Georgia Howe

It didn't matter whether you were a factory worker in Detroit or a farmer in Omaha,

Anyone could own a piece of the great American companies.

But now that's changed.

Today, our most innovative companies are staying private rather than going public.

The result is that everyday Americans are excluded from investing and getting left further behind while a select few reap all the benefits.

Until now.

Introducing VCX, the public ticker for private tech.

VCX by Fundrise gives everyone the opportunity to invest in the next generation of innovation.

including the companies leading the AI revolution, space exploration, defense tech, and more.

Visit getvcx.com for more info.

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Carefully consider the investment material before investing, including objectives, risks, charges, and expenses.

This and other information can be found in the Innovations Fund's prospectus at getvcx.com.

Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of all money invested.

Past performance does not guarantee future performance.

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A World Cup referee was forced to return to Turkey after US immigration officials uncovered potential ties to terrorism.

Omar Artan was one of 52 referees handpicked by the World Cup to officiate the summer's tournament.

But after he sat through an 11-hour interview with customs, Artan, a native of Somalia, was barred entry into the US.

Artan told The Athletic that he thought the problem was something to do with his native country.