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President Trump announced a roughly $200 million Kennedy Center renovation that will preserve the steel frame and only remove some marble, avoiding a full tear-down. Construction is expected to begin later this year (with July 4 cited) and will likely halt performances during the project, marking a high-profile reshaping of the arts landmark amid ongoing controversy.
President Trump showcased a renovated Lincoln Bathroom in the White House, now entirely in marble, criticizing the previous art deco style and the recent East Wing demolition for his new ballroom, amid mixed public opinion.
A recreational sea swimmer discovered a 1,800-year-old treasure trove of marble columns off the shore of Beit Yanai, Israel. The columns are part of 44 tons of marble blocks that appear to be from the wreck of a ship that was on its way to a Roman port. The oldest of its kind known in the Eastern Mediterranean, the cargo includes decorated Corinthian capitals, partially carved capitals, and a huge 6-meter marble architrave. The Israel Antiquities Authority will launch an undersea excavation next week to discover waterlogged wood from under the massive marble blocks or a nearby underwater sand dune that may have buried and preserved parts of the ship.
OnePlus China President Li Jie teased a new variant of the OnePlus 11 smartphone that could be made from a material never before used in the industry. The teaser image suggests the material could be marble, which would make the phone unique. The new material could make the phone feel cooler to the touch and help prolong battery life. No launch date has been specified yet.