45 m. ago Chime almost died in 2016, turned down by 100 VCs. Today it IPO’d at $14.5B.

In 2016 when Chime desperately needed cash, over 100 VCs said no. One seed VC, took a chance and saved the company, co-founder Ryan King recalls.

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61 m. ago David Beckham edges closer to knighthood at King Charles event with Meryl Streep and Kate Winslet

The King's Foundation celebrated its 35th anniversary with an awards ceremony attended by stars, including David Beckham, who recently became an ambassador for the royal charity.

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61 m. ago Trump escalates battle with Newsom, shutting down governor's left

President Donald Trump signed congressional resolutions ending California's electric vehicle mandates and diesel engine restrictions.

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62 m. ago WWII hero's special memento finally comes home to his family after 80 years

A World War II soldier's dog tag is returned to his family 80 years after his death. It was discovered by a metal detectorist on the island where the soldier's plane crashed in 1945.

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8 h. ago Death threats, vandalism, investigations: L.A. immigrant rights groups in the fight of their lives

Death threats, vandalism, investigations: L.A. immigrant rights groups in the fight of their lives  Los Angeles Times

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9 h. ago Brian Wilson biographer discusses the legacy of the genius behind The Beach Boys

Brian Wilson, the troubled genius behind The Beach Boys, has died at age 82. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with biographer Peter Ames Carlin about Wilson's legacy.

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9 h. ago Brian Wilson and Sly Stone: Pop World Builders Dogged by Darkness

Two of music’s powerful visionaries died this week. The songs they meticulously constructed offered an escape their makers struggled to realize in their own lives.

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9 h. ago By the numbers: A look at the Army's 250th anniversary parade on Trump's birthday

In a few days, the nation's capital will host its largest military parade in more than three decades. We look at some numbers behind the celebration and the key historical moments leading up to it.

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10 h. ago New UFC champion Kayla Harrison describes 'surreal' celebration with Trump outside Octagon

UFC star Kayla Harrison reflects on celebrating her Women's Bantamweight Championship win with President Trump, calling it a surreal moment to compete in front of America's leader.

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13 h. ago WA skier caught in avalanche dies on Alaska’s Mount McKinley

WA skier caught in avalanche dies on Alaska’s Mount McKinley  The Seattle Times

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14 h. ago San Francisco Giants 10, Colorado Rockies 7: Another bullpen collapse sinks Rockies

San Francisco Giants 10, Colorado Rockies 7: Another bullpen collapse sinks Rockies  Purple Row

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15 h. ago US and ROK Soldiers celebrate 75 years of friendship and camaraderie

US and ROK Soldiers celebrate 75 years of friendship and camaraderie  army.mil

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15 h. ago WATCH: South Bend Washington celebrates state champion Adriana Swanson

WATCH: South Bend Washington celebrates state champion Adriana Swanson  South Bend Tribune

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16 h. ago Washington state skier dies in second Mount McKinley incident of 2025 climbing season

Washington state skier dies in second Mount McKinley incident of 2025 climbing season  USA Today

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17 h. ago Music icon Brian Wilson's death evokes heartfelt celebrity tributes from John Stamos, daughter Carnie Wilson

Celebrities took to social media to pay tribute to Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson, whose family announced his death at age 82 Wednesday.

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17 h. ago United States Presidential Culinary Museum® Celebrates America 250 with Launch of "The Washington's Famous Syllabub Drink"

United States Presidential Culinary Museum® Celebrates America 250 with Launch of "The Washington's Famous Syllabub Drink"  PR Newswire

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19 h. ago WH tries to clarify Trump's threat to use force on 'any' military parade protesters

The White House attempted to clarify Donald Trump's call for the use of force on "any" protesters who show up at the parade celebrating the Army's 250th anniversary.

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19 h. ago Betsy Jochum, Last Original Member of Women’s Baseball League, Dies at 104

Playing in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, which inspired the film “A League of Their Own,” she won a batting title and stole 127 bases in 1944.

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20 h. ago Washington man dies in second Mount McKinley incident of season

Washington man dies in second Mount McKinley incident of season  KING5.com

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21 h. ago Barack and Michelle Obama share new family photo for Sasha's birthday

The Obama family is marking Sasha Obama’s birthday with a celebratory and rare family photo.

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