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Will SpaceX IPO make Elon Musk a trillionaire?

Will SpaceX IPO make Elon Musk a trillionaire?

He is already the richest man in the world, but when SpaceX finally makes its hotly anticipated stock market debut, Elon Musk could become the planet's first trillionaire.

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By the power of great skills: Nicholas Galitzine on He-Man transformation

By the power of great skills: Nicholas Galitzine on He-Man transformation

In "Masters of the Universe," the insecure Adam transforms into He-Man simply by wielding the Sword of Grayskull.

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'20 minutes of terror': AI boosts US voice impersonation scams

'20 minutes of terror': AI boosts US voice impersonation scams

Liz Benz still believes the distressed caller's voice was her son's -- the tone, enunciation and cadence all matched her 16-year-old.

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Before SpaceX goes public, a scramble to get on bandwagon

Before SpaceX goes public, a scramble to get on bandwagon

As SpaceX prepares its long-awaited stock market debut, investors everywhere are scrambling to get a piece of the action -- through investment funds, related company stocks, and even online prediction markets.

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One of our own: San Antonio embraces 'Wemby' ahead of NBA Finals

One of our own: San Antonio embraces 'Wemby' ahead of NBA Finals

It is not New York or Los Angeles.

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Tanzania president visits Russia as Western ties fray

Tanzania president visits Russia as Western ties fray

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan begins a three-day state visit to Russia on Wednesday, meeting counterpart Vladimir Putin at a time when her country's reputation in the West has been badly damaged.

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Protesting teachers in Mexico topple player statues days before World Cup

Protesting teachers in Mexico topple player statues days before World Cup

Protesting teachers toppled towering statues of football players on Mexico City's main promenade Tuesday and threatened growing protests before the World Cup if the government does not respond to their labor demands.

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Scientists find yeast in ancient Iceman's guts -- and make bread

Scientists find yeast in ancient Iceman's guts -- and make bread

Yeast has been growing in the guts of a frozen mummy called Oetzi the Iceman for thousands of years, scientists have discovered, telling AFP they used it to make a tasty sourdough bread.

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No.1 Korda, No.2 Jeeno chase US Women's Open title

No.1 Korda, No.2 Jeeno chase US Women's Open title

Top-ranked Nelly Korda chases a lifelong dream and Thailand's second-ranked Jeeno Thitikul seeks her first major title when the 81st US Women's Open begins on Thursday at Riviera Country Club.

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David Beckham to get star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

David Beckham to get star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Football superstar David Beckham is to be honored with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame, organizers announced Tuesday, as the United States readies to host the World Cup.

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