metal

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Earlier research has shown that lead can appear in metal components of children's clothing, such as zippers, buttons and snaps, sometimes leading to recalls.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

The precious metal will rise 35% to $6,200 an ounce by the end of June, before scaling back to $5,900 an ounce by the end of the year, UBS forecast.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The company doesn’t buy imported aluminum, but the metal is priced globally, so supply threats like the war in Iran are quickly reflected in its U.S. price.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Deavers now works with undergraduate students in her chemistry lab at Marian University to identify everyday sources of heavy metal exposure and share that information with the community.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

There were pieces that looked as if they belonged in the Middle Ages, dresses covered in lace and golden thread, feather boas, jackets covered in stripes, canes with metal heads, robes fit for Merlin himself.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova