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Apollo 13 Safe ReturnGood News — FROM 1970Crew returns safely after oxygen tank explosion.

Apollo Eyes $20 Billion J&J Orthopedics Unit — Sep 11, 2026Apollo Global Management is poised to acquire Johnson & Johnson's DePuy Synthes orthopedics unit for about $20 billion, a deal that would value the asset at roughly two times its sales as J&J considers a tax-free spin-off or other paths to sharpen focus on higher-growth healthcare areas. DePuy Synthes generated about $9.3 billion in 2025 revenue but trails faster-growing segments and carries thousands of hip-implant lawsuits that would influence buyer pricing.

Marcus Bell Two times sales feels fair given the revenue but the lawsuits could still force a lower final price.

Apollo 8 Reads Genesis From the MoonGood News — FROM 1968At the end of 1968's terrible year, three astronauts circled the Moon on Christmas Eve and read 'In the beginning…' to a billion people.

Apollo 13 Comes HomeGood News — FROM 1970'Houston, we've had a problem' became the greatest successful failure ever — three men brought home alive by duct tape, slide rules, and refusal to quit.

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Apollo 13 Astronaut Jim Lovell Dies at 97 — Aug 9, 2025Apollo 13 mission commander and astronaut Jim Lovell has died at the age of 97. “We are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved father, USN Captain James A. ‘Jim’ Lovell, a Navy pilot and officer, astronaut…

YourlistRankingMost Influential Women in World HistoryFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.1379 votes · 26 candidates

Apollo 13 Commander James Lovell Dead At 97 — Aug 8, 2025Former NASA astronaut James Lovell died Thursday in Lake Forest, Illinois, at the age of 97, the agency announced in a Friday release. Lovell commanded the Apollo 13 mission, which suffered an explosion while en route…

American Astronaut Michael Collins of Apollo 11 Fame Dies at 90Reporting — Apr 28, 2021American astronaut Michael Collins, who stayed behind in the command module of Apollo 11 on July 20, 1969, while Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin traveled to the lunar surface to become the first humans to walk on the…

Louvre Apollo Gallery Reopens Empty of Jewels — Jul 20, 2026The Apollo Gallery at the Louvre will reopen with no crown jewels on display and will restore its 17th-century function as a state gallery, following the 2025 theft of eight crown jewels worth €88 million and plans for a secure, windowless vault elsewhere in the museum. The reopening, attended by Culture Minister Catherine Pégard, comes amid leadership changes and heightened scrutiny of the museum’s security.

EasyJet profits fall as Apollo bid resurfaces — Jul 23, 2026EasyJet reported a sharp drop in quarterly pre-tax profit to about £85 million as elevated fuel costs and softer demand from the Middle East conflict weigh on earnings, though late bookings showed some improvement heading into peak travel season. The airline is in a bid war between Apollo’s £5.7 billion takeover deal and Castlelake’s rival offer, while management warned that FY26 outcomes depend on volatile fuel prices and remaining bookings.

On X · @FCBarcelonaFC Barcelona Basketball Advances to Supercopa Endesa FinalFC Barcelona’s basketball team narrowly defeated Valencia Basket 87-86 in the Supercopa Endesa semifinals to reach the final against Joventut Badalona. The club’s official post celebrating the win drew overwhelmingly positive reactions from supporters praising multi-sport success, with minimal opposition or split in sentiment.1,282 likes · 17m

Apollo Micro Systems Secures Navy PSO for SAVIOR-ASW — Jul 22, 2026Apollo Micro Systems has secured a Make-II Prototype Sanction Order from the Indian Navy to design, develop, and demonstrate the SAVIOR-ASW semi-submersible unmanned vessel for persistent anti-submarine warfare, signaling a shift to prime platform development and strengthening India's autonomous maritime capabilities. The Make-II process funds the prototyping with no government cost and sets the stage for procurement via successful trials, in line with Atmanirbhar Bharat goals and potential long-term sovereign contracts.

Gina Carano Reveals What Carl Weathers Did After She Was Cancelled: ‘That Is Who He Was’Reporting — Feb 3, 2024Actress and former MMA fighter Gina Carano recalled actor Carl Weathers as a rare breed of person who stood by a friend, even in hard times. Weathers, who played Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movie series, died Thursday…

YourlistVS BattleMadonna vs Lady GagaThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.Madonna vs Lady Gaga · 152 votes — pick a side

Shell US chemicals assets draw bidders; $8B possible — Aug 24, 2026Shell is exploring the sale of its US chemicals business, with potential bids from ExxonMobil, LyondellBasell, Apollo Global Management, and Kuwait Petroleum’s chemicals arm for as much as $8 billion. The assets span four sites across Louisiana, Texas and Pennsylvania, with non-binding offers already submitted as Shell seeks to divest underperforming operations while signaling a broader retreat from low‑carbon investments.

Baidu misses Q2 revenue, AI growth offsets ad declines — Aug 18, 2026Baidu posted Q2 revenue of 31.33 billion yuan, missing analysts’ estimates as weaker ad revenue offset gains from AI-linked cloud services and other AI initiatives, while highlighting momentum in its AI-powered business and Apollo Go expansion. Despite this, a downgrade to Buy pointed to ongoing ad-strategy challenges, even as AI and cloud growth present attractively expanding opportunities.

EU plans review of airline ownership, risks EasyJet bids — Jul 22, 2026The EU is preparing a review of airline ownership rules to ensure majority EU ownership and effective control, potentially complicating easyJet’s takeover bids by Apollo and Castlelake. The move has sparked share swings and could force private-equity deals to be restructured to satisfy regulatory control tests, as illustrated by past and ongoing implications for carriers like Ryanair and easyJet.

DDaily Caller News FoundationTrump Announces ‘AI Force,’ Czar Appointment After Industry Titans Urged CautionPresident Donald Trump on Saturday announced plans to double down on boosting the development of artificial intelligence despite caution having being urged by industry titans.55m

Blackstone, Partners Near $500B AI Infrastructure Financing — Aug 10, 2026A coalition including Blackstone, BlackRock, NVIDIA, Apollo, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs and KKR is launching multi-firm AI infrastructure financing platforms to mobilize over $500 billion in capital for data centers, chips, and power worldwide, underscoring a major shift in how AI buildouts are funded. The development is driving investor interest and stock activity in Blackstone and related firms, with earnings signals and institutional moves shaping the ongoing momentum in the AI infrastructure theme.

QuizieQuizHow charismatic are you, really?Not a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.3 min · today's quiz