There Will Be A Bit of A Slump London Braced for Luxury Hotel Glut

Arne Slot credits ‘world-class’ Alisson and ‘a bit of luck’ in Bournemouth win

Home fans irate after Liverpool awarded first-half penalty Visiting goalkeeper makes vital saves to keep clean sheet “Having Mo Salah definitely helps,” said Arne Slot after the Premier League’s ...

The Guardian - 3d

Luxury slowdown? Not at haute couture

Alessandro Michele made his couture debut at Valentino and Schiaparelli revived the corset

Financial Times - 5d

Children raped and abused in hotels, police data suggests

Figures shared exclusively with BBC News show 504 reported offences took place in hotels in 2023.

BBC News - Jan. 28

India's banking sector slump

Also in this newsletter: China is building the world’s largest dam and Ashish Gupta’s mantra

Financial Times - Jan. 28

Vance: Gas, grocery prices 'are going to come down,' but it will 'take a little bit of time'

Vice President Vance said in an interview on CBS News’s “Face the Nation" with Margaret Brennan that prices will start coming down, but it might not happen immediately. “Prices are going to come ...

The Hill - Jan. 26

Which Says Luxury: Specialty Work or Gobs of Gems?

Brands still pile on the glitter, but skills such as enamel and miniature work have become the real distinguishing characteristics of high-end watches.

The New York Times - Jan. 26

Edwardian Elegance Is the Focus of a London Exhibition

An elaborate ostrich fan and a queen’s diamond choker are to be among the displays at a Buckingham Palace gallery.

The New York Times - Jan. 26

Wales’ Dafydd Jenkins: ‘It’s about getting a bit of pride back in the badge’

Lock on a daunting Six Nations, handling injury, why Welsh players should play in the Premiership and family pressure. The Six Nations is no place for the weak or the meek. Particularly not on a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 26

Barry Sternlicht Is Bringing Back the Starwood Hotel Brand

Twenty years ago, the hotel magnate stepped down from Starwood, which later sold to Marriott for $13 billion. Now, he wants to give it another go.

The New York Times - Jan. 25

England slump to crushing T20 defeat in Women's Ashes

England's misery against Australia continues as the tourists are bowled out for 90 in a shambolic 72-run defeat in the third Women's Ashes T20.

BBC News - Jan. 25

New Luxury Hotel in Serbia Will Be a Trump-Kushner Joint Project

The plan illustrates the continued ambitions of the Trump family to forge new international deals even as President Trump has returned to the White House.

The New York Times - Jan. 25

Dimon defends Trump tariffs: 'National security trumps a little bit more inflation'

JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on Wednesday weighed in on President Trump’s proposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China among other nations, saying national security benefits would outweigh any ...

The Hill - Jan. 22

Markets brace for Trump-era volatility

US stocks ticked higher but currencies swung the day after Donald Trump’s inauguration

Financial Times - Jan. 22

Teddy Swims: 'Every day I try to cry a little bit'

The Lose Control singer talks about masculine role models, becoming a father, and facing prejudice.

BBC News - Jan. 22

Dozens killed as fire engulfs Turkish ski hotel

More than 50 have been injured in the blaze, which broke out at the Grand Kartal Hotel.

BBC News - Jan. 21

Hotel fire at ski resort kills at least 66

Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said Tuesday that the death toll from a pre-dawn fire at a hotel in the Kartalkaya ski resort has risen to 66.

ABC News - Jan. 21

Best Running Underwear to Beat Burn on Your Bits (2025)

Running outside your comfort zone doesn’t have to be uncomfortable. Here are the best WIRED-tested underwear, balms and anti-chafe solutions.

Wired - Jan. 20

Ukraine Braces for Trump’s Return

Soldiers and civilians alike say that after so much loss, the new U.S. president must push for a just settlement, not peace at any cost.

The New York Times - Jan. 19

Thousands at pro-Palestinian rally in London

A group of protesters are told to disperse by police from Trafalgar Square after marching there.

BBC News - Jan. 18

Egypt braces for aid deliveries into Gaza

Yahoo News - Jan. 18

The Celtics are in a slump — and their biggest issue is surprising

Should Boston be worried or is this just a blip on the radar?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17

Nintendo Shares Slump as Switch 2 Announcement Underwhelms

The Japanese company’s much-anticipated successor to its Switch console disappointed investors with a lack of specifics and a design that feels more like an update than a reinvention.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17

Luxury’s ‘America first’ moment

Flush stock market investors and newly-minted crypto bros have clearly been busy with festive shopping

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Why ’Succession’-style ‘quiet luxury’ may need to go away to revive luxury goods

Winning back shoppers and reviving the luxury-goods industry’s sales will depend in part on ditching the plain, understated tones of the “quiet luxury” trend, BofA analysts said.

MarketWatch - Jan. 16

Richemont stock is surging by the most ever. Other luxury plays are jumping too.

The struggling European luxury-goods sector roared to life Thursday after Richemont reported its highest-ever quarterly sales as it blew by analyst estimates.

MarketWatch - Jan. 16

The Traitors: Who's on a large billboard in London?

One of the most notable characters in this year's series of Traitors appears in Leicester Square.

BBC News - Jan. 11

DC's Amazon lawsuit reminds us that safety is a luxury for Black Americans

While America was getting more violent, it was Black Americans who felt the increase most acutely.

The Hill - Jan. 11

Congress braces for California wildfire fallout

House lawmakers are bracing for what could be a contentious battle over emergency spending in the wake of the wildfires that are tearing through Southern California — an unprecedented disaster ...

The Hill - Jan. 11

As L.A. Wildfire Damages Hit $20 Billion Estimate, Insurers Slump

The wildfire may be the costliest disaster in California history.

Inc. - Jan. 10

Mercedes-Benz saw sales slump in 2024, especially in electric models

Yahoo News - Jan. 10

Ubisoft Shares Fall After Net Bookings Slump, Assassin's Creed Delay

The stock dropped after the videogame maker said it expected a decrease in third-quarter net bookings and pushed back the release of its blockbuster game for a second time.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10

Italy’s luxury wineries rely on illegal migrant workers

Barolo, Barbaresco and other high-end wines made in Langhe region grapple with dependence on undocumented labourers

Financial Times - Jan. 10

As Art Sales Fall, Christie’s and Sotheby’s Pivot to Luxury

With both supply and demand for big-ticket art in a slump, Sotheby’s and Christie’s are making major bets on selling handbags, classic cars and niche experiences.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Fed braces for Trump inflation bump

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Fed frets about impact of Trump policies on inflation Central bank officials ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Meta’s factchecking partners brace for layoffs

Meta has provided over $100m for certified organizations to conduct factchecks on its platforms since 2016. Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to end factchecking on Facebook and Instagram in the US ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Janet Yellen: Covid stimulus may have contributed 'a little bit' to inflation

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen discussed inflation, the Covid-19 pandemic, the Fed, DOGE and more in an exit interview on CNBC's "Money Movers."

CNBC - Jan. 8

How long will Genesis be the inconspicuous luxury brand?

Yahoo News - Jan. 8

TJD reveals Draymond's message to slumping Warriors after bleak loss

Golden State forward Draymond Green had a profound message for the Warriors after suffering a 114-98 loss to the Miami Heat on Tuesday night.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Lead Poisoning May Have Made Ancient Romans a Bit Less Intelligent

Exposure to lead from mining probably lowered I.Q. levels in the empire, research has found. It might be the world’s first case of widespread industrial pollution.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

There Will Be A Bit of A Slump London Braced for Luxury Hotel Glut

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