burning

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Strapping on his equipment, 30 pounds of gear and a 50-pound air pack, he dashes into burning buildings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

By increasing fat burning while simultaneously limiting the formation of new fat cells, targeting Mitch could eventually provide researchers with a new strategy for combating obesity.

From Science Daily • Jul. 3, 2026

In January 2025, Polymarket listed almost 20 questions, created by the platform’s “markets team,” related to the wildfires burning up Southern California.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026

One of six large wildfires burning in Utah, it severely damaged the Eagle Point ski resort in Beaver County.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

“Wait here!” she added, and she ran for the burning barn.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz