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A dataminer analyzing the Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen emulator found brand-new ROM revisions with heavy customization; the emulator uses the same base as the Nintendo Switch Online Game Boy Advance service and reportedly sends telemetry data about gameplay; the ROMs’ code also mentions Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald, suggesting potential future references or releases tied to those generations.
The article argues that Ruby is not a serious or modern programming language due to its slow performance, lack of advanced tools for responsible coding, and its reliance on the outdated Ruby on Rails framework, which has kept it relevant mainly through legacy code and nostalgia rather than technical superiority.
The largest and most valuable ruby ever to sell at auction, a 55.22-carat stone named Estrela de Fura, has been sold for $34.8 million at Sotheby's "Magnificent Jewels" sale in New York. The ruby was discovered by Canadian firm Fura Gems at one of its mines in Mozambique and possesses "outstanding clarity" and a dark red color known as "pigeon's blood." The previous auction record for a ruby was set by the Sunrise Ruby, a 25.59-carat stone found in Myanmar that fetched $30.3 million in 2015.
A 55.22-carat ruby, named Estrela de Fura, is set to become the largest and most valuable ruby ever to appear at auction, with an expected sale price of over $30.3 million. The ruby was discovered by Canadian firm Fura Gems at one of its mines in Mozambique and possesses "outstanding clarity" and a dark red color known as "pigeon's blood." The stone will go on sale at Sotheby's New York in June and will be exhibited in various cities before the auction.
Jamie Lee Curtis shared a tribute to her transgender daughter, Ruby, on Instagram in honor of Transgender Day of Visibility. The actress expressed her unconditional love and support for her daughter and all individuals who are living as their authentic selves. Curtis has been vocal about her support for the LGBTQ+ community and has spoken out against transphobia. She also recently advocated for genderless categories at the Academy Awards to promote inclusivity.