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Rare pink diamond goes on display in France 100 years after amateur heist
The French royal jewel will be on public display for the first time since it was found hidden in an apple after a 1926 theft.
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School headscarf ban sparks rare protests in Azerbaijan and row with Turkey
Protests have taken place over the rules which have seen pupils wearing hijabs turned away from schools.
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Rare study reveals a striking divide inside an Alzheimer’s patient’s brain
A rare examination of an Alzheimer’s patient’s brain revealed that regions cleared of amyloid plaques had remarkably little of the harmful tau buildup associated with memory loss, while neighboring areas showed extensive damage. The discovery suggests that removing amyloid may have lasting protective effects and could help slow Alzheimer’s progression, especially when treatment begins early.
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China indicates rare earths will keep flowing to EU, regardless of U.S. trade deal expiration
European trade commissioner Maroš Sefčovič met with Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao in Beijing last week.
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Ozempic and Wegovy linked to rare risk of sudden vision loss
Popular diabetes and weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy have been linked to a slightly increased risk of a rare condition that can cause sudden, potentially permanent vision loss. Although the risk remains very low, Rutgers researchers say the findings warrant attention as millions of people turn to GLP-1 medications.
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Cornell scientists identify rare human genetic disorder in two unusually long-legged cats
Two unusually long-legged cats have helped scientists uncover the first genetically confirmed cases of Marfan syndrome in domestic felines. Researchers at Cornell University discovered that the brothers carried two altered copies of a gene linked to the rare connective tissue disorder, which can affect the eyes, heart, and blood vessels. Surprisingly, the cats survived into adulthood because their genetic mutation still allowed some normal function.
Sports
Niners go 5-0 and a rare tie - five things from NFL week five
The San Francisco 49ers and the Minnesota Vikings maintain their perfect starts to the season on another gripping Sunday in the NFL.
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Video shows rare albino Asian black bear
A rare albino Asian black bear was captured on camera in China’s Shennongjia National Park
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Israel a rare dissenting voice as praise pours in for Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay
Advocates of human rights and international justice cheered, even as Israeli officials fumed, after South African jurist and former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. The 85-year-old drew wide praise for decades of work, including investigating crimes in Rwanda, Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories.
Entertainment
A Rare David Bowie Self-Portrait — Featuring His Handprints — Is Going on Auction at Sotheby’s
A rare David Bowie self-portrait is going on auction at Sotheby’s, featuring the musician and artist’s own handprints. The 1996 work is part of eight self-portraits Bowie created during a prolific period of painting, all of which were snapped up immediately. Done on paper, the painting emphasizes Bowie’s signature anisocoria and includes two of his […]
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Apple’s Latest AirPods Max Headphones Get Rare $120 Discount for Prime Day
Apple may be best-known for its AirPods earbuds, but more and more people are catching onto the brand’s AirPods Max headphones as well. Seen on stars like Ariana Grande, Bella Hadid, Timothée Chalamet and the girls from Blackpink, the AirPods Max are Apple’s first-ever wireless headphones, with an instantly recognizable earcup design and big, powerful […]
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Daryz claims rare back-to-back success in the Arc
Daryz repeats last year's success in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, becoming just the ninth horse to win Europe's richest Flat race more than once.
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Rare tree on Somerset clifftops being protected
A rare tree, Fay's whitebeam, that is only found on cliffs in Somerset is being protected.
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Rare tornado whips through small Australian town
The twister was caught on camera in Ulladulla, New South Wales, damaging property and downing trees.
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I'm a wildlife cameraman but 'special' rare sightings can still take me by surprise
Wildlife cameraman Dan Abbot is caught off guard by a humpback whale, a rare sight in Welsh waters.
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''I found out I had a rare illness with an appointment on Tinder''
Maria Paula spent nearly 30 years looking for a diagnosis for the chronic pain she was suffering from, until she met a medical student who changed her life.
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The rare Bog Grass Moth found in nature reserve for first time
Experts called it a "special surprise" to find an "incredibly sparse moth" in this habitat.
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Bumblebee project seeking to help rare species
The programme to help the Moss carder species will focus on Cornwall, Kent and the North Pennines.
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This “rare” autism-linked genetic disorder may be far more common than scientists thought
A major analysis suggests Phelan-McDermid syndrome, a genetic disorder closely linked to autism, may affect about 1 in 7,300 people and more than 45,000 Americans. Researchers warn that thousands of cases may remain hidden because genetic testing is often not performed, even as targeted treatments move into clinical trials.
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Rare pregnancy infections may triple the risk of autism
A major Swedish study of 3.7 million people has found that rare TORCH infections passed from a pregnant woman to the fetus are linked to much higher risks of autism and intellectual disability later in life. Children with a congenital TORCH infection were about three times more likely to be diagnosed with autism, more than seven times more likely to have an intellectual disability, and up to 30 times more likely to have severe to profound intellectual disability.