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Elle
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
How And Why A Stay At The Emory Has Become London's Most-Coveted Reservation
It's hard to imagine a landscape more competitive than London's hotel scene. From Belgravia's quaint addresses that boast big histories, to the legendary names that have defined what is truly brilliant hospitality and not forgetting the cool stays that line the streets of East London, there's a lot to choose from. FIND OUT MORE AT ELLE COLLECTIVE One hotel that's proving to be best in class and the new stay to covet is The Emory. Whether you're flying in to the capital or wanting to mark a special occasion with an even more special stay, this Knightsbridge hotel has all you could want and more packaged up in contemporary interiors that redefine what we think of as luxury design. Situated a stone's throw from Hyde Park Corner (and boasting heavenly views from the top floor), the hotel holds a striking space along Knightsbridge thanks to its architecture. Designed by the late Richard Rogers, the legendary architect behind Paris's Pomidou and London's Lloyds building, its 61 suites (not rooms, as each is intended to be lived in no matter how long the stay) have been designed with precision and flair by the world's leading architects and designers including Patricia Urquiola, Rigby & Rigby and Andre Fu. And yet for all its design brilliance, it is the service and facilities that make The Emory truly special and there's something to keep you there from morning to night whether you are a gym bunny, gastronome or simply in search of the best spa treatments and wellness hacks in the world. It's impossible to leave. Consider first that the A-list's favourite exercise partner Tracy Anderson has a fitness space within the hotel, where the studio is packed with bespoke equipment and kept at 35 degrees and 75% humidity to optimise workouts. Or, Surrenne. A truly best-in-class spa and wellness centre that offers exceptional treatments including signature facials through to microbiome analysis and Vo2 Max testing should you need it. All of these happen just off its swimming pool that is finished with a gold-leaf ceiling and lit with natural sunlight. Restaurants and bars are also as equally brilliant. The global superstar Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten has abc kitchens on the ground floor where seasonal dishes are created from organic, local fare with vibrancy and flavour that often defies the greying London sky outside. Kostas Sfaltos, managing director of The Emory and its neighbouring The Berkeley believes that it's the meeting of great spaces and services that makes it so special. 'The Emory is offering something completely different for guests, particularly meeting a growing demand for privacy and a highly personalised service in London and beyond,' he tells ELLE UK. Sfaltos and his team don't go so much as above and beyond as exceptional attention and service is the standard at The Emory. 'Each guest is offered a new level of tailored, personalisation with exceptional amenities and a dedicated Emory Guest Liaison on hand 24/7,' he says. 'We want to ensure The Emory helps enrich memories and experiences no matter what.' Amongst these exceptional experiences every stay will always include breakfast that can be served in your suite or in Jean-Georges' abc kitchens, an in-suite bar stocked with seasonal tipples and nibbles, complimentary membership to Surrenne for the duration of your stay, unpacking and pressing service on arrival and, most useful perhaps, use of The Emory house car. Yet, the magic of The Emory is not only reserved for guests spending the night. The crown jewel is the rooftop bar with views extending across London and makes for a great spot to take in the city's skyline whether it's on Bonfire Night or during a Buckingham Palace flyover. As Sfaltos says: 'There's no better spot to wind down after the working day.' How lucky for us then that the ELLE office is (in the grand scheme of London) just down the road. Book your stay at The Emory here. ELLE Collective is a new community of fashion, beauty and culture lovers. For access to exclusive content, events, inspiring advice from our Editors and industry experts, as well the opportunity to meet designers, thought-leaders and stylists, become a member today HERE. Freelancer
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
18 to be the new minimum handgun age in Iowa
May 14—Beginning July 1, Iowa joins 23 states allowing the purchase and carrying of handguns by individuals 18 and older, rather than the federal age of 21. On April 18, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed HF 924 into law, changing the state's minimum age. While both federal and Iowa law already allowed for the purchase of long guns like shotguns and rifles for 18 year olds, many states don't allow this for pistols and revolvers. Ten states and the District of Columbia have minimum age gun laws stricter than the federal standard. Proponents of lowering the handgun purchase age say it prevents discrimination. "This aligns with recent federal court rulings affirming that young adults, aged 18 to 20 may not, as a class, be denied full access to their Second Amendment rights," reads a statement by the Iowa Firearms Coalition. "By proactively addressing this issue, Iowa lawmakers have helped ensure our state remains a leader in protecting these fundamental rights." A lobbyist with the Iowa Firearms Coalition, Richard Rogers, said this change is long overdue. "Iowa's young adults are being discriminated against unfairly as to their Second Amendment rights," he said. "They are legally and morally responsible for the care and safety of that family, and yet, we deny them the access to the most practical, portable tool for self-defense." The law also allows those 18 years or older who are a parent, guardian or spouse of someone who is younger than 18 to directly supervise the younger individual in possessing a pistol, revolver or ammunition. The adult must "maintain a physical presence near the supervised person conducive to hands-on instruction, who maintains visual and verbal contact at all times with the supervised person and who is not intoxicated." Since 2021, Iowans are allowed to both purchase and carry handguns without a permit to acquire or a permit to carry, subject to certain limitations. The Iowa Department of Public Safety still recommends obtaining a permit as there are benefits, including allowing Iowans to carry in states with permit reciprocity while traveling. Critics of the bill cite the dangers of gun violence in young adults. "Laws imposing minimum age requirements for the possession and purchase of firearms are intended to decrease access to firearms by young people and, correspondingly, to decrease the number of suicides, homicides and unintentional shootings among that population," reads a statement by Giffords Law Center. "Given that young people are at elevated risk of engaging in violent behaviors against themselves or others, these laws have the potential to protect a particularly vulnerable group." An FBI Supplementary Homicide Report shows 18-20 year olds comprise just 4% of the U.S. population but account for 17% of known gun homicide offenders. Giffords also cites a 2024 study that found state laws raising the minimum legal age to purchase firearms to 21 were associated with a 12% decline in rates of firearm suicides among 18 to 20 year olds. Other Firearms Bills May 6, Reynolds signed Senate File 106 into law, allowing the carry of a loaded firearm while operating a snowmobile or ATV. While the bill still prohibits discharging a weapon while operating the vehicle, it does allow for carrying if all other conduct is lawful. Non-ambulatory Iowans are allowed to shoot while on the vehicle as long as it is not moving. "The NRA thanks Governor Reynolds, pro-gun lawmakers and all NRA members and Second Amendment advocates for their engagement on this critical legislation," the National Rifle Association said in a statement. House File 791, an act regarding firearm safety instruction in school districts, passed the House committee on public safety last month in anticipation of a start date next year. "By July 1, 2026, develop and distribute to all school districts an age-appropriate model program for firearm safety instruction for students enrolled in kindergarten through 12th grade," the text states. The program for Iowans sixth grade and younger is to be based on the Eddie Eagle gun safety program developed by the NRA. For those in seventh through 12th grade, the program would be based on the NRA's hunter education course. The bill will require public school districts to offer or make available an approved firearm safety instruction course to all students in seventh through 12th grade. They must also make the program available for students attending private schools in their district. The cost is to be paid by the school district using money from state school foundation aid received into the school's general fund. "No additional state funding shall be necessary for the full implementation of this act," the bill states.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Industrial Networking Solutions Honored by Ericsson as Partner of the Year
Receives Enterprise Partner of the Year Award for driving customer innovation with leading enterprise 5G connectivity solutions RICHARDSON, Texas, April 07, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Industrial Networking Solutions (INS), a leader in industrial networking technologies and services, today announced Ericsson (ERIC) has awarded INS with the 2024 Ericsson Enterprise Partner of the Year. Presented at Ericsson's Enterprise Wireless Solutions recent 2025 Partner Summit, the Ericsson Enterprise Partner of the Year award recognizes significant achievements by INS. Ericsson recognizes its enterprise wireless solutions partners in three categories: outstanding performance, commitment to customers, and significant achievements over the last year. Each recognized partner has demonstrated exceptional year-over-year growth and a continued commitment to positioning and selling Ericsson's portfolio of Wireless WAN, Enterprise 5G, and security solutions. "We are honored to be named Ericsson Enterprise Partner of the Year," said Richard Rogers, Chief Executive Officer of Industrial Networking Solutions. "This recognition reflects our team's deep technical expertise, our commitment to customer success, and the strategic strength of our partnership with Ericsson as we help industrial and enterprise customers embrace next-generation connectivity." "INS's acquisition of Source Inc. has expanded our capabilities and deepened our expertise with Ericsson wireless solutions," said Brandon Reid, Vice President at Source Inc. "From custom kitting and provisioning to white-glove deployment support and tailored quick-start documentation, we're continuing to provide a high level of service that helps customers accelerate deployment and simplify operations from day one." Ericsson is on a mission to liberate enterprises across industries, businesses, and public sector to operate, grow, and innovate without constraints. Leveraging the company's proven leadership in cellular, Ericsson's simple and reliable enterprise wireless platform delivers 5G to enterprise customers where and how they want to operate and reach their customers. Working alongside our channel partners, organizations have a choice for secure 5G connectivity—from wireless WAN solutions, private networks, extending the public network into their facilities, or leveraging a slice of a carrier network. INS works closely with Ericsson to bring secure, enterprise-grade 5G connectivity to industrial and public sector environments. With deep experience in wireless WAN, private networks, and edge deployments, INS helps organizations choose and implement the right solution to support innovation, mobility, and operational resilience. Matt Cook, Chief Sales Officer, Enterprise Wireless Solutions at Ericsson says: "Ericsson's complete portfolio of enterprise 5G connectivity solutions can unlock new revenue opportunities for channel partners and represent stable revenue streams. Implementing connectivity solutions will enable the adoption of applications such as AI, computer vision, IoT and other solutions that pose significant revenue streams for our channel partners. Industrial Networking Solutions has demonstrated a significant investment in understanding and promoting our ever-expanding portfolio of connectivity solutions." To learn more about INS please visit For more information on Ericsson's Enterprise Wireless Partner Program, visit ABOUT INDUSTRIAL NETWORKING SOLUTIONS Industrial Networking Solutions (INS) provides leading-edge products, engineering services, and managed solutions that enable secure, high-performance networks for industrial and infrastructure applications. Headquartered in Richardson, Texas, INS supports customers across North America with expertise in private cellular, wireless WAN, remote access, and industrial cybersecurity. ABOUT ERICSSON Ericsson's high-performing, programmable networks provide connectivity for billions of people every day. For nearly 150 years, we've been pioneers in creating technology for communication. We offer mobile communication and connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises. Together with our customers and partners, we make the digital world of tomorrow a reality. View source version on Contacts MORE INFORMATION AT:Ericsson Newsroom (+46 10 719 69 92) (+46 10 719 00 00)
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lloyd's of London deliver "outstanding" profits of £9.6 billion despite disasters
The Lloyd's of London insurance market delivered profits of almost £10 billion last year despite underwriters being battered by huge losses from catastrophes such as hurricanes Milton and Helene and the Baltimore Bridge disaster. Results for last year show the Lime Street based City institution famed for its Richard Rogers designed 'inside-out' building wrote premiums of £55.5 billion, up 6.5% from £52.1 billion. Pre-tax profits fell 10% from £10.7 billion to £9.6 billion, still one of the most profitable years in the market's 336 year history. It was made up of an underwriting profit of £5.3 billion and an investment return of £4.9 billion boosted by higher interest rates. The market, which is made up of more than 50 leading insurance companies and over 380 registered Lloyd's brokers, made a return on capital of 21%. While this was down on 2023's bumper 25.3%, but it brought the seven year average up to 7.6%. The major claims ratio rose to 7.8 per cent in 2024 more than double 2023's 3.5%. mainly due to the two disastrous hurricanes and the Baltimore Bridge collision. The Californian wildfires, which were not included in the 2024 results, are expected to result in a net loss to Lloyd's of London of around £1.8 billion. CEO John Neal said: 'The Lloyd's market has delivered another year of outstanding financial performance, with a superb combined ratio, underlying combined ratio and attritional loss ratio supporting a capital position and claims reserve strength that is as strong as it has ever been. 'Our market's ability to continue to deliver sustainable and attractive returns for our investors, and provide the solutions customers need to protect their balance sheets and revenue streams, is underpinned by our relentless focus on sustainable, profitable performance – which will always be our number one priority. 'This is built on three distinct areas: strong and consistent financial performance; our relentless focus on underwriting discipline; and the benefits of global scale. ' Bruce Carnegie-Brown, Lloyd's chairman,said: 'Our market's performance in 2024 underpins the important role we play in maintaining and strengthening the UK's global position in wholesale and commercial insurance.' Sign in to access your portfolio
Jordan Times
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Jordan Times
Pompidou Museum invites public for last look before renovation
The Pompidou Centre is one of the most-visited museums in Paris (AFP photo) PARIS — The Pompidou Museum in Paris has invited art-lovers in for a last look at its collection before it closes its doors for a five-year major renovation. The museum, one of the world's biggest modern art spaces, will host a series of performances this weekend before its permanent collection is removed ahead of the renovation work. From Monday, specialists will begin taking away the roughly 2,000 items on permanent display -- from paintings by Francis Bacon to the sculptures of Marcel Duchamp. Temporary exhibitions will run until September, when the public will be shut out entirely for five years while a colossal overhaul, including asbestos removal, takes place. "This colossal operation has taken months, even years, to prepare," production director Claire Garnier told AFP. The museum is one the most visited in the French capital and a beloved landmark, designed by architects Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers and opened in 1977. It will be free for visitors to enter from Friday evening when Paris-based DJs Louise Chen and Busy P (Pedro Winter) are scheduled to play inside, with attendees invited to dress or create accessories inspired by the permanent collection. The museum will remain open to the public free-of-charge over the weekend and until late on Monday evening, with music, dance and educational workshops scheduled to take place in different parts of the building. Distinctive features The museum's collection will now be spread across a number of museums in several countries, with its works lent as far afield as Malaga in Spain, the Chinese city of Shanghai, the Belgian capital Brussels and major museums in Australia, Japan and the United States. From its opening in January 1977, the museum, named after France's former president Georges Pompidou, enjoyed extraordinary attendance figures, said Garnier. Apart from the pandemic years, it has welcomed an average of four million visitors a year, making it one of the most visited sites in Paris. The building's distinctive features, which include exposed multi-coloured tubes running inside and outside, were dreamed up by architects Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers. The state of Paris's often crowded cultural attractions hit the headlines in January when the head of the Louvre warned that the world's most-visited museum was suffering from water damage, poor maintenance and long queues. President Emmanuel Macron visited afterwards to promise that it would be "redesigned, restored and enlarged" with a multi-year overhaul forecast to cost up to 800 million euros ($830 million). The Pompidou museum's renovation work has a provisional budget of 262 million euros.
