices unfair.

Jul 30, 2025

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How Philip Johansen Is Making Digital Business More Accessible with Freedom Escape Xcelerator

Johansen built the Xcelerator after navigating his own learning curve. Like many, he initially bought into programs that promised fast results but delivered little

Jul 30, 2025

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How Did Paul Mario Day Die? Iron Maiden Legend Dies Aged 69 as Tributes Pour in for Heavy Metal Band's Original Lead Singer

Day stayed with Iron Maiden for about 10 months but left after being criticized for not having enough stage presence and energy.

Jul 30, 2025

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Qin Haiyang Arrives in Singapore to Prepare for World Aquatics Championships

The Chinese national team has dispatched a strong contingent of athletes to this year's championships, with Qin Haiyang playing a central role in the quest for medals.

Jul 30, 2025

By IBT Desk

Houston Woman Who Abandoned Newborn Baby in Dumpster After Birth Because She Didn't Want Boyfriend to Break Up with Her, Sentenced

Everilda Cux-Ajtzalam, 19, was sentenced to up to seven years in prison after she pleaded guilty to a felony charge of child abandonment.

Jul 30, 2025

By Manthan C.

Two Men Charged Over Suspected Involvement in Government Official Impersonation Scams in Singapore

The offense is punishable by up to ten years in prison, a fine of up to half a million dollars, or both.

Jul 30, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore Lorry Driver, 55, Charged for Causing S$1.4M Damage in CTE Tunnel Crash

Police reminded owners and operators of large motor vehicles taller than 4.5 meters that they need police or auxiliary police escorts.

Jul 30, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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What is Chat GPT's Study Mode? OpenAI Launches New Feature to Help Students in Improving Critical Thinking Skills

OpenAI has launched a "Study Mode" on ChatGPT to help students develop critical thinking skills. Rather than spoonfeeding answers to students, the tool makes them work their way through a series of questions, explanations, and quizzes. It is available now for logged-in users and will soon arrive on Edu accounts. OpenAI wants to help students learn more deeply and stop AI from misbehaving in the classroom

Jul 30, 2025

By Anshul Panda

Who Is Bowen Zhang? Another Top AI Researcher Departs Apple for Meta's Superintelligence Group

Bowen Zhang, Apple's high-profile AI researcher becomes the latest to leave for Meta. He is the fourht Apple AI expert to depart for Meta in the past month. This is putting pressure on Apple's internal AI projects, concerns about talent retention, and the future of its foundation models team.

Jul 30, 2025

By Anshul Panda

Memphis Man Killed as He Tried to Save Wife from Pitbull Attack

The victim was mauled to death by two pitbulls as he attempted to save his wife from the attack.

Jul 30, 2025

By Manthan C.

Asian Markets Struggle as US-China Trade Talks End without Breakthrough

Asian shares were flat on Wednesday after trade talks between the United States and China ended without any progress. Investors are bracing for the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. There was a cautious shift in key indexes that included the Nikkei, Hang Seng, and MSCI's Asia-Pacific index. Crude prices edged higher as earnings and central bank announcements took the global market spotlight.

Jul 30, 2025

By Anshul Panda

Diddy's Lawyers Seek $50M Bail Ahead of Sentencing After Partial Acquittal in Sex Crime Trial

Sean "Diddy" Combs' legal team has asked a federal judge to release him on a $50-million bond before his October 3 sentencing. The request follows his acquittal on the most serious charges in a high-profile sex crime trial.

Jul 30, 2025

By IBT News Desk

Oklahoma City Attorney Arrested After Trying to Lure, Kidnap 2-Year-Old Who Wasn't Hers from Daycare

Tracy Zahl, 49, has been charged with kidnapping and is being held on a $30,000 bond.

Jul 30, 2025

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OpenAI's Powerful GPT-5 Model May Launch Next Week, Promises Major Upgrades

MrBeast Becomes First YouTuber to Hit 400 Million Subscribers, Gets Custom Play Button

Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Indian Goods, Adds Penalty Over Russia Ties

How Philip Johansen Is Making Digital Business More Accessible with Freedom Escape Xcelerator

How Did Paul Mario Day Die? Iron Maiden Legend Dies Aged 69 as Tributes Pour in for Heavy Metal Band's Original Lead Singer

Qin Haiyang Arrives in Singapore to Prepare for World Aquatics Championships

Houston Woman Who Abandoned Newborn Baby in Dumpster After Birth Because She Didn't Want Boyfriend to Break Up with Her, Sentenced

Two Men Charged Over Suspected Involvement in Government Official Impersonation Scams in Singapore

Singapore Lorry Driver, 55, Charged for Causing S$1.4M Damage in CTE Tunnel Crash

What is Chat GPT's Study Mode? OpenAI Launches New Feature to Help Students in Improving Critical Thinking Skills

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Memphis Man Killed as He Tried to Save Wife from Pitbull Attack

Asian Markets Struggle as US-China Trade Talks End without Breakthrough

Diddy's Lawyers Seek $50M Bail Ahead of Sentencing After Partial Acquittal in Sex Crime Trial

Oklahoma City Attorney Arrested After Trying to Lure, Kidnap 2-Year-Old Who Wasn't Hers from Daycare

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