fatal

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Cholera, a dangerous bacterial infection that causes severe diarrhea and can be fatal without treatment, may be significantly reduced through diet.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Roadway speed cameras have been proved to reduce speeding by 31% to 82% and fatal crashes by 53% to 71%, according to LADOT.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

There has been mounting controversy over the actions of ICE agents, particularly in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where two fatal shootings occurred earlier this year.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

This week began on a somber note with the fatal accident at LaGuardia Airport Sunday night.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

We never understood how this fatal connection had established itself: Henry blamed it on Men of Thought and Deed, but no one knew for sure.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt