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Gasoline prices in China have risen sharply this summer, with analysts blaming high temperatures and frequent rainfall for the main reasons. Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty ImagesBEIJING — China said Monday that its consumer price index rose 0.6 percent in August from a year earlier, below expectations as the cost of transportation, household goods and rent fell.A Reuters poll showed the consumer price index was estimated to have risen 0.7 percent in August from a year earlier.Food prices rose 2.8% year-on-year in August, the first positive growth since June 2023. Pork prices surged 16.1% in August, while vegetable…

A national poll conducted by The New York Times/Siena College shows Donald Trump and Kamala Harris virtually tied heading into the final week of the campaign, heightening the importance of Tuesday’s presidential debate.The poll, released Sunday, showed Trump leading Harris by one percentage point, 48% to 47%, within the poll’s margin of error of 3%, meaning either candidate could win the Nov. 5 election.Meanwhile, a CBS/YouGov poll conducted on Sunday showed a similarly close race in key battleground states, with Harris holding narrow leads in Michigan (50% to 49%) and Wisconsin (51% to 49%), and a tie in Pennsylvania.The Trump…

A nurse who was allegedly murdered by a neighbor in Oregon just two weeks after her wedding had been planning to move in with her long-distance husband in Washington state, her family said. Police discovered the body of Melissa Jubanet, 32, on Friday evening after a three-day search that led to the arrest of her neighbor, Bryce Jonathan Shubert, 27, who has been charged with second-degree murder. The newlywed woman was reported missing Wednesday after she didn’t show up for her morning shift at St. Vincent Hospital in Southwest Portland. Co-workers called to check on her welfare, but police found…

CNN — Donald Trump has geared up for his debate with Kamala Harris with some extreme stances that threaten to contradict the vice president’s claims that he is a “clumsy man” and poses a “very serious” threat if he returns to the White House. Trump has threatened to jail election officials he believes cheated, accused Pennsylvania of voting fraud, vowed to pardon the January 6 rioters and slammed women who have accused him of sexual misconduct, all while going on hours-long, sometimes incoherent rants in recent days that have raised questions about his own mental state. But new polls ahead…

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Luxury Group by Marriott has partnered with Sotheby’s to present “Iconic Pieces. Extraordinary Experiences,” fusing world-class hospitality with rare collectibles to enhance luxury travel experiences and collector engagement. Luxury Group by Marriott International has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with renowned international auction house Sotheby’s: “Iconic Objects. Extraordinary Experiences.” In this first-of-its-kind collaboration, Luxury Group, home to eight unparalleled hotel brands including The Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, EDITION, The Luxury Collection, JW Marriott and W Hotels, will combine world-class hospitality with extraordinary treasures from Sotheby’s auctions. Sotheby’s Luxury Sale will showcase iconic items…

Pope Francis visited Vanimo, a remote town on Papua New Guinea’s northwest coast, after celebrating Mass before an estimated 35,000 people in the capital, Port Moresby.The pope received a warm welcome in the town, on the peninsula near the border with Indonesia, where he was greeted by members of the small Catholic community served by missionaries from his native Argentina.When the Pope arrived in the remote area, he brought about one tonne of humanitarian supplies and toys to deliver to believers and missionaries living there.”You are doing a wonderful thing, and it is important that you are not left alone,”…

What’s going on? Tiffany & Co. is planning to cut its Shanghai flagship store in half, according to a Bloomberg report. The decision comes as luxury sales in China have plummeted and luxury brands are reevaluating their presence in the region.Details The downsizing affects Tiffany’s two-story store at Hong Kong Plaza in Shanghai, which opened to much fanfare in 2019. LVMH’s watch and jewelry division, which includes Tiffany, saw revenue fall 3% and recurring profit fall 19% for the first half of 2024. Despite the downsizing, Tiffany’s popular Blue Box Café will remain open.The reason? The departure highlights growing pressure…

The Las Vegas Raiders face off against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday in Week 1 of the NFL season. (Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)After nearly a decade as head coach at the University of Michigan, Jim Harbaugh is returning to the NFL for his first season with the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. The Chargers will open the season against the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The game will kick off at 4:05 p.m. ET and will air on CBS and Paramount+. The Chargers will be started by quarterback Justin Herbert, while the Raiders’ offense will be…

A round-up of openings, closings, and other news about West Hartford businesses. Business Buzz is sponsored by NBT Bank, and we are very thankful for their support! By Ronni Newton I’m still hanging onto summer, but am definitely enjoying the cooler mornings for running. I’m trying to continue doing longish runs on the weekends – even though my schedule didn’t work out for doing a half marathon this fall, and even though my best running partner is injured – so when the temps are in the 50s and low 60s it’s hard to use that as an excuse. I had…