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Records show Nippon Dynawave knew tank was unsafe months before collapse
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— Sep 4, 2026
Records show Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co.’s Longview pulp mill had a long history of safety complaints, poor maintenance, and discharges of caustic chemicals before a May tank collapse that killed 11 workers and prompted ongoing federal and state investigations. The company faced environmental violations, safety fines, and more than $2.4 million in workers’ compensation claims, and documents indicate the tank was known to be not fit for continued service months before the failure.
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KENNETH RAPOZA: Why Nippon Steel Might Fail To Convince Washington To Greenlight U.S. Steel Acquisition
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— Jun 5, 2024
Japan’s Nippon Steel has inched closer to buying Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel now that the U.S. company’s shareholders have approved of the Dec. 18 acquisition offer. Only Washington stands in the way. On April 1, Sen…
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U.S. Steel Unveils $11 Billion Overhaul Under New Nippon Ownership
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— Nov 4, 2025
U.S. Steel is rolling out an ambitious, multibillion-dollar modernization plan with its new parent company, Nippon Steel — a sweeping effort the companies say will transform one of America’s oldest manufacturers into a…
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Former Blue Jays Pitcher Brian Wolfe Dies at 45
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Brian Wolfe, a former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher who also played nine seasons in Japan, died at age 45 with his wife announcing the death on Sept. 15 after a long illness; he appeared in 72 MLB games for Toronto from 2007-2009 before building a substantial career in Nippon Professional Baseball. Tributes from friends and former teammates followed the announcement of his passing.
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Carlos Alcaraz adds undershirt after US Open outfit drew jokes
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— Sep 5, 2026
Carlos Alcaraz's US Open run has been shadowed by wardrobe mishaps as his Travis Scott x Nike tank repeatedly exposed a nipple, drawing social buzz and jokes. He responded by adding a white undershirt to curb the slip, stressing it was his decision, as he pursues his comeback from a four-month wrist injury and advances toward the fourth round.
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Focus on the tennis, not the tank top - glad he's finally healthy again after that wrist injury.
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Washington chemical tank failure kills 11 workers
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— Aug 28, 2026
A chemical tank at Nippon Dynawave Packaging in Longview, Washington was deemed unfit for continued service 10 months before it failed in May, releasing about 900,000 gallons of white liquor and killing 11 workers. The U.S. Chemical Safety Board says the tank remained in operation despite multiple inspections in 2025–2026 noting thinning walls and recommendations to repair or derate it, while investigators continue determining the cause.
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Trump Announces Major Job-Creating Deal That Biden Blocked On His Way Out The Door
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— May 23, 2025
President Donald Trump endorsed a “planned partnership” Friday between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel, claiming the deal between the two steel giants will constitute the largest economic investment in Pennsylvania’s…
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Biden’s Decision To Block US Steel Deal Sparks Lawsuits, Backlash From Japan
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— Jan 6, 2025
The Biden administration’s decision to torpedo the acquisition of U.S. Steel has triggered multiple lawsuits and backlash from Japan. President Joe Biden blocked a nearly $15 billion offer from Japan’s Nippon Steel to…
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Biden Admin Blocks Japanese Company’s $15 Billion Takeover Of US Steel
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— Jan 3, 2025
The Biden administration blocked Nippon Steel’s $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel Friday. A national security review referred the decision to the president in December after failing to reach a consensus, with the…
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Giants Endure Multiple Star Injuries, Including Brian Burns Ankle, in Lopsided Loss to Rams
Neutral reporting on the Giants' injury-plagued 28-6 loss to the Rams draws near-universal sympathy and frustration from fans and media, with no meaningful disagreement on the severity of the situation.
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Plane Forced to Return to Tokyo After Alleged ‘Heavily Drunk’ Passenger Bites Flight Attendant
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— Jan 17, 2024
A passenger plane bound for Seattle, Washington, was forced to return to Tokyo after a passenger bit a flight attendant Tuesday. The 55-year-old American male passenger was restrained by the crew of the All Nippon…
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Ex-NFL Player, Fans Horrified As Host Makes Nipple Joke on Air During Christmas Gift Exchange
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— Dec 27, 2023
Ah, Christmas: A time for American families to gather ’round the electronic hearth, turn on a football game, and listen to a host make a wholly inappropriate joke about her breasts while referencing a film nearly a…
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‘Absolutely Outrageous’: Fetterman Vows to Block US Steel Sale to Japanese Company
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— Dec 19, 2023
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) expressed his disapproval regarding the $14.9 billion sale of U.S. Steel Corp. to a foreign company. U.S. Steel revealed on Monday it would be acquired by Nippon Steel, a Japanese company…
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