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Shares dropped 18% to $33.37, giving back a big chunk of the gains it had racked up since the start of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Social media has been "massive" for the barbering industry, says dad-of-three Alsanawi, whose Instagram is filled with videos of him giving players including England vice-captain Declan Rice fresh trims.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Ahead of the opening arguments, Rinderknecht smoothed back his hair and his lawyer helped adjust his tie, before giving him a pat on the back.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Rocket Lab successfully completed 21 Electron launches in 2025, giving Wall Street a major boost of confidence in the company.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

He grinned, giving Torak another blast of carrion breath.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver