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The burning of coal is one of the largest drivers of air pollution, releasing fine particles known to be harmful to respiratory and cardiovascular health.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

In recent decades Beijing has loosened the rules for rural migrants to smaller cities, but the reforms tend to be implemented unevenly, and the largest cities typically are excluded.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

It just so happens that the watchdog overseeing the largest single item in the federal budget, the inspector general of Social Security, has just submitted its latest report to Congress.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Ciena stock dropped 15% to $529.22, putting it on track for its largest single-day decline since Jan. 27, 2025, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

How they would sing praises of his valiant stand against what must assuredly be the largest great black-backed gull ever encountered!

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el