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Bumble Will Go Private in $1.3 Billion Deal With Ithaca Holdings
Bumble will go private in a $1.3 billion all-cash deal with Ithaca Holdings. Here is what the acquisition means for shareholders and users.
Jordan Hale
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October 16, 2026
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Facebook Now Lets You Tell Its Algorithm What You Want to See
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WhatsApp Guest Calling Lets Anyone Join Without an Account
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Meta Says Stolen GitHub Credentials Exposed Code and Data of 1,500 People
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X Gametime MLB Expands for the Playoffs, With NBA Next
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