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The automotive safety company, which makes air bags and seat belts, backed its full-year outlook and said its fiscal first-quarter earnings were stronger than expected.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Speaking after the match, Diaz said he had a clear view of the Camavinga incident and backed the referee's call.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Another big Pentagon supplier, L3Harris, agreed in mid-January to ramp up production and spin off its missiles business into a new public company backed by a $1 billion Pentagon investment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The LA28 executive committee backed Wasserman after a review with the assistance of outside counsel.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Churro barked and backed away, and Natalie watched in horror as the storm surge rose past the second floor and began to flood the hallway.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz