empire

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Succession star Jeremy Strong will soon portray Zuckerberg as the more steely, savvy boss behind a huge social media empire in follow-up, The Social Reckoning.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Analysts expect further consolidation of Musk's business empire in 2027, when they say SpaceX will likely merge with his electric car company, Tesla, which is increasingly focused on robotics, energy and autonomous transportation.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The nearly 5,000-square-foot residence also includes an attic gym space—a fitting feature for the man who built an empire encouraging millions to exercise through his wildly successful “Sweatin’ to the Oldies” workout videos.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Since last year, when the RSF overran parts of Darfur and Kordofan, the militia has commandeered the gum trade, integrating it into its smuggling empire and further starving government coffers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Aeneas’ descendants would be the Romans, to whom the Fates had decreed a boundless and endless empire.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton