needles

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The deadly fires that devastated homes in Pacific Palisades and Altadena also laid waste to a lush canopy of leaves and pine needles that had cooled and shaded residents here for generations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Both companies think there is a large, untapped market for pill versions of weight-loss drugs, because some people don’t like needles or find pills more convenient.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The disruption has particularly affected petrochemical sectors in Asia and forced governments to take action, with South Korea imposing a ban this month on hoarding syringes and needles to guard against shortages.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

They also have to remove leaves, twigs and needles from gutters, and they already cannot keep exposed firewood in piles next to their house.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

The two of us were compass needles, pointing straight at Mom.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller