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FRANCE, PARIS – JULY 15: Ralph Lauren boutique window in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. [+] People dressed as the U.S. Olympic Team wear in Paris, France on July 15, 2024. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)NurPhoto via Getty Images Much of the attention in the luxury market has been on China’s economic slowdown, with most luxury brands reporting declining sales there, with the exception of Hermes. But cracks are beginning to show in the U.S. luxury market, too: Latest reports suggest LVMH, Tapestry, Capri Holdings and Ralph Lauren are all experiencing slowdowns in North America, not as sharp…

Hundreds of Boeing 787 Dreamliners will need to be inspected following the crash, which injured dozens of passengers.The Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement Tuesday that it would issue an airworthiness directive for certain 787 jets.The regulations apply to more than 700 Dreamliners worldwide, about 65 percent of the 1,138 Dreamliners delivered, with 158 of the planes subject to inspections registered in the United States.Airlines have been ordered to inspect pilots’ seats, especially for missing or damaged switch caps and switch cover assemblies.The directive comes after a Boeing 787 operated by Chilean airline LATAM suddenly fell 400ft during a…

Correction: An earlier version of this article incorrectly identified the countries in which the new mpox strain was recorded. The article has been updated.The highly contagious and severe MPOX strain is spreading across the continent after causing a major outbreak in Central Africa.A surge in cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo and 12 other African countries prompted the World Health Organization to declare a global health emergency for the second time in two years last week, a day after Swedish authorities announced their first confirmed cases of the MPOX virus in the country.The new variant has not yet reached…

Rapid Eye CTO Realty (NYSE: CTO) has narrowed its geographic footprint by acquiring a portfolio of three outdoor shopping centers in North Carolina and Florida for $137.5 million and selling one site in Utah for $18 million, the company announced Wednesday. Following the closing of the transaction, the company’s real estate portfolio was accreted approximately 19% by square foot and 14% by annual base rent compared to June 30, 2024. Year-to-date, CTO has completed $230 million of acquisitions, including structured investments, and $38 million of divestitures. CTO Realty (CTO) has acquired Carolina Pavilion in Charlotte, North Carolina, Millenia Crossing in…

Louisiana State Tigers wide receiver Malik Neighbors (8) catches a pass as Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Malachi Moore (13) defends at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA, November 4, 2023. Alabama defeated Louisiana State, 42-28. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr. – USA TODAY SportsESPN’s Football Power Index now includes projections for every game on LSU’s 2024 football schedule, and here’s how we expect the Tigers to perform this fall.This season, many people across the country have been praising the Tigers. The Tigers have won 10 games for the second consecutive year. [autotag]Garrett Nussmeyer[/autotag], [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag]The LSU Tigers are looking to…

Stripe, the financial infrastructure platform for businesses, today announced a partnership with Stan, Australia’s leading local streaming service, to power online payments and subscription billing. Founded in 2015, the company is known for providing Australians with thousands of hours of unlimited, ad-free entertainment, including exclusive premieres, originals, movies, kids’ programming, and sports. With this partnership, Stan will leverage Stripe to complement its efforts to further grow its subscriber base by increasing authorization rates and reducing involuntary churn. “We continue to build a great user experience that our customers value,” said John Hogan, Chief Technology Officer at Stan. “Stripe’s strong expertise…

In recent years, more pet owners have been bringing dogs and other animals into public places such as restaurants and supermarkets that have long been off-limits, sometimes sparking clashes between customers and store managers and warnings from health authorities.One group, service animals, have almost always been allowed in all facilities because of federal law to help owners with disabilities.But the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Newark says a doctor at one of New Jersey’s largest health care networks violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by refusing to allow himself and his staff access to service animals in his medical office.Story continues…

Trains are a great way to travel on a budget. Where would thousands of young travelers be without Interrail? Trains are also great for traveling in luxury, and a train journey can be a holiday in itself. But which luxury train journeys are the best? Japan Rail Pass researched and analyzed TripAdvisor reviews, Instagram hashtags and global search volume to create an index score and rank the world’s best luxury train journeys. Coming in at the top of the list is Rocky Mountaineer, with a staggering 54,029 Instagram hashtags and 368,000 monthly searches. The rail company operates four train lines…

From Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania suburbs to Southern New Jersey and Delaware, what neighborhoods would you like to see covered on WHYY News? Let us know! On the top platform of the Camden County Driving Range, Jeffrey Whiteside swung his club and launched a golf ball high into the air, over the waters of the Cooper River. “Wow!” he exclaimed. “That was great.” Behind him a group of men watched. “It’s all Wii Golf, right?” one person joked, laughing. “But it’s true,” Whiteside said as he hurriedly teeed up the next ball. This fun outing was about much more than…

Big changes are on the way in Turkey’s shopping mall world, with a wave of ownership transfers set to begin as early as 2025, says Nevzat Yavan, chief operating officer at industry leader Esas Properties. Driven by easier access to capital and the desire of some investors to sell, the changes will coincide with a shift in the mix of mall categories. Expected Ownership Changes: Yavan expects the pace of sale transactions and ownership changes in Turkey’s shopping malls to accelerate next year. The sector, which consists of around 450 malls with 14 million square metres of leasable space, has…