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Open AI reached a deal with Microsoft to overhaul its ownership structure.

The move ends restrictions from its original non-profit status, allowing it to raise

more investment as a for-profit company. Microsoft remains its largest external investor,

with a 27% stake worth about $135 billion. The agreement lifted Microsoft's market value above $4 trillion. It is seen as a step

toward an eventual stock market listing for Open AI. Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica.

The Category 5 storm brought winds of almost 300 kilometres per hour,

making it one of the most powerful hurricanes ever recorded in the Atlantic. The slow-moving storm

is expected to batter Jamaica's western coast, flooding resorts in Negril and Montego Bay,

and triggering landslides near Kingston, the capital.

It is expected to weaken slightly before hitting Cuba on Wednesday.

Israel launched airstrikes on Gaza City, reportedly killing at least two Palestinians

after Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas of violating

the ceasefire deal. The Israeli Prime Minister ordered, quote, forceful strikes, accusing the militant

group of handing over the wrong remains of a hostage. In response, Hamas said it would delay the return of another body.

Pete Hegseth, America's war secretary, said the country's armed forces carried out three

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