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The SpaceX IPO Will Be the Theft of the Century

The SpaceX IPO Will Be the Theft of the Century An S-1 full of fantasies, insiders who will pocket millions, index companies that have changed the rules: it's all a recipe for regular people to have their pockets picked. As the SpaceX IPO approaches, a few observations and predictions: I. As a Business, SpaceX Will Be a Spectacular Failure In a real sense, the entire SpaceX value proposition rests upon the Starship project. And when I say “Starship,” I mean a Starship version that is far...

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Seven Georgians tried in France over theft of rare Russian books

Seven Georgians tried in France over theft of rare Russian books Paris (France) (AFP) – Seven Georgian nationals will be tried in Paris starting Tuesday for the theft of rare editions of Russian literary classics from prestigious French libraries, including works by Alexander Pushkin. Issued on: The trial is the latest case seeking justice for a spate of similar thefts in recent years from libraries across Europe, suspected to be the work of an organised network. The thefts targeted rare...

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'Operation Pushkin': six Georgians on trial in France over theft of rare Russian books

The trial is the latest case aimed at delivering justice after a series of similar thefts in libraries across Europe, allegedly by an organised network. Who says a love of reading doesn’t pay? Sometimes, though, the payoff can translate into years in prison.

Euronews 1d ago

'My dad helped to rescue the stolen 1966 World Cup trophy - and it even saved the PM'

EXCLUSIVE: 'My dad helped to rescue the stolen 1966 World Cup trophy - and it even saved the PM' As Thomas Tuchel and his England squad prepare their bid to bring the World Cup home, the son of a lawyer for the thieves who swiped it 60 years ago reveals the remarkable story of how it was recovered Detectives investigating the 1966 World Cup heist cut a deal with the thieves to get the trophy back, the son of a lawyer at the heart of the case claims. As Thomas Tuchel and his England squad...

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Paintings found in skip by dog walkers sell for £16,000 at auction

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Multimillion-dollar banana: French museum artwork 'Comedian', eaten twice before, is now stolen

A museum in eastern France has reported to police the theft of a banana that forms the core of a multi-million dollar artwork by Italian visual artist Maurizio Cattelan, officials said on Sunday. The missing fruit, which was taped to a wall as part of the provocative work titled "Comedian", was noticed by a guard on Saturday. The Pompidou-Metz museum, a branch of the famous Pompidou Centre in Paris, said in a statement that it had lodged a criminal complaint for theft against unknown persons.

Times of India 9d ago

Louvre theft: Belgian lead revives investigation

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As big tech heads Down Under, some fear Australia risks giving up control

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ABC Australia 2d ago

The criticism Marc Fennell always gets for Stuff the British Stole

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ABC Australia 1d ago