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Sales of new homes priced above $1 million fell 15% in the first half of 2024, but sales are expected to increase due to construction of a new luxury development called Ascension in Summerlin. Market observers say this is a warning sign for the economy, not something to worry about. Rather, it reflects a lack of luxury homes for sale due to limited land availability. The 227 new luxury home transactions that closed from January through June are the fewest since 203 in 2021. In the first half of 2023, there were 267 and in the first half of 2022,…

While ultra-luxury housing markets are in stagnation in other parts of the world, New York, Miami and Palm Beach, playgrounds for the wealthy and even wealthier, are reaping unprecedented profits. According to a new report from real estate firm Knight Frank, sales of homes priced above $10 million soared in the second quarter, with Palm Beach leading the way with an astounding 44% increase. Miami followed with a 27% increase, while New York’s most expensive neighborhoods recorded a 16% increase. New York City emerged as the king of luxury homes, with 72 homes sold for over $10 million, the highest…

Getty ImagesBritain has announced it will supply Ukraine with an additional 650 short-range missiles to bolster its defences against Russia.The United States is also increasing military aid, including new supplies of long-range missiles, anti-tank weapons and artillery shells. What is the latest military aid to Ukraine?The UK Ministry of Defence has announced that it will send lightweight multi-role missiles to Ukraine to counter missile and drone attacks, with the first deliveries expected by the end of 2024. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on Western countries to strengthen their air defense systems following a series of Russian attacks on cities…

Fox is ready to make a deal. In an interview at a Goldman Sachs conference on Tuesday, Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch outlined the company’s strategy in sports, news and entertainment but also suggested he’s open to making some deals. When asked about his company’s outlook for the next few years, Murdoch added that it will continue to focus on news, sports and live content (“We’re not going to pivot to entertainment,” he said), but will also look for ways to expand. “We intend to increasingly use our balance sheet for M&A going forward,” Murdoch said. Fox has almost no debt…

* A mini Russia emerges in Serbia as thousands flee war Russians build vibrant community in Belgrade * More than 30,000 Russians registered as temporary residents in Serbia since February 2022 * Many Russians have a hard time integrating and prefer to maintain their cultural identity Aleksandar Vasovic BELGRADE, Sept. 9 – On a sweltering summer morning in the Serbian capital, Belgrade, Russian-born professional ice skater Vadim Mors glides across an outdoor rink. Mors is 1,000 miles from his native Moscow, but he’s beginning to feel like he’s at home. He fled Russia with his fiancée in 2022, part of…

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LiveSeptember 11, 2024, 10:23 AMWelcome to Hindustan Times live updates platform. Follow all major news updates, headlines and breaking news from India and around the world here. Track the real-time developments of key events on 11 September 2024.Latest News, September 11, 2024: Screenshot of India Gate area in Delhi (PTI)Get the latest news and breaking news from India and around the world here Disclaimer: This is an AI-generated live blog and has not been edited by Hindustan Times staff….read moreCheck out all the updates here:September 11, 2024, 10:23 AMCity update: Light rain in Delhi, India Meteorological Department predicts more rain…

Bob Chesney’s JMU football team is a perfect 2-0, but was sluggish in a 13-6 win over Gardner-Webb, and JMU is in desperate need of help from several Dukes offensive players who are currently injured. Chesney vaguely mentioned the three key injuries on the offensive line during his bye week press conference on Tuesday. JMU is off this week and will visit North Carolina on Sept. 21, giving players more time to heal before a big showdown against an ACC program. Tyshawn Wyatt, OL A member of the 2024 Preseason All-Sun Belt Second Team, Wyatt has made 33 starts in…

By now it’s clear that tiny homes are more than just a fad: they represent a growing movement that highlights people’s desire to move beyond consumerism and live more sustainably, freely and intentionally. Despite their small size, these alternative housing solutions offer incredible benefits that traditional homes don’t offer, including increased mobility, energy efficiency, affordability and flexibility to adapt to different lifestyles. For people who want to embrace tiny home living but want more space and increased mobility, a gooseneck tiny home may be the perfect solution. Because part of the home sits on top of the bed of a…

Southwest is replacing its board of directors and its chairman is due to step down next year, but it plans to keep Chief Executive Robert Jordan in his position in some concessions to hedge fund Elliott Investment Management, which had called on the airline to make reforms, including firing Jordan.Southwest Airlines said Tuesday that six of its directors will step down in November and that it plans to appoint four new independent directors, potentially including candidates recommended by Elliott.Southwest Airlines shares fell 4% in morning trading Tuesday. Elliott, the fund led by billionaire investor Paul Singer, has taken a 10…