illegal
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The scale of illegal activity means the Supreme Court's December decision to ban new mining licenses is too little, too late, activists say.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
A Gates spokesperson said he wasn’t involved in any illegal activities with Epstein and acknowledged it was a mistake to have met with him.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Work to clean up one of Europe's largest illegal landfill sites could start in 2028 and take up to five years to complete, Northern Ireland's environment minister has said.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
According to the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, illegal wildlife trafficking is the second-largest threat to species after habitat loss and the world’s fourth-most-lucrative trafficking industry.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
But for those who crossed the border without inspection, adjusting status is almost impossible due to their illegal entry.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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