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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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Patrick Stewart, Shakespearean stage actor turned 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' star, dies at 86
Patrick Stewart, who rose from poverty in England to become an accomplished Shakespearean stage actor and then achieved global stardom as the erudite Captain Jean-Luc Picard in TV's "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and the telepathic Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" movies, has died at the age of 86. Stewart, knighted in 2010 by Queen Elizabeth II for his contributions to drama, died at his home in Los Angeles, according to a statement on his X account. "We announce with great sorrow th
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Kirk Franklin Defends GloRilla Against Gospel Music Critics on Big Boy’s Neighborhood
Kirk Franklin is firing back at critics who have scrutinized his recent collab with GloRilla, stating the backlash has been “heartbreaking” to witness. The 19-time Grammy winner appeared on “Big Boy’s Neighborhood” Tuesday to address the controversy surrounding their latest collaboration, “This Time.” Since the song’s release, some segments of the religious community have argued that the “Yeah Glo!” rapper is too secular to participate in faith-based music. “It’s been breaking my heart some o
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Florida Youth Soccer Dispute Involving 3-Year-Old Boy Leads to Police Call
A youth soccer game in Central Florida ended in controversy this week after league officials called law enforcement to remove the family of a 3-year-old boy whom his parents claim was being targeted for his superior skill on the pitch. The incident involving the toddler, named Nevada, has sparked a firestorm of social media debate after video footage surfaced showing police responding to the i9 Sports youth league game. The boy’s parents allege that the league discriminated against their son b
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Wilson Celebrates Ciara With Heartfelt Birthday Message
Russell Wilson is showing Ciara plenty of birthday love. The singer celebrated her 41st birthday on October 25, and her husband marked the occasion with an Instagram tribute expressing his appreciation for the life they share. “Happy Birthday my Everything. @ciara I love you so much,” Wilson wrote. In the caption, Wilson praised Ciara’s strength and the impact she has on those closest to her, offering a personal look at what she means to their family. “Your heart and strength inspire everyon
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