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The US space agency's Artemis program aims to return humans to the Moon, as China forges ahead with a rival effort that's targeting 2030 for its first crewed mission.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Drivers very rarely stay racing in F1 for that long - although Hamilton's long-time rival Fernando Alonso turns 45 in July.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Busch incurred a $50,000 fine when he wrecked a rival in a pivotal 2011 race.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
That hasn’t stopped it from selling computing capacity to a rival AI lab, a move that some have said underscores the lack of demand for xAI’s Grok.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
It was a role that, had she not vanished, may have launched a storied career to rival the greats.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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