Grand Antique marble, known for its striking black-and-white contrast, was a popular building material among the elite since ancient Roman times. After mining stopped for decades, a quarryman rediscovered it, and now it's in demand again, costing nearly $2,000 per square meter.

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Tomiko Itooka, a 116-year-old Japanese woman, has died, and Inah Canabarro Lucas, a 116-year-old Brazilian nun, has taken her place as the world's oldest person. Both women have different secrets to their longevity.

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The US dollar fell 1% after a report suggested the Trump administration might impose watered-down tariffs, but recovered after Trump denied the report.

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Disney and its partners have settled with Fubo to relaunch the Venu sports streaming service, which was delayed due to an antitrust suit filed by Fubo. Disney will merge Hulu + Live with Fubo, creating a major digital TV service.

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Justin Trudeau announced he will step down as Canada's Liberal Party leader and prime minister after his party chooses a new leader, citing the need for a 'real choice' in the next election.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that 3,800 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine's Kursk region. He also warned that hundreds of thousands more could arrive.

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Alisha Pasha, a 26-year-old Pakistani woman living in Dubai, stayed at her mother's house for 30 days after giving birth to her first child in March 2021. She appreciated the opportunity to rest during her stay.

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Investors' optimism for 2025 may backfire due to potential risks such as higher inflation and slower growth, according to BCA Research, which forecasts a recession and a 26% stock market fall.

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A person went on a blind date with someone in the Air Force, whom they met at the Atlanta airport, and they flew together to Alaska for a week-long trip with friends.

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