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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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Jhené Aiko Announces New Album ‘Westside Whimsy’
Jhené Aiko has officially ended her six-year hiatus, announcing that her highly anticipated new studio album, “Westside Whimsy,” will be released this Friday, Sept. 11. The announcement came via social media Tuesday, where Aiko shared the project’s cover art featuring a close-up of the singer against a teal backdrop, adorned with crystal teardrops. The album, released through Def Jam Recordings, marks her first full-length effort since the critically acclaimed “Chilombo,” which debuted in Marc
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50 Cent Celebrates Emmy Win For Sean Combs: The Reckoning
50 Cent is celebrating an Emmy win tied to his Netflix documentary, Sean Combs: The Reckoning, about Sean “Diddy” Combs, but the hip-hop mogul isn’t exactly calling it a victory lap. Following the September 5 Emmy ceremony, 50 Cent addressed the recognition on Instagram. His documentary, “Sean Combs: The Reckoning,” was among the night’s winners. “I won a Emmy still think I’m taking a L,” 50 wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 50 Cent (@50cent) He followed with a messag
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Ciara and Russell Wilson Announce Fifth Child Pregnancy
Ciara and NFL quarterback Russell Wilson have announced they are expecting their fifth child. The couple shared the news through a joint social media post on Sunday, showcasing the growing family as they prepare for a new addition. The announcement comes as the latest chapter for the high-profile pair, who have been married since 2016. Ciara, 40, revealed her pregnancy in a stylized video featuring her silhouette, confirming that the “Level Up” singer is ready to expand her household once agai
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Gauff progresses to US Open quarter-finals after taking out fellow compatriot Jovic
Coco Gauff bested rising US star Iva Jovic on Monday to reach the quarter-finals of the US Open for the first time since winning the title three years ago. Gauff, seeded fourth this year, beat the 14th-seeded Jovic 6-1, 6-4 in 80 minutes. The match marked a rare instance in which two-time Grand Slam champion Gauff, still only 22, faced a younger American in the 18-year-old Jovic, who pushed Gauff in the second set after being routed in the first. "She plays beyond her years," Gauff said. "I'm
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