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For weeks, rumors circulated that the company was planning a large layoff as it poured tens of billions of dollars into artificial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Saudi Arabia is giving Sudan billions of dollars’ worth of UAVs and air defenses purchased from Pakistan, and even fifth-generation Chinese fighter jets.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

It is estimated illegal streaming costs legitimate companies billions of pounds.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

SpaceX, a space and AI company, is preparing for a June IPO aiming to raise tens of billions and reach a $2 trillion valuation.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

A star can burn for billions of years, but it dies just once and quickly, and only a few dying stars explode.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson