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I hitched a ride from a secret serial killer who murdered seven strangers & planned to butcher me with a masonry hammer
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Trump vows to defeat Iran as attacks resume and blockade diverts ships
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Spain to face Argentina in World Cup final after Messi-led comeback sinks England
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House defeats bid to end military aid to Israel as over 100 Democrats vote for it
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House Republicans’ Blueprint For Reconciliation 3.0 Includes $60 Billion For Defense
House Republicans on Wednesday unveiled a blueprint for a third reconciliation bill that includes $60 billion for defense, a figure slightly below the Trump administration’s request to cover Iran war […]
Venture funding of fintech startups grew 22.7% YoY in H1 2026 to $28.6B globally, but deal count fell 25.7% and funding fell 17.3% vs. H2 2025’s $34.6B funding (Mary Ann Azevedo/Crunchbase News)
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Venture funding of fintech startups grew 22.7% YoY in H1 2026 to $28.6B globally, but deal count fell 25.7% and funding fell 17.3% vs. H2 2025’s $34.6B funding — Venture funding into fintech start…