rumors

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Acquisition rumors have surfaced before without going anywhere.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The two countries have been at a stalemate for the past several weeks, and in that time, rumors of deals have proven to be just that.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

Although nothing has yet been confirmed, the rumors are that SpaceX is selling off maybe $75 billion out of a $2 trillion valuation.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

But, in a campaign that has seen roughly $30 million in spending, it’s unclear just how much figures like Laura Loomer spreading rumors online will matter.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

One loaf, and she was a shoo-in for the baker’s job, though I suspect she may have knocked out the competition with some hocus-pocus, too, if rumors are to be believed.”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood