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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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Tari Eason signs to Houston Rockets on $81.5 million deal
The Houston Rockets signed Tari Eason to a five-year, $81.5 million fully guaranteed deal on Thursday. Eason, 25, signed the extension as a restricted free agent. After the Rockets selected him 17th overall in the 2022 draft, Eason now heads into his fifth season with the team and a lot more money in his pocket. Restricted free agent Tari Eason has agreed to a five-year, $81.5 million deal to return to the Houston Rockets, sources tell ESPN. The deal is fully guaranteed for Eason. pic.twitter
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Coco Gauff outlasts Claire Liu in third round to match best Wimbledon run
Seventh seed Coco Gauff reached the fourth round and matched her best Wimbledon display with a 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-2 victory over fellow American Claire Liu on Thursday to keep her bid for a third Grand Slam title alive. The 22-year-old former US Open and French Open champion, who crashed in her opener at the All England Club 12 months ago, arrived under pressure to improve her modest grasscourt record and appeared to be in cruise control early on against Liu. She eased through the opening se
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Jaylen Brown Traded To The Philadelphia 76ers In A Massive Deal
Jaylen Brown is taking his talents to the “City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection.” ESPN reported that the Boston Celtics are sending Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George in a blockbuster trade. Also, Celects are getting two first-round picks (2028, 2031) and two second-round selections (2028, 2030). The shocking trade has reverberated throughout the NBA. Brown will now form a new “Big 3” alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. In recent weeks, Brown’s tenure in Boston appe
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Future Explains His Love Life & Desires To Get Married In New ‘The Real Me’ Promo
Rap superstar Future is entering a more introspective chapter, revealing that his upcoming album, The Real Me, will reflect a deeper look at love, marriage, commitment and personal growth. In a new Instagram Story shared Wednesday, the Atlanta superstar spoke candidly about relationships while previewing the mindset behind the project, which arrives July 10. The album is expected to feature 22 tracks, including the recently released single “Radio.” During an in-studio conversation, Future chal
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