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1. Black Girls Code and GoldieBlox Launch a New Season of Code Along to Expand AI Literacy for Girls Ready to Build What’s Next
   LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technology is reshaping every industry, every career path, and nearly every aspect of how we live, work, create, and connect. The question is not whether today's girls will inherit a technology-driven future. The question is whether they will have the opportunity, confidence, and skills to help lead it – and the enthusiasm and drive to want to lead it. Today, Black Girls Code announced the launch of Season 5 of Code Along, its free, video-based coding academy desig
2. Forbes Declares Elon Musk as the World’s First Trillionaire
   NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Forbes--On Friday, Forbes declared Elon Musk as the world’s first trillionaire, as SpaceX’s stock began trading on the Nasdaq at $150 per share, giving the company a nearly $2 trillion market cap. Forbes estimates that the IPO has boosted Musk’s fortune to $1.1 trillion, as of Friday morning. His net worth rose by $188 billion to an estimated $982 billion on Thursday evening, when SpaceX priced the IPO at $135 per share. Looking at Musk’s wealth portfolio, the SpaceX chairman
3. HarbourView Announces Strategic Partnership with Legend Chaka Khan
   NEWARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HarbourView Equity Partners (HarbourView), a multi-strategy investment firm focused on investment opportunities in the sports, media and entertainment space, announced today a new strategic partnership with the legendary, GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter Chaka Khan, set to debut in 2026 focused on catalog development, global licensing, and the development of new creative ventures. The partnership comes at a defining moment in Khan’s career, as she builds mom
4. Xsolla trifft sich auf der Pocket Gamer Connects Barcelona 2026 mit Entwicklern und Publishern von Handyspielen
   LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xsolla, ein weltweit führendes Unternehmen im Bereich Videospiel-E-Commerce, gab heute seine Teilnahme an der Pocket Gamer Connects (PGC) Barcelona 2026 bekannt, die vom 15. bis 16. Juni im Hyatt Regency Barcelona in Barcelona, Spanien, stattfindet. Xsolla wird vor Ort sein, um sich mit Handyspiel-Entwicklern, Publishern und strategischen Partnern auszutauschen, und seine Infrastruktur für den Direktvertrieb an Endverbraucher auf einer der geschäftlich relevanteste
5. Xsolla rencontrera développeurs et éditeurs de jeux mobiles au Pocket Gamer Connects Barcelona 2026
   LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xsolla, entreprise leader mondiale du commerce de jeux vidéo, annonce aujourd'hui sa participation à Pocket Gamer Connects (PGC) Barcelona 2026, qui se tiendra les 15 et 16 juin à l'hôtel Hyatt Regency Barcelona, à Barcelone, en Espagne. Xsolla sera présente sur place pour rencontrer des développeurs, des éditeurs et des partenaires stratégiques de jeux mobiles, et mettra en lumière son infrastructure de vente directe au consommateur. L'un des événements portant le
6. Xsolla incontrerà gli sviluppatori e gli editori di videogiochi mobili a Pocket Gamer Connects Barcelona 2026
   LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xsolla, un leader globale nel commercio dei videogiochi, oggi ha annunciato la sua partecipazione a Pocket Gamer Connects (PGC) Barcelona 2026, che si svolgerà il 15 e 16 giugno all'Hyatt Regency Barcelona a Barcellona, Spagna. Xsolla sarà presente per incontrare sviluppatori, editori e partner strategici, portando la sua infrastruttura commerciale diretta al consumatore a uno degli eventi più incentrati su opportunità e trattative commerciali nel calendario europe
7. Xsolla se reunirá con desarrolladores y editores de juegos para móviles en Pocket Gamer Connects Barcelona 2026
   LOS ÁNGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xsolla, una empresa líder internacional en comercio de videojuegos, ha anunciado hoy su participación en Pocket Gamer Connects (PGC) Barcelona 2026, que tendrá lugar los días 15 y 16 de junio en el Hyatt Regency Barcelona, en Barcelona, España. Xsolla estará presente para reunirse con desarrolladores de juegos para móviles, editoras y socios estratégicos, llevando su infraestructura de comercio directo al consumidor a uno de los eventos más importantes del calendar
8. Xsolla ontmoet ontwikkelaars en uitgevers van mobiele games tijdens Pocket Gamer Connects Barcelona 2026
   LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xsolla, een toonaangevend wereldwijd bedrijf gespecialiseerd in de handel van videogames, maakte vandaag bekend dat het bedrijf zal deelnemen aan Pocket Gamer Connects (PGC) Barcelona 2026, dat op 15 en 16 juni doorgaat in de Hyatt Regency Barcelona in Barcelona, Spanje. Xsolla zal ter plaatse aanwezig zijn voor ontmoetingen met ontwikkelaars en uitgevers van mobiele games en strategische partners, om zijn direct-to-consumer handelsinfrastructuur op een van de mees
9. Block Blast! Brings Puzzle Play Into U.S. Summer and Sports Moments
   NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #BlockBlast--Block Blast! has recently appeared across major U.S. city locations and cultural moments, bringing its mobile puzzle experience closer to players in everyday settings. In collaboration with TikTok, the game connected with audiences across summer travel and sports culture, where people gather, move, and share entertainment. U.S. Summer Travel Moments As part of TikTok Super Wish Season’s “Summer Trip” theme, Block Blast! appeared at One Times Square, Broadway, and majo
10. LELO World Cup Fever: The Fans Are Greedy by Wanting a National Team Win and an Orgasm
    NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--World Cup 2026 is finally here, the euphoria is rising and cheering props are getting ready. As the football mania takes over, we decided to look beyond the scoreboard. Is watching football hard on relationships, or is it the reason other things get hard and boost our sex lives? LELO took the ball into our own hands and decided to check whether football fever stops when the game finishes or follows us into our bedroom. We surveyed over 4600 fans via our newsletter to
11. adjoe chega na América Latina após crescimento de 140% na receita e nomeia Ricardo Feldman como líder regional
    HAMBURGO, Alemanha e SÃO PAULO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A adjoe, uma plataforma global de tecnologia publicitária, está expandindo sua presença na América Latina e nomeou Ricardo Feldman para liderar suas operações na região. Isso ocorre após um crescimento de 140% no último ano, à medida que suas soluções de recompensas ganharam força entre aplicativos e usuários em toda a América Latina.. A expansão ocorre em um momento em que a economia de aplicativos na América Latina continua a crescer. O mercado
12. adjoe se expande en Latinoamérica tras aumentar un 140% sus ingresos y nombra como director regional a Ricardo Feldman
    HAMBURGO (Alemania) y SAN PABLO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--adjoe, una plataforma global de tecnología publicitaria amplía su presencia por toda América Latina y nombra a Ricardo Feldman para dirigir las operaciones en la región. La empresa ha registrado un crecimiento de 140% de sus ingresos comparado con el año pasado gracias al éxito y la popularidad de sus soluciones de recompensas entre las aplicaciones y los usuarios de toda la región. Esta expansión se produce en un momento de crecimiento constant
13. BIG3 BASKETBALL to Go Public Through Business Combination with Graf Global Corp.
    SHERMAN OAKS, Calif. & THE WOODLANDS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BIG3 HoldCo LLC (“BIG3”), recognized as the world’s premier professional 3-on-3 basketball league, founded by O’Shea Jackson (Ice Cube) and Jeff Kwatinetz, and Graf Global Corp. (NYSE American: GRAF) ("GRAF"), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for a business combination. When the transaction closes, the publicly traded company will be named Big3
14. CIM Group Signs Lease with Varuni Napoli to Bring Authentic Neapolitan Pizzeria to Centennial Yards
    ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CIM Group and Centennial Yards Company announced today that award-winning pizzeria Varuni Napoli will be the latest restaurant to join the Entertainment District at Centennial Yards, the $5 billion, 50-acre mixed-use redevelopment transforming Downtown Atlanta. Founded by Naples native Chef Luca Varuni, the acclaimed Atlanta-based pizzeria is known for its Neapolitan pies crafted with premium ingredients and time-honored techniques. Varuni Napoli debuted its flagship M
15. A New Jewel on the Las Vegas Strip: Lisa Vanderpump Celebrates Grand Opening of The Vanderpump Hotel
    LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A dazzling new destination has arrived on the Las Vegas Strip. On Thursday, June 11, television personality, entrepreneur and restaurateur Lisa Vanderpump celebrated the official grand opening of The Vanderpump Hotel, expanding her acclaimed hospitality portfolio with the debut of her first hotel venture. *For high-res images from the grand opening celebration, click here* *For property b-roll, click here* *For high-res hotel images, click here* *For high-res images
16. PENN Entertainment Celebrates the Official Opening of New Hotel at Hollywood Casino Columbus
    WYOMISSING, Pa. & COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PENN Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) (“PENN” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the new hotel tower at Hollywood Casino Columbus (“Hollywood Columbus”) has officially opened. Exterior Link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/god9dunryhsn0dqs6ldv9/ANkKYEs0GFO3hPm5D_c32Gk/Hollywood%20Casino%20%7C%20Columbus/HollywoodCasino_Columbus_0001_.jpg?rlkey=yi85br1qrm3t25qj4h20i3i9b&st=6cm90hpo&dl=0 The Hill Link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/f
17.  Build-A-Bear Workshop Completes Planned CEO Succession
    ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) today announced that Chris Hurt has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective June 11, 2026. The transition follows the planned succession of Sharon Price John, who led the company for 13 years and will remain on the Board of Directors. Hurt, a seasoned executive with more than 11 years of leadership experience at Build-A-Bear, most recently served as Chief Operations and Experience Officer. During his tenure
18. L’AGIBOT X2 a été le VIP le plus inattendu du Festival de Cannes, faisant entrer la robotique humanoïde dans les univers de la mode, du cinéma et du luxe
    CANNES, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Au Festival de Cannes 2026, où ont convergé cinéma, haute couture et célébrités, l’arrivée qui a le plus fait parler d’elle a été celle de l’AGIBOT X2. Ce robot humanoïde de pointe s’est illustré lors d’évènements prestigieux liés aux domaines de la mode, du sport et de la technologie. Des moments d’anthologie sur le tapis rouge à la séance photo pour la couverture de l’édition spéciale Cannes du magazine GRAZIA, le X2 a démontré l’intelligence et l’aisance soci
19. Dole amplía el segundo año de su campaña global de rotundo éxito con Minecraft, diseñada para el máximo rendimiento con una nueva experiencia orientada a la piña
    CHARLOTTE, CAROLINA DEL NORTE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tras el éxito global de su primera colaboración de videojuegos saludables, Dole Food Company anunció hoy el lanzamiento de la siguiente fase de su alianza con Minecraft, para ampliar la campaña con nuevos contenidos, experiencias y un enfoque renovado en la piña relacionado con el legado de 125 años de Dole en el cultivo de esa fruta. Del 21 de junio al 3 de octubre de 2026, la campaña se apoya en la misión de Dole de Hacer del mundo un lugar más
20. Build-A-Bear Workshop Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
    ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share of issued and outstanding common stock. The dividend will be paid on July 9, 2026, to all stockholders of record as of June 25, 2026. About Build-A-Bear Founded in 1997, Build‑A‑Bear is a leading global retailtainment brand on a mission to add a little more heart to life. At Build-A-Bear, guests are invited to create personalized f