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In another sign of the effort to attract a high-end clientele, Sotheby’s and The Luxury Group by Marriott International are teaming up to offer immersive, bucket-level experiences. Billed as “Iconic Pieces. Extraordinary Experiences,” the partnership is aimed at ultra-luxury clients and will combine exclusive travel experiences with treasures from Sotheby’s auctions. For Alexander McQueen aficionados, there’s “Alexander McQueen Discovery: Edition Offering.” Fans can bid for the chance to enjoy a two-night stay at The London Edition. The McQueen experience is available in a sealed auction until Friday. The hotel is located in London’s Fitzrovia district, where the designer lived and…

The Carnival Spirit struck ice in Alaska on Sept. 5, 2024, the cruise line confirmed to FOX Business. A passenger captured this video from a balcony. (Courtesy of Cassandra Goski) The Carnival Cruise Line ship struck a “misguided ice floe” while sailing through Alaska’s Tracy Arm Fjord last Thursday, the company confirmed to FOX Business on Monday. The company said the Carnival Spirit’s hull was inspected and no damage was found. The ship is scheduled to continue its seven-day cruise before returning to Seattle, Washington on Tuesday. Carnival said the ship was continuing to cruise and operations were unaffected. Nevertheless,…

Emeralds wide receiver Jackson Goudreau prepares to catch a pass against Gwynn at Arthur F. Hall Stadium in Manistique on Sept. 7, 2024. (Adam Hinch/Daily Press) MANISTIQUE – A physical running attack and dominant defense led the Manistique football team to a 35-0 win over Gwinn on Friday night. The Emeralds scored on Aiden Osterhout’s 37-yard touchdown run with 2:08 left in the first quarter. “I found a good opening and was able to score.” Osterhout said. The Emeralds scored again with 7:21 left in the second quarter on an 8-yard touchdown run by junior Jace…

Emeralds wide receiver Jackson Goudreau prepares to catch a pass against Gwynn at Arthur F. Hall Stadium in Manistique on Sept. 7, 2024. (Adam Hinch/Daily Press) MANISTIQUE – A physical running attack and dominant defense led the Manistique football team to a 35-0 win over Gwinn on Friday night. The Emeralds scored on Aiden Osterhout’s 37-yard touchdown run with 2:08 left in the first quarter. “I found a good opening and was able to score.” Osterhout said. The Emeralds scored again with 7:21 left in the second quarter on an 8-yard touchdown run by junior Jace…

JMU football is a perfect 2-0 this season, but Saturday’s 13-6 win over Gardner-Webb was far from perfect, as the Dukes needed a goal-line win to hold off the Runnin’ Bulldogs. Fans were stressed watching Saturday’s game and players answered questions in the post-game press conference about being booed in their home opener. It was an awkward game, but the Dukes were lucky to win. Here are some lessons learned from the less than stellar performance: The attack isn’t far off, but it misses. JMU’s offense was poor on Saturday, mirroring its first half against Charlotte. The Dukes only managed…

2024 Mazda CX90 Mazda Mazda has been making strides toward upscale, maintaining its reputation for being fun to drive while transitioning its lineup from a purely popular brand to a more premium one, and the introduction of the 2024 Mazda CX-90 has made a major leap forward. Priced between $39,000 and $59,000, the new flagship model is a three-row family SUV that represents a crucial next step on that journey, and Mazda’s mission is unambiguous: Luxury credentials are now a hallmark of the brand. Flagship Model Mazda CX-90: A New Era for Mazda When Mazda introduced the CX-90 as a…

good morning.Israeli airstrikes overnight in Syria’s central province of Hama killed at least 16 people, the state news agency Sana reported. A military source said the attacks hit several Israeli facilities, including a military research centre for the production of chemical weapons near Masyaf.Israel does not typically comment on specific reports of attacks in Syria, but it has intensified attacks against Iranian-backed militias in Syria since October 7, although there was no immediate comment from the country.In a new sign of escalating violence, a Jordanian truck driver opened fire on three Israeli workers at a border crossing between Jordan and…

Washington CNN — Vice President Kamala Harris first laid out the rationale for the attack Friday as the House Judiciary Committee held a field hearing to highlight the impact of border security issues on local communities. Four months ago, when the committee held a similar on-site hearing in North Dakota, the vice president’s name was never mentioned. The shift in branding and messaging from the “Biden border crisis” to the “Biden-Harris border crisis” underscores House Republicans’ particular targeting of Harris following a summer of Democratic showdown over President Joe Biden, with Harris becoming the Democratic presidential nominee and Minnesota Gov.…

Tesla, General Motors, Rivian and Ford have carved out new niches in the U.S. auto industry by introducing powerful and expensive electric pickup trucks. Once thought of as work or utility vehicles, pickup trucks have evolved into luxury items, with some models selling for more than $100,000. These electric pickups are changing consumer expectations and pricing standards, and reflect automakers’ efforts to capitalize on the EV market while remaining profitable. Five years ago, paying six figures for a pickup truck was almost unthinkable. But automakers have successfully changed consumer perspectives by introducing features and technology that justify the higher price.…

With all but two of the NFL’s 32 teams now in the 2024 season, the aftereffects of Week 1 are here to stay.From some major injuries that could impact the Los Angeles Rams and Cleveland Browns and just about every fantasy league, to the Tyreek Hill incident in Miami and what’s next for Pittsburgh’s quarterback situation, it’s sure to be a busy week off the field.Yahoo Sports will be bringing you live updates, news and notes from across the league as the season gets underway.Browns’ Njoku to undergo ankle evaluationBrowns tight end David Njoku left the NBA’s blowout loss to…