• Gas prices dropped nearly 20 cents since last week — but experts warn it could spike again
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    Gas prices dropped nearly 20 cents since last week — but experts warn it could spike again

    May 30, 2026 - By 

    The national average for a gallon of gas dropped to $4.35 this week as crude oil prices eased amid reports of possible peace talks involving Iran. WASHINGTON — Gas prices appear to be easing a bit nationwide after weeks of increases, with the national average falling nearly 20 cents since a week ago as oil prices dropped amid reports of peace talks with Iran. AAA said the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline stood at $4.356 Saturday, down from $4.529 last Saturday. However, prices remain elevated compared to recent years as the busy summer driving season gets underway.…

  • A tank holding 900,000 gallons of corrosive chemicals imploded. Experts say something went very wrong
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    A tank holding 900,000 gallons of corrosive chemicals imploded. Experts say something went very wrong

    May 28, 2026 - By 

    Experts say implosions of this kind are extremely rare – and do not happen by themselves. The KING 5 Investigators looked into what went wrong. LONGVIEW, Wash. — A massive industrial tank at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging paper mill partially imploded Tuesday, killing at least two workers and releasing hundreds of gallons of a caustic chemical capable of dissolving skin on contact. The facility uses the tanks to turn wood chips into paper products – a process that relies on powerful, highly corrosive chemicals kept under precise conditions. The tank held “white liquor,” a mixture of chemicals used to break…