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Tests revealed the water is contaminated with nitrate, which can come from fertilizer, animal manure or human sewage, and 1,2,3-trichloropropane, a hazardous chemical that was widely used in pesticides years ago.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

It said threats come from climate change, food scarcity, invasive species and human activity.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Their exposure to Iran and Israel is negligible, suggesting that spillovers to the banking sector are more likely to come from indirect channels, the report adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Calcium and magnesium matter for bone, muscle and nerve function, but where possible they should come from food.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

If she could come from a small town, as I had, to Langley and excel, I was certain that I could too.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson