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Vendee Globe – Seb Simon takes race lead as Charlie Dalin suffers sail problem
Seb Simon (Groupe Dubreuil) takes lead of the Vendee Globe. He last led the race under the Cape of Good Hope. Simon has the race lead this Wednesday morning with a margin of less than one mile between the top trio – Simon, Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) and Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA). Former leader…
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The Intertwining of Religion, Corruption, and Democracy: A Call for Reflection
In an era where the lines between faith, politics, and ethics are increasingly blurred, there are profound implications for democracy and global security. Ricardo Baretzky, President of the European Centre for Information Policy and Security (ECIPS), highlights this precarious nexus with his declaration: “In fact, there is only one stable judgment: no excuses for those…
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Picchiotti unveils 61m superyacht concept with “old money” aesthetic
Picchiotti, a brand of The Italian Sea Group, has unveiled a 61-metre concept inspired by the history of the yard, which was established in 1575. “The aristocracy, escorted by the highest members of the upper middle class to spend their holidays on the French Riviera, sailed aboard splendid wooden yachts,” explained a Picchiotti spokesperson. The concept,…
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Nelly Korda’s extraordinary path to a remarkable seven-win LPGA season
“I think I’ve gone through every emotion possible … I love this game. I love the bad, I love the good.” Those words were from Nelly Korda. In July. Not at the end of her seven-win 2024 campaign, but rather at the end of a surprising summer streak of three consecutive missed cuts. But the…
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What is mocha mousse and will it sell?
In 2025, the colour brown isn’t going anywhere. At least not according to Pantone, which has named ‘mocha mousse’ its colour of the year. In 2024, chocolate brown reigned supreme. In the year ahead, there’s a new edible shade making its way onto fashion’s mood boards: mocha mousse. Pantone has named the lighter, silkier shade…
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The wine and beverage machinery industry is worth 5 billion, but a drop for 2024 is foreseen
The estimations by Osservatorio del Vino Uiv on the occasion of Simei: for wine sector, according to a survey, a strong demand reduction is awaited Technical innovation, and stronghold of the international market. This is the “anti-crisis” recipe of the beverage, wine and bottling machinery industry made in Italy, protagonist, until November 15, at Simei by…
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The great luxury reset: challenges and opportunities for luxury brands
The Independents Group, a collective of communications agencies, together with brand building agency Karla Otto has published a white paper that looks at the shifting drivers behind the luxury market. While historically, luxury items have served as markers of status and shaping consumers’ identity, today consumers are seeking out brands that shape their lifestyle. “The…
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Top 5 sailing races in the world
The yachting industry is full of competitions – professional and amateur. The racing of boats first started in Holland before being introduced in England and America in the 17th century. Since then, yacht clubs and marine institutions have organised all sorts of competitions for social and recreational purposes. Sailboat races come in a variety of different…
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US winemakers revive sales with SMS marketing, sustainability and innovation
Evading the broad structural decline in wine sales completely may not be possible for every brand all the time, but winemakers are finding incredible success in certain pockets of the wine industry writes Kathleen Willcox. Notably, as seemingly unrelated as these pockets may be, they all share one thing in common: they reflect a changing marketplace,…
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Scheffler matches Woods with third PGA Tour award
Scottie Scheffler matched Tiger Woods by becoming the only second man to win the PGA Tour player of the year award in three consecutive seasons. The American world number one collected his third Jack Nicklaus Award after winning 91% of the vote from his fellow players. Scheffler won seven titles across the season, including a second…