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Cerebras shares drop 10% after biggest tech IPO since Uber
The AI chip company raised $5.55 billion in a blockbuster Nasdaq debut, but early trading Friday showed investors testing its valuation and growth story
Fox report: 736 ‘Nakba 78’ protests planned across 39 countries
The demonstrations mark the Palestinian term for the founding of Israel and displacement of Palestinians; critics and organizers sharply dispute their meaning and intent
Amazon MGM says search for next James Bond is underway
The studio says it will not comment on specific casting details yet, while reported contenders include Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi and Harris Dickinson
Don’t swim’ warnings posted at 12 of England’s 14 river bathing sites
The warnings come as the government adds six more inland river locations to the summer monitoring regime, including the first on the Thames in London
Harry and Meghan to produce Afghan war film for Netflix
Archewell is developing a feature adaptation of Maj Adam Jowett’s No Way Out, about British troops defending a compound in Musa Qala in 2006
Cartel Insiders Say Bribes Let Sinaloa Cartel Operate Freely in State
A New York Times report says insiders described a system in which money and political support bought broad freedom of movement in Sinaloa
Food pantries see more Americans return as prices outpace wages
A CBS News report says families are turning again to food assistance as household costs rise faster than paychecks for the first time in three years
Dunkin’ plans Canadian comeback, but Tim Hortons remains a tall order
Foodtastic says the U.S. chain will return with locations in Toronto and Montreal, while industry observers say habit, nostalgia and convenience favor Tim Hortons
Drake turns CN Tower icy blue for Iceman album rollout
The Toronto rapper used a YouTube livestream, waterfront fireworks and city landmarks to mark the release of his ninth album, along with two surprise projects
Bill Ackman says Pershing Square built Microsoft stake in first quarter
The billionaire investor described Microsoft’s valuation as compelling, according to a link summary of CNBC and other financial-news reports