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The New York Knicks return to Madison Square Garden with a 2-0 series lead and Game 3 on Monday against the San Antonio Spurs, creating a huge matchup to utilize the latest DraftKings promo code, which gives new users $200 in bonus bets instantly after your first $5 wager. The Knicks are on a historic run, winning 13 straight games, and now have a chance to close the NBA Finals at home if they win the next two games. The SportsLine Projection Model likes them to keep that possibility going after Monday, backing the Knicks to win and cover as 2.5-point…

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A collapsed building is seen after an 7.8 magnitude earthquake in General Santos City on June 8, 2026. (Photo by Edwin Espejo / AFP via Getty Images) OAN Staff Addie Davis12:50 PM – Monday, June 8, 2026 A massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook the southern portion of the Philippines, with reports emerging of collapsed buildings and fatalities as a result. The earthquake originated south of the island of Mindanao on Monday morning and caused significant damage to parts of the Sarangani province, including in the city of General Santos, which boasts a population of more than 700,000. According to the United…

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Carlyle has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in MAI Capital Management, a Cleveland-based registered investment advisor with approximately $77.3 billion in combined client assets, the firms announced.The deal, which closed on June 4, 2026, expands on a relationship formed in 2021, when Carlyle invested in Galway Holdings, which acquired MAI that year. MAI employees will continue to hold a large minority equity ownership position in the company, and the firms said that the leadership team, culture and operational independence will be maintained.“Having worked with the Carlyle team for five years, we have seen firsthand what they bring to the…

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Expanding ties. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to deepen ties during a meeting in Pyongyang on Monday. According to Chinese state media, Xi emphasized his country’s willingness to cooperate on a number of fronts, including trade, agriculture, construction and technology. It’s Xi’s first trip to North Korea in […] This article is for subscribers only Join thousands of readers who rely on GPF for clear-eyed geopolitical analysis. $89 per year Save 18% vs. monthly ✓Full access to all daily analysis & forecasts ✓George Friedman’s geopolitical insights ✓2026…

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The Cleveland Browns dropped a pretty profound signal with the trade of Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams. They told the entire world that they know they are not set to compete this year or even next year; they are looking at 2028 as the year that they are opening that fleeting Super Bowl window.With that being the reality, should Cleveland look at investing more resources into their defensive end, edge rusher room?AdvertisementCleveland currently has north of $18M in cap space at this point in the offseason. They probably were looking at needing some more defensive end depth even…

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Choosing between PVH (PVH 0.78%) and Tapestry (TPR +0.10%) requires balancing raw brand power against financial efficiency. Both companies aim to dominate the closet, but their paths to investor returns look very different.PVH thrives on high-volume global apparel staples, while Tapestry focuses on the higher-margin accessible luxury market. While they both navigate a shifting retail landscape, investors often compare them to determine whether a deep-value play or a growth-oriented luxury leader is the better long-term fit.The case for PVHPVH operates as a massive global force in the apparel stocks space, primarily through its control of the Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin…

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A massive earthquake struck the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Monday morning, leaving death and destruction in its wake. At least 32 were killed and 134 injured after the 7.8 quake hit about 7:30 a.m., according to the U.K.’s Guardian. The quake’s epicenter was about 8 miles off the coast of Mindanao, the Guardian reported. WATCH: Moment building collapses in General Santos City, Philippines after major earthquake in Mindanao pic.twitter.com/5rK8kZZ7cC — Rapid Report (@RapidReport2025) June 8, 2026 The BBC noted that the quake triggered tsunami warnings in the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan. However, the warnings were canceled after several…

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In retaliation for Israel bombing Beirut and continuing to occupy southern Lebanon, Iran launched a wave of ballistic missiles at Israel on Sunday night and Israel responded with airstrikes on Iranian targets, collapsing an already fragile ceasefire to the Iran War, which entered its 101st day Monday. Israeli Telegram channels reported ballistic missile impacts, though the Israeli media has yet to confirm the hits, while Iranian media reported explosions across the country. Meanwhile, the Yemeni Houthis announced Monday “a complete and total ban on Israeli maritime navigation,” adding that they will “consider all enemy movements to be legitimate military targets…

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