Koh-i-Noor diamond to be recognized as ‘a symbol of conquest’ in exhibition
Hafsa Khalil, CNN The Koh-i-Noor — one of the world’s most famous and controversial diamonds — will be part of a new exhibition at…
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US airplane near misses keep coming. Now officials are talking about averting ‘catastrophic’ incidents
Julia Buckley, CNN The skies have been turbulent over the United States in 2023 — and not just because of rogue balloons. Since the start of…
Continue ReadingThey were strangers in Bolivia. Six months later they fell in love in Paris
Francesca Street, CNN On her first date with Augustin Pasquet, Michelle Young found herself weaving through the streets of Paris on the back of his…
Continue Reading‘The Ugly Duchess:’ How an unsettling Renaissance portrait challenges ideas of aging women and beauty
Marianna Cerini, CNN The 1513 portrait “An Old Woman” by Flemish artist Quinten Massys might well be one of the Renaissance’s most…
Continue ReadingMiami Beach can party all night after booze ban halted
Melissa Alonso, CNN The party looks set to go on well into the night in Miami’s South Beach, for now at least, after ban on alcohol sales after…
Continue ReadingA 5,000-mile-wide blob of seaweed is headed for Florida, threatening tourism across the Caribbean
By Jackie Wattles, CNN A gargantuan mass of seaweed that formed in the Atlantic Ocean is headed for the shores of Florida and other coastlines…
Continue ReadingThe world’s best airports for 2023, according to Skytrax
Francesca Street, CNN A light-filled, green haven that brands itself as a “destination in itself,” Singapore’s Changi Airport has…
Continue ReadingLook of the Week: Hunter Schafer’s ethereal Oscars after-party look
Leah Dolan, CNN The three words that best describe Hunter Schafer’s Vanity Fair Oscars party look? Less is more. Dressed in a bias-cut white…
Continue ReadingNot just casinos: Macao reimagines tourism post-pandemic
Story by Lilit Marcus, photos by Noemi Cassanelli, CNN Like many of his peers, Dan McAulay was furloughed from his job as a pilot during the…
Continue ReadingMichael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals sneakers are expected to smash auction records
Jacqui Palumbo, CNN In 1998, Michael Jordan laced up a pair of his iconic black and red Air Jordan 13s to bring home a Bulls victory during Game 2 of…
Continue ReadingMajor museums around the world are quietly recategorizing works from Russian to Ukrainian
Tim Lister, CNN The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York has quietly reclassified some of its paintings. Two artists, once labeled Russian, are now…
Continue ReadingInnovative aviation ideas shortlisted for 2023’s Crystal Cabin Awards
Francesca Street, CNN From a cabin concept that completely eradicates the middle seat to a swanky design that takes single-aisle aircraft business…
Continue ReadingThis US couple bought and renovated a 14th-century Italian home
Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN Buying and renovating a home in Italy was something Doug and Leah Johnson had often dreamed about. The couple, who are…
Continue ReadingSkeletal remains of Roman aristocrat discovered in hidden lead coffin
By Lianne Kolirin, CNN The remains of a Roman aristocrat have been unearthed by archaeologists in northern England. The skeleton of the unidentified…
Continue ReadingSwell life: China’s surf scene is heating up
By Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN When 19-year-old Zhang Chao decided to take a gap year at university, the digital media major planned to use the short…
Continue ReadingWhat ‘Everything Everywhere’ has taught us about racism and representation in Hollywood
Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Throughout the awards season, the stars and creators of “Everything Everywhere All at Once” have shared their…
Continue ReadingMajor night for Asian representation at the Oscars, with historic wins for ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ and ‘RRR’
Tara Subramaniam, CNN The 95th Academy Awards were a major night for Asian representation on the silver screen with a series of milestones, including…
Continue ReadingLady Gaga wows Oscars in fresh off the runway Versace gown
Oscar Holland, CNN Lady Gaga took the term “fresh off the runway” to another level at the Oscars by arriving at Sunday’s ceremony…
Continue ReadingSwell life: China’s surf scene is heating up
By Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN When 19-year-old Zhang Chao decided to take a gap year at university, the digital media major planned to use the short…
Continue ReadingBest red carpet fashion at the 2023 Oscars
Oscar Holland, CNN Photo editor: Jennifer Arnow, CNN Contributor: Taylor Nicioli, CNN The 95th Academy Awards delivered a lesson in understated…
Continue ReadingRihanna brings bold maternity style to the Oscars
Taylor Nicioli, CNN Dressed in a sheer, form-fitting gown, Rihanna arrived on the Oscars’ champagne-colored carpet with her baby bump proudly…
Continue ReadingWomen can now swim topless in Berlin’s swimming pools. The move reflects Germany’s tradition of nudity
By Sophie Tanno, CNN Women in Berlin can now swim topless in the city’s public pools if they choose to — just as men can. As well as…
Continue ReadingLong-haul secrets: When to eat, whether to remove shoes and why you might fart more
By Maureen O’Hare, CNN In our latest CNN Travel roundup, we bring you the airports offering the best customer experience, the cruise ship where…
Continue ReadingHarriet Tubman monument unveiled, replacing Columbus statue in Newark, New Jersey
By Liam Reilly and Kia Fatahi, CNN A monument honoring famed abolitionist Harriet Tubman was unveiled in Newark, New Jersey, this week, replacing a…
Continue ReadingResort near Lake Tahoe changes its name from a term offensive to Native Americans
By Forrest Brown, CNN A popular California resort near Lake Tahoe has changed its long-standing name and logo from one that’s offensive to many…
Continue ReadingRemember when Gillian Anderson wore this exposed thong on Oscars night?
Jacqui Palumbo, CNN The scene: The year was 2001 at the Academy Awards. Julia Roberts won Best Actress for her role as Erin Brockovich and celebrated…
Continue ReadingParis Fashion Week highlights: Wild horses, robot dogs and many forms of power dressing
Samantha Tse, CNN Paris Fashion Week felt bigger and busier than ever with a jam-packed schedule featuring a healthy mix of storied French houses…
Continue ReadingJapanese authorities want Ghibli Park theme park to crack down on visitors taking lewd selfies with character statues
By Xiaofei Xu and Amy Woodyatt, CNN Japanese authorities have vowed to take action following reports that visitors to a theme park showcasing scenes…
Continue ReadingTwo 10-year-old Boeing 787 Dreamliners are already being scrapped
Jacopo Prisco, CNN If you’re in the market for a pair of lightly used widebody aircraft, you better head to Scotland fast and put in an offer…
Continue ReadingLook of the Week: Zendaya steals the show at Louis Vuitton in head-to-toe tiger print
Jacqui Palumbo, CNN At the Louis Vuitton show in Paris on Monday, all eyes were on Zendaya — who wasn’t even walking the runway. The…
Continue ReadingA. Eugene Kohn, architect of soaring skyscrapers, dies aged 92
Oscar Holland, CNN Architect A. Eugene Kohn, co-founder of the design firm behind some of the world’s tallest skyscrapers, has died from cancer…
Continue ReadingSouth Korean capital building world’s biggest spokeless Ferris wheel
By Gawon Bae and Lilit Marcus, CNN South Korea’s capital is adding another feature to its skyline in 2027 — the “Seoul Ring,”…
Continue ReadingBabanango: South Africa’s big new game park is the result of a dramatic transformation
Joe Yogerst, CNN Five years ago, the river valleys and high plains that are now safeguarded by the Babanango Game Reserve in the KwaZulu Natal region…
Continue ReadingThis is Japan’s first AI-generated manga comic. But is it art?
Oscar Holland, CNN | Natsumi Sugiura, CNN and Emiko Jozuka, CNN In his latest comic “Cyberpunk: Peach John,” manga author Rootport…
Continue Reading‘Sometimes you need a reality check’: Cara Delevingne says she’s 4 months sober
Issy Ronald, CNN Cara Delevingne has revealed that she’s four months sober, saying “sometimes you need a reality check.”…
Continue Reading13 of the best menswear looks from Oscars history
Oscar Holland, CNN Audrey Hepburn in Givenchy, Nicole Kidman in Dior, Halle Berry in Elie Saab. History’s great Oscars outfits are iconic,…
Continue Reading‘I’ve been doing fashion longer than I did music:’ Victoria Beckham on finding her stride as a designer
Nick Remsen, CNN With her second runway show at Paris Fashion Week behind her, Victoria Beckham appears to be ushering in an exciting new era for her…
Continue ReadingPunches thrown on Southwest plane in Dallas, according to witness and video
By Sharif Paget and Andy Rose, CNN Punches were thrown on a Southwest Airlines plane in Dallas Monday, according to a witness and video, marking the…
Continue ReadingPunches thrown on Southwest plane in Dallas, according to witness and video
By Sharif Paget and Andy Rose, CNN Punches were thrown on a Southwest Airlines plane in Dallas Monday, according to a witness and video, marking the…
Continue ReadingToni Morrison is memorialized on a USPS Forever stamp
Jalen Brown and Harmeet Kaur, CNN The US Postal Service is honoring the late author and Nobel laureate Toni Morrison with her own Forever stamp.…
Continue ReadingFAA administrator unclear whether airliner close calls are on the rise
By Gregory Wallace and Nicky Robertson, CNN After at least six incidents this year, the nation’s top aviation official says he does not know…
Continue ReadingWhat should I do if my luggage is delayed, lost or damaged?
By Forrest Brown, CNN It’s enough to give anyone already on edge about flying hassles has yet another reason to pop an antacid or two: the…
Continue ReadingIs it safe to travel to Mexico? Here’s what you need to know
By Marnie Hunter, CNN The kidnapping and killing of US travelers recently in the Mexican city of Matamoros, just over the border from Brownsville,…
Continue ReadingIs it safe to travel to Mexico? Here’s what you need to know
By Marnie Hunter, CNN The kidnapping and killing of US travelers this week in the Mexican city of Matamoros, just over the border from Brownsville,…
Continue ReadingAn elegant portrait of a pole dancer in Oman celebrates a woman’s strength in nature
Jacqui Palumbo, CNN In her sunlit portrait of the pole dancing instructor Nusaiba Al Maskari, the UK-born Omani photographer Eman Ali creates an…
Continue ReadingCouple jailed for stealing $1.7 million of wine from Michelin-starred restaurant
By Al Goodman, CNN A couple who stole a haul of wine valued at $1.7 million from a Michelin-starred Spanish restaurant have been sentenced to four…
Continue ReadingDesert X: Monumental new artworks rise in Coachella Valley
Jacqui Palumbo, CNN The sprawling, arid art biennial Desert X has returned to California, featuring open-air installations by 12 artists around the…
Continue ReadingPritzker Prize 2023: David Chipperfield wins ‘Nobel of architecture’
Oscar Holland, CNN Throughout its 44-year history, the Pritzker Prize — regarded as the “Nobel of architecture” — has often been…
Continue ReadingWhat happens to your body on a long-haul flight
By Tony Schiemer If crowded airports are a sign, travelers are keen to get back into the skies. And if you’re flying long haul, in a few years…
Continue ReadingArchaeologists uncover sphinx-like statue and shrine in Egypt
Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN A new sphinx-like statue has been discovered in Egypt — but this one is thought to be Roman. The smiling sculpture and the…
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