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Barcelona Pursues Rodri Transfer Amid Real Madrid Rejection
What happened
Barcelona officially announced the signing of Rodri from Manchester City, with the deal reported by SER as a fixed fee of €60 million plus €10 million in variables and a contract through 2030. The club also began promoting his arrival, offering a 35 percent discount code named RODRI for Gamper Trophy tickets, though Rodri will not play in that match and his league debut may be delayed until August 27.
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塞尔：皇马关注罗德里多年；世界杯夺冠时他就已经选择巴萨
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 [虎扑足球资讯](huputiyu://people/83276249) 5分钟前 关注 虎扑08月19日讯 巴塞罗那官方宣布签下西班牙中场罗德里-埃尔南德斯，双方签约至2030年。根据塞尔电台的报道，这笔交易的固定转会费为6000万欧元，另有1000万欧元浮动条款。 罗德里从曼城加盟巴萨。此前，他随西班牙国家队夺得世界杯冠军，并当选该届世界杯最佳球员。加盟巴萨前，罗德里已经通过了俱乐部安排的体检，目前也已经开始接受主教练弗里克的调遣。 不过，罗德里确定不会参加本周三20:00进行的甘伯杯比赛，他能否赶上本周日21:30巴萨对阵埃尔切的西甲首轮比赛也存在较大疑问。目前来看，他代表巴萨出场的首秀更有可能出现在8月27日周四21:00，巴萨在诺坎普迎战毕尔巴鄂竞技的比赛中。 在塞尔电台节目《SER Deportivos》中，节目主
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publication date:2030-06-30  [虎扑足球资讯](huputiyu://people/83276249) 5分钟前 关注 虎扑08月18日讯 巴萨今日正式官宣签下罗德里，而在这位西班牙中场完成加盟亮相后，俱乐部很快就围绕新援开启了“营业模式”。 巴萨官方为本届甘伯杯比赛推出购票优惠，球迷可以使用专属优惠码，以35%的折扣购买巴萨对阵开罗国民的比赛门票。而这次优惠码的名字也相当直接——“RODRI”。 官方宣传语写道：“来甘伯杯Estrella Damm嘉年华看罗德里吧！”虽然罗德里不会在这场比赛中代表巴萨出场，但他将作为球队新援在甘伯杯活动期间正式向现场球迷亮相。 罗德里刚刚在当地时间8月18日正式成为巴萨球员。巴萨与曼城就他的转会达成协议，30岁的西班牙中场与俱乐部签约至2030年6月30日，并在当天
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Why it matters · interpretation
The official confirmation and reported fee structure move the pursuit from speculation to a completed transfer, while the immediate commercial activation around Rodri shows Barcelona treating him as a marquee signing. His absence from the Gamper Trophy and uncertain availability for the league opener indicate the club is managing his integration carefully, with his expected debut pushed toward the end of August.
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塞尔：皇马关注罗德里多年；世界杯夺冠时他就已经选择巴萨
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 [虎扑足球资讯](huputiyu://people/83276249) 5分钟前 关注 虎扑08月19日讯 巴塞罗那官方宣布签下西班牙中场罗德里-埃尔南德斯，双方签约至2030年。根据塞尔电台的报道，这笔交易的固定转会费为6000万欧元，另有1000万欧元浮动条款。 罗德里从曼城加盟巴萨。此前，他随西班牙国家队夺得世界杯冠军，并当选该届世界杯最佳球员。加盟巴萨前，罗德里已经通过了俱乐部安排的体检，目前也已经开始接受主教练弗里克的调遣。 不过，罗德里确定不会参加本周三20:00进行的甘伯杯比赛，他能否赶上本周日21:30巴萨对阵埃尔切的西甲首轮比赛也存在较大疑问。目前来看，他代表巴萨出场的首秀更有可能出现在8月27日周四21:00，巴萨在诺坎普迎战毕尔巴鄂竞技的比赛中。 在塞尔电台节目《SER Deportivos》中，节目主
Open original report刚来就营业！巴萨邀球迷甘伯杯看罗德里，优惠码就叫RODRI
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publication date:2030-06-30  [虎扑足球资讯](huputiyu://people/83276249) 5分钟前 关注 虎扑08月18日讯 巴萨今日正式官宣签下罗德里，而在这位西班牙中场完成加盟亮相后，俱乐部很快就围绕新援开启了“营业模式”。 巴萨官方为本届甘伯杯比赛推出购票优惠，球迷可以使用专属优惠码，以35%的折扣购买巴萨对阵开罗国民的比赛门票。而这次优惠码的名字也相当直接——“RODRI”。 官方宣传语写道：“来甘伯杯Estrella Damm嘉年华看罗德里吧！”虽然罗德里不会在这场比赛中代表巴萨出场，但他将作为球队新援在甘伯杯活动期间正式向现场球迷亮相。 罗德里刚刚在当地时间8月18日正式成为巴萨球员。巴萨与曼城就他的转会达成协议，30岁的西班牙中场与俱乐部签约至2030年6月30日，并在当天
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U.S. Appeals Court Blocks Trump's White House Ballroom; Supreme Court Appeal Filed
What happened
The Trump administration filed its final arguments to the Supreme Court on Wednesday, urging the justices to allow construction of the White House ballroom to proceed, while President Trump publicly described the project as combining cocktail space, bomb shelters, and stone lasting over one million years.
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Cocktails, Bomb Shelters, Very Strong Stone: Trump Raves About Ballroom As Crews Race To Build It
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publication date:2026-08-19 18:25:31  ## Topline President Donald Trump said his White House ballroom will feature space outside of the White House for “cocktails” in addition to “bomb shelters” and stone that lasts over 1 million years, he told reporters while raving about the structure his ad
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publication date:2026-08-19 18:36:37  ## Topline The Trump administration made its final arguments to the Supreme Court on Wednesday before it decides whether to allow construction to move forward on the White House ballroom, claiming President Donald Trump’
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Why it matters · interpretation
The administration's final Supreme Court filing signals the case is now fully briefed and poised for a decision on whether executive authority can override the appeals court's halt, while Trump's public framing of the ballroom as a national security asset with bomb shelters and durable stone underscores the administration's core argument that the project is a security necessity rather than a discretionary renovation.
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Cocktails, Bomb Shelters, Very Strong Stone: Trump Raves About Ballroom As Crews Race To Build It
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publication date:2026-08-19 18:25:31  ## Topline President Donald Trump said his White House ballroom will feature space outside of the White House for “cocktails” in addition to “bomb shelters” and stone that lasts over 1 million years, he told reporters while raving about the structure his ad
Open original reportTrump Administration Says It Doesn’t Matter If People Think White House Ballroom Is Ugly
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publication date:2026-08-19 18:36:37  ## Topline The Trump administration made its final arguments to the Supreme Court on Wednesday before it decides whether to allow construction to move forward on the White House ballroom, claiming President Donald Trump’
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FCC votes to eliminate national broadcast ownership cap, sparking legal uncertainty
What happened
The FCC has begun detailing how station purchases will be reviewed after its vote to repeal the 39% national ownership cap, stating that transactions will be adjudicated with a granular, case-by-case review.
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The FCC’s abandonment of TV owner caps could reshape national media
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) this month voted to repeal its 39% cap that limits how much of the national television market a single owner can legally own. In doing so, the FCC has supercharged an ongoing debate over media consolidation and monopolies in the Trump era. Moving forward, the FCC said in a press release, station purchases will be adjudicated “with a granular, case-by-case review.” But concerns over increased monopolization and questions about the commission's authorit
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Why it matters · interpretation
The shift to case-by-case adjudication removes a fixed numerical ceiling on national television ownership, which critics argue could accelerate media consolidation and monopoly concerns while leaving unresolved questions about the commission's legal authority to make the change.
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The FCC’s abandonment of TV owner caps could reshape national media
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) this month voted to repeal its 39% cap that limits how much of the national television market a single owner can legally own. In doing so, the FCC has supercharged an ongoing debate over media consolidation and monopolies in the Trump era. Moving forward, the FCC said in a press release, station purchases will be adjudicated “with a granular, case-by-case review.” But concerns over increased monopolization and questions about the commission's authorit
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Saudi Club Al-Qadsiah Nears €60M Deal for Manchester City's Reijnders
What happened
Al-Qadsiah and Manchester City confirmed the transfer of Tijjani Reijnders, with the Saudi club announcing the deal at €61 million and City stating the move is pending international transfer clearance.
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卡迪西亚官方：曼城中场赖因德斯加盟，转会费6100万欧元
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<p></p><div><img src="https://i5.hoopchina.com.cn/news-editor/f931b6f6d852550f2c06c5c920bcfd6a_w_584_h_436_.png?x-oss-process=image/format,png" /></div><div><img src="https://i1.hoopchina.com.cn/newsPost/f7948b67b402ee26d132484da509e7a9_w_2048_h_376_.png?x-oss-process=image/format,png" /></div><p>虎扑08月19日讯 沙特球队阿尔-卡迪西亚官方宣布，曼城中场赖因德斯加盟，转会费6100万欧元。</p><p><strong>曼城官宣：</strong></p><p>赖因德斯已离开曼城，正式加盟沙特阿拉伯球队阿尔卡迪西亚，目前正等待国际转会许可。</p><p>这位荷兰国脚中场于2025年6月从AC米兰加盟曼城，共代表球队出场50次，各项赛事打入7球。</p><p>赖因德斯在去年8月曼城客场4-0大胜
Open original report赖因德斯深情告别：效力曼城是莫大荣幸，曼城永远在我心中
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<p></p><div><img src="https://i11.hoopchina.com.cn/news-editor/373fc530d3a4e36e394db6c683e524cd_w_1440_h_810_.png?x-oss-process=image/format,png" /></div><div><img src="https://i1.hoopchina.com.cn/newsPost/f7948b67b402ee26d132484da509e7a9_w_2048_h_376_.png?x-oss-process=image/format,png" /></div><p>虎扑08月19日讯 曼城官方消息，荷兰中场<strong>赖因德斯离开曼城，转会沙特球队卡迪西亚。</strong></p><p><strong>曼城官方公告：</strong></p><p>赖因德斯已离开曼城，正式转会至沙特俱乐部卡迪西亚，这笔转会尚待国际转会许可。</p><p>这位荷兰国脚中场于2025年6月从AC米兰加盟曼城，此后共为球队出场50次，在各项赛事中打入7球。赖因德斯在去年8月曼
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Why it matters · interpretation
The official announcements move the transfer from reported agreement to completed club-level deal, with the €61 million figure slightly above the previously reported €60 million offer and the only remaining step being international transfer clearance.
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卡迪西亚官方：曼城中场赖因德斯加盟，转会费6100万欧元
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<p></p><div><img src="https://i5.hoopchina.com.cn/news-editor/f931b6f6d852550f2c06c5c920bcfd6a_w_584_h_436_.png?x-oss-process=image/format,png" /></div><div><img src="https://i1.hoopchina.com.cn/newsPost/f7948b67b402ee26d132484da509e7a9_w_2048_h_376_.png?x-oss-process=image/format,png" /></div><p>虎扑08月19日讯 沙特球队阿尔-卡迪西亚官方宣布，曼城中场赖因德斯加盟，转会费6100万欧元。</p><p><strong>曼城官宣：</strong></p><p>赖因德斯已离开曼城，正式加盟沙特阿拉伯球队阿尔卡迪西亚，目前正等待国际转会许可。</p><p>这位荷兰国脚中场于2025年6月从AC米兰加盟曼城，共代表球队出场50次，各项赛事打入7球。</p><p>赖因德斯在去年8月曼城客场4-0大胜
Open original report赖因德斯深情告别：效力曼城是莫大荣幸，曼城永远在我心中
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<p></p><div><img src="https://i11.hoopchina.com.cn/news-editor/373fc530d3a4e36e394db6c683e524cd_w_1440_h_810_.png?x-oss-process=image/format,png" /></div><div><img src="https://i1.hoopchina.com.cn/newsPost/f7948b67b402ee26d132484da509e7a9_w_2048_h_376_.png?x-oss-process=image/format,png" /></div><p>虎扑08月19日讯 曼城官方消息，荷兰中场<strong>赖因德斯离开曼城，转会沙特球队卡迪西亚。</strong></p><p><strong>曼城官方公告：</strong></p><p>赖因德斯已离开曼城，正式转会至沙特俱乐部卡迪西亚，这笔转会尚待国际转会许可。</p><p>这位荷兰国脚中场于2025年6月从AC米兰加盟曼城，此后共为球队出场50次，在各项赛事中打入7球。赖因德斯在去年8月曼
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US loans $400M to Australian scandium project to challenge China's dominance
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MINING.COM reported on August 19 that the Syerston scandium project in New South Wales has secured the $400 million U.S. backing, describing it as a breakthrough after more than two decades of development efforts by Robert Friedland.
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Friedland’s forgotten metal wins $400M US backing
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publication date:2026-08-19 15:05:39 # Friedland’s forgotten metal wins $400M US backing [Staff Writer](https://www.mining.com/external-author?external_author=Staff Writer) | August 19, 2026 | 8:00 am  A view of the Syerston scandium project site. Credit: Sunrise Energy Metals. After more than two decades, billionaire Robert Friedland’s plans of developing a scandium mine in New South Wales (NSW) look to be finally coming t
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The report frames the loan as the culmination of a long-stalled effort to bring a primary scandium mine online, signaling that U.S. strategic financing is now unlocking a project that had struggled to advance for over twenty years.
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Friedland’s forgotten metal wins $400M US backing
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publication date:2026-08-19 15:05:39 # Friedland’s forgotten metal wins $400M US backing [Staff Writer](https://www.mining.com/external-author?external_author=Staff Writer) | August 19, 2026 | 8:00 am  A view of the Syerston scandium project site. Credit: Sunrise Energy Metals. After more than two decades, billionaire Robert Friedland’s plans of developing a scandium mine in New South Wales (NSW) look to be finally coming t
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Nvidia Partners with Wall Street Firms on $500 Billion AI Infrastructure Deal
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Nvidia's AI infrastructure push now includes a $105 billion investment in Ohio, according to reporting published August 19.
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Nvidia’s (NVDA) $105B Ohio Bet: Ecosystem Expansion or Strategic Circularity?
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publication date:2026-08-19 12:47:55  # Nvidia’s (NVDA) $105B Ohio Bet: Ecosystem Expansion or Strategic Circularity? Maham Fatima Wed, August 19, 2026 at 5:47 AM
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The Ohio figure adds a concrete, state-level dimension to Nvidia's broader infrastructure financing effort, raising questions about whether the spending represents genuine ecosystem expansion or strategic circularity.
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Nvidia’s (NVDA) $105B Ohio Bet: Ecosystem Expansion or Strategic Circularity?
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publication date:2026-08-19 12:47:55  # Nvidia’s (NVDA) $105B Ohio Bet: Ecosystem Expansion or Strategic Circularity? Maham Fatima Wed, August 19, 2026 at 5:47 AM
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Paul Pogba faces contract termination at Monaco after recurring injuries
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AS Monaco and Paul Pogba announced they have mutually agreed to terminate his contract, which had been due to run until June 2027, ahead of the club's first match of the new season. The club said the objectives initially set were only partially achieved.
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AS Monaco and Paul Pogba have parted way
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<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Having jointly concluded that the objectives initially set were only partially achieved, AS Monaco and Paul Pogba have decided, ahead of the first match of the new season, to bring an end to the contract that was due to run until June 2027. The Club would like to express its heartfelt gratitude to the 2018 FIFA World Cup winner for the trust he placed in the institution and for the utmost professionalism he demonstrated throughout his time in Monaco.</p> </div><
Open original report摩纳哥官方：球队与博格巴提前1年解约，并感谢他带来的经验
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publication date:6分钟前  [虎扑足球资讯](huputiyu://people/83276249) 9分钟前 关注 虎扑08月19日讯 摩纳哥官方宣布，俱乐部与法国中场博格巴共同决定终止双方原本持续至2027年6月的合同，双方的合作就此结束。 博格巴于2025年夏季加盟摩纳哥。俱乐部表示，双方此前设定的目标仅部分实现，因此在新赛季首场正式比赛开始前决定提前结束合作。 在摩纳哥效力期间，博格巴展现出了出色的职业态度、决心和对自身要求。经过长期停赛后，他重新回到了最高水平的职业赛场，同时也将自己的经验与专业知识分享给队内年轻球员。 摩纳哥总经理蒂亚戈-斯库罗表示：“我想代表俱乐部向博格巴说声谢谢。我们非常高兴曾经一起走过这段旅程。他加盟时，我们就知道这是一项巨大、勇敢且充满雄心的挑战。虽然最终结果并非我们所期待的
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The termination ends a short-lived attempt to restore Pogba to top-level football after his doping ban, with Monaco acknowledging the project fell short of its goals. The club credited his professionalism and the experience he shared with younger players, but the decision before the season opener signals the club has moved on from the rehabilitation effort.
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AS Monaco and Paul Pogba have parted way
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<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Having jointly concluded that the objectives initially set were only partially achieved, AS Monaco and Paul Pogba have decided, ahead of the first match of the new season, to bring an end to the contract that was due to run until June 2027. The Club would like to express its heartfelt gratitude to the 2018 FIFA World Cup winner for the trust he placed in the institution and for the utmost professionalism he demonstrated throughout his time in Monaco.</p> </div><
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publication date:6分钟前  [虎扑足球资讯](huputiyu://people/83276249) 9分钟前 关注 虎扑08月19日讯 摩纳哥官方宣布，俱乐部与法国中场博格巴共同决定终止双方原本持续至2027年6月的合同，双方的合作就此结束。 博格巴于2025年夏季加盟摩纳哥。俱乐部表示，双方此前设定的目标仅部分实现，因此在新赛季首场正式比赛开始前决定提前结束合作。 在摩纳哥效力期间，博格巴展现出了出色的职业态度、决心和对自身要求。经过长期停赛后，他重新回到了最高水平的职业赛场，同时也将自己的经验与专业知识分享给队内年轻球员。 摩纳哥总经理蒂亚戈-斯库罗表示：“我想代表俱乐部向博格巴说声谢谢。我们非常高兴曾经一起走过这段旅程。他加盟时，我们就知道这是一项巨大、勇敢且充满雄心的挑战。虽然最终结果并非我们所期待的
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SpaceX Faces $100 Billion Lockup Expiration as Stock Surges Despite Earnings Concerns
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SpaceX's share sale reached $85.7 billion in total funds raised, with demand strong enough that the banks running the sale exercised a greenshoe option to issue additional shares.
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SpaceX shares skyrocket as money raised hits $85.7 billion
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publication date:2026-08-19 05:11:41  # SpaceX shares skyrocket as money raised hits $85.7 billion ## Demand for SpaceX's shares was so strong that the banks running the sale exercised a so-called greenshoe option Updated - August 19, 2026 10:41 am IST AFP
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The exercise of the greenshoe option indicates that investor demand for SpaceX shares remained robust even after the August 6 lockup expiration more than doubled the public float, undercutting fears that the supply increase would depress the stock.
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SpaceX shares skyrocket as money raised hits $85.7 billion
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publication date:2026-08-19 05:11:41  # SpaceX shares skyrocket as money raised hits $85.7 billion ## Demand for SpaceX's shares was so strong that the banks running the sale exercised a so-called greenshoe option Updated - August 19, 2026 10:41 am IST AFP
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U.S. Authorizes Private Companies for Offensive Cyber Operations Against Criminals
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Forbes published an analysis framing the new program as opening cybercrime enforcement to private bidders, with coverage accompanied by an image of President Trump traveling to Ohio the day before the memorandum's release.
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Cybercrime Enforcement Is Now Open To Private Bidders
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