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Touching Hearts Through Cinema — Chinese Film “My World Without Me” Earns High Praise at Cannes

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Touching Hearts Through Cinema — Chinese Film “My World Without Me” Earns High Praise at Cannes

79th Festival de Cannes • Spotlight on Chinese Cinema • China Pavilion

CANNES, France, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On May 14 (local time), the Chinese film My World Without Me, directed by Tian Hairong, was screened at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes. Selected for the International Promotional Screening Unit of the 79th Festival de Cannes, the film garnered warm applause and high praise from audiences around the world, as well as invaluable feedback and insights.

The creative team of "My World Without Me" at the China Pavilion panel — "The Power of Images and Care for the Soul" — at the 79th Festival de Cannes.
The creative team of “My World Without Me” at the China Pavilion panel — “The Power of Images and Care for the Soul” — at the 79th Festival de Cannes.

Following the screening, the film’s creative team joined a themed panel at the China Pavilion titled “The Power of Images and Care for the Soul,” engaging in a heartfelt dialogue with filmmakers and audiences from across the globe on the themes of life and adversity — resonating deeply with the tender hearts of people from all cultural backgrounds. The panel was hosted by China Film Foundation & China Film Association and organized by China Film Foundation • Wutianming Film Fund.

About the Film and Its Creative Team

My World Without Me is directed and headlined by Tian Hairong, with Zhang Hanyu serving as executive producer for the first time. The film was crafted over nearly seven years with exceptional care and dedication. It focuses on the contemporary community of people with hidden depression, conveying love and hope through the quiet spaces of daily life and the gentle light found in ordinary moments. Confronting suffering head-on, the film exemplifies the restrained aesthetics and humanistic warmth characteristic of Chinese realist cinema, offering an Eastern perspective on mental health narratives.

Tian Hairong is a graduate of the Performance Department of the Shanghai Theatre Academy and a renowned actress and producer in mainland China. She received the Golden Deer Award for Best Actress at the Changchun International Film Festival for Romantic Girl, the Best Actress award at the Nordic International Film Festival for The Spirit of a Generation: Tang Qunying, and the Best Supporting Actress award at the 12th Macao International Film Festival. Tian expressed her hope that through international platforms such as Cannes, the world will come to feel the warmth and depth of Chinese cinema.

International Recognition

French director Frédéric Oberlin praised the film for using a uniquely Eastern mastery of emotion to deliver silent feelings directly to the heart. Sinologist Luisa Prudentino noted after viewing the film that its sincere emotional core transcends cultural barriers, protecting the dignity of life and becoming a warm thread of empathy connecting different civilizations.

The film is set to continue participating in further international film festivals, using the power of cinema to build bridges of cultural communication and to help Chinese stories reach the world in a manner rich with humanistic care.

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Archaeologists uncover massive ancient site during rail project, including rare Roman find

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Archaeologists uncover massive ancient site during rail project, including rare Roman find

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Archaeologists in Central Europe have uncovered more than 1,000 ancient artifacts ahead of railway construction, including a rare Roman-era tool used to make metal wire.

The news was announced in an April press release from the Archaeological Center Olomouc (ACO), a research institution in the Czech Republic.

The finds were made along a roughly three-quarter-mile stretch that will serve as part of a high-speed railway between Nezamyslice and Kojetín, two Czech towns in the Haná River valley.

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The discoveries span from the Early Bronze Age to the Roman era. Excavations were carried out between April and October 2025.

Nikola Jandová, a spokesperson for ACO, said in a statement that the site “ranks among exceptionally rich settlement complexes in this part of the Haná region.”

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Archaeologists in the Czech Republic uncovered more than 1,000 artifacts spanning multiple eras during railway construction work. Seen right, a Roman drawplate. (Archaeological Centre Olomouc, Andrea Šindlerová)

Remains from two Bronze Age cultures — the Věteřov and Urnfield cultures — were found, along with evidence of the Iron Age La Tène culture.

The earliest settlement dates to the Věteřov culture, with archaeologists uncovering the remains of wooden homes. The Věteřov and Urnfield cultures lived in the area in roughly 1800-1500 B.C. and 1300-800 B.C., respectively.

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“Following destructive fires, fragments of wall plaster survived as reddened fired clay, known as daub,” the statement noted.

“Some fragments show smoothed surfaces with traces of external decoration, while others preserve impressions of wattle on the inner side.”

“These finds … indicate the presence of a specialized bronze-working workshop.”

Archaeologist Pavel Moš said in a statement that the details of the houses were preserved in the daub, with some surface finishing traces still visible.

Excavators also found two Věteřov graves, including one containing an adult and a child, which will undergo analysis.

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Among the Urnfield culture remains, archaeologists unearthed four graves — as well as one with six human skulls “found placed side by side within the fill of the feature.”

They also found crucible fragments and stone molds used to craft bronze objects, as well as a small assemblage of bronze artifacts, including axes, pins, a bracelet and a knife.

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Excavations along a planned high-speed rail route revealed remains from the Bronze Age through the Roman era. (Archaeological Centre Olomouc, Andrea Šindlerová)

“These finds date to the end of the Bronze Age and the Early Iron Age and indicate the presence of a specialized bronze-working workshop,” the statement read.

Archaeologists also uncovered a lime kiln, likely used by Germanic tribes during the Roman era for wall finishing or pottery decoration in the first to fourth centuries A.D.

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The most unusual artifact was a Roman drawplate used to pull and thin the metal wire, officials said.

The discovery is considered rare in Central Europe.

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Archaeologists uncovered stone molds used to shape bronze objects, pointing to specialized metalworking at the site. (Archaeological Centre Olomouc, Andrea Šindlerová)

Though the drawplate is considered well-preserved, archaeologist Pavel Moš noted that “corrosion residues are present in its perforations, and traces of drawn metal wires may be preserved.”

He added, “The drawplate will be subjected to spectrometric analysis to determine the material of the wire.”

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The draw wire, he went on, “could have been used, for example, in the production of chain mail.”

All artifacts will undergo lab analysis and preservation, with results expected to be released over time.

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Excavators found graves linked to the Věteřov culture, including one burial containing both an adult and a child. (Archaeological Centre Olomouc, Andrea Šindlerová)

Fox News Digital reached out to ACO for additional information.

The latest discovery follows a similar one made by ACO archaeologists in the Czech Republic.

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Last year, officials announced they found multiple military graves during highway construction, with the oldest grave dating to the 1745 Battle of Žďár during the Second Silesian War.

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Adelaide Crows cop ribbing for using heater on the bench during Tasmania game

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Adelaide Crows cop ribbing for using heater on the bench during Tasmania game

AFL commentators have been left in shock after spotting an unusual addition to the Adelaide Crows’ bench during a chilly Thursday night at UTAS Stadium in Tasmania.

Star Seven caller Brian Taylor — a famous hard man back in his day — could not believe what he was seeing when the players on the bench were spotted next to a heater.

“Have a look at that heater on the Crows bench,” 7NEWS chief AFL reporter Mitch Cleary pointed out in the first quarter of the Crows’ clash with Hawthorn.

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“Right now we’re seven and a half degrees. (7NEWS weather expert) Jane Bunn tells me we’re going to get down to 4C as the game progresses, but the Crows are prepared tonight. They’ve brought their own heater.”

BT was in immediate shock.

“Oh, please. Is that for the staff or the players? Surely that’s not for the players,” Taylor said, while Cleary noted that key forward Riley Thilthorpe was “pretty close to it”.

Hawthorn players used an electric blanket on the bench, while the Crows kept warm with a plug-in heater.
Hawthorn players used an electric blanket on the bench, while the Crows kept warm with a plug-in heater. Credit: Seven

Taylor: “Please. I’ve seen it all now. I’m shocked to see a heater on the bench. I’ve got to say, this is absolutely out of control.”

The Crows doctor later confirmed the heater was indeed for staff and to help keep the players warm.

“I’ve heard of buckets of hot water, I’ve heard of hand warmers, a hot water bottle … the electric blanket will be there next,” Taylor said.

Luke Hodge noted that English Premier League clubs have seat warmers for their players, but Taylor was having none of it.

Taylor: “Well, we have those in our car … Unbelievable. What is wrong with a dressing gown? I can see (Hamish McLachlan) as a dressing gown sort of guy.”

Back in Taylor’s playing days players did in fact wear dressing gowns when they were on the bench.

Cleary also revealed that the Crows’s had an interesting start to the game.

“All year the Crows have been worried about their starts to games. A few weeks ago, (coach) Matthew Nicks joked that they were stuck on the bus to start the game.,” Cleary said

“Well, tonight they literally were (stuck on a bus). A separate car crash in town forced the Crows players to walk the last couple of 100 meters to the ground. it might be the omen they needed.”

To be fair to Adelaide, they weren’t the only ones going to extra lengths to stay warm.

Hawthorn players — who were on the bench — were had an electric blanket across their legs.

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Room rates could increase between 8-12% amid strong demand, says Taj Hotels owner IHCL

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Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and CEO at Indian Hotels Company Ltd says weddings in India could see a major boost as more Indians opt for domestic celebrations instead of overseas destination weddings. He adds that strong demand continuing to outpace supply is allowing hotels to raise room rates and absorb higher costs without hurting margins.

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Despite Iran war, hotel demand is now back on track, says Marriott APAC President

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Travelers from abroad cancelled hotel bookings in Asia-Pacific after the Iran war started, says Rajeev Menon, Marriott International’s APAC President (excluding China). But demand is back on track, as more APAC travelers book trips in Asia this summer.

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Wincomm Secures Computex Best Choice Award for Three Consecutive Years (2024-2026), Leading the Future of AI-Powered Medical Solutions

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Wincomm Secures Computex Best Choice Award for Three Consecutive Years (2024-2026), Leading the Future of AI-Powered Medical Solutions

HSINCHU, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Wincomm Corporation, a global leader in medical and industrial computing, is proud to announce it has achieved a prestigious milestone by winning the Computex Best Choice Award (BC Award) for three consecutive years from 2024 to 2026. This hat-trick of accolades, earned at Asia’s premier ICT exhibition, underscores Wincomm’s relentless innovation and leadership in the Digital Health and Medical All-in-One (AIO) PC sectors.

A Legacy of Innovation: 2024–2026 Award Highlights
Over the past three years, Wincomm has consistently introduced revolutionary medical solutions that address the evolving needs of modern healthcare:

2024: WMP-22P/24P Series — Recognized for pandemic protection and mobility, this workstation featured a fanless design with a built-in hot-swappable battery. It addressed the critical need for digital healthcare expansion and secure data backup in rural deployments.

2025: WMP-27T-PIS — Honored in the Digital Health Category, this 27-inch 4K UHD workstation redefined intelligent surgery. Powered by the Intel 13th Gen Core i7 processor, it delivered real-time AI-enhanced imaging and featured a 95% MRSA-resistant antimicrobial housing.

2026: WMP-2xU Series — The latest winner, the WMP-2xU “Smart Mobile Medical Workstation,” successfully broke computing and mobility bottlenecks. Powered by the Intel Core Ultra AI PC platform, it delivers 22.5 TOPS of AI power—a 300% performance boost over previous generations—while integrating a pioneering 3R sustainability strategy.

Breaking Boundaries in AI and Sustainability
The 2026 award-winning WMP-2xU embodies Wincomm’s commitment to “AI Power and 3R Sustainability”. In an ultra-lightweight 6.8kg chassis, the workstation provides over 12 hours of continuous operation via side-access hot-swappable batteries. Furthermore, Wincomm has advanced healthcare ESG by fully implementing Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle (3R) strategies, utilizing PVC-free materials and recyclable pulp packaging.

“Winning the Best Choice Award for three years running represents our continued dominance in medical innovation,” stated by HY Chiou, CEO of Wincomm. “From mobility and hygiene to high-performance AI and ESG, we are dedicated to providing hospitals with foundational tools that deliver precision and trust at every touchpoint”.

About Wincomm Corporation
Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan, Wincomm Corporation is a leading designer and manufacturer of medical and industrial computing solutions. Its product portfolio includes medical-grade touch computers, monitors, and peripherals, as well as rugged industrial systems designed for harsh environments. Wincomm serves global markets in smart healthcare, factory automation, transportation, and petrochemical industries, with a commitment to innovation, reliability, and compliance with international standards including ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001 and IECEx, ATEX, C1D2/C2D2 certification. For more information, visit www.wincomm.com.tw or follow Wincomm on LinkedIn and YouTube.

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Ahead of Summer Travel: T’way Air Makes Korea More Accessible on All Japan-Korea Routes

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Ahead of Summer Travel: T’way Air Makes Korea More Accessible on All Japan-Korea Routes

Available for bookings through May 31; travel valid through October 24, 2026

SEOUL, South Korea, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — T’way Air announced fare discounts across its 18 Japan–Korea routes. Bookings made through May 31 are eligible, with travel valid through October 24, 2026.

Ahead of Summer Travel: T’way Air Makes Korea More Accessible on All Japan-Korea Routes
Ahead of Summer Travel: T’way Air Makes Korea More Accessible on All Japan-Korea Routes

The discounts apply to flights between five Korean cities — Seoul (Incheon), Cheongju, Daegu, Busan, and Jeju — and seven Japanese cities: Tokyo (Narita), Osaka, Fukuoka, Sapporo, Okinawa, Kumamoto, and Saga.

The following offers are available through May 31:

  • UP to 10% off bookings with promo code MAY26, departures from Tokyo (Narita), Osaka, Fukuoka, Saga, Kumamoto, Sapporo, and Okinawa, for travel through October 24, 2026.
  • ¥3,000 Regular Coupon on round-trip bookings, downloadable through May 31, travel through October 24, 2026.

Summer and fall are Korea’s busiest travel months. In Seoul, the Changdeokgung Palace Moonlight Tour lights up the historic grounds in May, while the Seoul International Garden Show fills the city with color from May through October. Everyday life is part of the appeal too: fried chicken and beer under the lights along the Han River, warm hotteok at Gwangjang Market, brunch in Yeonnam-dong’s cafés, and late-night runs to the convenience store.

Further south, Waterbomb Festival brings music and crowds to Seoul and Busan in July and August, with Busan closing the season in October as host to its International Film Festival and Rock Festival.

For full flight schedules, coupon terms, and booking details, visit twayair.com. T’way Air currently serves 60 destinations worldwide and continues to expand its network.

About T’way Air

T’way Air Co., Ltd. is a South Korea based low-cost carrier (LCC) providing reliable air travel services since 2010. The airline operates a fleet that includes Boeing 737-800 and 737 MAX 8 aircraft, as well as Airbus A330, A320 and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, serving customers across East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Central Asia, as well as Oceania, Europe and North America. T’way Air continues to expand its network and enhance connectivity for travelers. For more information, visit twayair.com

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Airbnb adds hotels, car rentals. Chesky says app can become an ‘Amazon for services’

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Airbnb adds hotels, car rentals. Chesky says app can become an ‘Amazon for services’

Brian Chesky, chief executive officer of Airbnb Inc., during the Airbnb annual product event in San Francisco, US, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said the rental platform could become an Amazon for travel as the company adds hotels and new services in its latest push to become an everything app for vacationers.

“I imagine one day we’ll have dozens, possibly even hundreds of categories, just like Amazon,” CEO Brian Chesky told CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin. “I think we can build a little bit, like an Amazon for services, at least for traveling and living.”

Airbnb on Wednesday added independent hotels and services such as car rentals, grocery delivery and luggage storage to its app, in its latest expansion beyond home rentals.

Guests can also book boutique hotels on Airbnb, and the company is incentivizing users with up to 15% back in platform credits.

Chesky said the new additions build on the growing services needs in a “very fragmented” travel and living market. He told CNBC that the company would also consider adding equipment rentals for activities like surfing and skiing, and gym passes down the road.

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Airbnb is in the middle of a multi-phase redesign after dialing back initial expansion plans during the Covid-19 pandemic. Last summer, the company launched a services business with 10 categories, in a major app design overhaul.

Since then, Airbnb has brought social features to the platform and an updated artificial intelligence chatbot.

The company’s AI strategy is also getting another upgrade this year.

Airbnb said its chatbot tool can now fix booking issues within the chat, and the company is adding an AI feature that summarizes guest reviews. Later this year, the company plans to bring AI voice assistant to its chatbot and AI-generated summaries for listings.

Business chief Dave Stephenson said Airbnb is using a combination of tools from open-source and large language model makers for its AI features.

“We’re very judicious in using the right model for the right purpose, which is again why I say we end up using this mix,” he said.

Chesky said the market for AI is moving much faster than he expected, but there’s a concentration of companies competing in the same market. He believes consumer AI is the “next frontier” as people change the way they live.

“I would caution everyone plowing all their money in right now, thinking there’s just a couple winners,” he said. “I think the biggest winners of AI may not have even emerged yet.”

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As the summer season gets underway, the travel industry is grappling with a spike in fuel prices, spurred by the ongoing war in Iran.

Earlier this month, Airbnb said cancellations were “slightly elevated” in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia Pacific regions due to the war. The company also expects a 100-basis-point headwind to nights and seats booked during the current period.

Chesky said Airbnb is one of the “most resilient” travel companies in the world because the company is exposed to many geographic areas and traveler groups, and is typically more affordable.

“What we are seeing is when there’s economic uncertainty, people plan their travel a little bit more last-minute,” he said.

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ArenaPlus ambassador Kenneth Llover believes non-stop assault key vs Michael Angeletti

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ArenaPlus ambassador Kenneth Llover believes non-stop assault key vs Michael Angeletti

MANILA, Philippines, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — It appears Filipino boxing rising star Kenneth Llover has Michael Angeletti already figured out less than a month before stepping into the ring for their International Boxing Federation bantamweight title eliminator in Nagoya, Japan.

ArenaPlus ambassador Kenneth Llover is excited to hop back on the ring, this time against Michael Angeletti
ArenaPlus ambassador Kenneth Llover is excited to hop back on the ring, this time against Michael Angeletti

ArenaPlus ambassador Llover (17-0, 12 KOs) believes overwhelming fellow unbeaten fighter Angeletti (14-0) with relentless pressure and volume punching will be the difference-maker in the bout, whose winner will earn the right to become the mandatory challenger for the IBF bantamweight title currently held by Mexican Jose Salas Reyes.

“I believe my punching power and my ability to apply constant pressure will be the deciding factors. I’m coming to dictate the pace and show what I’m made of,” said Llover, who has earned ‘The Next Manny Pacquiao’ tag from Japanese fans owing to his relentless fighting style.

The 24-year-old southpaw, who boasts of 12 knockouts, four of which came in the opening round, has already hit the ground running in Tagaytay City for the fight set on June 6 at the Aichi Sky Expo in Takoname.

Llover will leave for Japan on May 30 ahead of the June 5 weigh-in.

“I’m very confident because we’ve put in the hard work and preparation this opportunity demands. We are leaving everything in the gym so that come fight night, we can claim that victory. With God’s grace, we will come out victorious against Angeletti,” he said.

But against Angeletti, who possesses the ring IQ and decent power to rival that of his Filipino counterpart, Llover is treading on dangerous waters. After all, the 29-year-old American pugilist also has eight KO wins to show.

Still, with lead trainer Dindo Campo, renowned conditioning coach Alex Ariza, Carl Peñalosa Jr., as well as manager and two-division world champion Gerry Peñalosa in his corner, Llover could not help but feel excited for another opportunity to represent the country on the world stage.

“I wouldn’t call it pressure; it’s more excitement. I’m eager to get back in the ring and showcase my growth and skills to both the Filipino people and the international boxing community,” the 5-foot-6 Filipino said.

ArenaPlus, the number one PAGCOR-licensed online sportsbook in the Philippines, reaffirmed its support for Llover.

“At ArenaPlus, we stand firmly behind Kenneth Llover as he prepares for this crucial IBF title eliminator against Michael Angeletti. His discipline, passion, and drive embody the spirit of competition we believe in,” said Erick Su, Head of ArenaPlus.

Su is confident Llover will once again bring pride and honor to his country as he moves a step closer to his dream of competing in a world championship.

“As he takes on this defining moment in Nagoya, we’re committed not only to supporting his journey, but also to elevating the entire experience for fans who live for the thrill of world-class action,” said Su.

Fans can show support for Llover in the much-anticipated bout on arenaplus.ph.

About ArenaPlus

ArenaPlus is the #1 PAGCOR-licensed online sportsbook in the Philippines, providing a secure and engaging sports and streaming experience. Launched in 2023, ArenaPlus features a wide range of local and international sports and continues to expand its presence through key partnerships across major leagues, including the NBA, PBA, and PVL.

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Woman stunned to unearth 3-carat diamond at state park after heartbreaking year

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Woman stunned to unearth 3-carat diamond at state park after heartbreaking year

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A grieving woman unearthed an unusually large diamond at a state park just days after burying her father — and months after losing her son.

Keshia Smith, a resident of Pennsylvania, found the 3.09-carat diamond at Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park in Pike County last month.

Officials described the “gorgeous” gem as having “a flat, smooth appearance” and measuring about the size of a bead.

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“It is colorless, with a few unique inclusions around the edges,” a May press release from Arkansas State Parks noted.

Park officials said that Smith planned her April vacation to the park over a year ago.

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A Pennsylvania woman, Keshia Smith, recently uncovered a rare 3.09-carat diamond at an Arkansas state park after a period of personal loss. (Arkansas State Parks)

After losing her son in October and burying her father just days before the trip, Smith hoped the outing would bring “some much-needed comfort.”

“She made the road trip with her boyfriend Joey and brother Kirim, and arrived at the park on Tuesday, April 21,” officials said.

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She spent her first day scouring the park and meeting other visitors before heading to the south end of the search area the next morning.

After receiving tips from other visitors, Smith began digging — and soon “saw the colors of the soil change from brown to black.”

Keshia holding diamond next to her brother, boyfriend

Smith made the trip with her boyfriend, Joey, and her brother, Kirim, hoping it would bring “some much-needed comfort.” (Arkansas State Parks)

“After a couple more scoops, she spotted something shiny in her shovel,” Arkansas State Parks said.

Skeptical at first, Smith placed the stone in her bag. She continued digging before later bringing it to the park’s wash pavilion to sift through her finds.

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As she showed the crystal to other visitors, one person urged her to have it examined.

According to the release, Smith “was overcome with joy and started crying, laughing and hugging everyone around her.”

“I really prayed for this, and I just can’t believe it actually happened!”

She compared the diamond’s shape to a heart, which she said was “the first thing I saw when I found it.”

Smith told officials she’s been “feeling a lot of pressure” in recent months.

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“In October I lost my son, and we just buried my dad a week ago … I really needed this,” she said, as the released indicated.

“I really prayed for this, and I just can’t believe it actually happened!”

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The diamond resembled a heart shape, said Smith, calling it the first thing she noticed upon finding it. (Arkansas State Parks)

Over the past decade, just 15 diamonds weighing 3 carats or more have been discovered at the park, said Caleb Howell, park superintendent Caleb Howell.

Howell told Fox News Digital that park officials do not appraise found diamonds, as staff are not trained gemologists.

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“Most gemologists would not know how to appraise our diamonds because they are natural stones and have not been ‘cut,'” said Howell.

“However, I like to think our diamonds are even more special because diamonds from a jewelry store have been handled by several humans before they ended up in that counter space.”

“Our diamonds are like snowflakes,” he added. “Of all the ones I have seen, they are unique in clarity, color and carat.”

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Howell said the digging experience gives each diamond added sentimental value.

“Think about it — this place is very, very special,” he said.

Smith's diamond next to coin

The discovery marked one of only a handful of diamonds over 3 carats found at the park in the past decade. (Arkansas State Parks)

“While diamonds are rare and most visitors do not find a diamond, all visitors can leave here with the memories of having the opportunity to search for these special gemstones,” he said. 

“I recommend that you come to enjoy the adventure and opportunity, but maybe you too might be the lucky one that leaves with a diamond.”

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