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Meanwhile, as the start of earnings season nears, analysts appear to be “more optimistic than normal” in their forecasts for the first quarter, Butters said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 2026

A woman from Costa Mesa, Calif., was charged last fall with illegally registering her dog, Maya, to vote and submitting ballots on the canine’s behalf.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

But several forces may stand in the way.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 2026

“The dog’s vote was successfully counted in the 2021 gubernatorial recall election but was rejected in the 2022 primary,” the Orange County District Attorney’s Office said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Flipping around, Harry smiled, the expression big, stretching across her face.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith