{
  "id": 1042936,
  "title": "US spent $33.1 million relocating town after dioxin contamination",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/us-spent-33-1-million-relocating-town-after-dioxin-contamination",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T12:45:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/us-used-dioxin-laden-oil-for-dust-control-in-a-town-with-2000-residents-years-later-it-spent-33-1-million-for-their-relocation-in-order-to-protect-their-lives/articleshow/133262118.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The residents of Times Beach faced a critical situation when dioxin contamination was discovered, leading to their permanent relocation. Originally, this toxic substance was used on dirt roads for dust control during the 1970s. A devastating flood in 1982 heightened the community's concerns about contamination. To address the issue, an incinerator was constructed to manage over 265,000 tons of…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}