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A postpandemic glut has led to falling prices for some gems, but they are likely to bounce back.

A city devastated by fire in Maui was a magnet for tourists. But for families from Lahaina, especially Native Hawaiians, it was a home with a deep history.

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A federal appeals court had signed off on the agreement, which would shield members of the wealthy Sackler family from opioid-related lawsuits in exchange for billions to resolve thousands of claims.

First Jewish Superman has generations of family ties to historic Temple Sinai

At least 53 people have died following devastating wildfires in Hawaii – with the state’s governor describing it as a “heart-breaking day”.

For two years, Poland has contended with migrants arriving at the border from Belarus and trying to enter the country illegally. Anxieties were further heightened last week when two Belarusian military helicopters briefly entered Polish air space.

For two years, Poland has contended with migrants arriving at the border from Belarus and trying to enter the country illegally. Anxieties were further heightened last week when two Belarusian military helicopters briefly entered Polish air space.

For two years, Poland has contended with migrants arriving at the border from Belarus and trying to enter the country illegally. Anxieties were further heightened last week when two Belarusian military helicopters briefly entered Polish air space.

A federal judge has agreed to begin a process that could wrest control of New York City’s troubled jail system away from Mayor Eric Adams. That could see a court-appointed outside authority take charge of Rikers Island by early next