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The war in the Middle East is disrupting helium supplies. That's bad news for more than party balloons.

MRI machines and AI chipmakers need the liquid form of the element.

Connecticut bill to ban helium balloon sales sparks environmental, business debate

A proposed bill to prohibit the use of helium for balloons is once again gaining attention in Connecticut, sparking debate ...
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From party balloons to MRI scans, the Iran War's helium cost is coming

Filling up birthday balloons with helium for your child's next birthday party might be a little more expensive than usual.

B.C. firms that rely on helium not fretting about shortages — yet

Best known for making balloons float and voices squeaky, helium is a critical component in hi tech industries. But the war in ...
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Helium’s been rising — in price — and it’s bringing businesses down

The retail chain Party City has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The last couple of years have been rough for the event décor business, with the pandemic making parties a fairly rare occasion. But ...

Now There's a Helium Shortage and It Affects More Than Balloons

There's yet another brewing shortage, this time in helium. While most people associate helium with balloons and funny voices, the element is used in a surprisingly wide variety of industrial settings, ...

The war in Iran is about to hit the helium supply, which is critical for more than just party balloons

Continued blockages in the strait could lead to shortages of helium — the gas that is used in party balloons, and a lot more ...