Record-breaking blue diamond could fetch $48 million at auction
Sana Noor Haq, CNN One of the most valuable blue diamonds to ever feature at an auction could sell for more than $48 million, according to…
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‘Very rare’ baby ghost shark found by scientists
By Jeevan Ravindran, CNN Scientists in New Zealand have discovered a newly-hatched ghost shark which they say could inform their knowledge of the…
Continue ReadingCompelling exhibition challenges stereotypes of sex work
Leah Dolan, CNN There is no shortage of depictions of sex work in media, from films like “Moulin Rouge” and “Memoirs of a…
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Middle schoolers launched a boat from New Hampshire in 2020. It was found in Norway 462 days later
By Sara Smart, CNN A miniboat built by fifth graders took to the seas on October 25, 2020, charging off into the Gulf Stream for its maiden voyage.…
Continue ReadingNorth Korea breaks ground on 10,000-home residential project in major housing drive
Oscar Holland, CNN | Yoonjung Seo, CNN North Korea has started work on a sprawling 10,000-apartment residential project as the country embarks on a…
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Reality TV can make us cringe — and teach us about ourselves, a new book says
Scottie Andrew, CNN On their faces, “Jersey Shore” and the “Real Housewives” franchise don’t seem like series worthy of…
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‘Insensitive’ Van Gogh souvenirs removed from sale amid backlash
Hannah Ryan, CNN A London art gallery has removed some souvenirs relating to Vincent Van Gogh from its gift shop after they were branded insensitive…
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‘She wasn’t adopted — she’s my child’: Naomi Campbell on motherhood
Sana Noor Haq, CNN Naomi Campbell has been revealed as the cover star for the latest edition of British Vogue — and she’s joined by a…
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More than half of all travel destinations are ‘very high’ risk
By Marnie Hunter and Forrest Brown, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention designated a half dozen new places “very high”…
Continue ReadingThe Beatles: Rare notebook containing handwritten ‘Hey Jude’ lyrics to go on display
Sana Noor Haq, CNN A rare notebook featuring handwritten lyrics and recording notes from hit songs by The Beatles is set to go on display at a museum…
Continue ReadingFrom Kamala Harris to Beyoncé, Sergio Hudson dresses women in charge
Scarlett Newman, CNN While he launched his brand back in 2014, it’s in the last couple of years that South Carolina-born designer Sergio Hudson…
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American Airlines flight diverted to Raleigh-Durham airport due to disruptive passenger
By Amy Simonson, Pete Muntean and Gregory Wallace, CNN An American Airlines flight was diverted to Raleigh-Durham International Airport Wednesday due…
Continue ReadingThey met on Valentine’s Day while hiking in the Himalayas
Francesca Street, CNN It was Valentine’s Day 1996 when Lee Green walked into a mountain lodge in Nepal, surrounded by the snowcapped Himalayas,…
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Mary J. Blige wows Super Bowl halftime show in crystal-embellished bodysuit
Oscar Holland, CNN Mary J. Blige dazzled fans at the Super Bowl on Sunday evening, taking the stage in a bodysuit embellished with 10,000 Swarovski…
Continue Reading Mary J. Blige wows Super Bowl halftime show in crystal-embellished bodysuit
Oscar Holland, CNN Mary J. Blige dazzled fans at the Super Bowl on Sunday evening, taking the stage in a bodysuit embellished with 10,000 Swarovski…
Continue ReadingAn American Airlines flight attendant hit an ‘unruly passenger’ in the head with a coffee pot as he tried to open the plane’s exit door
By Joe Sutton, Sonnet Swire and Amir Vera, CNN An American Airlines flight was diverted to Kansas City International Airport in Missouri on Sunday…
Continue ReadingAn American Airlines flight attendant hit an ‘unruly passenger’ in the head with a coffee pot as he tried to open the plane’s exit door
By Joe Sutton, Sonnet Swire and Amir Vera, CNN An American Airlines flight was diverted to Kansas City International Airport in Missouri on Sunday…
Continue ReadingBritish zoo hopes that music by Marvin Gaye will put monkeys in the mood
By Jay Croft, CNN The music of Motown’s Marvin Gaye is legendary for getting folks in the mood for some “Sexual Healing.” So,…
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NFL cheer uniforms have been scrutinized since the 1970s, but critics might be missing the point
Jacqui Palumbo, CNN This weekend when the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals take the field on Super Bowl Sunday, it will mark the return of…
Continue Reading NFL cheer uniforms have been scrutinized since the 1970s, but critics might be missing the point
Jacqui Palumbo, CNN This weekend when the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals take the field on Super Bowl Sunday, it will mark the return of…
Continue ReadingAncient drum found in children’s grave billed ‘most important’ piece of prehistoric art in 100 years
Jeevan Ravindran, CNN A 5,000-year-old chalk drum will go on public display for the first time next week, more than six years after it was first…
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Why the striking Super Bowl stadium is three-quarters underground
By Brandon Griggs, CNN From Joe Burrow and Matthew Stafford to Eminem and Mary J. Blige, Sunday’s Super Bowl in Los Angeles will feature plenty…
Continue Reading Why the striking Super Bowl stadium is three-quarters underground
By Brandon Griggs, CNN From Joe Burrow and Matthew Stafford to Eminem and Mary J. Blige, Sunday’s Super Bowl in Los Angeles will feature plenty…
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Slovenia’s Julian Alps: Explore this fairy-tale landscape
Mary Novakovich, CNN Think of Slovenia’s Julian Alps and two images often spring to mind — the fairy-tale sight of Lake Bled and, if…
Continue ReadingFinnair’s fancy new airline seats don’t recline
Julia Buckley, CNN Spacious, full of gadgets, and with infinite angles of recline as they sink down to a lie-flat bed: there’s a reason why…
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Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin of hit K-drama ‘Crash Landing on You’ are getting married
Yoonjung Seo, CNN South Korean celebrities Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin announced their engagement on Thursday via Instagram. The pair starred in the…
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Beijing’s cute Olympic mascot was a crowd favorite in China — until it started talking
Yong Xiong, CNN and Simone McCarthy, CNN Beijing 2022’s Olympic mascot, a playful panda wearing an icy shell, has been a crowd favorite at the…
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Why Eileen Gu is luxury fashion’s dream model
Oscar Holland, CNN | Teele Rebane, CNN and Lizzy Yee, CNN For followers of freestyle skiing and fashion alike, the buzz surrounding Winter Olympian…
Continue Reading Why Eileen Gu is luxury fashion’s dream model
Oscar Holland, CNN | Teele Rebane, CNN and Lizzy Yee, CNN For followers of freestyle skiing and fashion alike, the buzz surrounding Winter Olympian…
Continue ReadingSneaker collection sells for ‘record-breaking’ $25 million
Sara Spary, CNN Sotheby’s has sold 200 pairs of sneakers designed by the late Virgil Abloh for a “record breaking” collective $25.3…
Continue ReadingEntire golf resort built in protected area must be demolished, Spanish court rules
By Jack Guy, CNN An entire golf resort, four-star hotel and nearly 200 houses must be destroyed after being built in a protected natural area,…
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Frontier Airlines flight diverted due to disruptive passenger
Julia Buckley, CNN It may be a new year, but there’s no new behavior when it comes to unruly passengers in the skies. Since 2022 began,…
Continue ReadingLines written by ‘naughty pupils’ among 18,000 ancient pottery fragments found in Egypt
Oscar Holland, CNN Archaeologists have uncovered over 18,000 pieces of pottery inscribed with details of life in ancient Egypt — including…
Continue ReadingTickets for Japan’s Ghibli Park now on sale
By David G. Allan, CNN Fans of “My Neighbor Totoro,” “Kiki’s Delivery Service,” and other films from the legendary…
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The world’s most romantic places
Chris Dwyer, CNN Maybe you’d choose the white sands and turquoise waters of a deserted tropical beach. Perhaps it’s the lure of iconic…
Continue ReadingThe world’s most fascinating abandoned towns and cities
Joe Minihane, CNN Once-thriving spots, these villages, towns and cities now stand abandoned. Their empty buildings, streets and even cars left for…
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Fun or frightening? A brief history of Olympic mascot design
Leah Dolan, CNN For more than fifty years, athletes competing in the Olympic games have often been cheered on by either a furry, feathered or slimy…
Continue ReadingThis is the wildlife photo of the year, as chosen by the public
By Hannah Ryan, CNN An image of a frozen lake and the reflection of willow branches above the water’s icy surface has claimed the top prize in…
Continue ReadingAfter more than 1,000 years, this English pub is closing its doors
By Jack Guy, CNN An English pub that claims to be the oldest in Britain is closing due to financial problems worsened by the pandemic. Ye Olde…
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American Airlines flight diverted after passenger made threatening statement, airline says
By Michelle Watson and Gregory Wallace, CNN A flight from North Carolina to Los Angeles was diverted to New Mexico overnight after a passenger made a…
Continue ReadingMesmerizing photos from the Sony World Photography Awards 2022
Sana Noor Haq, CNN A black and white picture of a giant-tusked elephant, a self portrait of a woman blowing a puff of smoke and a majestic white…
Continue ReadingLong-standing literary magazines are struggling to stay afloat. Where do they go from here?
Leah Asmelash, CNN The Believer was once at the top of the literary magazine game. A leading journal of art and culture, The Believer published the…
Continue ReadingAfter more than 1,000 years, this English pub is closing its doors
By Jack Guy, CNN An English pub that claims to be the oldest in Britain is closing due to financial problems worsened by the pandemic. Ye Olde…
Continue ReadingHow London almost got its own Eiffel Tower
Jacopo Prisco, CNN Somewhere beneath the pitch of England’s national stadium in Wembley, London, lie the foundations of what could have been…
Continue ReadingNew York gives Robert De Niro-backed movie studio the green light
Oscar Holland, CNN A sprawling $600-million movie studio led by Hollywood star Robert De Niro has been given the go-ahead by New York planning…
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Panda-monium: From medal podiums to spectator stands, Winter Olympics mascot Bing Dwen Dwen is everywhere
Coy Wire, Nectar Gan, Jessie Yeung, CNN Beijing 2022’s official mascot has emerged as a fan favorite at the Winter Games. Eliciting some of the…
Continue Reading Panda-monium: From medal podiums to spectator stands, Winter Olympics mascot Bing Dwen Dwen is everywhere
Coy Wire, Nectar Gan, Jessie Yeung, CNN Beijing 2022’s official mascot has emerged as a fan favorite at the Winter Games. Eliciting some of the…
Continue ReadingAfter more than 1,000 years, this English pub is closing its doors
By Jack Guy, CNN An English pub that claims to be the oldest in Britain is closing due to financial problems worsened by the pandemic. Ye Olde…
Continue ReadingTwo strangers meet on an airplane. Four years later they fall in love
Francesca Street, CNN Whenever high school senior Schereéya boarded an airplane, it was with a particular thought in mind: “What if I meet the…
Continue ReadingDramatic photos cast Europe’s ancient castles in a new light
Allyssia Alleyne, CNN For centuries, medieval castles — hulking, isolated triumphs of masonry — have held a special place in the Western…
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