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Analysts had forecast a quarterly net profit of $1.325 billion, according to consensus estimates provided by the company.

Richemont, the owner of upscale brands including Cartier, reported a pick-up in sales growth, propelled by its jewelry division and as hopes for recovery in the luxury sector emerge.

Curiosity about extending human life may be especially visible among certain tech enthusiasts today, but people have been fascinated by the idea of a lasting fountain of youth, or even immortality, for thousands of years.

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Consistent exercise improved gut bacteria, boosted antioxidant defenses, and reversed age-related changes in T cells by stabilizing DNA and adjusting epigenetic marks such as reducing ETS1 expression.

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His elegant and urbane Oedipus, a politician on the cusp of a momentous victory, prides himself on not playing by the old rules.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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