6 scenic drives across the United States where you can get your fall foliage fix
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By AJ Willingham, CNN (CNN) — In the distant future, archaeologists will happen upon a Shrek Croc, its soft vinyl unsullied by the ages, and…
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By Rob Hodgetts, CNN (CNN) — From the litany of bad headlines surrounding the world of travel, you could be forgiven thinking it’s been the…
Continue ReadingA state-owned railway in this country told women not to put on makeup on trains. Here’s how they responded
By Chris Lau Hong Kong (CNN) –– A promotional video by a state-owned railway in China that asked women to refrain from putting on makeup…
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CNN By Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — A BBC spokesperson said on Sunday that the British broadcaster is “urgently looking into” issues raised in…
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By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Russell Brand is defending himself against what he described as “very serious criminal allegations” related to…
Continue ReadingUNESCO adds new sites to the World Heritage List
By Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN (CNN) — UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee has wrapped up its deliberations related to sites that are in danger…
Continue ReadingMaren Morris is putting country music on notice with fiery new EP ‘The Bridge’
By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Country music has been going through a reckoning of late, and Maren Morris is here to say she’s done with sides…
Continue ReadingVenice ‘not at risk’ after all? UNESCO leaves city off its heritage in danger list
CNN Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Rome, Italy (CNN) — The Italian city of Venice and its lagoon were not listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage in…
Continue ReadingFlight attendants are burned out and quitting. Here’s why
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Continue ReadingFrench ski resort closes permanently because there’s not enough snow
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Continue ReadingPlane takes off with passengers but not a single checked bag on board
By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — In travel news this week: The family of seven hiking America’s longest trails, a Portuguese wine flood…
Continue ReadingThe full ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘House of the Dragon’ timeline
By AJ Willingham, CNN (CNN) — Whether you’re gearing up for the next season of HBO’s “House of the Dragon” prequel, waiting…
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By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Rome, Italy (CNN) — The Italian city of Venice and its lagoon were not listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage in…
Continue ReadingAshton Kutcher resigns from anti-sex abuse nonprofit after backlash to his support for Danny Masterson
CNN By Megan Thomas, CNN (CNN) — Ashton Kutcher has stepped down from his role at Thorn, an anti-child sex abuse organization he co-founded,…
Continue ReadingAshton Kutcher resigns from anti-sex abuse nonprofit after backlash to his support for Danny Masterson
By Megan Thomas, CNN (CNN) — Ashton Kutcher has stepped down from his role at Thorn, an anti-child sex abuse organization he co-founded, after…
Continue ReadingHugh Jackman and wife Deborra-Lee Furness announce separation
CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Hugh Jackman and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness have announced they are separating after 27 years of…
Continue ReadingFernando Botero, Colombian artist famed for voluptuous figures in portraits and sculpture, dies at 91
CNN By Stefano Pozzebon and Eyad Kourdi, CNN (CNN) — Renowned Colombian artist Fernando Botero, celebrated for his iconic style featuring…
Continue ReadingDrew Barrymore ‘deeply apologizes’ to the Writers Guild of America in an emotional video
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Drew Barrymore is apologizing to television and film writers over her decision to resume production on her…
Continue ReadingFernando Botero, Colombian artist famed for voluptuous figures in portraits and sculpture, dies at 91
By Stefano Pozzebon and Eyad Kourdi, CNN (CNN) — Renowned Colombian artist Fernando Botero, celebrated for his iconic style featuring rotund…
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