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The Family That Went Against the Grain---and Built a Billion-Dollar Company
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SpaceX launches, recovers most powerful rocket ever built
SpaceX on Sunday launched the world's most powerful rocket and successfully recovered its first stage booster. Elise Preston has more on the achievement.6 hours ago - SpaceX -
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‘King of the geeks’: how Alex Gerko built a British trading titan
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Family rushed to hospital after eating toxic mushrooms
The local fire department said the family became sick after eating wild mushrooms that one of them "found in the woods".12 hours ago -
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How Steve Ballmer went from selling brownie mix to owning the LA Clippers
Billionaire Steve Ballmer bought the LA Clippers in 2014 after a run as Microsoft's CEO. These days, he's focusing his energy on the Intuit Dome — the Clippers' new home — and on getting an NBA title.7 hours ago -
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Historic Jersey Shore amusement park closes after generations of family thrills
A beloved boardwalk amusement park at the Jersey shore is shutting down2 hours ago -
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Polish opposition digs in against Tusk’s ‘iron broom’
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Simu Liu criticizes Canadian boba tea company over concerns of cultural appropriation
Actor Simu Liu blasted a pair of Quebec entrepreneurs last week who went on Canada’s version of “Shark Tank” to pitch a drink they say has “transformed” boba tea.8 hours ago -
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U.S. Is Sending Antimissile System to Israel to Bolster Defenses Against Iran
The move comes as U.S. and Israel are holding talks on a possible Israeli attack on Iran.10 hours ago - Israel -
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U.S. to deploy anti-missile system to Israel to bolster defenses against Iran
The deployment of a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) anti-missile system is described as a way to "strengthen Israel's defenses against ballistic missiles."12 hours ago - Israel
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