How to connect ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot and Grok to 961 News
Add the Bigdata MCP server to ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, Grok or your own agent, then ask about 961 News' reporting from Lebanon, with every answer cited by article.
Example answer from an AI agent connected to Bigdata.com. Every claim cites its source.
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Sample prompt
What has 961 News reported about business and markets this week?
961 News
Answer grounded in Bigdata.comCaptured 13 Oct 2026
The most recent 961 News stories on Bigdata.com are "The United States Officially Unbanned Direct Flights To Lebanon" (10 Oct 2026) 1, "961 Just Entered An Exclusive Partnership With Black Phoenix Intelligence" (2 Oct 2026) 2, "CMA CGM Just Changed Fattal's Name After Acquiring It" (1 Oct 2026) 3 and "A Chipotle Lebanon Page Has Been Gaining Traction, What's The Truth Behind It?" (30 Sep 2026) 4. Your agent can open any of them and cite the passage it draws on.
Sources
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The United States Officially Unbanned Direct Flights To Lebanon
961 News · News · 10 Oct 2026
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961 Just Entered An Exclusive Partnership With Black Phoenix Intelligence
961 News · News · 2 Oct 2026
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CMA CGM Just Changed Fattal's Name After Acquiring It
961 News · News · 1 Oct 2026
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A Chipotle Lebanon Page Has Been Gaining Traction, What's The Truth Behind It?
961 News · News · 30 Sep 2026
In the index
Recently in 961 News
What 8 stories from 961 News on Bigdata.com were about, 5 Sep 2026 to 10 Oct 2026.
01
Checking viral claims about global brands
961 checked viral claims about Chipotle and Costco in Lebanon and found no official store announcement from either chain.
A Chipotle Lebanon Page Has Been Gaining Traction, What's The Truth Behind It?30 Sep 2026
No, Costco Didn't Open In Lebanon - Here's The Truth Behind The Fake Hype29 Sep 2026
02
Lebanese companies and designers in the news
Fattal Group was renamed TAMINA after its acquisition by CMA CGM, while Elie Saab announced a 54-piece collection with H&M.
CMA CGM Just Changed Fattal's Name After Acquiring It1 Oct 2026
Elie Saab and H&M Just Partnered On A New Collection5 Sep 2026
03
Diaspora ties and travel links
The US lifted its ban on direct flights to Lebanon, and a Maronite church being built in Jordan is meant to draw Lebanese visitors.
The United States Officially Unbanned Direct Flights To Lebanon10 Oct 2026
A Maronite Church Is Being Built At Jesus' Baptism Site27 Sep 2026
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Media and community announcements
961 agreed to share reporting with Beirut-based Black Phoenix Intelligence, and Miss Lebanon 2026 scheduled casting in Achrafieh.
961 Just Entered An Exclusive Partnership With Black Phoenix Intelligence2 Oct 2026
Think You Could Be The Next Miss Lebanon? Casting Is This Weekend9 Sep 2026
Ask your agent
What did 961 News find when it checked the Costco and Chipotle claims in Lebanon?
What does 961 News report about the end of the US ban on direct flights to Lebanon?
How did 961 News cover the renaming of Fattal Group after the CMA CGM deal?
Themes are summarised from the stories listed under each one. Captured 16 Oct 2026.
Coverage
What's covered
961 News
Articles from 961 News, part of the Financial Newswires package.
Local coverage
Business, economic and policy news from Lebanon, in English.
Cited answers
Every answer links to the article it draws on.
Overview
About 961 News
Connect it through the Bigdata MCP server and your agent can follow 961 News' reporting on companies, markets and policy in Lebanon, citing each article.
About 961 News
961 News is based in Lebanon and publishes in English. Its articles are available on Bigdata.com as part of the Financial Newswires package.
At a glance
Source961 News
CountryLebanon
LanguageEnglish
HistorySince 2021
Volume~50 documents
DeliveryMCP, API, Bigdata app
Websitethe961.com
Setup guide
Connect 961 News to your agent
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Add the Bigdata MCP server
Add Bigdata.com as a connector in Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot or your own agent.
Yes, through the Bigdata MCP server. Once it is connected, ChatGPT can search 961 News' articles and cite them.
How do I connect ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot or Grok to 961 News?
Add the Bigdata MCP server to ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot or Cursor and sign in. For Grok, add it as a remote MCP tool in the xAI API, using a Bigdata API key. Then ask about 961 News' reporting in plain language. Answers cite the articles they use.
What is 961 News?
961 News is a digital media outlet that offers Lebanese news and culture, including political, economic and social developments.
Where is 961 News based?
961 News is based in Lebanon and reports in English.
Is it included in my subscription?
It is included with the Financial Newswires package. Contact sales@bigdata.com to add it.
How far back does it go?
Bigdata.com's 961 News archive goes back to 2021.
Start building with Bigdata.com
Connect through the Bigdata MCP server or API. Every answer cites its source.