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NYB.AI Launches Vecura 2.0, Bringing Agentic AI Workflows to Molecular Discovery, with NVIDIA

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TAIPEI, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Life science research is entering an AI era, but most discovery teams still cannot use frontier models at scale. Advanced AI models, molecular simulation tools, scientific databases, inference optimization and GPU infrastructure remain fragmented across separate systems. For many pharmaceutical companies, ingredient innovators, biotech teams, and research groups, this makes AI adoption slow, costly, and technically demanding.

Agentic AI for scientific execution. Vecura 2.0 moves beyond simple prompts and responses into autonomous scientific coordination.
Agentic AI for scientific execution. Vecura 2.0 moves beyond simple prompts and responses into autonomous scientific coordination.

NYB.AI, a Singapore Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology startup developing infrastructure for molecular discovery and life science research, aims to address this gap with Vecura, its agentic AI platform that connects scientific models, biological data, molecular analysis tools, and GPU accelerated computing into a unified discovery workflow.

Vecura 2.0 builds on the original Vecura 1.0 platform, which provided access to AI models and scientific tools for molecular discovery. With the new agentic layer, Vecura 2.0 moves beyond tool access toward workflow execution. It is designed to help research teams define scientific objectives, retrieve relevant context, activate suitable models, compare outputs, and generate structured decision support with less manual coordination.

From model access to agentic workflows

Vecura was built around a simple premise: the next barrier in AI for science is not access to more models. It is the ability to make those models work together in discovery settings. The original Vecura platform brought hundreds of AI models, scientific tools, biological data, and molecular analysis capabilities into connected workflows, helping research teams move across compound analysis, target exploration, formulation research, toxicity assessment, and translational R&D without relying on separate systems at every step.

Vecura 2.0 extends this foundation with an agentic AI layer. The upgraded platform is designed to reason across the workflow by understanding research objectives, retrieving relevant scientific context, selecting suitable models, coordinating execution, comparing outputs, and generating structured next step recommendations. This evolves Vecura from a workflow platform into a more intelligent discovery system that can assist scientists at scale, closer to how real research decisions are made.

This agentic approach allows scientists to focus on research direction rather than infrastructure management. It also supports NYB.AI’s broader vision to democratize molecular discovery by making advanced AI models, scientific tools, and GPU intensive workflows more accessible to teams beyond large pharmaceutical organizations and specialized computational labs.

Scaling access through NVIDIA technologies

NYB.AI is strengthening Vecura’s agentic architecture for scientific discovery using NVIDIA technologies. As a member of the NVIDIA Inception program for startups, NYB.AI received access to NVIDIA Hopper GPUs through NVIDIA Innovation Lab, along with engineering guidance to advance Vecura’s ability to plan, execute, and coordinate complex research tasks. This support enables Vecura to move beyond isolated model execution toward connected workflows where scientific context, model selection, inference, comparison, and decision support operate as one system.

Vecura is powered by NVIDIA technologies spanning agentic orchestration, scientific modeling, data and retrieval, and production deployment – all running on NVIDIA accelerated computing.

NYB.AI is also developing a token based access model for Vecura 2.0. Through platform credits, biopharma companies, ingredient companies, and research teams can access AI powered discovery workflows such as compound screening, bioactivity prediction, and molecular docking. This model allows users to run compute intensive scientific tasks through NYB.AI’s platform without needing to build or operate their own infrastructure.

What’s next?

NYB.AI is bringing Vecura 2.0 to the NVIDIA Inception Startup Showcase at the Inception Pavilion during InnoVEX 2026 (June 2–5, 2026, Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center). The showcase will give NYB.AI an opportunity to validate Vecura 2.0 with enterprise leaders, investors, ecosystem partners, and international buyers, and strengthens its visibility within NVIDIA Inception ecosystem — demonstrating how agentic AI can move beyond model experimentation into usable research infrastructure for molecular discovery teams.

At InnoVEX 2026, NYB.AI will demonstrate how Vecura 2.0 can support molecular discovery and life science research across pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, food science, functional ingredients, and consumer health. The platform reflects NYB.AI’s broader mission to make advanced AI discovery infrastructure more usable, scalable, and accessible across the life science ecosystem.

About NYB.AI

NYB.AI is an AI biotechnology company developing infrastructure for molecular discovery and life science research. Its flagship platform, Vecura, is an agentic AI platform that connects AI models, scientific tools, biological data, retrieval systems, accelerated computing, and autonomous workflows to help life science teams shorten discovery cycles and prioritize high-potential candidates.

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Armen Pogossian Represents Armenia at Forbes Under 30 Summit China, Empowering the Next Generation of Global Entrepreneurs

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YEREVAN, Armenia, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Armen Pogossian, Owner of Pogossian Luxury Brand House, became the first Armenian entrepreneur to appear within the Forbes Under 30 platform in China, marking a significant milestone for Armenian entrepreneurship, luxury craftsmanship, and international business representation.

Post-meeting dialogue with Armen Pogossian, Owner Pogossian Luxury Brand House
Post-meeting dialogue with Armen Pogossian, Owner Pogossian Luxury Brand House

Pogossian was invited to participate in the 2024–2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit China, held at Zhengzhou Sias University in Henan Province alongside the 2026 Forbes China Economic Forum. His presence at the prestigious gathering highlighted not only his growing international profile, but also Armenia’s expanding voice in global entrepreneurship, luxury branding, and cross-border collaboration.

Held under the forward-looking theme “Jumpstarting the Future,” the two-day summit brought together an influential community of past and present Forbes China Under 30 honorees, global financial and business leaders, visionary investors, industry judges, academic pioneers, and senior Forbes China executives.

The summit opened with an exclusive welcome reception in the French Garden of Zhengzhou Sias University, where remarks were delivered by Herman Chik, Head of International Business at Forbes China, and Niu Xiaoyu, Party Secretary of Zhengzhou Sias University. The setting created a powerful atmosphere for dialogue, innovation, and connection among the next generation of leaders.

As part of the summit’s high-level dialogue, Armen Pogossian shared his perspective on the role of young entrepreneurs in shaping the future of global business.

“Future entrepreneurs do not simply follow trends; they create them in an ever-changing market. Bringing together individuals who share this vision of excellence makes transformative change inevitable. My experience at the Forbes Under 30 Summit proved that by exchanging ideas, embracing innovation, and remaining open to borderless collaboration, we can begin to see and shape a part of the future before it even arrives.”

Throughout the summit, Pogossian engaged with leading entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, and business figures from across China and beyond. His participation reflected a broader mission: to connect Armenian excellence with international platforms that recognize talent, ambition, and future-focused leadership.

The summit’s main program featured five keynote speeches and three specialized roundtable forums, covering topics including AI-powered smart hardware, domestic computing power ecosystems, new consumer brand logic, and embodied intelligent robotics.

A major highlight of the event was the highly anticipated Under 30 Awards Gala, where honorees from the 2024 and 2025 Forbes China Under 30 lists were celebrated. The evening spotlighted the diversity, ambition, and vision driving China’s newest generation of business leaders.

During the summit, the elegantly designed Jardins d’Arménie booth attracted notable attention from guests, offering an immersive tasting experience that introduced attendees to the distinctive character and heritage of the royal brandy. The activation further strengthened Armenia’s cultural and luxury presence within the Forbes Under 30 environment.

Pogossian Luxury Brand House supported the successful execution of the summit alongside a prestigious group of corporate partners, including iSoftStone, Plug and Play China, Dreame AI Smart Ring, and MarcumAsia.

About Armen Pogossian

Armen Pogossian is the 27 year old owner of Pogossian Luxury Brand House, one of the fastest growing international luxury groups built on a family legacy of craftsmanship, creativity, and excellence. Representing a new generation of Armenian entrepreneurs, Pogossian continues to expand the presence of innovative luxury across global markets.

About Pogossian Luxury Brand House

Since the early 1990s, the Pogossian family has been creating exceptional luxury products rooted in craftsmanship and refinement. Based in Armenia and present in more than 40 countries, Pogossian Luxury Brand House embodies a vision of creativity, excellence, and immersive brand experiences designed for an international clientele.

From left to right: Russell Flannery, Senior Contributor Forbes, Former Editor in Chief Forbes China and Armen Pogossian, Owner Pogossian Luxury Brand House
From left to right: Russell Flannery, Senior Contributor Forbes, Former Editor in Chief Forbes China and Armen Pogossian, Owner Pogossian Luxury Brand House
Armen Pogossian, Owner Pogossian Luxury Brand House
Armen Pogossian, Owner Pogossian Luxury Brand House

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3billion Launches 3B-NEO, a Genomic Newborn Screening Service Covering 595 Clinically Actionable Genetic Conditions

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  • Screens 595 carefully selected genes associated with childhood-onset conditions where early intervention may improve outcomes
  • Designed for maternity hospitals, obstetrics practices, newborn care providers, pediatric clinics and families seeking earlier genetic insights from birth
  • Expands 3billion’s precision medicine platform from rare disease diagnosis into proactive newborn health management

SEOUL, South Korea and AUSTIN, Texas, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 3billion, a global AI-powered genomic diagnostics company, today announced the launch of 3B-NEO, a premium genomic newborn screening (gNBS) service designed to identify genetic risks before symptoms appear and support earlier medical intervention.

3billion's 3B-NEO — Comprehensive Genetic Screening for Newborns. (Photo: 3billion)
3billion’s 3B-NEO — Comprehensive Genetic Screening for Newborns. (Photo: 3billion)

3B-NEO was developed in response to growing demand from international healthcare providers and global partners as genomic newborn screening gains momentum worldwide. The service is intended for all newborns and clinically actionable genetic insights focused on conditions where early medical intervention, monitoring, or treatment may meaningfully improve outcomes. Rather than expanding the number of genes analyzed, 3B-NEO was designed to prioritize actionable findings that can support real-world clinical decision-making for physicians and families.

Traditional newborn screening programs primarily rely on biochemical markers and typically assess a limited number of conditions. In contrast, 3B-NEO analyzes 595 carefully selected genes associated with serious childhood-onset disorders where treatment, monitoring, or medical management may improve outcomes. By identifying genetic risks before symptoms emerge, the test can support earlier diagnosis, proactive monitoring, and timely intervention.

The 595 genes panel focuses on conditions that are likely to present during childhood and may benefit from early medical action. These include inherited metabolic disorders, immunologic disorders, neuromuscular diseases, cardiovascular conditions, and other clinically significant pediatric genetic disorders. The service was designed to prioritize actionable information over exhaustive genetic findings, enabling healthcare providers to focus on risks that may influence patient management during infancy and early childhood.

3B-NEO is available in two testing options: a Whole Exome Sequencing (WES)-based standard test and a Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS)-based premium test. Results are typically delivered within approximately two weeks after sample receipt.

The service is designed for hospitals, obstetrics practices, pediatric clinics and families seeking earlier genetic insights for newborns. Healthcare providers can offer 3B-NEO without establishing in-house genomic testing infrastructure, while parents may request testing through participating healthcare providers subject to clinical review and approval.

As genomic newborn screening continues to gain clinical validation through large-scale research initiatives and pilot programs in the United States, Europe, and other regions, demand for earlier genetic risk assessment is growing. 3billion plans to collaborate with healthcare providers globally, including markets where access to advanced genetic testing remains limited but the need for early diagnosis and preventive healthcare continues to increase.

“Genomic newborn screening creates the greatest value when it enables action before symptoms appear,” said Changwon Keum, CEO of 3billion. “Advances in genomic medicine are making it increasingly possible to identify health risks early and prepare appropriate medical interventions before irreversible complications develop. Through 3B-NEO, we aim to help healthcare providers and families make earlier, more informed decisions that can improve long-term health outcomes.”

The launch of 3B-NEO represents an important step in expanding 3billion’s precision medicine platform beyond rare disease diagnosis and into proactive genomic healthcare across the life cycle.

Founded in 2016, 3billion provides AI-powered genomic interpretation and rare disease diagnostic services to healthcare professionals in more than 75 countries and over 800 partner institutions worldwide. The company is expanding its global precision medicine platform from diagnosis toward therapeutic discovery and development.

As part of its U.S. growth strategy, 3billion established its U.S. subsidiary in Austin, Texas, and is preparing local laboratory operations to further support healthcare providers and patients across the United States.

About 3billion

3billion is a global precision medicine company specializing in AI-powered genomic interpretation and rare disease diagnostics. By combining large-scale genomic data with proprietary artificial intelligence technologies, 3billion helps healthcare providers deliver faster and more accurate genetic diagnoses and supports the broader adoption of genomic medicine worldwide.

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Archaeologists uncover ‘mysterious’ ancient tunnel near biblical Kingdom of Judah site in Jerusalem

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Excavators recently uncovered a “mysterious and impressive” ancient tunnel in Jerusalem, not far from archaeological sites tied to the biblical Kingdom of Judah.

The discovery was announced by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) in a May 14 statement.

The tunnel was found near Kibbutz Ramat Rachel, an archaeological site tied to the biblical-era Kingdom of Judah, according to previous IAA excavations.

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The rock-hewn tunnel is about 164 feet long and was found ahead of construction on a new residential neighborhood north of Ramat Rachel.

The tunnel is around 16 feet tall and roughly 10 feet wide — and officials note that the rock-cutting “was executed meticulously.”

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The newly discovered underground passage was found during excavations ahead of construction near Kibbutz Ramat Rachel in Jerusalem. (Israel Antiquities Authority)

“The tunnel itself was discovered filled with layers of soil that had accumulated over hundreds, perhaps even thousands, of years,” the IAA said.

“It is clear that whoever carved this tunnel invested tremendous effort [and] careful planning, and possessed the capabilities and resources necessary to achieve this goal.”

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Excavation directors Sivan Mizrahi and Zinovi Matskevich told the IAA the discovery was unexpected.

“We were excavating in relatively rocky and exposed terrain when suddenly we discovered a natural karstic cavity,” the pair said in a joint statement.

“To our amazement, as the excavation progressed, this cavity developed into a long tunnel. Parts of it are still collapsed, so the tunnel has not yet revealed all of its secrets.”

“Usually we have explanations for the discoveries we uncover, but sometimes, as in this case, we stand astonished and amazed.”

In 2020, IAA excavations near Ramat Rachel revealed seal impressions and structures tied to the Kingdom of Judah, indicating that “governmental activity took place in the area,” the organization said at the time.

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No evidence that’s been uncovered so far, however, directly connects the newly discovered tunnel to the Kingdom of Judah or the biblical era — and the age of the tunnel is unknown.

“The tunnel lies only a few hundred meters, as the crow flies, from two significant ancient sites — a public building from the Iron Age (First Temple period) in the Arnona neighborhood, and Tel Ramat Rachel, where settlement remains dating from the Iron Age through the Islamic period have been documented,” Mizrahi and Matskevich said.

Archaeologists digging near tunnel

Evidence found inside the tunnel points to extensive planning and significant labor investment, said the Israel Antiquities Authority.  (Israel Antiquities Authority)

Though the purpose of the tunnel remains unclear, researchers theorize it may have been carved to reach a chalk layer used for quarrying building stones or producing lime.

“Possible evidence supporting this interpretation includes a shaft carved into the tunnel’s ceiling, which may have been used for ventilation, as well as quarrying debris discovered on the tunnel floor — although this interpretation, too, remains uncertain,” the IAA said.

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Experts have ruled out the possibility that the tunnel was part of an ancient water system, and some posit the site may have been abandoned before construction was completed.

“Alternatively, the findings may indicate that the quarrying and construction of the tunnel were never completed, and therefore its intended purpose and nature remain unknown,” the IAA says.

Archaeologists standing beneath ancient tunnel in Jerusalem

Researchers say parts of the underground passage remain collapsed, leaving many questions unanswered about its original purpose.  (Israel Antiquities Authority)

Amit Re’em, a Jerusalem district archaeologist at the IAA, said the find “joins many others being uncovered every day, hour by hour, throughout the city.”

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“The archaeologists and researchers of the Israel Antiquities Authority are constantly at work, because this city never ceases to surprise,” said Re’em.

Archaeologist with mask pointing to tunnel

Officials believe the tunnel may have been connected to ancient quarrying activity involving chalk and building materials. (Israel Antiquities Authority)

“Usually we have explanations for the discoveries we uncover, but sometimes, as in this case, we stand astonished and amazed.”

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Fremantle star Caleb Serong called out for ‘bizarre’ decision to travel to Brisbane while injured

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Channel 7 commentator Kane Cornes has taken aim at Fremantle star Caleb Serong for a “bizarre” decision to travel with the team to Brisbane over the weekend.

Serong is nursing a calf injury and din’t play in the club’s 11th-straight win, but was an interested onlooker in the stands at the Gabba.

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The Dockers are flying at the top of the ladder with their only loss coming way back in Round 1 against Geelong.

Serong has been enjoying another brilliant season until a calf injury sidelined him on the eve of the Round 11 clash against St Kilda.

The star midfielder is hoping to return for this week’s clash against North Melbourne.

But Cornes couldn’t understand why he would go with his teammates on a nine-hour round trip.

Caleb Serong missed the past two matches with a calf injury.
Caleb Serong missed the past two matches with a calf injury. Credit: AAP

“What’s he doing? I like the fact that he’s invested in the group. Great leader. Can’t fault him. But let’s be smart about this,” Cornes said on The Agenda Setters.

“You’ve got a premiership to win. Why are you on a plane for nine hours return, 7,000km over, and going to watch in the stands, Frio beat up on Brisbane? What was the use of that?

“Now, they complain about travel all the time, ‘we travel so much, this is unfair’. They’ve tried to argue to sell some home games so they can have more games at home. And he’s travelling with a calf injury.

“Is that your best preparation?”

Fellow commentator Nick Riewoldt suggested there must have been a reason for it.

“Unless there was a specialist or someone that he saw in Brisbane or that all the fitness staff were leaving,” he said.

“People go to Germany for that sort of stuff all the time.”

But Cornes wasn’t having it, summing up the situation with one word: “Bizarre.”

The Dockers couldn’t be better placed to breakthrough for their maiden premiership at the halfway point of the season.

They are sitting a game clear on top of the ladder with a 11-1 record and could get even better, according to coach Justin Longmuir.

“They haven’t been playing as well as they could, so we knew there was a few chinks in the armour,” Longmuir said after Saturday’s victory.

“The players were able to execute, not for 120 minutes, because it got a bit dicey there in the last quarter when they got on top and threw caution to the wind, but like we do every week, we prepare for the opposition strengths and lay out some opportunities for our boys, and I thought we executed both pretty well.

“I’m really proud of the group, and really proud of where we sit, obviously in the season, and then the type of footy we’re playing.

“I would feel like we’ve got more in us.”

As well as Serong, the Dockers will be hoping to welcome back star midfielder Hayden Young, who has missed the past two matches with concussion.

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Hanmi Signs Licensing Deal with Lilly for sonefpeglutide (LAPSGLP-2 analog)

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Lilly licenses Hanmi’s sonefpeglutide (LAPSGLP-2 analog) for multiple indications

SEOUL, South Korea, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hanmi Pharm. Co., Ltd. (“Hanmi”) today announced that they have entered into a license agreement for the development, manufacturing and commercialization of Hanmi’s biologic drug candidate sonefpeglutide (LAPSGLP-2 analog) with Eli Lilly and Company (“Lilly”).

Sonefpeglutide is a novel drug candidate incorporating Hanmi’s proprietary long-acting platform technology, LAPSCOVERY™. Hanmi has previously received FDA marketing approval for a biologic incorporating its LAPSCOVERY platform and is currently conducting additional global clinical trials for five other programs utilizing the same platform.

Hanmi has focused on the biological functions of glucagon-like peptide 2 (GLP-2) – including the promotion of intestinal growth, reduction of inflammation, and protection and regeneration of the intestinal mucosa – and has demonstrated these effects through a range of non-clinical studies. The company has also presented the therapeutic potential of LAPSGLP-2 across multiple indications at major scientific conferences. Hanmi is currently conducting a global Phase 2 clinical trial in short bowel syndrome (SBS).

Hanmi will continue to conduct the ongoing global Phase 2 trial in SBS through completion while Lilly will explore additional clinical trials for sonefpeglutide based on its nonclinical and clinical data.

Through this agreement, Lilly will obtain exclusive rights to develop, manufacture and commercialize sonefpeglutide worldwide, excluding Korea.

Juhyun Lim, Vice Chairman of Hanmi, stated, “It is highly meaningful that Lilly—one of the most closely watched innovators globally—has highly recognized the development potential for sonefpeglutide.” She added, “Hanmi will continue to advance innovative drug development, guided by our mission of ‘Respect for People and Value Creation.'”

Under the agreement, Hanmi will receive an upfront payment of USD 75 million and may receive up to an additional USD 1.185 billion in clinical development, regulatory approval and commercialization milestone payments. In addition, Hanmi will be eligible to receive royalties following product launch.

About Hanmi Pharm. Co., Ltd.

 Hanmi is an R&D-focused pharmaceutical company committed to developing globally innovative therapies in areas of high unmet medical needs such as obesity/metabolism, oncology, and rare diseases. Hanmi leverages proprietary platform technologies, including long-acting biologics and bispecific antibodies, to address unmet medical needs. The company emphasizes open innovation and has established numerous global partnerships to advance its research and development efforts. For more information, please visit www.hanmipharm.com

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Traces of rare purple dye mentioned in Bible passages found in ‘remarkable’ discovery

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Archaeologists recently uncovered traces of a rare purple dye associated with biblical-era luxury in an unexpected place.

They found them at Roman infant burials sites in England.

The York graves date from the late third or early fourth century A.D. One infant was laid to rest alongside two adults in a stone coffin — while the other was buried in a lead coffin.

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Researchers recently analyzed the preserved remains and textiles in the burials. Using chemical testing, they found traces of Tyrian purple.

“The babies were wrapped in a fine textile of Tyrian purple embellished with gold thread — a cloth of the highest possible status and luxury known in the Roman world,” an April 30 statement from the University of York noted. 

Researcher analyzing cloth with purple dye

Archaeologists in England uncovered traces of rare Tyrian purple dye in Roman infant burials dating back centuries. (University of York)

The find “suggests the babies were from families of significant social standing,” officials said, adding that the purple cloth was “normally reserved for emperors and members of the aristocracy.”

The university said that “during the Roman period, the dye was a commodity valued at up to three times the price of gold.”

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The dye, harvested by crushing the shells of murex mollusks, was mentioned in the Bible several times.

One biblical reference to purple textiles appears in Acts 16:14, which describes a female merchant.

“It’s one of only a handful of examples of the dye found in the U.K.”

In Mark 15:17, Jesus was dressed in purple cloth by his captors in order to humiliate him, since the color was associated with royalty.

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The verse says, “And they clothed him in a purple cloak; and after twisting some thorns into a crown, they put it on him.”

Officials said the textiles survived thanks to the Roman ritual of “pouring liquid gypsum over the clothed and shrouded bodies of the dead.”

Depiction of Roman York, birds' eye view of buildings

Archaeologists said Eboracum, founded by the Romans around 71 A.D., yielded one of Britain’s rare examples of Tyrian purple. (English Heritage/Heritage Images/Getty Images)

“The gypsum gradually hardened, protecting imprints and fragments of textiles, as well as the dyes and substances originally present in the fabrics,” the release added.

The discovery marks the “first time traces of the dye have been found on Roman textile remains in York,” officials said.

“It’s one of only a handful of examples of the dye found in the U.K.,” the release added.

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Professor Maureen Carroll, a project director with University of York’s Department of Archaeology, called the discovery “remarkable.”

“For the first time we now have confirmation of the use of this costly dye in Roman York, indicating that the city’s wealthy inhabitants had access to expensive and exotic commodities from the other end of the empire,” said Carroll.

View of tourists outside York city walls

Roman infant graves discovered in York are shedding new light on the presence of wealthy families living in ancient Britain. (Germán Vogel via Getty Images)

The archaeologist added that the research “tells us a lot about the importance of children in Roman York and the willingness of the family to give their baby the best possible send-off in tragic circumstances.”

York, once known as Eboracum in Roman times, was founded around 71 A.D. as a military fortress.

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It functioned as a provincial capital until the Romans effectively withdrew from Britain in the early fifth century.

Fox News Digital reached out to the University of York for comment.

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The discovery comes around a year after experts released research about an ancient purple dye factory located in modern-day Israel.

Historians displaying ancient purple dye tools and a depiction of Justinian wearing purple robes

Historians recently unveiled findings about an ancient purple dye factory, highlighting the value of purple dye in ancient times — as seen on the robes of Justinian. (Maria Bukin/PLOS/Getty Images)

The site, Tel Shiqmona, “can unequivocally be identified as a specialized facility for large-scale and long-term production of the lucrative purple dye,” according to the study’s authors.

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The site dates back as early as 1100 B.C., and researchers said the site had an “unparalleled” number of artifacts related to purple dye manufacturing.

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BLUETTI Launches EOFY Sale on Power Solutions with Up to 44% OFF

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SYDNEY, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Clean energy leader BLUETTI is unleashing massive EOFY deals during June 1–30, up to 44% off its diverse portable power stations and home backup systems. The world’s smallest 3kWh power station Elite 300, the best entry-level Elite 100 V2, and the versatile Apex 300 headline the shopping spree of the year, with exciting online activities unlocking additional discounts, gifts, and exclusive offers.

BLUETTI EOFY Sale is On
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From weekend camping trips to reliable off-grid home backup, BLUETTI’s comprehensive energy solutions have every scenario covered. Most of them are now available at the lowest EOFY prices:

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Elite 300 (2,400W/3,014Wh): A 3kWh beast in a 2kWh size, for only $2,499(was $3,199). Eight useful outlets, with 12V/30A DC output, and multi-source charging make it well-suited for outdoor scenarios, caravans and home backup. The Charger 2 kit enables quick top-ups via solar and alternator inputs, which is reduced to $2,899(was $3,799), while the Sora 500 solar combo hits an all-time low of $3,499(was $4,898).

Apex 300 (3,840W/2,764.8Wh): Down to $2,999 (was $3,599), it evolves with needs using modular accessories, forming a 58kWh home storage or a 19.2kW solar setup.

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From off-grid adventures to home backup, BLUETTIs EOFY Sale brings some of the years best deals on portable power solutions. Explore the deals before June 30 on BLUETTI’s website.

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Founded in 2013, BLUETTI is a technology pioneer in clean energy, specialising in top-notch portable power stations, home backup batteries, and solar solutions. Driven by a mission to provide sustainable power to all, BLUETTI is trusted by over 3.5 million households across 140 countries.

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French Open delivers another shock Iga Swiatek goes down in straight sets to Marta Kostyuk

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Iga Swiatek’s dream of a fifth French Open title has been shattered on her 25th birthday by an inspired Marta Kostyuk as the boilovers keep coming at Roland Garros.

A day after women’s champion Coco Gauff crashed out and hot on the heels of the exit of men’s giants Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic, third seed Swiatek was simply swept aside in her fourth-round clash 7-5, 6-1 by the Ukrainian on Court Philippe Chatrier.

Swiatek’s birthday celebrations quickly turned sour after she succumbed in a tight first set when she and Kostyuk twice traded breaks.

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The 15th-seeded Kostyuk moved into overdrive in the second set once she’d saved three break points to move 2-1 ahead.

From that point, she lost just three more points, hitting a purple patch that left the Pole powerless with a host of searing winners – 25 in all over the one-hour 39-minute contest.

The victory left 23-year-old Kostyuk stunned as she’d never taken a set off Swiatek in their three previous meetings.

“I’m in shock,” she told the crowd.

“To beat such an unbelievable player who won four times here, I’d never taken a set off her; I still cannot believe it,.

“I think the most important thing I’ve been doing is really just trying to enjoy. I woke up this morning and I just thought about what an unbelievable day I have to live today to play on Chatrier against Iga.”

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Golden Goblet Competition Lineup Announced: Spotlight on the 2026 Contenders

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SHANGHAI, May 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) has officially unveiled the competition selections for the 2026 Golden Goblet Awards.

Held from June 12 to 21, the Festival received approximately 4,100 submissions from 125 countries and regions this year, setting a new historical record. According to the Festival, around 3,000 films met the eligibility requirements for competition, while 82% of the submitted entries are world or international premieres. The Festival also expanded its reach with first-time submissions from countries including Ghana and Mozambique.

Notably, all 12 films selected for the Golden Goblet Main Competition will make their world premieres in Shanghai. This marks the first time in the history of the Golden Goblet Awards that the Main Competition has achieved a 100% world-premiere lineup, underscoring Shanghai’s growing appeal as a launch platform for filmmakers from around the world.

The Golden Goblet Awards remain the centerpiece of SIFF’s international competition program, covering Main Competition, Asian New Talent, Documentary, Animation, and Short Film sections.


MAIN COMPETITION

ATLANTIC RHAPSODY
Director: ZHONG Kaifeng
(China)

HALIMA
Director: Yassine El Idrissi
(Morocco)

ILUMINADA
Director: Nicolás Rincón Gille
(Belgium)

LUIZA’S DESERT
Director: Alan Minas
(Brazil, United Kingdom)

MY OWN LAST SUPPER
Director: ismail BASBETH
(Indonesia)

NIGHT OF BLINDNESS
Director: Reis Çelik
(Turkey, Germany)

SEA SONS
Director: Daniil Merkulov
(Russia)

SECRET IN THE BOX
Director: Frankie Tam Kwong Yuen
(Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong China)

SUPERBUHEI
Director: Josef Brandl
(Germany)

THE GREAT SKULL
Director: LIU Xiaoyang
(China)

THE MISERABLE MOTHER
Director: Susanne Heinrich
(Germany, France)

THE PARKING SPOT
Director: Louis Godbout
(Canada)

ASIAN NEW TALENT

9 TEMPLES TO HEAVEN
Director: Sompot Chidgasornpongse
(Thailand)

ABOUT THE MOTHER
Director: Büşra Bülbül
(Turkey)

BOOMAH
Director: Zaid Abu Hamdan
(Jordan, Saudi Arabia)

CASSOWARY
Director: ZHANG Hanyi
(China)

DOG DAY EVENING
Director: Mak Tin Shu
(Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong China)

HER FIRST TASTE
Director: GONG Yiwen
(China)

HUNTER’S MOON
Director: Ridham Janve
(India, Germany)

NO GOOD IN SIGHT: A STORY
Director: Alibi Mukushev
(Kazakhstan)

NO HARD FEELINGS
Director: LIU Shichuan
(China)

SKYLARK
Director: Narghiza Dotieva
(Kyrgyzstan)

STRANGERS IN THE MOUNTAIN
Director: WAN Bo
(China)

THE BLIND GIRL AND AN ELEPHANT
Director: Ishtiyak Ahmad Zihad
(Bangladesh, Germany)

DOCUMENTARY

BENIGNO
Director: David Baute
(Spain)

NOTES UNHEARD
Director: GU Yun
(China)

RUINS
Director: Elena Chemerska
(North Macedonia, Croatia, Slovenia)

THE TIGER OF THE EAST
Director: Jorge Acevedo
(Chile)

WHEELS OF FORGOTTEN DREAMS
Directors: Milos Ljubomirovic, Danilo Lazovic
(Serbia, Bulgaria, Croatia)

ANIMATION

AMADEO AND THE HYPOTHETICAL NEW WORLD
Directors: Brenda Lígia, Edu Felistoque
(Brazil)

DANTE
Director: Linda Hambäck
(Sweden, Norway, Denmark)

GARUDA: DARE TO DREAM
Director: Ronny Gani
(Indonesia)

LUCY LOST
Director: Olivier Clert
(France)

WINNIPEG, SEEDS OF HOPE
Directors: Elio Guiroga, Beñat Beitia
(Spain, Chile, Argentina )

SHORT FILM (LIVE ACTION)

2000
Director: Renata Lučić
(Croatia)

CHICKEN LADY
Director: YUAN Shuqi
(China, USA)

ELSEWHERE
Director: LIN Tingxuan
(China, Thailand)

KILL, KOKESH, KILL!
Director: Jan Míka
(Czech Republic)

LAST TRAIN
Director: XU Weihao
(China)

LAZARE
Director: Claire Dietrich
(France)

SITTING BIRD
Director: Athena Han
(Canada)

THE DROUGHT
Director: Cristian Popa
(Romania)

THE MATCHMAKER
Director: Sophia Kuestenmacher
(Germany)

ZAZA GOGOGO
Director: CHEN Kedi
(China)

SHORT FILM (ANIMATED)

IF ONLY
Director: Ada Guvenir
(Belgium)

JULKA
Director: Valeria Cozzarini
(Slovenia, Italy)

SHOES
Director: Salvatore Centoducati
(Italy)

UNPLUG
Director: Comandante Bebé
(Spain)

WATER’S TIME SLICE
Director: HE Jiaxuan
(China)

Hong Kong actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai serves as President of the Main Competition Jury, while Singaporean filmmaker Anthony Chen chairs the Asian New Talent section. Documentary filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir heads the Documentary Jury, British animator Will Becher leads the Animation Jury, and Portuguese filmmaker João Salaviza serves as President of the Short Film Jury.

This year’s Festival will present more than 420 international films across over 1,500 screenings throughout Shanghai.

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