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Hundreds of items just got a lot more expensive to import into the US, now that President Donald Trump's 50% tariff on steel and aluminum has kicked in. Deodorant, butter knives, baby strollers and fire extinguishers had been excluded — but not anymore.
A gang of thieves concocted an elaborate scheme to steal a rare $25 million pink jewel in Dubai, but police recovered it just a few hours later. The suspects posed as wealthy dealers by renting luxury cars and holding meetings in high-end hotels.
Scott Janssen was an atheist when he started doing hospice work 33 years ago. Then he began hearing about — and witnessing — his patients' deathbed visitations. What he saw changed his view of faith.
Seaweed. Old sneakers. Mushroom mycelium. Designers are thinking outside the box and using surprising materials to make products for the home that are more sustainable.
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