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Previously, the record was held by Jeremy Maçon when he was first elected at the age of 21 in 2008.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The company plans to raise $75 billion, more than double the current record held by Saudi Aramco’s IPO from early 2020.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Strategy still has over 843,000 BTC, far surpassing the 43,000+ BTC held by the next largest stockpiler Twenty One Capital, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Jose Ugarte was leading Estuardo Mazariegos in the field of six candidates in the District 9 race held by termed-out Councilmember Curren Price.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The poles are adorned with budding branches and held by Lev's fellow newspapermen.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper




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