True colors: The legacy, luminosity and lore behind four gorgeous gemstones

SAPPHIRE Symbolism: Nobility, truth, sincerity, faithfulness and wisdomBirthstone month: September Legend: Ancient Greeks and Romans believed that the precious blue stones had the power to protect them from envy and harm.Dazzling detail: A rare variety, the star sapphire displays starlike rays on its surface when cut as a cabochon and viewed under light.Icon: Princess Diana’s Garrard…

Hong Kong helped bankroll Iran’s terror network, bombshell report claims

Hong Kong has become a critical financial and logistical lifeline for Iran’s regime — helping move illicit oil, weapons technology and surveillance tools that fuel Tehran’s military machine and domestic repression, according to a bombshell report set for release Monday. The 26-page report by the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong…

The most common emojis used in doctors’ notes — with a few surprises

Eating your veggies? Thumbs up. With computerized records and messaging through patient portals, some doctors have traded their infamous chicken scratch handwriting for easier-to-decipher hieroglyphics. And a new study aims to understand emojis’ emerging use within the medical profession, specifically clinical notes and patient portal messaging. As part of their…

ByteDance pledges to restrict its AI video tool after Disney threat

ByteDance will take steps to prevent the unauthorized use of intellectual property on its AI video generator Seedance 2.0, the Chinese technology firm said on Monday, following threats of legal action from US studios, including Disney. Videos generated by Seedance 2.0, which was released last week, have gone viral in China including one…

Perfect! Another Jordan Chiles 10 powers UCLA gymnastics

When her latest perfect 10 flashed on LA’s Pauley Pavilion scoreboard, Jordan Chiles took off on a celebratory dash. The UCLA gymnast dropped to the floor mat for a momentary breather, sprawling her body to savor the moment, before rising with a smile to form her hands into a heart…

Tua Tagovailoa could be next to go as Dolphins make huge changes

It’s a full-scale house cleaning in Miami, and there’s a huge domino yet to fall. With the Dolphins reportedly releasing high-priced players Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb, the business of what to do with Tua Tagovailoa comes into immediate focus in South Beach. Tagovailoa is a candidate to be released…

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