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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- General
- Scottish Sun
Rare royal mourning ring commissioned by King George IV bought in charity shop for just £15 – here's what it's worth
KING'S JEWEL Rare royal mourning ring commissioned by King George IV bought in charity shop for just £15 – here's what it's worth Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A RARE mourning ring commissioned by King George IV has been found in a charity shop – and snapped up for just £15. The gold band, engraved with the touching words 'Remember me', was created to honour the death of Princess Amelia, youngest daughter of King George III. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 A rare royal mourning ring worth thousands of pounds which is up for auction after being bought from a charity shop in Leicester for just £15 Credit: PA 5 A matching mourning ring was later bought by Queen Mary in 1935. Back in 1810, each ring cost 58 shillings to make Credit: PA 5 Charles Hanson, owner of Hansons Auctioneers, said: 'It's the most important charity shop find I've heard about in a decade." Credit: PA The historic piece was discovered in a charity shop in Leicester and is now set to go under the hammer at Hansons Auctioneers, where it could fetch between £3,000 and £5,000. Charles Hanson, owner of Hansons Auctioneers, said: 'It's the most important charity shop find I've heard about in a decade.' The unsuspecting buyer had picked up the ring from a local shop, unaware of its royal connection. Mr Hanson recalled: 'I was stunned and dazzled. From a simple box emerged a piece of deeply personal Royal history – commissioned by the Royal family itself to honour a lost loved one.' Princess Amelia was born on 7 August 1783 and died aged 27 in 1810 after a long battle with tuberculosis. Her death is thought to have devastated King George III, accelerating his mental decline. She was believed to be his favourite child. The ring, crafted by top royal jewellers Rundell, Bridge & Rundell, was one of only 52 made on the orders of the Prince Regent – who later became King George IV. They were handed out to close family and friends after her funeral in Windsor. 'The white enamel used in the ring denotes that Amelia was unmarried at the time of her death,' Mr Hanson said. 'White enamel symbolised purity and innocence in mourning jewellery, particularly for those who died young or unmarried. The Enchanting Jewels of Princess Diana: A Royal Legacy Unveiled "It contrasts with the more commonly used black enamel, which signified general mourning.' In a final act of love, Princess Amelia is said to have pressed a ring containing a lock of her hair into her father's hand as she lay dying, whispering the words now inscribed on the newly discovered ring – 'remember me'. A matching mourning ring was later bought by Queen Mary in 1935. Back in 1810, each ring cost 58 shillings to make. 'This find proves treasures still lie hidden on our high streets,' said Mr Hanson. 'It's not just the monetary value – it's the emotion, history and humanity behind this ring that truly moves you.' Experts believe the ring could attract international interest when it goes under the hammer, thanks to its royal provenance and remarkable condition. Collectors of royal memorabilia are expected to watch the auction closely. Jewellery historian Alexandra Michell said: 'It's incredibly rare to find such a piece outside of established collections. "Mourning jewellery from this era, especially tied to a royal figure, is both historically and emotionally valuable.' The ring has now been placed in secure storage until its auction day to ensure its protection. It will feature as a highlight item in Hansons' Summer Fine Art Jewellery Auction. The auction will take place on 12 June 2025, and bids are expected to come in from across the UK and abroad. 5 The ring, crafted by top royal jewellers Rundell, Bridge & Rundell, was one of only 52 made on the orders of the Prince Regent Credit: Getty - Contributor 5 The historic piece was discovered in a charity shop in Leicester and is now set to go under the hammer at Hansons Auctioneers, Credit: De Agostini - Getty
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Why SoundHound AI, Inc. (SOUN) Went Up On Tuesday
We recently published a list of . In this article, we are going to take a look at where SoundHound AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOUN) stands against other best-performing stocks. SoundHound AI grew its share prices by 16.08 percent on Tuesday—a third consecutive day—to finish at $11.12 apiece as investors cheered the company's optimistic rating from an investment firm. On Tuesday, Piper Sandler initiated coverage on SoundHound AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOUN), giving it an 'overweight' rating and a price target of $12. According to the investment firm, SoundHound AI, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:SOUN) ASR and NLP architecture offer a competitive advantage in delivering dynamic and real-time conversational AI experiences. Additionally, Piper Sandler gave an optimistic view on SoundHound AI, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:SOUN) Amelia, saying that it sees a $30-billion addressable market by 2027. A software engineer focused on a computer screen, writing code to create a conversational assistant. Lastly, Piper Sandler is optimistic about SoundHound AI, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:SOUN) transition to a subscription-based model, saying that subscription and over-time revenues are expected to contribute 90 percent of total revenues by 2027, or up by 4 percent from two years ago. Overall, SOUN ranks 5th on our list of best-performing stocks. While we acknowledge the potential of SOUN, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than SOUN and that has 10,000x upside potential, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and 30 Best Stocks to Buy Now According to Billionaires. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
2 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
SoundHound AI and Allina Health Launch AI Agent to Redefine Patient Engagement
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 29, 2025-- SoundHound AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: SOUN), a global leader in voice artificial intelligence, today announced its partnership with Allina Health and deployment of 'Alli, ' an AI agent for patient engagement, powered by its Amelia conversational AI platform. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: Allina Health's new AI agent, 'Alli,' streamlines patient access and frees customer experience representatives to focus on complex needs. Alli answers calls within Allina Health's Customer Experience Center and integrates directly with Allina Health's electronic medical record system, allowing it to instantly identify and authenticate callers. The AI agent allows patients to manage their appointments, and in the future patients will be able to refill medications, find doctors or locations, and receive answers to non-clinical questions – all without having to wait on hold. This eliminates the need for customer experience representatives to spend time on manual verification, accelerating access to care. Since launch, Alli has significantly improved operational performance for Allina Health. Average call time has improved by 5–10 seconds, and 80% of calls are now answered in 45 seconds or less, without increasing staffing levels. 'One of our key goals is to make sure that we're providing a market-leading patient experience,' said David Ingham, DO, Allina Health Chief Information Officer. 'Alli is an extension of our team, and we're excited to have her on board to streamline operations, reduce wait times, and deliver a faster, more seamless experience for our patients.' By offloading routine tasks to Alli, Allina Health's customer experience representatives are now able to focus on patients who have more complex or sensitive needs, providing the white-glove service and personalized support those situations require. Patients also benefit from increased self-service capabilities, gaining more control over their care journey through fast, convenient access to answers and actions. 'Long wait times and administrative complexity can be a huge source of stress for patients,' said Michael Anderson, Executive Vice President of Enterprise AI at SoundHound AI. 'We are proud to partner with Allina Health on this important digital transformation. The organization is taking a forward-thinking approach by integrating AI to support patients with immediate, personalized assistance.' SoundHound provides healthcare organizations with AI agents that leverage the latest in conversational and generative AI technology, ensuring reliability, security, and scalability. These AI agents are HIPAA-compliant and available across any voice- or chat-based channel to answer patient questions and automate self-service tasks through natural-language conversations. For more information on SoundHound's Amelia AI Agents for Healthcare, visit: For more information on SoundHound AI, visit: About SoundHound AI SoundHound AI (Nasdaq: SOUN), a global leader in voice and conversational intelligence, delivers AI solutions that allow businesses to offer superior experiences to their customers. Built on proprietary technology, SoundHound's voice AI delivers best-in-class speed and accuracy in numerous languages to product creators and service providers across retail, financial services, healthcare, automotive, smart devices, and restaurants. The company's various groundbreaking AI-driven products include Smart Answering, Smart Ordering, Dynamic Drive-Thru, and the Amelia Platform, which powers AI Agents for enterprise. In addition, SoundHound Chat AI, a powerful voice assistant with integrated Generative AI, and Autonomics, a category-leading operations platform that automates IT processes, have allowed SoundHound to power millions of products and services, and processes billions of interactions each year for world class businesses. About Allina Health Allina Health is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of illness and enhancing the greater health of individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. A nonprofit health care system, Allina Health cares for patients from beginning to end-of-life through its 90+ clinics, 12 hospital campuses, 13 retail pharmacies, and many specialty care centers and specialty medical services, home care, and emergency medical transportation services. Learn more at and join us on Facebook, X , Instagram and LinkedIn. View source version on CONTACT: Media Contact Fiona McEvoy 415-610-6590 [email protected] KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: DATA MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY HEALTH GENERAL HEALTH HEALTH TECHNOLOGY TELECOMMUNICATIONS SOFTWARE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE INTERNET VOIP TELEMEDICINE/VIRTUAL MEDICINE SOURCE: SoundHound AI, Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/29/2025 08:55 AM/DISC: 05/29/2025 08:54 AM
Business Wire
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
SoundHound AI and Allina Health Launch AI Agent to Redefine Patient Engagement
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SoundHound AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: SOUN), a global leader in voice artificial intelligence, today announced its partnership with Allina Health and deployment of 'Alli, ' an AI agent for patient engagement, powered by its Amelia conversational AI platform. Average call time has improved by 5–10 seconds, and 80% of calls are now answered in 45 seconds or less, without increasing staffing levels. Share Alli answers calls within Allina Health's Customer Experience Center and integrates directly with Allina Health's electronic medical record system, allowing it to instantly identify and authenticate callers. The AI agent allows patients to manage their appointments, and in the future patients will be able to refill medications, find doctors or locations, and receive answers to non-clinical questions – all without having to wait on hold. This eliminates the need for customer experience representatives to spend time on manual verification, accelerating access to care. Since launch, Alli has significantly improved operational performance for Allina Health. Average call time has improved by 5–10 seconds, and 80% of calls are now answered in 45 seconds or less, without increasing staffing levels. 'One of our key goals is to make sure that we're providing a market-leading patient experience,' said David Ingham, DO, Allina Health Chief Information Officer. 'Alli is an extension of our team, and we're excited to have her on board to streamline operations, reduce wait times, and deliver a faster, more seamless experience for our patients.' By offloading routine tasks to Alli, Allina Health's customer experience representatives are now able to focus on patients who have more complex or sensitive needs, providing the white-glove service and personalized support those situations require. Patients also benefit from increased self-service capabilities, gaining more control over their care journey through fast, convenient access to answers and actions. 'Long wait times and administrative complexity can be a huge source of stress for patients,' said Michael Anderson, Executive Vice President of Enterprise AI at SoundHound AI. 'We are proud to partner with Allina Health on this important digital transformation. The organization is taking a forward-thinking approach by integrating AI to support patients with immediate, personalized assistance.' SoundHound provides healthcare organizations with AI agents that leverage the latest in conversational and generative AI technology, ensuring reliability, security, and scalability. These AI agents are HIPAA-compliant and available across any voice- or chat-based channel to answer patient questions and automate self-service tasks through natural-language conversations. For more information on SoundHound's Amelia AI Agents for Healthcare, visit: For more information on SoundHound AI, visit: About SoundHound AI SoundHound AI (Nasdaq: SOUN), a global leader in voice and conversational intelligence, delivers AI solutions that allow businesses to offer superior experiences to their customers. Built on proprietary technology, SoundHound's voice AI delivers best-in-class speed and accuracy in numerous languages to product creators and service providers across retail, financial services, healthcare, automotive, smart devices, and restaurants. The company's various groundbreaking AI-driven products include Smart Answering, Smart Ordering, Dynamic Drive-Thru, and the Amelia Platform, which powers AI Agents for enterprise. In addition, SoundHound Chat AI, a powerful voice assistant with integrated Generative AI, and Autonomics, a category-leading operations platform that automates IT processes, have allowed SoundHound to power millions of products and services, and processes billions of interactions each year for world class businesses. About Allina Health Allina Health is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of illness and enhancing the greater health of individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. A nonprofit health care system, Allina Health cares for patients from beginning to end-of-life through its 90+ clinics, 12 hospital campuses, 13 retail pharmacies, and many specialty care centers and specialty medical services, home care, and emergency medical transportation services. Learn more at and join us on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Boston Globe
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
New England Aquarium celebrates Atlantic harbor seals' 40th birthdays
'At any time of day or night, you can see visitors walking by the exhibit to see what the harbor seals are up to,' she said in the statement. A small crowd gathered at the open-air exhibit outside the Aquarium entrance as trainers led games and demonstrations with the birthday pair. The seals' birthday cake didn't have frosting or candles—instead, it was made of ice jello and fish, according to the Aquarium. New England Aquarium Advertisement Although both seals marked the occasion together, the celebration officially honored Amelia's birthday; she was born at the Aquarium on May 28, 1985. Amelia, who lost one eye to chronic corneal inflammation, enjoys 'bottling' — floating upright with her nose above water — and in sleeping in odd positions, according to the statement. Born just over a week after her half-sister, on June 7, Trumpet is now a mother of two and likes to Both seals are offspring of Hoover, the Aquarium's famed 'talking harbor seal' that could mimic phrases such as 'Hello there' and 'How are you?' Though Hoover has died, one of Trumpet's pups, Chacoda, is beginning to learn a few words, according to the Aquarium's Advertisement The Aquarium also thanked its staff for their support for Amelia and Trumpet. 'Their longevity is a true testament to the New England Aquarium's commitment to prioritizing the highest level of animal wellbeing and veterinary care, along with our staff's dedication to the animals,' said Kristen McMahon, the Aquarium's curator of Pinnipeds and Penguins, in the statement. Staff created birthday cards for the seals, and guests were also invited to sign a large poster, the Aquarium said. New England Aquarium Rita Chandler can be reached at
