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Three years ago, “Vanderpump Rules” stars Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix split after nine years when Madix learned that Sandoval had been having an affair with their co-star and friend Raquel Leviss for seven months.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

ING estimates that around one-third of all new molecules that are in global pipelines originate in China, compared with 4% 12 years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Wall Street consensus expects revenue declining 41% year-over-year to $10.8 million with a loss of seven cents per share compared with a profit of seven cents per share a year ago, according to FactSet.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Taking its current form only about a year ago, the show has gained traction among founders and billionaires, as well as regular tech nerds who simply enjoy listening to three-hour-long daily podcasts.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

This morning feels like a hundred years ago; it takes me a moment to even realize what she must be talking about, the awkward breakfast.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse