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In a February 2025 letter to state regulators, Edison said it had detected a single fault on a line more than five miles away from Altadena about 6:11 p.m. on the night the fire ignited.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

After carefully filtering the signal, the researchers confirmed they had detected an electromagnetic pulse measuring just 0.83 zeptojoules.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

In Jerusalem, AFP journalists reported two blasts after the military said it had detected incoming missiles from Iran.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

She did not share details of her treatment plan, but said doctors had detected the cancer early and she had a "strong prognosis".

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

When he was done, he had an explanation for the unpleasant odor wafting from the subprime mortgage industry that Eisman had detected.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis