Scorching Summer Boosts Champagne Alcohol Content, Fuels English Sparkling Wine Hopes
French authorities permit higher alcohol levels in champagne due to sugar-rich grapes, while England anticipates a banner year for its sparkling wines.
French authorities permit higher alcohol levels in champagne due to sugar-rich grapes, while England anticipates a banner year for its sparkling wines.
Rebel seizure of Red Sea port and island heightens concerns over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait's role in international trade.

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The Encino estate, once owned by Tom Petty, sold for nearly $1.1 million under its asking price, though Gomez still profited on the sale.

Enrique Lores is banking on strategic changes to boost PayPal's value, with a significant bonus tied to Wall Street's reception.
Despite overall sales and profit increases, American Eagle Outfitters' comparable sales declined, signaling challenges in attracting and retaining customers for its main brand.
The maker of Grand Theft Auto claims employees were dismissed for sharing confidential information, not for union organizing.
Michael O'Leary refuses to apologize to a rape crisis center after using the term "high-fare rapists" to describe rival airlines.