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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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Drake Gifts Millions In Cars & Gifts At 3rd ‘Strong Women Stronger Drinks’ Event In Toronto
Drake put generosity at the center of his annual Strong Women, Stronger Drinks celebration, reportedly giving away more than $1 million in cash and luxury prizes during the exclusive Toronto event. Held Tuesday night at Casa Loma, the invitation-only gathering honored Canadian women making an impact in business, entrepreneurship and digital media. The third annual edition quickly became one of the city’s biggest social media moments as videos of the giveaways spread online. View this post on
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Stefon Diggs signs with Washington Commanders on one-year deal
Another big signing occurred in the NFL on Wednesday as the Washington Commanders signed Stefon Diggs to a one-year contract. Diggs spent last season in New England with the Patriots, where had a 1,000-yard year for the seventh time in the last eight years. According to reports, Diggs is signing a one-year deal with the Commanders with a total package of $12 million when including incentives. Commanders signing WR Stefon Diggs. (via @RapSheet) pic.twitter.com/08NuzCFG8p — NFL (@NFL) August 5
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Karen Civil Announces Nipsey Hussle Collaborations With Foot Locker & L.A. Rams Coming Soon
Nipsey Hussle’s legacy continues to thrive with the help of media maven Karen Civil as a collaboration with Foot Locker and the NFL’s L.A. Rams is underway. Civil revealed the news during the latest episode of the Won of One: A PLLRS Podcast. The new partnerships will elevate Neighborhood Nip’s Marathon brand into one of hip-hop’s most recognizable lifestyle companies. with host Reg Calixte, longtime collaborator Karen Civil revealed that Marathon is preparing for two major collaborations that
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A$AP Rocky Rescinds Offer To Fashion Designer Allan Peters Over Sharing Screenshots
A$AP Rocky’s influence stretches far beyond music. The rapper has become one of fashion’s most sought-after creative voices, making every branding decision part of a larger style narrative. That reputation surfaced this week after a private Instagram conversation with graphic designer Allan Peters spilled into public view, ending what appeared to be a promising collaboration before it began. According to screenshots widely shared across social media, Rocky contacted Peters through Instagram abo
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