harm

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Several studies have suggested that microplastics can harm animals and humans in many ways, though working out their exact impact is tricky.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

Investors expected several cuts this year, on top of three in late 2025, thanks in part to a wobbly job market that left officials worried that high rates were doing more harm than good.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

At the time, county officials insisted the project wouldn’t harm the bald eagles, saying it underwent an “extensive environmental review” to ensure that.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

This is one example of how diet can tip the balance between health and harm.

From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026

“The Afterlife is very protective of its Ushers. If a wandering soul intends to harm us—er, me—they’re powerless.”

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman