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‘My Lungs Had Nothing Left.’ Inside The Epidemic Killing Countertop Stonecutters.

A new California law aims to protect workers from silicosis, an incurable lung disease that has killed 29 people in the state ...

Disease once linked to mining hits workers in countertops industry

Crystalline silica, which is released into the air when workers cut and polish engineered stone for kitchen countertops, can scar human lungs beyond repair.
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Gulf conflict pushes Dubai diamond traders to eye Surat for rough stone auctions. But there are hurdles

Industry leaders say India’s complicated customs process and GST levies are deterrents for traders to come to Surat for ...

This New York artist is reimagining precious stone in an array of cool and contemporary ways

Matthew Fisher forges his highly collectible pieces from an assortment of rare materials, including Diaspro, a precious ...

How to Flatten a Whetstone for Instantly Sharper Knives

This maintenance step is crucial.

Ginza Diamond Shiraishi Hong Kong Provides Overview of Diamond Ring Craftsmanship, Design Considerations, and Material Standards

HONG KONG, HK - March 11, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Ginza Diamond Shiraishi Hong Kong has released an announcement ...
Greek Reporter

The Secret Minoan Fire Technique That Turned Blue Stone Red

A secret Minoan fire technique may explain how Bronze Age artisans in Crete changed serpentinite vases from blue to red.

John Varvatos Recreates Tom Petty’s Cool, Carefree Style in a New Capsule Collection

Here's where you can buy the John Varvatos and Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers clothing collection online. Shop Tom Petty tees, jackets, boots, merch ...
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Trick Williams Says He Studies The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin And Booker T To Learn From Them

While speaking to The Extra Point in a new interview, Trick Williams spoke about learning from Booker T and studying The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin.

Trade in turmoil: Conflict and tariffs dim the shine of Surat diamonds

With the war in West Asia upending global trade, the first part of a series examines how the global diamond hub is grappling with the raging crisis and also tariff uncertainty ...

Major UK supermarket slashes pink prosecco to under a fiver for Mother’s Day – check exact date deal will end

A SUPERMARKET giant has cut the price of its popular Prosecco Rosé to just £4.99 in time for Mother’s Day. The retailer has announced price reductions across its wine and spirits range ...