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Aging-in-place may be a luxury you can’t afford
Cost of in-home care soars by double digits in just a few yearsMarketWatch - Business -
As the Snoopy Omega Lands, Cartoon Luxury Goes Boom
As the new MoonSwatch watch hits stores, licensing operations behind IP from Popeye to Miss Piggy are no longer dealing in bargain-basement merch—Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga, Fendi, Audemars Piguet and more are tapping into high-end comic connections.Wired - Tech -
Now's the Time for Budget Brands to Target Luxury Shoppers
Walmart and Dollar Tree are tapping higher-income customers to make ends meet. Businesses of all sizes might consider following suit.Inc. - Business -
Has the Luxury E-Commerce Bubble Burst?
Some of the biggest names in fashion e-commerce, including Farfetch and MatchesFashion, have imploded. What does that mean for fashion brands, investors and customers?The New York Times - Lifestyle -
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Former Mongolian Prime Minister's Luxury Manhattan Apartments Targeted by U.S.
The two apartments were purchased with the proceeds of corrupt Mongolian mining contracts, according to court documents.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How LVMH Helped Turn an Abandoned Miami Warehouse District Into a Luxury Hot Spot
The once-shabby neighborhood is booming while some other High Streets across the country still struggle.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Former Mongolian leader bought New York luxury apartments with stolen mining funds, U.S. says
Federal prosecutors sued to seize two New York City apartments allegedly bought with proceeds from a corrupt scheme involving Mongolia’s huge copper mine.NBC News - Top stories - New York -
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A Walk to the Center of the World
On a hot day in Ghana, a visit to the spot where 0 degrees longitude meets the Equator.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
The world’s broken market for medicines
Record shortages of common drugs have countries scrambling for alternatives while patients skip treatmentsFinancial Times - Business -
Why Biden, Macron and More Leaders Have Low Approval Ratings
Why Biden isn’t alone with his low approval ratings.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
The world's tastiest dumplings
Dumplings are so popular that most cultures have them. From xiaolongbao to dim sim, and pierogi to ravioli del plin, here are 35 of the best.CNN - Top stories -
China Industrial Profits Return to Growth
China’s industrial profits returned to growth at the start of the year, adding to signs that the world’s second-largest economy is on stronger footing.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Watch: World Seniors Champion of Champions Darts
Watch live coverage from day one at the World Seniors Champion of Champions Darts at The Viva Arena in Blackpool.BBC News - Top stories -
Formidable Ryan stops Harper to defend world title
World champion Sandy Ryan defends her WBO welterweight crown with a formidable stoppage win over fellow Briton Terri Harper in Sheffield.BBC News - Top stories -
World reacts to Princess Kate's cancer diagnosis
Catherine, the Princess of Wales, announced Friday that she has been diagnosed with cancer and was undergoing preventative chemotherapy. The announcement came after months of speculation about her health.CBS News - World -
Malinin on top of world after skating gold, record
Ilia Malinin put on a dominant display that included a jaw-dropping six quad jumps -- including his patented quad axel -- to snag the men's singles crown Saturday night at the world championships.ESPN - Sports -
Briton 'overjoyed' at completing one of world's toughest races
Jasmin Paris from Midlothian made history by finishing the gruelling 100-mile Barkley Marathons.BBC News - Top stories -
'Artistic' Korda returns to world No. 1 with victory
Nelly Korda made bogey on her final two holes Sunday to fall into a playoff and atoned for it quickly, making a 12-foot birdie putt to beat Ryann O'Toole in the Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship in California to return to No. 1 in the world.ESPN - Sports -
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Study on ‘World’s Oldest Pyramid’ Is Retracted by Publisher
The study, based on research featured in a Netflix documentary, fueled debate over a site that is used for Islamic and Hindu rituals.The New York Times - Science -
Holi festival celebrated by Hindus around the world – in pictures
Holi is the Hindu festival of colours and is celebrated to mark the start of spring in India, Nepal, other South Asian countries and across the diaspora. Celebrants rejoice by throwing coloured powders at one another on the street.. Festivities ...The Guardian - World -
How EU deforestation laws are reordering the world of coffee
New European Union rules aimed at protecting dwindling forests are reordering how the world gets its coffeeABC News - World - European Union -
How the spectacle of Palestinian terrorism changed the world
The Palestinians have learned that terrorism works, at least for their cause.The Hill - Politics -
Our unraveling world is history repeating itself
It’s hard to avoid seeing the resemblance to the 1930s.The Hill - Politics -
The Most Famous Cowboy Hat in the World Right Now
Beyoncé, Shania Twain, Kevin Costner and many reality TV regulars are loyal customers of Kemo Sabe hats. The shop in Aspen can’t believe its luck.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
EVs Are Splitting the Auto World Into Two: Made in China, or Not
Automakers are becoming more conscious of where they get certain parts and where those vehicles can be sold, to avoid sanctions.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Who will win the World Series? Predicting the 2024 season
Can the Dodgers go all the way? Our experts make their predictions for the 2024 baseball season.ESPN - Sports -
Highlights from the AP's reporting on the shrimp industry in India
India is the top supplier of shrimp to the U.S., with Indian shrimp stocked in freezers at most of the nation’s biggest grocery store and restaurant chainsABC News - Health - India -
Race, the construction industry and the Francis Scott Key Bridge
Throughout his term, Biden has fumbled moments to crusade for racial reforms in construction and, in particular, to stand with Black men seeking skilled jobs and contracting opportunities.The Hill - Politics -
Dow Jones Industrial Average Fast Facts
Read Fast Facts on CNN to learn about the Dow Jones Industrial Average.CNN - Top stories -
Dow Industrials Remain Just Below 40000 Milestone
The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq struggled for direction, after advancing yesterday.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Climate graphic of the week: World’s worst hotspot for oil pollution by ships
Satellite detection shows Indonesia suffers the most slicks tracked in busy waterwaysFinancial Times - World - Climate -
This is the happiest country for Gen Z and millennials, according to The World Happiness Report
Lithuania is the happiest country for people ages 30 and under. The United States came in at No. 62.CNBC - Business -
The world’s largest Māori and Pacific Island school cultural festival – in pictures
Polyfest, held this week in Auckland, New Zealand, saw thousands of high school students gather to compete in music, dance and speech performances Continue reading...The Guardian - World -
Full field for Houston Open includes world No. 1 Scheffler
A look at the commitment list for the upcoming PGA Tour event in Houston.Yahoo Sports - Sports - US Open -
Madison Chock, Evan Bates lead after world championships rhythm dance
Madison Chock and Evan Bates are one program away from a perfect season in ice dance.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Watch: World Seniors Champion of Champions Darts - day two
Watch live coverage from from day two at the World Seniors Champion of Champions Darts at The Viva Arena in Blackpool.BBC News - Top stories -