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Wednesday, May 27 252 stories · 98 outlets · top Δ 1.00

Nine people remain missing after two fatalities resulted from a tank rupture at a Washington State facility.  The Hindu recognized Kannan C.S.  Warrier, director of Kerala Forest Research Institute, with a Springer Nature Editor of Distinction Award for his contributions to scientific publishing.  As reports stand, Jill Biden described observing what she believed were stroke-like symptoms in her husband during a 2024 debate.

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Recovery begins for nine missing after two die in Washington tank rupture

The Guardian · Tier A3 outlets8h ago

Tragic loss of life underscores industrial safety concerns

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CBS Newsκ .23Δ .601 killed, 9 others missing after chemical tank implosion in Washington PBS NewsHourκ .19Δ .609 are still missing after Washington paper mill tank implosion. Officials say there's no hope of survivors

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Springer Nature Editor of Distinction Award to KFRI Director Kannan C.S. Warrier

The Hindu · Tier A3 outletsyesterday

Recognizing impactful leadership in scientific publishing and research

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The Diplomatκ .55Δ 1.00China’s Rise and the Challenge to US Maritime Security RealClearPoliticsκ .17Δ 1.00Texas and the Price of Loyalty to Trump

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Jill Biden says she thought husband was having stroke during 2024 debate

CBS News · Tier B6 outlets4h ago

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Washington Examinerκ .56Δ .40Jill Biden says she was ‘frightened’ that Joe Biden was ‘having a stroke’ during 2024 debate CBS Newsκ .42Δ .40Jill Biden: "I was frightened" by 2024 debate, thought husband was having a stroke Al Jazeeraκ .20Δ .40Jill Biden worried husband Joe was ‘having a stroke’ during 2024 US debate BBCκ .19Δ .40Jill Biden says she thought husband was 'having a stroke' during 2024 debate

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