collapsing

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"These highest-energy cosmic rays are thought to come from extreme astrophysical sources, like two neutron stars colliding or a massive star collapsing," Murase said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least one person, collapsing buildings, and sparking tsunami warnings across the region.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The emerging pattern looks less like collapsing demand for labor than a reorganization of work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Even as Schrader speculated about disappearing jobs and collapsing creative workflows, he suggested Hollywood’s ultimate AI future may lie less in digital effects than in entirely synthetic stars.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Other than the crackle of the fire and the occasional collapsing wall or floor, the night was quiet.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers