big – The News Desk

1Dec

By adminNo Comments

Money

Dow Finishes November at 2023 High

Updated Nov. 30, 2023 5:21 pm ETU.S. stocks recorded their best month in more than a year, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing Thursday to a 2023 high, while bonds posted their biggest monthly gain in years.Commerce Department data on Thursday showed that Americans slowed their spending and that inflation continued to ease in October, boosting expectations that the Fed is done raising rates. Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8

Planning to Visit Hawaii? What to Know About Fires on Maui and Big Island

10Aug

By adminNo Comments

Travel

Planning to Visit Hawaii? What to Know About Fires on Maui and Big Island

Large wildfires burning across the islands of Maui and Hawaii, fueled by intense winds, turned scenic beach destinations into smoky, catastrophic scenes on Wednesday. The fast-moving flames have scorched hundreds of acres, destroyed homes and businesses, and prompted a series of evacuation orders, road closures, and power and cellphone service outages. At least six people have died.The fires are most intense along the western coast of Maui, according to local news reports, with the historic town center of Lahaina severely damaged.Declaring a state of emergency in all counties, the Hawaiian state government has asked travelers to leave West Maui as soon as possible and is discouraging travel to the affected areas.Here’s what travelers need to know.Where are the fires?According to the local...

A Slice of Big Sky Country You Won’t See on ‘Yellowstone’

2Aug

By adminNo Comments

Travel

A Slice of Big Sky Country You Won’t See on ‘Yellowstone’

Recently, western Montana and cities like Bozeman are experiencing a surge in popularity because of the wildly successful drama “Yellowstone” and its prequels “1883” and “1923.”But some of Montana’s most intriguing areas are those that remain untouched by the limelight.The Hi-Line is one of them. It’s the stretch of U.S. Highway 2 that traverses northern Montana for about 650 miles.Remote and vast, this part of Montana is a place where rows of golden wheat fields recede into endless horizons; where a long two-lane highway is colored by grain elevators, railroad cars and century-old homesteading remnants; and where you might drive past a welcome sign that reads: “RUDYARD: 596 Nice People — 1 Old Sore Head!”In May, I traveled to the Hi-Line for a three-day road trip to explore the section b...

Hilton bets big on China – Business Traveller

1Aug

By adminNo Comments

Travel

Hilton bets big on China – Business Traveller

Hilton has announced a number of new signings in China in the first half of this year, including Conrad Qingcheng Mountain, Hilton Shanghai City Centre, Hilton Shanghai Jing’an, Curio Collection by Hilton hotels in Yantai and Anji, Hilton Garden Inn Hangzhou Grand Canal and Hilton Garden Inn Chengdu Chenghua. Marking continued growth across multiple brand categories, Hilton says these properties are strategically located in ancient capitals, cultural hotspots, vacation resorts and wellness retreats. Conrad Qingcheng Mountain Slated to open in 2027, Conrad Qingcheng Mountain, in Sichuan, is located near Qingcheng Mountain, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its secluded location and lush landscapes. The hotel will feature 180 rooms, all equipped with private hot tubs, as well a...