French court confirms ban on ‘burkinis’ in city’s swimming pools
By Joseph Ataman and Tara Subramaniam, CNN A day at the pool will be out of reach for some women this summer in the eastern French city of Grenoble,…
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Hong Kong’s Jumbo floating restaurant sinks at sea
By Jessie Yeung, CNN An iconic Hong Kong floating restaurant has sunk, just days after it was towed out to sea en route to an unspecified…
Continue Reading Jury finds Bill Cosby liable in sexual battery case
By Cheri Mossburg, CNN A Los Angeles jury found embattled comedian Bill Cosby liable in a civil case brought by Judy Huth, a woman who claimed he…
Continue Reading ‘The Umbrella Academy’ weaves Elliot Page’s journey into its messy third season
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN In the most newsworthy aspect of “The Umbrella Academy’s” third season, the Netflix series incorporates…
Continue Reading Russian journalist sells Nobel peace medal for $103.5 million to help Ukrainian refugees
Philip Wang and Amarachi Orie, CNN Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov, who won the Nobel Peace Prize last year, auctioned off his medal for $103.5…
Continue Reading Martin Sheen regrets changing his name
By Lisa Respers France, CNN While Martin Sheen says his name is still legally Ramon Estévez, he regrets changing it for his career. The “West…
Continue Reading Kate Bush ‘really moved’ by ‘Running Up That Hill’ hitting No. 1
By Marianne Garvey Kate Bush is “overwhelmed” by the renewed affection for her decades-old song, “Running Up That Hill.” The…
Continue Reading Dave Chappelle says his former high school theater will no longer be named after him
By AJ Willingham, CNN Comedian Dave Chappelle has announced that, contrary to previous plans, the student theater at his alma mater, Duke Ellington…
Continue Reading The Los Angeles home shunning modern taste for ‘anti-establishment’ style
Kathryn Snowdon, CNN Color-blocked rooms, floor-to-ceiling floral patterns and Sherle Wagner marble toilets aren’t obvious style touches for…
Continue Reading Beyoncé drops ‘Break My Soul’ and it’s the dance track you need
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Welcome back Bey. Beyoncé released her new single early on Monday and it’s safe to say “Break My Soul”…
Continue Reading Paris Fashion Week menswear: Watch the shows live
Leah Dolan, CNN Paris Fashion Week is back again, with this week marking the beginning of the Spring-Summer 2023 menswear shows. Menswear has fast…
Continue Reading World’s biggest freshwater fish, a 660-pound stingray, caught in Cambodia
Story by Reuters Cambodian villagers on the Mekong River have caught what researchers say is the world’s biggest freshwater fish ever recorded,…
Continue Reading Owners of Jumbo Floating Restaurant backtrack on sinking claims as authorities investigate
By Kathleen Magramo, CNN The owners of an iconic Hong Kong floating restaurant that made headlines around the world after reports emerged it had sunk…
Continue Reading What sitting in economy on Qantas’ 20-hour flights will be like
John Walton, CNN The world’s longest flight: nonstop, 20 hours, as you recline in your wide armchair and decide whether you want to relax with…
Continue Reading Summer solstice 2022: Sensual traditions on the longest day of the year
By Forrest Brown, CNN Do you feel a stirring in your heart? Maybe a jump in your libido? Heck, are you just getting plain ol’ hot and bothered?…
Continue Reading Beyoncé dropping new song ‘Break My Soul’ at midnight
By Chloe Melas, CNN Set your alarms! Beyoncé announced last week she has new album coming in July, and now she’s poised to give audiences an…
Continue Reading Paul Haggis, Oscar-winning screenwriter and director, detained in Italy on sexual assault charges
By Toyin Owoseje and Hada Messia, CNN Oscar-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis has been detained in Italy over allegations of sexual assault and…
Continue Reading Faith Hill shares the hair trend from ‘1883’ that she wasn’t into
By Chloe Melas, CNN Faith Hill is thankful for one modern hair trend. Shaving! The singer and actress shared that in keeping with the time period of…
Continue Reading Todd and Julie Chrisley break silence after fraud convictions
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Todd and Julie Chrisley are speaking out about the “very sad, heartbreaking time” for their family after they…
Continue Reading Jennifer Lopez introduces one of her twins with gender neutral pronouns
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Jennifer Lopez and her child Emme Maribel Muñiz, 14, are being praised for a recent duet, but not because of the music.…
Continue Reading Jennifer Lopez introduces one of her twins with gender neutral pronouns
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Jennifer Lopez and her child Emme Maribel Muñiz, 14, are being praised for a recent duet, but not because of the music.…
Continue Reading Yellowstone plans to reopen its north loop and do away with a limited capacity system
By Christina Maxouris, CNN Yellowstone National Park’s north loop will reopen to all visitors Saturday, nearly three weeks after epic floods…
Continue Reading Yellowstone National Park south loop to reopen Wednesday, but only certain visitors will be allowed in each day
By Holly Yan and Raja Razek, CNN After a week of epic flooding, Yellowstone National Park’s south loop will reopen to the public on Wednesday…
Continue Reading What sitting in economy on Qantas’ 20-hour flights will be like
John Walton, CNN The world’s longest flight: nonstop, 20 hours, as you recline in your wide armchair and decide whether you want to relax with…
Continue Reading Boeing unveils new 777 ‘ecoDemonstrator’ test jet
By Karla Cripps, CNN US aircraft maker Boeing has just revealed its new 2022 ecoDemonstrator plane — a converted, 20-year-old 777-200ER that…
Continue Reading Airline changes livery as passengers link it to Russian invasion symbol
Julia Buckley, CNN As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine approaches the four-month mark, one airline has announced plans to change its livery amid…
Continue Reading Chaka Khan, Khalid, Ne-Yo and more light up the stage at CNN’s ‘Juneteenth: A Global Celebration of Freedom’
By Scottie Andrew, CNN CNN’s inaugural “Juneteenth: A Global Celebration of Freedom” concert was a moving commemoration of history…
Continue Reading A new way to explore Australia’s most mysterious region
By Lilit Marcus, CNN At the far northern tip of Australia is one of the country’s least-visited and least-understood regions. But that’s…
Continue Reading Chaka Khan, Khalid, Ne-Yo and more light up the stage at CNN’s ‘Juneteenth: A Global Celebration of Freedom’
By Scottie Andrew, CNN CNN’s inaugural “Juneteenth: A Global Celebration of Freedom” concert was a moving commemoration of history…
Continue Reading ‘Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom’ viewing guide
By Chloe Melas, CNN Get ready to dance along to some of music’s most talented artists. On Sunday, the first-ever “Juneteenth: A Global…
Continue Reading E-scooters were supposed to fix travel in Rome. Then they became a major problem
Barbie Latza Nadeau with Hada Messia, CNN Rome, the eternal city, has been invaded, conquered and pillaged countless times since its founding nearly…
Continue Reading E-scooters were supposed to fix travel in Rome. Then they became a major problem
Barbie Latza Nadeau with Hada Messia, CNN Rome, the eternal city, has been invaded, conquered and pillaged countless times since its founding nearly…
Continue Reading The ‘Scooby-Doo’ Mystery Machine was listed on Airbnb and sold out fast
By Emmy Abbassi, CNN To celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the “Scooby-Doo” live-action film, Warner Bros. and Airbnb offered an…
Continue Reading VHS copy of ‘Back to the Future’ sells for $75,000, setting a new auction record
By Yenny Sanchez, CNN Sometimes nostalgia comes with a big price tag. A sealed, near-mint condition 1986 VHS tape of “Back to the Future”…
Continue Reading His first visit to the Smithsonian changed his life. Now he’s leading its newest museum
By Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN The 18-year-old flew in from Miami wearing jeans and a denim jacket in the dead of winter. Outside, Washington was so…
Continue Reading Paul McCartney at 80: A life of fun-loving fashion
Leah Dolan, CNN While the former Beatle may be known for his immeasurable contribution to music, Paul McCartney also has a well-documented penchant…
Continue Reading LeToya Luckett shares her story in ‘Leave It To LeToya’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN In the trailer for her new reality series, “Leave It To LeToya,” LeToya Luckett laughs, “I’m…
Continue Reading Kit Harington is reportedly on board for a Jon Snow ‘Game of Thrones’ spin-off
By Toyin Owoseje, CNN “Game of Thrones” fans may not have seen the last of Jon Snow. According to the Hollywood Reporter, a sequel to…
Continue Reading Unopened wine bottles still on board a royal ship 340 years after it sank
By Ashley Strickland, CNN A warship carrying about 330 people — including James Stuart, future King of England — ran aground and sank on…
Continue Reading Airline changes livery as passengers link it to Russian invasion symbol
Julia Buckley, CNN As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine approaches the four-month mark, one airline has announced plans to change its livery amid…
Continue Reading Drake drops new album, ‘Honestly, Nevermind’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Drake surprised followers Thursday with news that new music was coming and so it did. “Honestly, Nevermind”…
Continue Reading Tommy Lee bows out half way through first reunion tour show because of broken ribs
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Tommy Lee says his doctor told him not to perform, but no way was he missing the beginning of the Mötley Crüe reunion…
Continue Reading ‘Good Luck to You, Leo Grande’ gives Emma Thompson a grand showcase
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Emma Thompson lays herself bare in the dramedy “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande,” but it’s the emotional…
Continue Reading ‘Good Luck to You, Leo Grande’ gives Emma Thompson a grand showcase
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Emma Thompson lays herself bare in the dramedy “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande,” but it’s the emotional…
Continue Reading ‘Spiderhead’ is a lousy name for a not-much-better movie
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN “Spiderhead” was made for promos — Chris Hemsworth! Miles Teller! The director of “Top Gun:…
Continue Reading Glass bar dangles over canyon in Georgia
Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN You might need a stiff drink before you even get to this watering hole. A 240-meter-long (787 feet) glass bridge with a…
Continue Reading She’s visited every country in the world. Here’s what she learned
Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN As her plane began its descent into the Seychelles on October 6, 2019, Ugandan-American travel influencer Jessica Nabongo…
Continue Reading Eurovision organizers ask UK to host next year’s song contest in place of Ukraine
By Sarah Dean and Toyin Owoseje, CNN This year’s Eurovision Song Contest winner, Ukraine, will not host the competition in 2023; instead, the…
Continue Reading Watergate at 50: A viewers guide to remembering the scandal
By Brian Lowry, CNN Watergate is having another made-for-TV moment, in concert with the 50th anniversary of the original break-in that ultimately led…
Continue Reading Kim Kardashian ‘did not damage’ Marilyn Monroe’s dress, according to Ripley’s
Marianne Garvey Kim Kardashian did not ruin Marilyn Monroe’s iconic dress at the Met Gala. That’s according to Ripley’s Believe It…
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