Researchers say the toxic chromium probably came from the myriad household items incinerated in the fires such as paints, electronics and auto parts.
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Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
The global plastic waste trade Large amounts of plastic waste are shipped around the world – some to be recycled and much to simply be disposed of in landfills or incinerated.
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Ellen M. Considine,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
As guests waited to be served a dinner from Josh's Frontyard Barbeque, the maid of honor and bride's twin sister, Brianna Miller-LeForbes, 33, ignited a bidding frenzy to determine which of the approximately 20 tables would get their food first.
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Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
The trailer was hauling fireworks, which ignited during the blaze and shot off in a wild display.
As cases near 1,000, health centers torched Three times in the last week, healthcare facilities have been attacked.
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Justin Kabumba,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
Shouldering an even heavier load without Boston in the paint, Clark torched the Storm defense, dropping a team-high 21 points and dishing out 10 assists along with seven rebounds.
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Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
Her comments followed my question comparing the current stage of preparation to a student's midterm examination, with the final test coming when the Olympic flame is lit in July 2028.
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Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Not far from the council’s offices someone lit a tire on fire, a move often employed by political parties as a sign of protest.
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