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Thousands of U.S. countertop workers could have damaged lungs, safety expert says

NPR News · May 18, 2026, 10:00 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

Why this matters: a developing story that could shape the day's news cycle.

Over 550 men in California have fallen ill after cutting natural or factory-made stone countertops. But epidemiologists say this isn't just a California problem.

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