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Mark Zuckerberg Dethroned: Three 22-Year-Old Mercor Founders Become Youngest Self-Made Billionaires
Mercor’s 22-year-old founders have become the world’s youngest self-made billionaires after a $350 million funding round valued the AI recruitment startup at $10 billion, surpassing Mark Zuckerberg’s record. Mercor, a fast-rising recruitment startup powering AI model training for Silicon Valley’s biggest labs, has created the world’s youngest self-made billionaires. Three 22-year-old cofounders, including two Americans of Indian origin, have dethroned Mark Zuckerberg as the world’s youngest sel
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Soho House Acquired for £2 Billion as Ashton Kutcher Joins Board
Private members' club chain Soho House has been snapped up for $2.7bn (£2bn) by a consortium involving Hollywood actor turned investor Ashton Kutcher. The group opened its first club in London in 1995, and now has 46 Soho Houses in Europe, North America and Asia, as well a string of other up-market hospitality businesses. It is widely regarded as being a popular haunt of A-list celebrities, and one of its London venues was reportedly where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had their first date.
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Explosion Rocks US Embassy in Oslo Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
An explosion shook the US embassy in Oslo, Norway, in the early hours of Sunday, causing what local authorities described as “minor material damage.” The blast comes amid heightened tensions at US diplomatic missions worldwide following escalating hostilities between the United States, Israel, and Iran. Several US diplomatic facilities in Gulf countries hosting American troops have recently been targeted by Iranian retaliatory strikes, including in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. According to Oslo po
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North West Hints at New Music Using a Throwback Kanye ‘Ye’ Sample
North West, the eldest daughter of Kanye West, has begun sharing more glimpses of her own musical experiments. During a recent livestream from a recording studio, she played an unreleased track that immediately caught the attention of fans online. The beat drew from a recognizable source: a sample of Kanye West’s song “Coldest Winter.” The original track appeared on 808s & Heartbreak, West’s 2008 album known for its stark emotional tone and minimalist production. Written in the wake of his moth
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Travis Scott Joins Tom Brady for Saudi Arabia’s Biggest Flag‑Football Spectacle Yet
Travis Scott is set to bring a full stadium show to Saudi Arabia this month, headlining the halftime performance at the inaugural Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Riyadh. The one‑off event, part of Riyadh Season, takes over Kingdom Arena on 21 March 2026 and is being pitched as Saudi’s biggest sports‑meets‑music crossover yet, pairing Scott with a made‑for‑TV flag‑football showcase built around Tom Brady’s first on‑field return since his 2023 retirement. On the sports side, Brady will suit up
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Trim’s “Princess of Rap” Claim Has the Internet Picking Sides
Charleston rapper Trim has kicked off a whole discourse by getting onstage and crowning herself “the princess of rap” and “the princess of Charleston” during a recent hometown show. The 19‑year‑old, who’s been building buzz with TikTok‑friendly tracks like “Guapo” and a “Boat” remix featuring fellow viral names Buna B and YK Niece. She then doubled down online afterwards with posts like “It’s impossible to take this tiara from me” and “Everyday I wake up with a throne on my head.” Clips reshare
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