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The study termination deals an early setback to Sanofi’s newly appointed chief executive, Belen Garijo, who took the helm last month after leading Germany’s Merck KGaA since 2021.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Smucker appointed two new board members and signed an information-sharing agreement to facilitate collaboration with the firm.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Turner was appointed as a so-called commissioned lay worker at St Brendan's, but said his role was to act as a pastor for the east Belfast parish.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The parole board consists of 21 commissioners who are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate for three-year terms.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Ian's appointed lawyer encouraged him to plead guilty, assuring him that he would be sentenced to fifteen years in prison.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson