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Recent Examples of slabsPersistent slabs are one of nine types of avalanches, which include storm slab, deep persistent slab, wet slab, wet loose, dry loose, cornice fall and glide avalanche.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
June 14, 2026 – Reports begin to emerge that algae blooms have turned the water in the pool green again.
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Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Beyond the fruit, the dwarf golden spice pear features clusters of white spring blooms and glossy leaves that turn a striking burgundy or bronze color in the fall.
There are scarlet curtains, rows and rows of empty chairs that give off a Shining vibe, and grand wooden beams on the ceiling.
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Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
Volvo engineers took those lessons and used them to design newer car models with an emphasis on extra-strong A-pillars roof beams, and windshield retention.
Shacks, of which there were nine along the peninsula, would compete to outdo each other, lighting bonfires on the beach, supplying endless kegs, and inviting live bands.
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Curbed editors,
Curbed,
23 June 2026
Participants were also given four elastic resistance bands and an adjustable step platform.