California drought threatens luxe Beverly Hills lawns and swimming pools
Violations of proposed water restrictions could carry $1,000 fine as city guzzles more than 215 gallons of water per capita every day, among state’s highest rates
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How China’s Macau crackdown threatens big US casino moguls
Exclusive: Investigation reveals how gambling giants made billions against backdrop of triads, vice and corruption in ‘Vegas of the east’
The Hillary Clinton look: power hair, pantsuits and practicality
Hillary Clinton has launched her bid for the presidency and she’s hitting the campaign trail. Good news for fans of pantsuits, headbands and sunglasses worn indoors
Number of ultra-rich swells to almost 173,000
The world gained an extra 5,300 UHNWIs last year and, as with other people worth $30m or more, they like property and luxury items in a big way
Victoria Beckham unveils sexier collection in New York
Designer plays with twists, volume and asymmetry to bring a much less uptight look to the catwalk
2014 officially the hottest year on record
Nasa and Noaa scientists report 2014 was 0.07F (0.04C) higher than previous records and the 38th consecutive year of above-average temperatures
- Interactive: 15 of the hottest spots around the world in 2014