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Picture-perfect getaways and postcard-perfect scenery are just part of today’s travel experience. Want to live the dream? Check out these five luxury hotels and properties boasting breathtaking views and renowned surrounding scenery. When choosing a luxury hotel for your trip, the views around you can make or break your trip. Who wants to peer behind other buildings or into the windows of their neighbors when you can enjoy some of the world’s most famous views? And not only can you see them, you can stay in them. From India’s Taj Mahal and movie-famous Italian towns to the bright lights of…

Emerging economies face trade deficits, with demand for dollars, which account for the majority of global trade, exceeding supply. This imbalance raises costs and slows trade. In Africa, the problem is exacerbated by a lack of technology solutions to serve the liquidity needs of large corporations and multinationals, with many cross-border payment platforms opting to develop consumer-facing products. Waza, a Y Combinator-backed payments and liquidity platform, has emerged from stealth with $8 million in seed funding. The startup claims to make it easier for African businesses and traders to manage and pay suppliers globally. The company says it is targeting…

Associated Press Baltimore Orioles (73-52, AL East Division Leaders) vs. New York Mets (64-60, NL East Division 3rd)New York; Monday, 7:10 p.m. EDTProjected pitchers: Orioles: Trevor Rogers (2-11, 4.89 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, 92 strikeouts), Mets: David Peterson (7-1, 3.04 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 56 strikeouts)BETMGM Sportsbook: Line: Mets -130, Orioles +110. Over/under is 8 1/2 runs.Bottom line: The New York Mets begin a three-game home series against the Baltimore Orioles on Monday.New York is 33-32 at home and 64-60 overall. The Mets’ team batting average is .250, sixth in the National League.Baltimore is 36-24 on the road and 73-52 overall. The…

Turkish-made boats on display at the Turkish Yacht & Brokers Association, the association’s fifth annual charter show, held in May 2024. After a recent visit to Turkey, Hong Kong-based sailor, author, marine photographer and publisher of Yachting Magazine, Guy Nowell reflected on one of the emerging yachting industries: In 2022, Turkey will be fourth in the superyacht building league with 102 vessels built, totalling 4,167 metres. The 2024 order backlog includes 132 vessels, totalling 5,838 metres, and Turkey has overtaken the Netherlands in terms of production, now ranking second only to Italy. Nurettin Çalışkan of the Turkish Shipbuilding Association (GISBIR)…

The Community Health Center (Puskesma), in West Java province, south of Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, will use generative AI to strengthen its capacity to address major health issues. Sumedang province recently partnered with Singapore-based doctor network platform Docquity to develop and release “TehAI,” a virtual assistant powered by genAI. structure TehAI reportedly has an intuitive, easy-to-use chat interface through which local health workers can access genAI-driven information that draws from a wide knowledge base, including scientific journals, the World Health Organization repository, Indonesia’s Ministry of Health databases, and Sumedang government data sources. Why is this important? According to a media release,…

Introduction: Fed President Daly says it’s time to consider cutting interest ratesGood morning and welcome to our continuing coverage of business, financial markets and the global economy.It’s time for the U.S. central bank to consider cutting interest rates, a leading policymaker said.San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Mary Daly called for a “cautious” approach to setting borrowing costs, arguing that the economy is “not in an emergency” and pointing to recent signs that inflation is easing.Daly told the Financial Times that recent economic data gave him “increased confidence” that inflation was under control.She said, Since the first quarter of this…

Monday’s headlines and transfer rumours…solar Manchester City and Tottenham have been dealt a blow over the signing of Eberechi Eze, whose release clause has now expired, meaning Crystal Palace can demand whatever fee they want for the former QPR man.Scott McTominay is desperate to stay in the Premier League and there are three clubs currently pursuing him.The Chelsea vs Manchester City match made history as it became the first ever £1 billion match. Carney Chukwuemeka’s chances of moving to the first team from Chelsea have been hampered by his high wages, with the 20-year-old midfielder set to leave Stamford Bridge…

NEW DELHI: The post-Covid real estate boom may soon see the creation of India’s most expensive ever ultra-luxury high-rise apartment in terms of carpet area.Major developer DLF is set to launch Camellia II, directly opposite the existing Camellia in Gurgaon, with entry-level apartments likely to start at Rs 60 crore for 10,000 sq ft. According to sources, prices at Camelias II are likely to range between Rs 60,000-70,000 per sq ft for the super area, while the carpet area is likely to be higher than Camelias’ current rate of around Rs 17 lakh per sq ft.If these predictions prove correct,…

19 PhotosPhoto: TikTok/Paris Hilton (composite)Celebrity cars are often in the spotlight, for all the right reasons. But the unspoken queen and king of the celeb car fleet is a vehicle that celebs may not even own: their trailers. Touring artists with very idiosyncratic tastes, like Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, Timbaland, and Dolly Parton, buy their own trailers and convert them into dream mobile homes that perfectly fit their brand image and idiosyncratic tastes. Needless to say, they’re the height of luxury, completely custom-built and loaded with amazing amenities that no one would think to load inside unless they were the…

GREELEY — Pinkard Construction will begin tenant renovations this month at two Banner Health campuses in northern Colorado. Pinkard will begin renovations at Mountain Vista Medical Center and Northern Colorado Family Medicine in Greeley over the next few weeks through the end of November. Both projects will be moved in and constructed simultaneously, with a total budget of $626,876, according to a news release. Work in the Mountain Vista Building will span the Urology, Rehabilitation, Gastroenterology and Orthopedic departments and will include new finishes and details in the reception area as well as cosmetic upgrades such as painting, flooring and…