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The Riesling ChallengeGermans drink more sparkling wine than any other nation, and Riesling Sekt (from Baden, Pfalz and Mosel) is arguably the best. There's no better way to find it than along the 85 km-long German Wine Route (the oldest in Germany). The route is idyllic, castle-dotted countryside with hiking and cycling routes that pass through villages, vineyards and forests all the way from Bockenheim to Schweigen. Make the most of the opportunities for tastings at sustainable wineries along the way. Plan your route, including affordable accommodation and great restaurants, at german-wineroute.com.The Champagne capitalGrape harvesting in Epernay. Photo: PREpernay calls…
Artist's impression of Ariel orbiting among the rings of Uranus. Getty New observations from the James Webb Space Telescope suggest that an icy moon around Uranus may harbor a liquid ocean beneath its surface. Ariel is one of 27 moons that orbit Uranus, the seventh planet from the Sun and the third largest planet in the solar system. It is one of four moons that have long been of interest to scientists as part of the solar system-wide search for water; the other three are Umbriel, Titania, and Oberon. Ariel is named after a character in William Shakespeare's The Tempest,…
In this edition of “As the Brandon Aiyuk Turns,” it was revealed that the Pittsburgh Steelers offered a second- and third-round draft pick to the San Francisco 49ers in order to acquire the disgruntled wide receiver, which is pretty remarkable considering that's what the 49ers were reportedly looking for. Matt Maiocco reported a week and a half ago that the Steelers were not willing to meet the 49ers' trade demands, writing more specifically, “The Steelers may want Aiyuk, but they're unwilling to meet the 49ers' asking price for draft picks, including second- and third-round picks.” But according to Mike Silver…
Steve Rosenberg, Russia EditorFor nearly two weeks now, Ukrainian forces have been seizing and occupying Russian territory. A Ukrainian cross-border attack in the Kursk region would be the first time a foreign military has fought on Russian soil since World War II. It's a dramatic and unexpected development in the war, nearly two and a half years after President Vladimir Putin ordered a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Kremlin has vowed to “drive the enemy” out of Russia. Putin has not publicly used the word “invasion” to describe the Ukrainian offensive, in an attempt to downplay what is happening and…
DETROIT — Aaron Boone's 12-year-old Southern California Little League team never got close to Williamsport, but he eventually got there as an announcer for ESPN. The Yankees manager has some idea of what his players will be up to on Sunday, weather permitting. The Yankees are scheduled to visit the Little League World Series complex before playing the Tigers in the Little League Classic at Bowman Field. “I was amazed when I took the mound for the first time,” Boone said before Saturday's 4-0 loss to the Tigers at Comerica Park. “It's everything I ever imagined and dreamed of and…
Cwm LLC reduced its holdings in Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (NYSE:ELS – free report ) by 8.5% during the second quarter, according to its latest 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund held 1,874 shares of the real estate investment trust after selling 174 shares during the quarter. Cwm LLC's holdings of Equity LifeStyle Properties were worth $122,000 as of the latest filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Other institutional investors and hedge funds also modified their holdings of the company's stock. Mather Group LLC acquired a stake in Equity LifeStyle Properties worth about $25,000 in…
In addition to this, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) estimates that the value of greenfield land in Europe will fall by 20% in 2023, despite increases on other continents. Despite this decline, executives surveyed remain optimistic, with 75% expecting Europe's attractiveness to improve over the next three years.72% of executives also plan to expand or set up operations in Europe within the next 12 months. Why has FDI declined in Europe?According to the EY report, over-regulation is currently seen as the biggest risk to FDI in Europe.Europe has led the way on new initiatives including carbon…
Staten Island (New York) will play in a consolation match against Hinsdale (Illinois) on Sunday in the 2024 Little League World Series. The game is scheduled to start at 9 a.m. ET and will be televised on ESPN and streamed on demand.WATCH: A live stream of the 2024 Little League World Series game between Staten Island and Illinois is available through offers from FuboTV (free trial), SlingTV (low introductory fee) and DirecTV Stream (free trial).Staten Island, NY vs. Hinsdale, ILLittle League World Series 2024Elimination GameDate and Time: Sunday, August 18th at 9am ETLocation: Lamade Stadium, Williamsport, PennsylvaniaTV Channel: ESPNLive Stream:…
WASHINGTON — Democrats set the stage this week for a convention filled with boasts about their most popular health care policy victories and lofty goals for the future. The four-day event in Chicago comes as former President Donald Trump steps up attacks on rising inflation, economic hardship and border policies under Biden. Republican candidates have not mentioned health care much in campaign speeches, but Democrats see it as an issue they can win over voters on, from reproductive rights to lower drug prices. Democratic presidential nominee Harris will speak on Thursday night, the same night Beyoncé is rumored to perform,…
Heaven Hill is the most awarded American whiskey maker at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.Photo illustration: Brad Jafe We spend a lot of time talking about the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and for good reason. Since its inception in 2000, the annual competition has grown in prestige and visibility to become one of the industry's biggest events throughout the year. Producers and brands that win “Best in Show” awards there often see their sales soar as a result. Despite it only taking place in April, we've only just now been able to exclusively report on the major winners…