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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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“Menace II Society” & “The Players’ Club” Actor Samuel Monroe Jr., Passes Away At 52
Samuel Monroe Jr., whose film career began with the searing 1993 drama “Menace II Society,” has died. He was 52. His mother, Joyce Patton, announced his death on Facebook. Her message came after months of concern surrounding Monroe’s declining health. “I want to thank all of my Facebook family and friends, new and old, for praying for Samuel Monroe Jr., my son,” Patton wrote. “But today God called him home.” She asked supporters to continue praying for Monroe’s family, particularly his three
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Issa Rae Returns to HBO With New Boxing Comedy Pilot In Las Vegas
Issa Rae is set to return to her creative home at HBO with a new pilot order for a half-hour comedy set within the high-stakes world of professional boxing. According to reports, the project, currently titled “Untitled Male Friendship Show,” marks a significant reunion between the “Insecure” creator and the premium cable network following the conclusion of her previous overall deal. Set against the neon-lit backdrop of Las Vegas, the series focuses on the complex relationship between two lon
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Miguel Announces Baby No.2 On The Way With Wife Margaret Zhang
Award-winning singer-songwriter Miguel and his wife, Margaret Zhang, are preparing to welcome another child, while keeping much of the pregnancy private. The couple has not revealed the baby’s sex or due date. Instead, their recent appearance has offered the clearest glimpse into this next chapter of their family life. It looks like Miguel & Margaret Zhang are expecting baby number 2! 🍼 🎥: IG / shirleystempleshow pic.twitter.com/Z1PqfmOMAi — TMZ (@TMZ) August 24, 2026 Miguel and Zhang pr
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Dolly Parton, Country Music Legend & Global Icon, Passes Away at 80
Dolly Parton, the legendary singer, songwriter and philanthropist whose career defined the modern era of country music, has died at the age of 80. Her family announced her passing Tuesday through a video shared on her official Instagram account, featuring her nephew, Bryan Seaver, and her head of security. The news marks the end of a storied career that spanned six decades and saw Parton rise from the poverty of rural Tennessee to become a global icon. Born Jan. 19, 1946, in Sevierville, Part
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