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Queen Consort Camilla Pays Tribute to Queen Elizabeth ll
Reporting
— Sep 19, 2022
The Queen Consort, Camilla, honored the late Queen Elizabeth ll in the wake of her passing. In a new interview with the BBC, Camilla opened up about Queen Elizabeth ll’s long reign, which lasted for 70 years. “She’s…
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Norway Mourns Harald V; Funeral Details Shared
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— Aug 29, 2026
Queen Sonja has publicly mourned King Harald V with memorial appearances following his death, while her 58-year marriage to Harald is portrayed as a defining partnership marked by mutual support and groundbreaking steps for her as queen consort. The coverage traces their decades-long romance, early opposition, and Sonja’s enduring role in the monarchy as Norway grieves.
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King Charles Will Break Royal Tradition After It’s Revealed Who Will Stand Next to Him at Coronation
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— Mar 1, 2023
The coronation of Britain’s King Charles III will put the grandchildren of Camilla, the Queen Consort, in the spotlight, according to a new report. Calling it a “bold move,” the Sunday Times reported that Camilla’s…
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KKR-Singtel Consortium Completes STTGDC Acquisition, Capacity 780MW
Business
— Aug 31, 2026
The KKR-Singtel consortium completed its acquisition of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, retaining the company’s name and leadership while introducing a refreshed brand built around “Built Ready” to drive AI-ready data-center expansion across Asia, the UK and Europe. STTGDC reported strong momentum, with capacity up 25% to 780 MW since late 2025, contracted capacity up 50%, EBITDA up 30%, and a near 2 GW powered-land pipeline fueling ongoing growth.
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Microsoft Director Warned The Public Would See AI Training As ‘Astonishing Theft,’ Unsealed Filing Shows
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Steadfast Agrees to $7.7B Buyout by KKR-led Consortium
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— Aug 21, 2026
Steadfast Group has agreed to a A$7.7 billion take-private by a KKR-backed consortium led by Dragoneer and Amwins, with Amwins acquiring Steadfast’s underwriting agency and Dragoneer taking the broking unit, valuing the company at a 51.9% premium and set to close by year-end subject to regulatory approvals and an independent expert review. The deal has the board’s unanimous recommendation and relies on a scheme of arrangement, with potential divestitures and dividends as part of the restructure.
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Most Influential Women in World History
From 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.
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Bitcoin Security Consortium launches $15M funding pledge
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— Jul 23, 2026
The Bitcoin Security Consortium, backed by major industry players, pledges $15 million over three years to strengthen Bitcoin security and post-quantum readiness while asserting that it will not influence Bitcoin’s protocol or governance. However, the backing sources remain unnamed and there is limited independent verification or media coverage of the pledge.
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Eutelsat Awards €5.4B IRIS² Satellite Contracts
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— Sep 10, 2026
Aerospacelab has won a €2.4 billion contract to design, manufacture and deliver 264 satellites for the EU’s IRIS² secure-communications network, accounting for the majority of the program’s 348 satellites. Airbus Defence and Space will build the 66-satellite first LEO layer and Thales Alenia Space will supply the payloads as part of the SpaceRISE consortium led by Eutelsat.
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Spending over 5 billion euros on IRIS² should finally give Europe independent secure communications without foreign reliance.
Trian Plans No Wendy's Bid, Sources Say
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— Aug 26, 2026
Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management is not currently planning a take-private bid for Wendy's, despite earlier reports of a potential consortium, citing concerns about the company's performance, valuation, and strategic direction while keeping options open for the future. The development comes after a period of stock volatility sparked by takeover rumors, with Wendy's CEO Bob Wright implementing a turnaround plan as the shares rebound from a nine-month high.
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ExxonMobil Liza Unity operations resume after fire
Business
— Aug 23, 2026
ExxonMobil temporarily suspended operations on the Liza Unity FPSO off Guyana after a laundry-room fire, which was quickly extinguished, with crude offloading affected and all personnel safe; the company said operations would resume after completing necessary safety checks. Reports confirmed the incident prompted a safety response and halted crude offloading, with government data noting ongoing high production from the ExxonMobil–Guyana consortium.
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Pro-Trump Account Praises President’s Packed Schedule and Work Ethic
The post by Brenden Dilley claims President Trump’s daily schedule is “insane,” describes him as a “machine” who works extremely hard “for FREE,” and says nobody else in America would tolerate it. It circulates mainly within pro-Trump and MAGA communities, where users amplify admiration for Trump’s energy and dedication.
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Liverpool stake sale to Bezos-backed group
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— Aug 11, 2026
A consortium led by Jeff Bezos, including Amit Bhatia and Eduardo Saverin, is moving to acquire about 30% of Liverpool FC, reflecting Bezos’s expanding footprint in sports ownership; the deal could unlock a higher-spending era for the club and shape its transfer ambitions, with targets like Barcola, Isak, Wirtz, or Endrick discussed as potential signees.
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Bezos Group Near Liverpool Stake Completion
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— Aug 10, 2026
A consortium led by Amit Bhatia, with Jeff Bezos and Eduardo Saverin, is close to purchasing about one-third of Liverpool FC from Fenway Sports Group, with a deal potentially announced this week. The investment would value Liverpool at around $6 billion, marking a major shift in club ownership.
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Physical Books vs E-Readers
Paper's soul versus the paperless suitcase.
Physical Books vs E-Readers · 145 votes — pick a side
Kuwait Signs $16B Pipeline Lease Deal
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— Jul 25, 2026
Kuwait's state-owned Kuwait Oil Company signs a US$16 billion lease-and-lease-back deal with a consortium led by Blackstone, Brookfield, and KKR to lease its 13 pipelines for 20.5 years, with KOC holding 51% and the investors 49%, generating about US$7.85 billion in upfront proceeds to support expansion to 4 million barrels per day by 2035 while preserving Kuwait's control over production and refining. The move, framed as Kuwait’s largest foreign direct investment to date, comes amid regional tensions and Iranian attacks on energy infrastructure.
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Intel Q2 Strong, Foundry Challenge, Government Support
Tech
— Jul 20, 2026
Intel joined the Genesis Mission Consortium to accelerate AI-driven innovation, while its stock and fundamentals reflect a balance of ongoing AI/foundry investments and persistent near-term profitability pressures, with cautious guidance expected for the coming quarters. Despite a multi-year AI and manufacturing ramp, recent results show revenue pressures and occasional losses, though margins improve when new products and efficiency gains take hold.
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Galaxy Expands Quantum Readiness With Industry Consortium
Tech
— Jul 21, 2026
Galaxy Digital has launched a Bitcoin Quantum Readiness Initiative with up to $5 million in developer grants, a dedicated Galaxy Research program, and a Quantum Advisory Council to bolster Bitcoin against quantum threats, including members such as Barry Sanders, Damien Bérubé, and Eran Tromer. The effort focuses on developing post-quantum cryptographic solutions and potential protocol upgrades to withstand quantum attacks, addressing Q-Day scenarios and the migration to quantum-resistant signatures and addresses.
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Sunny Hostin Reveals Kids Were Bullied
Sunny Hostin revealed to viewers of "The View" that her children faced racism while attending "predominantly White" private schools. Hostin, a co-host of the show , brought up the topic Monday while talking with 1619 Project founder and The New York Times Magazine reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones. Hannah-Jones recently admitted she regretted some of her decision to send her daughter to predominantly B
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Galliford Try Secures £9.5bn CPC Framework
Business
— Jul 21, 2026
Galliford Try has been appointed to the Crescent Purchasing Consortium Construction and Capital Works framework worth £9.5 billion, spanning all five regional lots across England, Wales and Scotland for up to eight years and covering education and wider public sector projects from new-builds to refurbishments. The appointment strengthens its position in UK public infrastructure and expands the visibility of future revenues through a steady pipeline of core contracts.
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Trump Set To Sign Off On TikTok ‘Compromise’ Deal Over Algorithm Control
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— Sep 22, 2025
President Donald Trump will sign off on a deal later this week that will give greater control over TikTok’s U.S. algorithm to a consortium of American investors, a senior White House official told the Daily Caller News…
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Biden-Harris Admin Handed Billions To Coalition Partnering With Stacey Abrams’ Org Dedicated To Turning Out Voters
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— Oct 18, 2024
The Biden-Harris Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) doled out billions of taxpayer dollars in August to a left-wing nonprofit consortium linked to Democratic voter mobilization efforts, including a Stacey Abrams’…
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Newspaper Issues Multiple Corrections On Trump Initiative
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— Apr 1, 2026
Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg criticized The New York Times on Sunday over its coverage of the Trump administration’s newly announced “Pax Silica” investor consortium, after the paper…
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NYT Forced To Issue Several Corrections After Being Called Out By Trump Official
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— Mar 31, 2026
The New York Times issued two corrections on Monday after Under Secretary of State Jacob Helberg called them over its coverage of President Donald Trump’s administration’s investor consortium. Helberg called out the…
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Tucker Carlson Clarifies He Hasn’t Endorsed Anyone In Abdul El-Sayed Race
Nicole Silverio · 3 min · 15h
Outfit Behind Slanted ‘Terrorism’ Studies Pleads For Private Donors After Trump Funding Cuts
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— Jul 4, 2025
A university research hub producing “terrorism” data is seeking private donations after the Trump administration gutted its federal funding over alleged political bias. The University of Maryland’s National Consortium…
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BlackRock Brokers Deal to Bring Panama Canal Back Under American Control
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— Mar 5, 2025
The Panama Canal could soon be back in the control of the U.S., after a Hong Kong-based conglomerate agreed to sell its controlling stake in a subsidiary that operates ports near the canal to a consortium that includes…
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Commentary: Red-State AGs Threaten Legal Action As Biden Admin Pushes for Taxpayer-Funded Abortion
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— May 26, 2021
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost joined a pro-life consortium of 20 Republican state attorneys general who are demanding that the Biden administration stop trying to sneakily expand taxpayer-funded abortions. In a May 17…
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