On board Nanusa, a design jewel on the Nile

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  Black Jewelers on the 5 Years Since Millions Marched for Racial Justice

  Black jewelers reflected on the racial justice movement, and on how a wave of support that pushed them forward since 2020 has shifted.
  
  The New York Times - 2d
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  Jeweler’s Inspirations Range from Heritage to Nature

  Zoé Mohm has studied the simplified storytelling devices of the early medieval period as well as her father’s collection of vintage X-Men comics.
  
  The New York Times - 4d
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  Carving Gems Is This Jeweler’s Passion

  Recently, Naomi Sarna has been working on a grapefruit-size sculpture of a Siamese fighting fish, coaxing it from a piece of blue chalcedony.
  
  The New York Times - 4d

• Indian jewellers build on diaspora to break into western markets

  Cities such as London and New York have become springboards to reach buyers looking for cultural authenticity
  
  Financial Times - 6d

• On the Banks of the Nile in Uganda, a Major League Dream Begins

  The East African nation might seem like a surprising place for baseball talent to blossom. But for Armstrong Muhoozi, it’s just the start of his journey.
  
  The New York Times - Jan. 16

• It All Started With a Ouija Board

  Laura Acker and Evan Menscher met last spring after, she believes, her father’s spirit led her to him.
  
  The New York Times - Jan. 10
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  How to clean your jewelry, according to jewelers

  Professional jewelers share their top tips for cleaning gold, silver and diamond jewelry at home — including advice on the best jewelry cleaners to use.
  
  NBC News - Jan. 7

• Biden to designate environmental national monuments in California

  In the closing days of his administration, Biden plans to travel to California to dedicate the Chuckwalla National Monument, sources said.
  
  CBS News - Jan. 2

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• South Africa warns Rwanda of ‘declaration of war’ after DRC assault

  Regional tensions spiral as peacekeepers killed in fighting following Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group offensive
  
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• Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares

  Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you
  
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• US central bankers resist Trump’s pressure to cut interest rates

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• Hamas frees 3 Israelis and 5 Thais in largest hostage release

  Israel due to hand over 110 Palestinian prisoners in additional exchange designed to resolve stand-off over ceasefire
  
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  Live Updates: Israel Begins to Release Prisoners After Chaotic Hostage Handover

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  RFK Jr says he would hire ‘pro-life’ people; Trump’s picks for top intelligence roles face questions from senators – live

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• Caribbean nation of St Kitts launches investigation after 19 people found dead in drifting vessel

  Authorities in the eastern Caribbean nation of St. Kitts and Nevis are investigating the circumstances that led to the discovery of at least 19 bodies found drifting at sea
  
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  Donald Trump speaks of US ‘hour of anguish’ after no survivors in Washington DC plane crash – latest

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  M23 rebels push south from Goma as DRC leader calls for military recruits

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