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Friday, June 26, 2026
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Good Morning! On this day in 1948, the Berlin Airlift began when U.S. and British pilots delivered food and supplies by air to Berlin after the city was cut off by a Soviet blockade.
Inspired by our Et Cetera story below on CBS’s Essential American Songbook project, we’re asking our readers today to name their choice for the most essential American song. Vote in our poll below, or write in if we didn’t include your pick.
In moments like these, it’s easy to feel helpless watching tragedy unfold from afar. But together, we can make a real difference. Today, we’re partnering with Convoy of Hope to support families devastated by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela. If you’re able, please consider joining us in providing urgently needed relief to those who have lost so much.
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 Supreme Court Strikes Down Hawaii Gun Law
The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a Hawaii law barring concealed-carry holders from bringing guns into public-facing businesses without the owner’s permission. The vote was 6-3.
Critics called it the “vampire rule,” since gun owners needed an invitation to enter shops or restaurants. Hawaii adopted it after a 2022 Supreme Court ruling broadened the right to carry.
In the majority opinion, Justice Samuel Alito wrote that the law hobbled Second Amendment rights, exposing lawful carriers to criminal charges for routine errands. Read the majority opinion here.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, joined by Justice Sonia Sotomayor, filed a dissent, calling it a property-rights dispute. The ruling could threaten similar restrictions in New York and California.
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Twin Quakes Devastate Venezuela
Two powerful earthquakes struck northern Venezuela within a minute of each other on Wednesday, killing at least 188 people and injuring over 1,500.
Measured at magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, the back-to-back quakes were the country’s strongest in over a century. Photos show apartment blocks folded into rubble, with families sleeping in the streets for fear of aftershocks. See photos here.
President Trump pledged American aid, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. is rushing rescue teams and supplies to help with disaster recovery. Brazil, Mexico, and El Salvador are also sending crews.
The toll is expected to climb. The U.S. Geological Survey warned the total number of deaths could keep growing, with dozens of aftershocks still rattling the region.
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Amazon Beats Walmart as Biggest Company
Amazon dethroned Walmart as America’s biggest company, taking the top spot on the Fortune 500 this month for the first time.
It was close: Amazon brought in $716.9 billion in revenue last year, narrowly edging Walmart’s $713.2 billion. Walmart has been the nation’s biggest company for the past 13 years.
The climb is the real story. Amazon first joined the list at No. 492 about two decades ago, and is just the fourth company ever to reach the summit as the nation’s biggest company.
The others were General Motors, ExxonMobil, and Walmart itself, now in second place as e-commerce and cloud computing reshape the economy. See the full chart here.
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➤ The world’s first trillionaire held the title for less than two weeks. What knocked him back down to mere billionaire? (Press Play)
➤ A federal judge just blocked a major piece of the president’s mail-in voting overhaul, and it comes down to one constitutional question. (Hear the Ruling)
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➤ The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 Thursday that federal pesticide regulations shield Monsanto from state lawsuits alleging Roundup’s label should have included a cancer warning. (More)
➤ Also on Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Trump administration can strip Temporary Protected Status from roughly 350,000 Haitian and 6,000 Syrian immigrants. (More)
➤ Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis confirmed the state’s “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration detention facility in the Everglades is shutting down after all detainees were relocated. (More)
➤ President Trump kicked off the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on Wednesday, sticking to a scripted speech touting D.C. beautification projects and the Iran agreement. (More)
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You’ve seen the reports. The devastating death toll and massive destruction after earthquakes in Venezuela. More than 180 people are dead, 1,500 are injured, and numbers are sure to rise. You can be part of the urgent response.
Convoy of Hope is on the ground in the disaster zone, providing emergency food, clean water, and critical supplies to those who need them most. More support is needed.
We’ll match the first $4,000 donated. Please help now!
Two powerful earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 collapsed buildings and trapped people in the rubble. Families with missing loved ones cling to hope as rescue teams work around the clock. Urgent needs include food, water, and other essentials.
Since 1994, Convoy of Hope has served more than 350 million people affected by disasters, hunger, and crises. They are ranked by Forbes among America’s Top Charities. You can give with confidence.
The Flyover will match every dollar of the first $4,000 donated. Your compassionate gift will bring hope and help to families who have lost everything.
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➤ The U.S. men’s national team lost to Turkey 3-2 on Thursday night on a last-minute goal by Turkey, but the team has already clinched its spot in the next World Cup round. Overall, it was the best ever finish for the U.S. in the group stage. (More)
➤ The International Olympic Committee created a $100 million fund that will let Olympic athletes apply for $10,000 grants, starting with the roughly 2,900 competitors from the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games. (More)
➤ The NCAA Division I Cabinet voted to eliminate the two-year bowl transition penalty, clearing the way for teams like North Dakota State and Sacramento State to play in a bowl game immediately in their first FBS season this fall. (More)
➤ Round 1 of the NHL Draft takes place tonight in Buffalo, with the Toronto Maple Leafs holding the No. 1 overall pick. (More)
➤ Yesterday’s results: World Cup | MLB | WNBA | Golf
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 Daily Market Report 06/25/2026
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NASDAQ
National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations |
25,358.60 |
-0.46%
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SPX
S&P 500 |
7,357.49 |
-0.01%
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DJI
Dow Jones Industrial Average |
51,920.62 |
0.14%
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BTC
Bitcoin |
$59,599.99 |
-2.29%
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GOLD
Per Ounce |
$4,042.40 |
1.31%
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SILVER
Per Ounce |
$57.94 |
-0.19%
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OIL
West Texas Intermediate Crude |
$71.96 |
2.30%
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DPC
Doncasters Group |
$46.88 |
+42.06%
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Bitcoin, gold, silver, and oil are traded 24 hours a day.
➤ Big Stock Move: Doncasters stock surged 42% in its NYSE debut on Thursday after the aerospace parts maker priced its IPO at $33 a share, above its expected range, raising $919 million. (More)
➤ The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge rose to 4.1% annually in May, the highest since April 2023, fueled by surging energy costs. Core prices topped forecasts at 3.4%, the highest since October 2023. (More)
➤ Buc-ee’s is adding 15 more travel centers through 2031, including a planned outpost in St. Lucie, Florida, that would become one of the chain’s largest ever. (See Locations)
➤ Apple on Thursday raised MacBook and iPad prices by $100 to $300, citing an AI-driven memory chip shortage, sending shares down more than 6%. (More)
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Earthquake survivors in Venezuela need your help. Two powerful earthquakes have devastated communities across the country. Buildings collapsed, families were displaced, and lives were upended. More than 180 people are dead and 1,500 are injured, with numbers sure to rise.
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➤ Astronomers spotted two Jupiter-size planets so wispy they are less dense than cotton candy. Circling a star 1,110 light-years away, the “super-puffs” rank as the lightest worlds of their size ever found. (More)
➤ The strawberry full moon peaks Monday, June 29, the first full moon of summer. It rides low and can glow golden near the horizon, with the best views near moonrise. (How to See It)
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Friday Entertainment is brought to you by:
➤ Singer David Clayton-Thomas, the unmistakable voice behind Blood, Sweat & Tears’ late-1960s hits, including Spinning Wheel, And When I Die, and You’ve Made Me So Very Happy, has died at 84. (More)
➤ Dolly Parton surprised fans at the grand opening of Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop in Cornersville, a Buc-ee’s-style travel center inspired by her decades of touring that organizers hope will become a roadside destination. (See Travel Center)
➤ Netflix released the official trailer for The Hawk, starring Will Ferrell as an aging golf champion chasing an improbable comeback in a new comedy series that premieres on July 16. (See Trailer)
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➤ Earthquake survivors in Venezuela are waiting for hope and help. Your compassionate gift today will provide food, clean water, and essential relief for people who have lost everything! The Flyover will match the first $4,000 donated for double impact. Your quick response can help twice as many survivors recover.
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➤ The U.S. Mint unveiled a rare July 4th quarter for America’s 250th birthday. Only 250,000 of the Declaration of Independence coins, stamped with a special mark, will reach circulation before the holiday. (More)
➤ A new CBS Sunday Morning project asked nearly 90 notable Americans, from Ken Burns to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, to name the essential American songbook ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday. (See Songs)
➤ Usha Vance clapped back after a major newspaper dissected the “political significance” of her maternity style. The second lady posted a receipt showing the body-hugging coral dress cost just $8.75 at Old Navy. (See Receipt)
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 Daily Quote
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“The Second Amendment cannot give way to the spirit of Aloha in Hawaii any more than it can yield to the spirit of the Big Apple or the Windy City.”
— Justice Samuel Alito, writing for the Supreme Court majority that struck down Hawaii’s concealed-carry gun restriction
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 Today’s Trivia
What made pilot Gail Halvorsen, nicknamed “Uncle Wiggly Wings,” famous during the Berlin Airlift?
Show me the answer
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