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Because the evolved supergiant is expected to eventually end its life in a supernova explosion, the dramatic dimming prompted speculation that the star might be preparing to explode.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026

They were followed on Monday by an explosion at a convenience store.

From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026

The crew of the MV Mercer Street, an oil products carrier sailing off Oman’s coast, heard a loud hum followed by an explosion in the waters behind them early on July 29, 2021.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

Witnesses described hearing what they said sounded like an explosion at the open-air artisanal gold mine on Wednesday afternoon, moments before the workers below were trapped.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

Fears of another explosion made it difficult to work.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland

“Motor City” and movies like it — think “Sisu,” “Silent Night” and other screen explosions — are the opposite all that.

From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2026

Johann Goldammer, head of the Global Fire Monitoring Center, a research and advisory group in Germany, said extended hot dry spells and the deterioration of old ammunition are making explosions more likely.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

When she heard explosions, she ran to her father and asked what was happening, he said, but he did not have the heart to tell her, saying they were fireworks for a wedding.

From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026

Repeated explosions reportedly rang out over Novorossiysk throughout the night as air defences shot down aerial objects.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

There had been reports of strange, unexplained explosions.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow