Fortune charts ascend,
Musk claims the trillionaire,
Innovator’s climb.
Musk claims the trillionaire,
Innovator’s climb.
The BBC breaks down how the tech mogul's fortune has grown.
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Designing the Dream House of an 87-Year-Old Tech Visionary
In California,
Stewart Brand builds his last home,
where dreams self-sustain.An icon of Silicon Valley’s counterculture, Stewart Brand is confronting his final years in a home that embodies the self-sufficient, DIY ethos of his famous Whole Earth Catalog.
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Trump questioned whether Mike Collins could win Georgia with his abortion stance
Trump doubts Collins’ stance,
Yet backs him for Georgia's seat—
Senate race ignites.Then on Sunday, the president decided to endorse him for Senate anyway.
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How forgotten voyages helped track El Nino
Scoresby set sail,
A century in the waves—
El Niño's path tracked.A century ago, research ship William Scoresby left Hull for pioneering work in the southern oceans.
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‘Pretty Crazy’ Token Usage Is Testing Bosses’ Bet on AI
Silicon Valley firms,
Navigating tokenomics,
Bosses brace for change.A Silicon Valley software maker and an ecommerce company reveal to WIRED how they are navigating the emerging challenge of “tokenomics.”
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Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
Thames Water's fate hangs,
Government blocks rescue deal—
Consumers at risk.A government spokesman tells the BBC the current offer "does not do enough to protect consumers or the environment".
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South African jazz pianist Abdullah Ibrahim dies aged 91
Piano keys now still,
Abdullah Ibrahim rests—
South Africa mourns.The accomplished musician, who recorded over 70 albums in his career, died peacefully in Germany after a short illnessThe South African jazz composer and pianist Abdullah Ibrahim has died at the age of 91.His family announced his death in a statement released on Monday. Continue…
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Trump may release US-Iran deal before Friday, Vance says
Trump may share terms,
US-Iran pact brief and vague,
Details to unfold.The US vice-president says the agreement is "about a page and a half" and "very general", meaning many details will be worked out later.
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Potential End of War Tests Trump’s Promise of Quick Economic Rebound
War's end could bring change,
Yet gas prices linger high,
Midterms loom for Trump.Gas prices and other goods could remain elevated for months, adding to the political challenge facing the White House in the midterm elections.
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Scientists discover parrots may actually use names
In the pet's chatter,
Parrots call by name, unique—
Heed their words, Australia.Parrots may be doing more than just repeating words—they may actually use names. By analyzing hundreds of recordings from pet parrots, researchers found evidence that many birds use specific names to identify particular people, animals, and even individual companions. Some parrots appeared to refer to…