A massive 11,000-carat ruby has been unearthed in Myanmar’s war-scarred gemstone heartland

BANGKOK (AP) — Miners in Myanmar have discovered a ruby ​​of rare and gigantic dimensions, making it the second-largest by weight found in the conflict-torn Southeast Asian country, state media reported Friday. The 11,000-carat ruby ​​(2.2 kilograms, or 4.8 pounds) was unearthed near the town of Mogok in the upper Mandalay region, the heart of…

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Vatican’s careful words on Pope-Rubio meeting imply deep Trump tensions

Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, May 8 (Reuters) – After Pope Leo met with U.S. Secretary of State Rubio, the Vatican issued a statement saying the two pledged to improve bilateral relations, an acknowledgment of unprecedented tensions, insiders and analysts said. Rubio’s meeting Thursday with Leo, America’s first pope, drew widespread public attention as President Donald…

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I moved back to my Midwestern hometown to afford to buy my first house. The city gave me $15,000 to help pay for it.

Payton Friess is from Topeka, Kansas and moved back home after living in Oregon. The affordability of Kansas makes buying a home a reality that would be impossible on the West Coast. A local program also provided Freese with a $15,000 relocation grant, making the decision easier. The now-famous article was based on a conversation…

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