This story by the Center for Public Integrity was published in partnership with Grist and is part of a series on soil lead contamination.

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Pokémon's Next Anime Will Venture to New Horizons
Today in Japan, the final episode of the Pokémon anime to feature Satoshi, a.k.a. Ash Ketchum, aired—bringing to a close a legacy that has helped define the franchise for 25 years. But while we have a little while longer to see Ash’s adventure end in the English dub, we’ve already got a peek of what’s on the…
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What Was This Wolverine Doing Near Portland?
A wolverine sighting was reported outside Portland, Oregon on Monday, marking the first sighting outside the Wallowa Mountains in over three decades. The animal was thought to have been eradicated from the area in 1936, making this sighting highly unusual.
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See D.C.'s Early Blooming Cherry Blossoms After a Super-Warm Winter
It was weirdly warm in Washington D.C. and along much of the U.S. East Coast this winter. And, despite some brief bursts of colder temperatures, the unseasonable weather has had some some spillover effects. Spring sprung early, bringing on pollen and allergy season to parts of the country sooner than generally…
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James Gunn Offers an Update On His Superman: Legacy Casting
A familiar face returns for Mission: Impossible—Dead Reckoning. Get a look at the set of Joker 2. Zack Snyder still wants to make a sequel to Army of the Dead. Plus, more from the final season of Riverdale, and a glorious new look at Shin Kamen Rider. Spoilers, away!

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Detained Crypto Fugitive Do Kwon Faces Extradition to U.S. and South Korea
Terra co-founder Do Kwon, the man who arguably started the crypto collapse last year who was definitely not on the lam, was finally arrested Thursday. Now there are multiple countries, including Montenegro, South Korea, and the U.S. who are calling dibs on the failed crypto founder, making him a far more desirable…
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The Definitive Guide to SpaceX’s Starship Megarocket
SpaceX is on the cusp of launching its gigantic Starship megarocket now that a launch rehearsal and static fire test is complete. Here’s what you need to know.
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Voice Deepfakes Are Calling. Here's How to Avoid Them.
You have just returned home after a long day at work and are about to sit down for dinner when suddenly your phone starts buzzing. On the other end is a loved one, perhaps a parent, a child or a childhood friend, begging you to send them money immediately.

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The 10 Craziest Moments From Congress' TikTok Ban Hearing
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified in a hearing before the House Energy and Commerce Committee Thursday. It was Chew’s first major introduction to the public, and it didn’t make for a smooth entry.

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