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Oct 2023
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A.M. Edition for Oct. 23. Humanitarian aid is trickling into Gaza as Israel continues preparations for a ground invasion of the enclave. Meanwhile, the conflict is starting to pose challenges for businesses. WSJ tech reporter Sam Schechner says a debate is brewing within Meta over how to moderate comments on Instagram and Facebook. Plus another mega-deal in the U.S. oil and gas industry. And Republicans pile into the House Speaker race. Luke Vargas hosts.

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