{
  "id": 562448,
  "title": "Eclipse chasers scramble for glasses as stocks run low",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/eclipse-chasers-scramble-for-glasses-as-stocks-run-low-562448",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T11:49:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Business",
    "slug": "bbc-business",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyqxx27620o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Eclipse enthusiasts in the UK are scrambling to secure special glasses before Wednesday's rare solar eclipse, which promises to be the country's most significant in nearly three decades. Stock of safety-certified glasses has sold out quickly both in stores and online, leaving many hopeful observers frustrated in their search. Health officials advise against looking directly at the sun during the eclipse, emphasizing the importance of using proper certified eyewear to protect vision.",
  "summary": "Specialist glasses are all but sold out online ahead of the UK's most significant eclipse since 1999.",
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "Eclipse chasers scramble for glasses as stocks run low",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/eclipse-chasers-scramble-for-glasses-as-stocks-run-low",
        "published": "2026-08-11T11:49:20.000Z"
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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."
}