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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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JAŸ-Z Sets NYC Pop-Up Events for 30th Anniversary of ‘Reasonable Doubt’
Interest around Jay-Z has taken on a steady, almost layered momentum this year. This energy is driven by a mix of live performance moments and the quiet weight of anniversary dates. For example, a freestyle at the Roots Picnic helped reignite conversation around his stage presence. Meanwhile, the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt and the 25th anniversary of The Blueprint brought renewed attention to two records that still sit at the center of his catalog. Taken together, those milestones have
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Michelle Obama Throws Subliminal Jab At Donald Trump At Presidential Center Opening
Former first lady Michelle Obama used the opening of the Obama Presidential Center on Thursday to celebrate her husband’s legacy while delivering a broader message about leadership, public service and civic responsibility. Standing before a crowd that included former presidents, elected officials, entertainers and community leaders, Obama reflected on the achievements of former President Barack Obama and the values she said defined his eight years in the White House. The ceremony marked a majo
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Knicks Celebrate NBA Title with Massive New York Parade
Thousands of New York Knicks fans flooded Manhattan on Thursday for a heavily guarded victory parade, turning the city into a sea of blue and orange to mark their basketball team's NBA Finals victory. Chants of "Let's go Knocks" rippled through the dense crowd, made up of some who paid hundreds of dollars for line sitters to wait overnight and save them a space to watch the procession. "The Knicks unite the city unlike any other team. We were starved for so long," said Anthony Martorelli, a 29
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Drake Reportedly Set To Sell 50% Stake Of OVO (October’s Very Own) Brand To Authentic Brands Group
Hip Hop star Drake and his OVO (October’s Very Own) are preparing to be in partnership with licensing giant Authentic Brands Group, according to Puck. While discussions remain ongoing, the potential transaction signals how far OVO has evolved beyond music into a global lifestyle enterprise. BREAKING: Drake is reportedly selling a 50% stake in OVO to Authentic Brands Group 🦉 Authentic is the licensing giant behind brands like Reebok, Champion, Forever 21, Brooks, and Sports Illustrated, while
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