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In the Himalayas, which span Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan and China, the impact of a lake burst can be particularly destructive.

From The Wall Street Journal

A beat would be a welcome catalyst for Tesla stock, which has fallen for six consecutive weeks, dropping 13% over that span.

From Barron's

Among the “Magnificent Seven,” Apple’s stock ranks in the middle of the pack over a one-year span, with gains of about 13% in that period.

From MarketWatch

It spans across punk rock, hip-hop, experimental, jazz and beyond.

From Los Angeles Times

The zoo’s elephant complex spans 17 acres and includes a wooded preserve not open to public viewing as well as a 36,650-square-foot barn.

From Los Angeles Times