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Jul 30
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⛳ “He’s a 10 but…” — Tea’s red flag dati...

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The #1 dating app right now also has the #1 drama… because Tea lets you rate dudes.

The biggest deal of 2025? An $85B railroad deal… but it’s actually the 1st transcontinental train.

Fashion brand Quince hit $4.5B for cashmere & caviar… but it’s really America’s Shein.

Plus, Netflix’s “Happy Gilmore 2” has a wild growth hack… 60 celebrity cameos. 


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