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    AST SpaceMobile Lands $30M Pentagon Contract, Boosting Stock

    The satellite communications company's defense arm secures a prime contract with the U.S. Space Development Agency.

    Bill Gates Addresses Epstein Ties at Gates Foundation Meeting

    The Microsoft co-founder apologized to staff over his relationship with the convicted sex offender.

    Bill Gates Cancels AI Summit Keynote Amid Epstein Ties Scrutiny

    The Gates Foundation cited a need to keep the focus on the summit's priorities as the reason for Gates' withdrawal.

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