rumors

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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

He’s even heard rumors, from supporters of his work, that some restaurants in Rio serve capybara meat to certain customers as a clandestine menu item.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

For weeks, rumors circulated that the company was planning a large layoff as it poured tens of billions of dollars into artificial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 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