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Defense tech Hadrian raises $1.37B at $8B valuation

Hadrian is building automated factories to mass-produce parts for defense vehicles like submarines. It's backed by a long list of well-known investors.

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I lost my executive job while pregnant. I built a multimillion-dollar business instead.

Kelly Ehlers says losing her executive job while pregnant led her to build a social media agency that now generates millions in annual revenue.

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  • After being fired for concealing her pregnancy, Ehlers built her multimillion-dollar business.
  • Ehlers' agency is known for its kindness, compassion, and strategic approach.

DOGE's 'Wall of Receipts' doesn't add up, government auditors say

The Government Accountability Office said some of the savings DOGE claims on its "Wall of Receipts" are either incorrect or don't have evidence.

  • GAO finds DOGE's cost-saving figures incorrect or unsupported
  • 2,500 contracts listed as terminated but never cancelled
  • 96% of grant savings not corroborated, raising transparency concerns

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