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The superior statistician of the United Kingdom, Sir Ian Diamond, leaves after economic data | British news Aitrend

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The superior statistician of the United Kingdom, Sir Ian Diamond, leaves after economic data | British news Aitrend

The most senior statistician in Great Britain has left the head of the National Statistics Office (ONS) following criticism of potential inaccuracies in some of his economic data. Sir Ian Diamond said in a statement that he had resigned with immediate effect “due to current health problems”. He had directed the agency in the past … Read more

A mysterious diamond necklace – perhaps linked to the death of Marie Antoinette – sold for $4.8 million Aitrend

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A mysterious necklace loaded with diamonds with possible links to a scandal that contributed to the downfall of Marie Antoinette, sold for $4.8 million at an auction in Geneva on Wednesday. The 18th-century jewel containing approximately 300 carats of diamonds was estimated at $1.8 million to $2.8 million at Sotheby’s Royal and Noble Jewels sale. … Read more