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Grande was previously married to real estate agent Dalton Gomez, while Slater had been married to psychologist Lilly Jay, his high-school sweetheart with whom he shares a child.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Doing so weighed on earnings, and the investment isn’t set to pay off for a while.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Cerebras reported 2025 revenue that rose 76% from a year ago to $509.99 million, while SpaceX said 2025 revenue increased 33% to $18.67 billion.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Determined to preserve the state’s tradition of supporting independents, while also solving the spoiler problem such candidates could create, Mainers approved the reform through a statewide initiative.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Once they arrive in Manila, the captain tells the passengers to leave their luggage on board and find a place to stay in the city on the off chance the Grant is attacked while docked.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly