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As Figma went public this week to much fanfare—and an almost instantaneous 250% stock pop—quite a few folks from Silicon Valley made money. But the biggest winner in terms of immediate IPO proceeds is not any of the marquee Silicon Valley venture capital firms such as Index Ventures, Greylock, and Kleiner Perkins, who sold only small slivers of their stakes …

Underneath the Reddit threads and the Instagram posts, the sight of Luka Dončić, one of the NBA’s most exhilarating players, in Los Angeles Lakers’ purple and gold invariably leads to at least one person making the same observation. “I can’t believe this really happened.” Yes, Dončić really got traded to the Lakers. And yes, the shockwaves from the trade still …

It’s fair to say that Nintendo’s had a pretty good few months. After just four days, the Switch 2 had sold 3.5 million units, making it the most successful console launch of all time. Nintendo is now reporting it sold just shy of six million Switch 2s in the system’s first month, along with 8.6 million games. Of those, an …

Luka Dončić averaged 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds and 7.5 assists over 28 games with L.A. last season. Luka Doncic has agreed to a reported three-year, $165 million maximum contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, bypassing a chance at free agency next summer to build a long-term future with his new team. The deal keeps Doncic with Los Angeles through …

Dillon Angulo, who was seriously injured in a Florida crash involving Tesla’s Autopilot driver assist technology, speaks to reporters outside the federal courthouse in Miami on Friday. David Fischer/AP hide caption toggle caption David Fischer/AP MIAMI — A Miami jury decided that Elon Musk’s car company Tesla was partly responsible for a deadly crash in Florida involving its Autopilot driver …

IN A NUTSHELL 📱 The iPhone 17 Air could become Apple’s slimmest smartphone, possibly eliminating traditional ports for a fully wireless experience. 🌍 Apple may bypass European regulations mandating USB-C by enhancing MagSafe technology for wireless charging compatibility. 💡 The design of the iPhone 17 Air aligns with Apple’s MacBook Air strategy, focusing on thinness and sleekness over conventional features. …

Facebook Tweet Email Link President Donald Trump held plenty of meetings at the White House this summer: with foreign delegations striking trade deals, Cabinet members plotting a government overhaul and industry executives seeking tariff relief. But amid the various audiences, he’s also found time for discussions of a different purpose. In recent weeks, Trump has gathered officials with varying responsibilities …

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla is among those expected at a fundraiser President Trump is attending Friday at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, sources told CBS News.  The fundraiser for the pro-Trump super political action committee MAGA Inc. aims to raise about $25 million, one of the sources said. One day prior to the event, Mr. Trump sent letters …

A scan that takes merely 10 minutes may be able to tell you whether you are at risk of having a heart attack and suffering from coronary artery disease.  Lynda Hollander, 64, a social worker and runner in West Orange, New Jersey, noticed her cholesterol levels had begun to rise after she hit menopause.  She decided to visit a cardiologist, …

Even Space Race salaries were far cheaper The Apollo program offers another striking comparison. Neil Armstrong, the first human to walk on the moon, earned about $27,000 annually—roughly $244,639 in today’s money. His crewmates Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins made even less, earning the equivalent of $168,737 and $155,373, respectively, in today’s dollars. Current NASA astronauts earn between $104,898 and …