In almost every hamper, one item features highly: alcohol. On the surface, luxury champagne and wine appear expensive items in the basket. But competition for luxury drinks, such as champagne, cognac and liqueurs, is intense, especially around …

The holidays are upon us, which means newsstands are filled with publications pushing luxury goods in the form of "gift guides." Tallying up the total cost of these guides from major magazines, the consensus is this: Magazine editors think you are rich …

You may be looking for an iPad Air accessory with real sophistication, and so we want to give you details of an expensive iPad Air case that offers sheer luxury. Smythson of Bond Street has been established since 1887 and offers luxury items made with …

Japan Cat Burglar Stole $185,000 Worth of Goods to Feed 120 Cats This Japanese guy loves cats so much, he went on a rampant crime spree for a whole year, stole a haul of goods worth about $185,000, all to feed 120 cats in Japan on a luxury gourmet diet …

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has also been looking at precious metals as part of a broader review of financial benchmarks. With an estimated 175m ounces of gold, worth $215bn at today's prices, changing hands daily on the over-the-counter …

Gold slumped more than 2 percent, while stocks and bonds also sold off. The S&P 500 and Dow were both lower since the opening bell, and the Nasdaq and Russell 2000 gave back early gains in afternoon trading. Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year …

Dr. Jose Mellado, a dentist from Miami, pointed out that low-income children suffer from tooth decay twice as much as their more affluent peers. What's more, he said, cavities and gum disease have been linked to absences from school and low grades …

Among the bills the near-dead automaker couldn't afford to pay: lawn service. Yet on one Monday morning came the drone of lawn mowers and buzz of weed whackers — sounds of rebirth. Chrysler … The upscale Jeep ushered in the golden era of the sport …

President Jacob Zuma was humiliated before the world when he was booed in front of foreign leaders at this week's memorial service for Mandela. He is embroiled in a huge … But even in this affluent suburb, there is dissatisfaction. Shaun Ellert, 34 …