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Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 235 with over 4,300 injured as U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Jarrard arrives in Caracas to coordinate relief.

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The amount lost to imposter scams is part of $15.9 billion in total fraud losses reported to the Federal Trade Commission in 2025

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The investment bank initiated coverage of the gaming name with a buy rating.

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U.S. IPO issuance has rebounded sharply in 2026, but the bank said the current surge lacks the deal volume and speculative excess that defined the dot-com era.

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Your day-ahead look for June 26, 2026

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SportsLine's Jon Eimer reveals his Uruguay vs. Spain best bets for World Cup 2026 action on Friday

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SportsLine's Martin Green reveals his Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia best bets for their FIFA World Cup 2026 match on Friday

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Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland meet in a clash of titans on Friday, and you can bet France vs. Norway now on FanDuel

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Welcome to Walmart deals for folks who’d rather not shop at Amazon. These are the best gadget deals at Walmart this Prime Day.

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Tudor’s new slimmed-down “Bumblebee” Black Bay Chrono 39 is everything I want in a wrist buddy right now.

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A nine-year-old and five women were killed when Taleb Al-Abdulmohsen drove into the market in 2024.

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Vice President JD Vance headlined an RNC fundraiser on Thursday night in Palo Alto, California, at the residence of influential investor and All-In Podcast host Chamath Palihapitiya, raking in $4.2 million for the Republican Party, a source familiar with the dinner tells Axios.

Why it matters: Vance, who worked in venture capital before becoming a U.S. senator from Ohio, has always had strong ties to Silicon Valley and the tech world.

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The dinner was co-hosted by John Underwood of Goldman Sachs. Attendees included Coinbase co-founder and CEO Brian Armstrong, a popular voice of economic freedom on X, and Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan.

• About two dozen supporters paid $250,000 each.

Between the lines: Vance's hat as RNC finance chair is helping him deepen relationships with big GOP donors coast to coast ahead of an expected 2028 run for president.

• 📱 Watch Dan Primack interview Chamath on this week's episode of "The Axios Show."

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This week, we've been hit with major price hikes from major players, including Microsoft and Apple.

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As James Blake, Lizzo and Halsey lash out at critics and music-industry corruption, GQ columnist Chris Black wonders whatever happened to blaming yourself.

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The Bengals quarterback is optimistic his team's offseason moves will pay off this season.

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It also peaked at No. 26 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 in the United States.

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'The Monster of Florence' is returning with a brand new story.

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They're soft but durable enough to hold up in the wash.