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The online pet-supplies retailer said Wednesday it now expects net sales to come in between $13.4 billion and $13.55 billion this year, down from a prior forecast of $13.6 billion to $13.75 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Two years prior, Brock’s old friend Sam Jayne, lead singer of regional peers Lync and Love as Laughter, was found dead in his car.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Two to eight months prior to your flight is the “sweet spot” to get a deal, she says.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Revenue declined to $797.4 million from $821.1 million a year prior, ahead of the $776.7 million analysts were expecting.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Such claims could justify minority views; prior to 1492 they were never conclusive in settling an intellectual debate.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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