Jonathan Matisse

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The Clairton Coke Works, a U.S. Steel coking plant, is seen Monday, Aug 11, 2025, in Clairton, Penn.
Air Quality Concerns Linger in the Wake of Steel Plant Explosion in Pennsylvania
August 15, 2025
This photo released by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, shows recalled Drinkmate 1L Carbonation Bottles.
Drinkmate Recalls Over 100,000 Carbonation Bottles Due to Explosion Risk
August 14, 2025
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Werner Recalls More than 100,000 Ladders Due to Potential Fall, Injury Hazard
August 14, 2025
The Clairton Coke Works, a U.S. Steel coking plant, is seen Tuesday, Aug 12, 2025, in Clairton, Penn.
Incredible Rescue Effort Led to Pulling Workers from Debris of Pennsylvania Steel Plant Explosion
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