failing

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Scientists believe a single solar panel failing to fully deploy blocked the communications antenna, leading to a loss of contact.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

A French consumer advocacy group filed the claim alleging "planned obsolescence" in 2020, saying the Japanese giant knew some controllers were failing too quickly.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The penalty comes just three days after his son, Tom Jr, pled guilty to failing to provide adequate food and rest to five Ghanaian fishermen in 2017.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The Orange County court originally ruled the jingle a violation of California’s false advertising law for failing to disclose its religious affiliations, and it was subsequently pulled from the airwaves.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

His health failing, he stepped aside in 2006, handing power to his younger brother, Raúl.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin