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Italian Tech Turnaround Firm Bending Spoons Debuts on Nasdaq at $18B Valuation, Surging 40%

  • Bending Spoons IPO'd on Nasdaq at ~$18B valuation with shares surging 40% in first-day trading
  • The Italian firm specializes in acquiring and operationally revamping struggling legacy internet brands including AOL, Evernote, and Meetup
  • Founders credit success to strategic discipline and lessons learned from prior startup failures, rather than luck

Bending Spoons, a Milan-based investment company, launched its initial public offering on Nasdaq and saw shares climb 40% on its first day of trading, closing at $40.50. The $18B IPO represents a major milestone for a fi

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Netflix ‘Skywalkers’ Stars Get Engaged Atop Empire State Building in High-Profile Climb

  • Masked couple climbed Empire State Building, unfurled a peace-themed banner, and became engaged at the summit
  • The pair are documentary subjects in Netflix's 'Skywalkers' series
  • The stunt drew criticism from CNN over its performative nature and potential legal consequences including jail time

A masked couple ascended the Empire State Building and unfurled a banner bearing messages of love and peace, culminating in a proposal at the building's peak. The stunt captured attention across media outlets, generating

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Senator Mitch McConnell Hospitalized After Being Found Unconscious at D.C. Home

  • Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, was found unconscious at his home and subsequently hospitalized
  • Recovery timeline and full details of his condition remain unconfirmed
  • Released emergency dispatch audio has fuelled fresh concerns about his health status

The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican was discovered unconscious at his Washington, D.C. residence in a recent incident that prompted emergency response and hospital admission. Emergency dispatch recordings of the incident

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Viral German Soccer Fan Freddy Withdraws From Social Media Amid Backlash but Maintains White House Visit

  • German sports fan Freddy became viral for documenting a World Cup road trip across America
  • He exited social media following backlash and public criticism of his story
  • Freddy's White House visit remains confirmed despite the controversy surrounding him

Freddy, a German football enthusiast whose cross-country World Cup journey across America gained significant online attention, stepped back from public digital spaces after encountering widespread criticism and social me

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Navy Sea Hawk Helicopter Makes Emergency Water Landing in Arabian Sea, One Crew Member Missing

  • MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from USS George H.W. Bush made emergency landing in Arabian Sea
  • Three crew members rescued alive; one airman missing
  • Navy search and rescue operations underway

A U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the USS George H.W. Bush made an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea on Wednesday. The incident prompted immediate response operations in the region as naval pers

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Tottenham Complete £100m Tonali Transfer from Newcastle

  • Tottenham agree deal with Newcastle for midfielder Sandro Tonali worth up to £100m
  • Initial fee of £92.5m with additional bonuses tied to Champions League qualification
  • Transfer expected to complete subject to standard procedural requirements

Tottenham Hotspur have secured the signature of Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United in a significant midfield acquisition. The deal is structured as an initial £92.5m payment with additional performance-

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England-India T20 Series Opener Washed Out by Rain After India Sets 190-Run Target

  • First of five T20 matches abandoned; rain fell during innings break after India's batting
  • India posted 190 runs before weather halted England's chase attempt
  • Frustration for both teams, compounding England's challenging summer period

The opening match of England's five-game T20 series against India was abandoned on Wednesday due to rain that arrived during the innings break at Chester-le-Street. India had completed their batting first, establishing a

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Kane’s late double rescues England from World Cup shock as they edge past DR Congo

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  • England beat DR Congo 2-1 in Atlanta round-of-32 encounter to advance to World Cup last 16
  • Captain Harry Kane scored twice in comeback victory after DR Congo's shock early lead through Cipenga
  • Three Lions face Mexico in next knockout round; Kane praised their attacking performance as tournament-best

In a tense World Cup knockout encounter in Atlanta, England faced an unexpectedly stiff challenge from DR Congo, who stunned the Three Lions with an early goal through Brian Cipenga. For most of the match under manager T

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Kane Completes Late Comeback to Rescue England from World Cup Shock Against DR Congo

  • Kane scored twice in the final 21 minutes to overturn the deficit and send England through 2-1
  • England advances to face Mexico in the World Cup round of 16
  • The dramatic comeback generated record UK viewership and national conversation about the unusual kick-off time

England narrowly avoided a seismic World Cup upset against the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with striker Harry Kane scoring twice in the final stretch to secure a 2-1 victory and passage to the round of 16. The come

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