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“We found them breeding in people’s backyards, and that didn’t happen in prior years, not to this extent.”

From Los Angeles Times

The company said in prior statements to Barron’s that its board and leadership team had engaged “extensively and in good faith” with Wilson to understand his perspectives.

From Barron's

He oozed confidence and warmth when he spoke about how healing from an accident a few years prior inspired him to become a physical therapist.

From Los Angeles Times

And though he had no prior dancing experience, he won over the show’s fan base with his kindness and dedication, making it to the competition’s ninth week.

From Los Angeles Times

He added that the company is “managing this environment in real time, applying lessons learned from prior cycles to improve resilience and to strengthen our position.”

From Barron's