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FROM Brat Summer to Bridgerton Boobs - it’s been a cracker of a year in the fashion world, says Fashion Editor Clemmie Fieldsend. From best revenge dress to best trend setter, we reveal the winners of Fabulous' Fashion Awards. NICOLA COUGHLAN THE Bridgerton leading lady became an icon this year — and not just for those steamy sex scenes in series three of the hit Netflix period drama. During a press junket in June, the 37-year-old had a perfect response when told she was “very brave” for daring to bare her very normal-sized body on screen. “You know, it is hard because I think women with my body type — women with perfect breasts — we don’t get to see ourselves on screen enough,” she fired back, as ladies around the world fist-pumped in admiration. Later speaking about her sex scenes, Nicola said it felt like the ideal retort to the endless conversation surrounding her size, and we couldn’t agree more. Her cleavage is so magnificent no wonder sales of balcony bras were boosted this year — up 61 per cent — as we all clambered to recreate Bridgerton Boobs. J-LO IN August, Bennifer called it quits for the second time, with Jennifer Lopez filing for divorce from Ben Affleck . In September, she did what any self-respecting woman would do — and bounced back with a knockout revenge dress. Not content with posting a series of sexy snaps on social media, the 55-year-old actress wore a Tamara Ralph couture gown at the premiere of her film Unstoppable at the Toronto International Film Festival. The dress featured hundreds of small mirrored discs that made J-Lo shine like a disco ball. With large cutouts along each side held together by black velvet bows, it was a seri­ously show-stopping number. Even if Ben, 52, wasn’t seething with jealousy, we were — over how amazing she looked. RIHANNA IN a year that saw the return of the legendary Victoria’s Secret catwalk show, after a six-year absence, Rihanna is still the queen of our smalls. Now a mum of two, the 36-year-old ­creator of undies brand Savage X Fenty has been refreshingly upfront about the changes her body has been through post-children. In April, she told Interview magazine: “You just see ripples coming from places you never knew, and it’s all in your thighs, because your thighs are carrying the weight of your baby and uterus.” Creating sexy lingerie for every body shape, the singer is single-handedly making us feel better about our own wobbly bits — one pair of knickers at a time. Charli XCX TIKTOK trends change faster than the weather, and this year we’ve seen everything from demure to “mob wife”. Reigning supreme, however, was the Brat look, named after Charli XCX’s sixth album, released in June with an iconic slime-green cover. A celebration of youthful hedonism, Brat Summer was about being carefree, cool, chaotic and unashamedly yourself. Think laddered tights, no bra, and what (slightly older) folk would call 90s grunge. The trend became so ubiquitous that MP Emily Thornberry played a song from the album during her Labour conference DJ set, and TikTok was taken over by Charli’s hit song Apple, which amassed over 1.4million #brat TikTok videos. ZENDAYA IT’S been one hell of a year for the 28-year-old American actress, with lauded roles in two of 2024’s biggest movies — sci-fi epic Dune, and sexy tennis romp, Challengers. But on the red carpet, she took things to a whole new level with what her stylist Law Roach dubbed “method dressing, kind of like method acting”, AKA wearing outfits inspired by her films. In February, to promote Dune, it was a futuristic hooded gown and cyborg catsuit by Mugler, while Challengers in April featured tennis whites and stilettos with tennis balls. Game, set and match to Zendaya. Paul Mescal FROM his off-duty Gaelic football shorts, to his fashion-forward red-carpet clobber, Irish heart-throb Paul Mescal, 28, reached style-god status this year. We had an inkling of his fashion power when Normal People hit screens in 2020, with Connell’s chain getting its very own Instagram account and sparking a wave of jewellery-wearing blokes. Come 2024, and the Gladiator II star is in a league of his own, rocking athleisure-wear and ankle-swinging tailored trousers with equal panache. And it’s not just us who think so — GQ crowned him their Most Stylish Person Of 2024, too LABOUR LAIDES LABOUR’S return to power in July saw Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s impeccably dressed wife Victoria thrust into the spotlight. The NHS worker loves British fashion brand ME + EM — which duly sold out of anything she wore. Deputy PM Angela Rayner swapped sensible suits for a series of block-colour looks from the brand. It turned out the 44-year-old had got the £2,000 haul for free. A shout-out goes to ex PM, Tory Rishi Sunak for nearly killing off the Adidas Samba trainer, when he wore a pair during a video promoting tax policies. ABBEY CLANCY THIS year, A-listers swapped Bond Street for the high street, with a slew of big-name collaborations. From Kate Moss at Zara to Victoria Beckham at Mango and Claudia Winkleman at Marks & Spencer , we’ve been blessed with a variety of price ranges and tastes. But it’s model Abbey Clancy who wins our High Street Honey award for her collections with F&F at Tesco. The 38-year-old mum of four released a Christmas capsule collection in October which quickly went viral. Sell-outs that shoppers couldn’t get in their trolleys quick enough included a sequin cardigan with black bow ties, £29.50, and a gold long-sleeved sequin mini dress, £35. More please, Abbey! PAMELA ANDERSON FROM Baywatch to a critically acclaimed turn in new film The Last Showgirl — to say Pamela Anderson has come a long way is an understatement. Finally taken seriously as an actress, the 57-year-old has also found herself at the top of every invite list in fashion as she continues to ditch make-up and champion bare-faced beauty on the red carpet. This year, she has rocked impeccably chic looks from top designers including Elie Saab, Oscar de la Renta and Loewe. In November Beyonce dressed up as two of Pammy’s characters — from Baywatch and her 1996 flick Barbwire — with a platinum blonde wig and ’90s brows in an Instagram video. If that’s not the perfect homage, then we don’t know what is. KATIE HOLMES A-LISTERS including Jenni­fer Lawrence and Megan Fox embraced scruffy dressing (despite their bulging bank balances), as so-called slobrity style peaked. But it was Dawson’s Creek star Katie Holmes who really flew the flag for mums worldwide, by nailing laid-back style. When not on the red carpet, the 46-year-old actress was often spot-ted shuffling around New York in baggy jeans, with an oversized bag, clutch-ing a coffee and her packed lunch. Can we relate, or can we relate? Katie’s street-cred rose even further when she was spotted wearing some low-key arm candy from British high street brand Dune, this October. Needless to say, the XL Deliberate brown tote bag sold out before we could nab one. But we still salute Kate for making dressing-down look so good — and for being the reason our iron is now gathering dust. THE SWIFTIES TAYLOR SWIFT’s epic Eras tour boosted our economy by £1billion, and saw ticket-holders spend an average £56 on a new outfit to wear for it. If you were lucky enough to get to one of the 15 UK concerts between June and August, you would have seen a sparkly, bejewelled army of Swifties dressed for the occasion. Fans flocked to eBay to find pre-loved looks, with searches for “Eras Tour” seeing a 400 per cent increase, and a 60 per cent rise in online hunts for “sequin dress” in just a week. And it wasn’t just the kids — TikTok videos of “Taylor Swift Older Fan Outfit” amassed 9.7million posts, too. Swifties, we salute you.Geode Capital Management LLC lowered its position in shares of The Gorman-Rupp Company ( NYSE:GRC – Free Report ) by 8.1% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 474,066 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after selling 41,867 shares during the quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Gorman-Rupp were worth $18,469,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP lifted its stake in shares of Gorman-Rupp by 1.3% in the 2nd quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 1,339,069 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $49,156,000 after purchasing an additional 17,340 shares during the period. Mechanics Financial Corp lifted its stake in Gorman-Rupp by 105.7% in the third quarter. Mechanics Financial Corp now owns 1,012,825 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $39,450,000 after buying an additional 520,361 shares during the period. Cooke & Bieler LP boosted its holdings in shares of Gorman-Rupp by 3.3% during the 2nd quarter. Cooke & Bieler LP now owns 563,422 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $20,683,000 after buying an additional 17,977 shares in the last quarter. Robeco Schweiz AG acquired a new stake in shares of Gorman-Rupp during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $7,876,000. Finally, Needham Investment Management LLC grew its position in shares of Gorman-Rupp by 218.8% during the 3rd quarter. Needham Investment Management LLC now owns 127,500 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $4,966,000 after buying an additional 87,500 shares during the period. 59.26% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Gorman-Rupp Trading Down 1.2 % Shares of Gorman-Rupp stock opened at $38.23 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $1.00 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.37, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.82 and a beta of 0.95. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $40.41 and a 200 day simple moving average of $38.95. The Gorman-Rupp Company has a 12-month low of $30.47 and a 12-month high of $43.79. The company has a current ratio of 2.39, a quick ratio of 1.38 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.99. Gorman-Rupp Increases Dividend Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Separately, StockNews.com raised shares of Gorman-Rupp from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, November 29th. View Our Latest Stock Report on Gorman-Rupp About Gorman-Rupp ( Free Report ) The Gorman-Rupp Company designs, manufactures, and sells pumps and pump systems in the United States and internationally. The company’s products include self-priming centrifugal, standard centrifugal, magnetic drive centrifugal, axial and mixed flow, vertical turbine line shaft, submersible, high-pressure booster, rotary gear, diaphragm, bellows, and oscillating pumps. Recommended Stories Want to see what other hedge funds are holding GRC? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for The Gorman-Rupp Company ( NYSE:GRC – Free Report ). 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( MENAFN - The Conversation) Jimmy Carter, the longest-living former president of the United States, has died at 100 years old at his home in Georgia, after nearly two years of receiving hospice care . As we look back on his life's contributions, we can see how the values he embodied in his international career are reflected in his end-of-life decisions. These decisions offer lessons for all Americans and Canadians. Carter and his wife Rosalynn, who died in November 2023 , each chose hospice care at the end of their lives. Both hospice care and palliative care focus on patient comfort and quality of life for people with serious illnesses, but those receiving hospice care are no longer seeking treatment to cure their condition. Palliative care patients may or may not also be pursuing treatment for their illness. Canada faces a significant gap regarding palliative care . Eighty-five per cent of Canadians support federal standards on palliative care and up to 89 per cent of Canadians who die could benefit from it. However, only 15 per cent of Canadians receive publicly funded palliative home care in their last year of life. Only 15 per cent have early access to palliative care in the community. Looking at what the Carters experienced during the former president's final months can help Canadians better understand the importance of closing this gap. It is a moment to reflect on how the values we embody throughout our lives are equally important when it comes to how we choose to define our end-of-life decisions. Carter has been hailed as a hero in Canada for his role in helping to contain the world's first nuclear accident: the 1952 reactor meltdown in Chalk River, Ont. As a young naval officer, Carter was part of a team of Americans who were asked to help manage the response . He and others used a replica reactor to practice disassembling parts of the real reactor in shifts of just 90 seconds to try to limit radiation exposure. Carter and his wife Rosalynn are also celebrated by Canadians as key allies of Habitat for Humanity . Habitat has built more than 3,800 homes for hard-working, low-income Canadians in every province and territory for nearly 40 years. After leaving the White House in 1979, Carter dedicated his life to building a more peaceful and healthy planet. The Carter Center 's three-fold mission is to“Wage Peace. Fight Disease. Build Hope.” Just as these three goals have transformed the lives of millions around the world, they have equal importance when applied to the context of personal end-of-life choices. The Carters are widely praised for their courage, from tackling deadly and overlooked tropical diseases to confronting dictators . The conversations that are a part of hospice care are also courageous and can ultimately bring inner peace. These include choices like preferences for medical interventions, cultural or religious views on death, the family's involvement in caregiving, financial considerations, and conversations with children or grandchildren. This is often a time when unresolved issues in relationships can be addressed. Healing family relationships is often a great source of satisfaction for people nearing end of life. Seeking assistance to have these brave conversations can bring peace. It can also be a time to deepen and savour existing relationships and, just as Carter's family did , leave a legacy of memories through time spent together. Palliative care is centred on alleviating the challenges posed by life-threatening illnesses for both patients and their families, particularly when the emphasis shifts from seeking a cure or disease treatment. The focus lies on addressing the holistic well-being of the individual and their family, encompassing physical, emotional, social and spiritual support. These are critically important issues in Canada, where Canadians are living longer but not always living better as rates of chronic conditions, degenerative diseases and cancer continue to increase . Fighting for quality of life is not a solo battle. Choosing palliative care includes the family as part of the unit of care and encourages courageous conversations about what matters most to both the patient and family. Deciding on the preferred location for receiving care holds particular significance. It stands out as one of the most important discussions families must engage in, frequently revealing unexpected differences in preferences among family members. Patients who fear becoming burdens to their families are often surprised by the eagerness of their loved ones to offer this kind of support through their final days. In other cases, this conversation reveals the necessity of seeking other care options. Hashing this out early means patients and families can make plans that work for all involved. Hope does not end when entering hospice care. Indeed, hope has an important place in end-of-life planning . Palliative care can be a very hopeful time for both the patient and family as they focus on immediate goals and wishes. Just as the Carters wove these threads together in their global efforts to foster better, more peaceful lives, spirituality and religion also play an important role in hope and finding meaning of death . Patients and families may redefine hope through the end-of-life process. Throughout various stages, individuals might discover that the concept of hope takes on diverse meanings . It could manifest as a persistent desire for a cure or survival until a specific milestone, such as a wedding or birth. Alternatively, hope may be centred around a death that aligns with the patient's wishes and preferences. Carter was a supporter of Canada's health-care system and actively promoted the idea of implementing a comparable approach in the United States throughout his life. In Canada, funding and policies surrounding palliative care services vary by province and include home care programs, hospices, drug/benefit programs and other services. Some programs, such as Compassionate Care Benefit , are national in scope. Just as Carter did, educating ourselves about available choices and summoning the courage to confront end-of-life considerations may guide us toward receiving care that preserves hope and dignity until the very end of our lives. Rachelle Rebman RN, BSN, MPH, CHPCN(C) co-authored this article. Rebman has provided end-of-life and oncology care for nearly two decades, including offering community-based palliative care on Nova Scotia's South Shore for eight years, and now in Victoria, B.C. MENAFN29122024000199003603ID1109040023 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.Addresses the Speed and Reach Limitations of Passive, Direct-attached Copper (DAC) Cables SANTA CLARA, Calif. , Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Marvell Technology, Inc . (NASDAQ: MRVL), a leader in data infrastructure semiconductor solutions, today announced the general availability of a 200G per lane optimized transimpedance amplifier (TIA) and laser driver chipset, enabling 800 Gbps and 1.6 Tbps linear-drive pluggable optics (LPO). Designed to address next-generation short-reach, scale-up compute fabric connectivity requirements, LPO modules enabled by the chipset overcome the reach limitations of passive, DAC cable interconnects. The LPO chipset expands the industry-leading interconnect portfolio from Marvell, which includes PAM4 optical DSPs , coherent DSPs , data center interconnects, Alaska® A active electrical cable (AEC) DSPs and Alaska P PCIe retimers , delivering an optimized optical solution for short-reach compute fabric connections, delivering an optimized optical solution for short-reach compute fabric connections. As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies advance, the demand for higher-bandwidth interconnects in data center networks is accelerating rapidly. This is particularly evident in compute fabric networks, which connect XPUs within and across racks. The next generation of XPU compute fabric networks will transition to data rates of 200 Gbps per lane, where passive DACs fall short of meeting speed and distance requirements. To address this, cloud data centers will transition to a new type of interconnect that meets their specific requirements. Marvell introduced Alaska A for customers looking to extend copper capabilities using AECs, while others can leverage specialized LPO modules featuring the Marvell TIA and driver chipset. Designed for short and predictable host channels, these LPO modules enable longer reach, higher bandwidth and improved performance compared to copper interconnects. "Marvell 1.6 Tbps LPO TIA and laser driver chipset is designed to address the growing demand for short-reach, high-bandwidth interconnect solutions, where passive copper cables are hitting a wall," said Xi Wang , vice president of product marketing for Optical Connectivity at Marvell. "As AI-driven data centers continue to scale, optimizing interconnect solutions across each layer of the network is becoming increasingly critical. The new LPO chipset complements and expands our industry-leading 1.6 Tbps connectivity portfolio, to address the growing spectrum of interconnects that cloud operators are seeking to optimize." "LPO has been a technology in search of the right solution. By optimizing chipsets for short, inside-the-rack connections, Marvell brings clarity and focus to LPO, delivering it in a more compelling and scalable manner," said Alan Weckel , co-founder of 650 Group. "Marvell's innovative approach to achieving performance gains helps drive better AI cluster TCO and highlights the industry's direction in optimizing networking links." The 1.6 Tbps LPO chipset, one of the latest additions to the Marvell interconnect portfolio, is optimized for specific use cases to help data centers maximize infrastructure utilization and performance while reducing overall cost and power per bit. This extensive portfolio spanning optical and copper interconnects includes Ara , the industry's first 3nm PAM4 interconnect platform; Aquila , the industry's first O-band-optimized coherent-lite DSP platform; Nova family of PAM4 DSPs featuring 200 Gbps electrical and optical interfaces; and Alaska A PAM4 DSP for active electrical cables. LPO Chipset Key Features About Marvell To deliver the data infrastructure technology that connects the world, we're building solutions on the most powerful foundation: our partnerships with our customers. Trusted by the world's leading technology companies for over 25 years, we move, store, process and secure the world's data with semiconductor solutions designed for our customers' current needs and future ambitions. Through a process of deep collaboration and transparency, we're ultimately changing the way tomorrow's enterprise, cloud, automotive, and carrier architectures transform—for the better. Marvell and the M logo are trademarks of Marvell or its affiliates. Please visit www.marvell.com for a complete list of Marvell trademarks. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future events, results or achievements. 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The Transportation Security Administration has some reminders for those heading to airports during the holidays. “People seem to forget some of the more common and routine steps that they need to take when packing for a flight or when they are going through a checkpoint, perhaps because they’re focused on being at their destination and not focusing on what needs to happen before getting there,” said TSA officer Christopher Kirchein of John F. Kennedy International Airport. “Travelers sometimes ignore the advice that we give them,” said TeaNeisha Barker, a TSA uniformed adviser. “We are providing guidance so that they get through the checkpoint as simply and conveniently as possible. Not every airport has the same technology, so listen to the guidance we are offering.” “Passengers forget that knives and other weapons are not allowed through our checkpoints. It’s shocking to see so many people with knives,” said TSA officer Aisha Hicks of Philadelphia International Airport. “Weapons of any kind are prohibited through a TSA checkpoint.” TSA officers shared this list of the common things that travelers forget and should remember when coming to a security checkpoint. Ten things that travelers need to remember when preparing to go through the security screening process: • Remember that you cannot bring bottles of water, energy drinks, juice, coffee, soda or any filled insulated reusable container through a security checkpoint. However, they can finish their beverage and bring the empty bottle or container with them. • Remember to bring your ID to the checkpoint. • Remember when TSA officers remind you to remove everything from your pockets that it does not only mean metallic items such as keys and mobile phones, but it means everything, including non-metallic items such as tissues, lip balm, breath mints, etc. • Remember that you cannot bring a firearm through a checkpoint. Instead, pack your unloaded firearm in a locked hard-sided case and declare it at your airline check-in counter and the airline will ensure it is transported in the belly of the plane where nobody has access to it. • Remember that you need to remove your shoes when getting screened and then end up barefoot on the floor. It’s probably a good idea to wear socks. • Remember that children 12 and under are allowed to travel through a TSA PreCheck screening lane with a parent who has TSA PreCheck on their boarding pass. In addition, don’t forget that children up to the age of 18 can also come into the TSA PreCheck lane with their parent if they are on the same airline reservation as their parent. • Remember that passengers that appear 12 and under or 75 and older do not need to remove their shoes and light jacket. • Remember, if you are putting a lock on your luggage, make sure it is a TSA compatible lock so that if TSA officers need to open your luggage, they can unlock it and relock it. If the lock is not TSA compliant, TSA officers who need to open your luggage will cut off the lock, rendering it useless. • Remember that you can bring medications through a security checkpoint, even liquid medication. Just let the TSA officer know that you have liquid medication with you so it can be screened separately. • Remember to get a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license sooner rather than later because REAL ID goes into effect on May 7.

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SAN DIEGO (AP) — With his stellar America’s Cup career behind him, Jimmy Spithill introduced his new Red Bull Italy SailGP Team on Thursday in Dubai just ahead of the opening regatta of the global league’s fifth season. Spithill, the team’s CEO and founder, pulled a major coup by hiring his old America’s Cup crewmate and fellow Australian, wing trimmer Kyle Langford, from the Australian team that dominated SailGP for the first three seasons. Italy, SailGP's 12th team, sailed its foiling 50-foot catamaran for the first time Thursday. After practice racing on Friday, the opening regatta will be Saturday and Sunday. “It’s been definitely a big push,” Spithill said in a video interview with The Associated Press. “It’s all come up really quick. We’re almost there.” Spithill left the U.S. SailGP team in November after 2 1⁄2 seasons to focus on starting the Italian team and on sailing in this year’s America’s Cup. He was co-helmsman of Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team, which was eliminated by INEOS Britannia in the challenger finals. Double Olympic gold medalist Ruggero Tita will helm the Italian team, while two-time bronze medalist and recent Women’s America’s Cup winner Giulia Fava will be the strategist and Italian national champion Andrea Tesei will be the flight controller. Alex Sinclair also followed Spithill, joining grinders Matteo Celon and Enrico Voltolini, who have extensive high-performance and America’s Cup experience. Spithill said his crew has “some absolute next-generation stars, from different backgrounds, Olympics, America’s Cup, and it’s just awesome having Kyle come in.” Spithill, 45, said he’ll be on the boat only if someone gets hurt or sick. “These young guys are too good at it,” he said. “The talent that’s coming through in Italy, I mean, the results do the talking.” More stars having been switching teams in SailGP, which was co-founded by tech billionaire Larry Ellison. Signing Langford is a big deal for the new team. Shortly before the 2013 America’s Cup on San Francisco Bay, Langford was promoted to Oracle’s race crew after wing trimmer Dirk de Ridder was suspended by an international jury. With Emirates Team New Zealand at match point at 8-1, Spithill skippered Oracle to eight straight wins in one of the greatest comebacks in sports to retain the Cup. “One thing that really attracted him was a chance to start out and really play a major role with the new team and especially the emerging talent,” Spithill said. “It would have been really easy for him to say, ‘You know what? I’m comfortable with the Aussies.’ But the fact that he’s stepped out of his comfort zone and he’s challenging himself as an athlete in this stage of his career is just massive.” While talented, the Italian crew will have the least experience together in the high-performance F50 catamaran. Spithill said Langford “is going to play a huge role in getting this team up to speed. I mean, the F50 is, without a doubt, probably the hardest boat to sail out there.” After sailing for Luna Rossa in three of his eight America’s Cup campaigns, Spithill has seen how passionate Italian fans are. “When you talk about an exciting market for the sport, I mean, it doesn’t get any better than Italy,” he said. “It has a huge following in Italy and they’ve got a real cultural attachment to the ocean and the sport itself.” Spithill said immediately after Luna Rossa’s loss in early October that it was time to step away from the America’s Cup. “The point is, we didn’t get the job done so I hold myself accountable for that. And I also am seeing firsthand that this next generation of talent coming through and I believe they deserve a shot, you know?” “I really think SailGP is the future of the sport. The whole regular season, the concept makes a lot of sense,” he said. Dubai is the first of 14 regattas. At season’s end, the top three crews will race in the $2 million, winner-take-all Grand Final. Also Thursday, Rolex was announced as SailGP's first title sponsor as part of a 10-year deal. Bernie Wilson has covered sailing for The Associated Press since 1991.MILAN — Shoppers laden with bags from Fendi, Loewe, Prada and other designer labels clog the narrow sidewalks of Milan's swankiest shopping street, bringing joy to the purveyors of high-end luxury goods this, and every, holiday season. There's even more to celebrate this year: a commercial real estate company crowned Via MonteNapoleone as the world's most expensive retail destination, displacing New York's Fifth Avenue. The latest version of American firm Cushman & Wakefield's annual global index, which ranks shopping areas based on the rent prices they command, is a sign of Via MonteNapoleone's desirability as an address for luxury ready-to-wear, jewelry and even pastry brands. A man walks past a shop Dec. 12 in Monte Napoleone street in Milan, Italy. The average rent on the Milan street surged to $2,047 per square foot, compared with $2,000 per square foot on an 11-block stretch of upper Fifth Avenue. Via MonteNapoleone's small size — less than a quarter-mile long — and walking distance to services and top cultural sites are among the street's key advantages, according to Guglielmo Miani, president of the MonteNapoleone District association. "Not everything can fit, which is a benefit," since the limited space makes the street even more exclusive and dynamic, said Miani, whose group also represents businesses on the intersecting side streets that together with Via MonteNapoleone form an area known as Milan's Fashion Quadrilateral. Women look a shop Dec. 12 in Monte Napoleone street in Milan, Italy. The biggest brands on the street make 50 million euros to 100 million euros in annual sales, Miani said, which goes a long way to paying the rent. Tiffany & Co. is preparing to take up residence on Via Montenapoleone, and longtime tenant Fendi is expanding. The MonteNapoleone District says 11 million people visited the area this year through November, but there's no way to say how many were big spenders vs. window shoppers. The average shopper on Via MonteNapoleone spent 2,500 euros per purchase between August and November — the highest average receipt in the world, according to the tax-free shopping firm Global Blue. The street is a magnet for holiday shoppers who arrive in Maseratis, Porsches and even Ferraris, the sports car's limited trunk space notwithstanding. A mannequin is seen Dec. 12 in a shop in Monte Napoleone street in Milan, Italy. Lights twinkle overhead, boutique windows feature mannequins engaged in warm scenes of holiday fun, and passersby snap photos of expertly decorated cakes in pastry shop displays. A visitor from China, Chen Xinghan, waited for a taxi with a half-dozen shopping bags lined up next to him on the sidewalk. He said he paid half the price for a luxury Fendi coat that he purchased in Milan than he would have at home. "I got a lot," Chen acknowledged. "It's a fantastic place, a good place for shopping." A man waits for a taxi Dec. 12 in Monte Napoleon street in Milan, Italy. A few store windows down, Franca Da Rold, who was visiting Milan from Belluno, an Italian city in the Dolomites mountain range, marveled at a chunky, yardslong knit scarf priced at 980 euros. "I could knit that in one hour, using 12-gauge knitting needles as thick as my fingers, and thick wool. Maximum two hours," Da Rold said, but acknowledged the brand appeal. Buildings are decorated Dec. 12 in Monte Napoleone street in Milan, Italy. Despite upper Fifth Avenue getting bumped to the No. 2 spot on the Cushman & Wakefield list, the organization that serves as the Manhattan street's guardian and chief promoter had praise for MonteNapoleone's achievement. "Milan's investment in its public realm is paying off, which is a win for their shoppers, businesses and city as a whole," said Madelyn Wils, interim president of the Fifth Avenue Association. She also expressed confidence that with new investments and a record year for sales on Fifth Avenue, "we'll be back on top in no time." The holiday season feels a little less jolly considering the amount of waste generated by gift-giving. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates the amount of household garbage in the U.S. increases by 25% between Thanksgiving and New Year's. After the decorations come down, all that waste heads to landfills, producing a significant contributor to climate change: methane gas. "Greening" the holidays is essential, and one simple tip is to think more about how sustainable the materials are in your decorations, decor, and, of course, gifts. Instead of plastics, you could opt for items that can be reused, are made of renewable materials or natural fibers that boast a smaller environmental impact in both production and durability. Due to consumers' desires for more eco-friendly goods, sustainable materials are among the biggest trends in home decor. Fortunately, there are plenty of affordable—and earth-conscious—home goods that make perfect holiday gifts. Made Trade rounded up a list of sustainable home decor trends in 2025 that offer dozens of creative options for holiday gift-giving. Each trend includes examples of great gifts for the home and advice for ensuring items are sustainably produced or can help create a more eco-friendly space. In the depths of winter's gray days, it's a real gift to see a little green, which is why indoor gardening gifts are a wonderful idea. Not only are they eco-friendly and promote sustainability—the more food you can grow yourself, the less you have to buy—they also foster an appreciation of nature and bring the natural world indoors to enjoy. Sprouting kits and microgreens require minimal amounts of space and sunlight, but a sunny, south-facing window will permit a small herb garden or leafy greens for salads. If you're not sure what kind of light your recipient has access to, go with gifting indoor grow lamps along with the plants, or pick a hardy, low-water houseplant—some can act as natural air purifiers too. When buying gifts for the home, consider what materials the items are made from and how far away they come from—not only are natural materials like rattan, jute, palm leaves, clay, organic cotton and linen, and ceramics more sustainable, but if they are being used by a local craftsperson, gifters are also saving on fossil fuels for the transportation. Plus, you're helping the local economy by supporting local craftspeople, so it's a win-win. Natural fiber pillows, sheets, blankets, and even doormats offer comfort and consideration of the environment. The most sustainable and eco-friendly gift is one you already have, so get creative about reusing materials already in or around your home (raid the recycling bin, find nice pieces of wood outside, wash out and reuse glass jars) to fashion them into new, thoughtful goods. Similarly, think vintage and secondhand—what items can you give a second life to by passing them along to someone who will find new meaning in them? Some of the most thoughtful gifts are small heirlooms—pieces of jewelry or a beloved ceramic dish—passed along to the next generation that will appreciate them. Green technology offers ways to reduce our carbon footprint in everyday life, and smart thermostats, solar lights, smart sprinklers, and smart plugs all make great gifts, saving people money and conserving our valuable resources. For those looking into home renovations or updating decor, try a new light fixture paired with smart blubs, or a new window treatment with smart shades. Even something as simple as a rain barrel can reduce energy use—and while the technology for that isn't very sophisticated, it certainly is, like composting, "smart." Integrated outdoor living is the ultimate gift, allowing us to bring the natural world into our homes. However, doing so sustainably takes a little more effort than simply leaving the doors to the deck open all the time. First, find eco-friendly and sustainable outdoor furniture, perhaps thrifting it or buying it used and fixing it up for a one-of-a-kind gift. If you can't go secondhand, choose furniture made of sustainable materials such as reclaimed wood, recycled plastic (great for outdoor rugs), or bamboo. For smaller gifts, consider solar lights, a water feature that recycles water, a rain barrel, or even a set of handmade wind chimes made from seashells. Story editing by Carren Jao. Additional editing by Kelly Glass. Copy editing by Paris Close. Photo selection by Clarese Moller. This story originally appeared on Made Trade and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly.

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