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A woman paid just $15 for an unusual necklace at a Brooklyn flea market; years later she learned it was an Alexander Calder work, and the forgotten piece sold at Christie’s for $267,750

Photo credit: Christies.com A woman, named Norma Ifill from Philadelphia, paid just $15 for an unusual necklace at a Brooklyn flea market, wore it for years without knowing its origin, and only later learned it was a work by Alexander Calder, according to a report by The Sun. The forgotten piece, a silver wire and…

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In 2021, Queen Elizabeth began a tree-planting initiative. By 2023, it became a nationwide memorial with three million trees | World News

In 2021, Queen Elizabeth II joined the then Prince of Wales to launch a tree-planting initiative that would continue beyond the Platinum Jubilee itself. The idea was straightforward: people across the United Kingdom could plant trees as part of a nationwide tribute to the Queen’s 70 years on the throne. What began as a Jubilee…

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West Dallas had too few air-quality monitors to track pollution across large areas; a Plano teen built an AI model to estimate neighborhood air quality, later reaching 60 schools and training 300 youth ambassadors

Technology is only one part of Tan’s approach. Shared Skies created a 50-page environmental justice guide in English and Spanish and distributed it to more than 60 low-income schools, reaching approximately 30,000 students. At 17, Nathan Tan has already taken on a problem that can be difficult even for adults to see, let alone solve:…

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‘Chhitputh ghatna hoti rehti hai’: Bihar minister’s remarks on Jamui harassment case triggers row | India News

Jamui Police are investigating a harassment incident; Bihar leaders remarks sparts row NEW DELHI: Bihar minister Shrawon Kumar has drawn criticism for describing the harassment of a minor girl in Bihar’s Jamui as ‘Chhitputh’ (isolated) incident while asserting that the world is not entirely free from crime.He said, “These isolated incidents happen. Those who commit…

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‘Global order under stress’: Jaishankar calls for stronger multilateralism at UNGA | India News

EAM S Jaishankar during P4M Summit External affairs minister S Jaishankar called for stronger multilateralism to navigate rising geopolitical tensions, conflicts and global competition, as he co-chaired the first Partners for Multilateralism, International Law, Peace & Prosperity (P4M) Summit with European Council President Antonio Costa on Monday (local time). The summit was held on the…

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WHO puts stroke, cancer, mental health on 10-year traditional medicine research agenda | India News

The World Health Organization has identified major health conditions for research into traditional, complementary and integrative medicine over the next decade. (Photo: @WHO) NEW DELHI: From stroke and cancer to mental health and pain management, the World Health Organization has identified major health conditions for research into traditional, complementary and integrative medicine over the next…

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Hospitals told to report serious medical device events within 15 days | India News

​IPC has issued a new guidance document asking hospitals to strengthen monitoring and reporting of adverse events linked to medical devices. (AI-generated image) NEW DELHI: A faulty insulin pump that delivers too much insulin, an infusion pump that gives medicines too quickly, a pulse oximeter showing incorrect oxygen levels or a defibrillator failing during a…

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