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U.S.-China tensions are at an all-time high and as relations deteriorate, the Japanese island of Okinawa is afraid of getting in the crosshairs. We take a closer look on how the geopolitical tensions are affecting the island.

• Plus, why the gender pay gap is shrinking.
• And, a new line of fashion dolls celebrates Latinas in America.

Guests: Axios' Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Emily Peck and Marina E. Franco.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Felix Salmon, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Lydia McMullen-Laird and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.

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• The Japanese island of Okinawa is caught in the middle of U.S.-China tensions
• Gender pay gap now the narrowest on record
• New Latina dolls to hit stores as companies diversify toys

The Women’s World Cup kicked off on Thursday in Australia and New Zealand. And it's on track to become the most attended standalone women’s sporting event in history, according to FIFA. What sets this year’s contest apart?

• Plus, "Oppenheimer" brings painful memories for New Mexico Hispanics.
• And, Wesleyan University becomes the latest to end legacy admissions.

Guests: Axios' Jeff Tracy and Russell Contreras.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Lydia McMullen-Laird and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.

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• U.S. Soccer reaches landmark equal pay agreement
• Wesleyan ends legacy admissions after Supreme Court affirmative action ruling
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