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Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Speculations about the future are often bleak, but for its 175th anniversary, the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC is presenting a grand vision of how the world could radically change through a blockbuster exhibition of technology, design and art. Housed in the Art + Industries Building (AIB), the “Futures” show will fill
Continue ReadingAmy Woodyatt, CNN Mick Rock, the photographer who “shot the 70s” and captured iconic images of artists including David Bowie, Queen, Blondie and Iggy and the Stooges, has died, according to a statement on his verified Instagram account on Friday. “Those who had the pleasure of existing in his orbit, know that Mick was always
Continue ReadingTamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN Does size really matter? When it comes to superyachts, it seems the answer is most certainly “yes.” The title for world’s biggest yacht was once held by the same vessel, El Mahrousa, for over a century. But it’s changed hands far more frequently in the years since then as more and more
Continue ReadingFrancesca Street, CNN It was the morning of April 4, 2003 and Jennifer Lowther was crying in the corner of a Toronto Airport lounge because she was going to miss her best friend’s wedding. It was early spring but a sudden snowstorm had plunged Toronto back into winter. Departures had stalled, the airport was buzzing
Continue ReadingCNN, WREG, WAVE, WGCL By Travis Caldwell, CNN Disney Cruise Line announced that all passengers ages 5 and up must be vaccinated against Covid-19 beginning in January, expanding its mandate to cover children who are now eligible for inoculation in the US. “As we set sail again, the health and safety of our Guests, Cast
Continue ReadingBy Travis Caldwell, CNN Disney Cruise Line announced that all passengers ages 5 and up must be vaccinated against Covid-19 beginning in January, expanding its mandate to cover children who are now eligible for inoculation in the US. “As we set sail again, the health and safety of our Guests, Cast Members and Crew Members
Continue ReadingCNN By Niamh Kennedy and Rob Picheta, CNN Ireland will impose a midnight curfew on bars, restaurants and nightclubs from Thursday, its prime minister Micheál Martin has announced, as the country tackles a fresh wave of Covid-19 cases. Martin said the country’s rise in infections is “a cause of deep concern” as he unveiled a
Continue ReadingBy Jack Guy, CNN An image of a golden sink monkey wearing a pained expression has won the overall prize at this year’s Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. The photograph is the work of amateur UK photographer Ken Jensen, who beat off competition from 7,000 other entries, according to a statement from the Comedy Wildlife Photography
Continue ReadingJulia Buckley, CNN Back in the days of Ancient Rome, entering the Colosseum without a ticket would have meant you were about to be pitted against wild beasts and fellow gladiators. But in 2021, it means you’re simply a tourist wanting to have a beer at one of the world’s most famous sites, and are
Continue ReadingTamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN Munich’s iconic Christmas market has been canceled for the second year in a row due to a significant rise in Covid-19 cases in Germany. The “bitter news” was announced by the city’s mayor Dieter Reiter, who said he’d been left with no choice but to call off the popular event, which usually
Continue ReadingBy Niamh Kennedy and Rob Picheta, CNN Ireland will impose a midnight curfew on bars, restaurants and nightclubs from Thursday, its prime minister Micheál Martin has announced, as the country tackles a fresh wave of Covid-19 cases. Martin said the country’s rise in infections is “a cause of deep concern” as he unveiled a swathe
Continue ReadingBy Teele Rebane, CNN Hong Kong Disneyland was shut on Wednesday and staff and visitors made to undergo Covid testing after a recent visitor tested preliminary positive for the virus. On Tuesday the Hong Kong government issued a compulsory testing notice for those who visited the park between 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on November
Continue ReadingOscar Holland, CNN A German art gallery, a vehicle-free bridge in Denmark and a remote hospital in Bangladesh have been shortlisted for a prestigious award recognizing the world’s best new architecture. Of the three projects, which were selected from 16 finalists in 11 countries, one will be presented with the RIBA International Prize in early
Continue ReadingBy John Walton, CNN It may feel like 2025 is a long way away, but for airlines’ luxurious new business class seats — which can take years to design and install — it’s right around the corner. So what will business class look like in 2025? What new and exciting innovations are in store for
Continue ReadingBy Helen Regan and Mayumi Maruyama, CNN A group of seven Australian women, some of whom were subjected to invasive medical examinations after authorities found an abandoned baby at Doha international airport, are planning on suing the Qatar government, their lawyer confirmed Tuesday. The women were told to disembark their Qatar Airways plane and forced
Continue ReadingCNN, CNNBUSINESS By Manveena Suri, CNN India opened its borders to fully vaccinated foreign tourists entering the country on commercial flights for the first time in nearly two years on Monday. Tourists entering the country must be fully vaccinated, test negative for the virus within 72 hours of their flight and follow all Covid-19 protocols,
Continue ReadingBy Manveena Suri, CNN India opened its borders to fully vaccinated foreign tourists entering the country on commercial flights for the first time in nearly two years on Monday. Tourists entering the country must be fully vaccinated, test negative for the virus within 72 hours of their flight and follow all Covid-19 protocols, according to
Continue ReadingJacqui Palumbo, CNN Nearly three years after the high-profile divorce proceedings of New York real estate developer Harry Macklowe and his wife, Linda, a portion of their art collection has smashed estimates to sell for over $676 million. An initial batch of 35 artworks went under the hammer Monday, including pieces by Pablo Picasso, Andy
Continue ReadingBy Jack Guy, CNN Archaeologists have uncovered what they believe to be one of Egypt’s lost “sun temples,” dating from the mid-25th century BCE. The team uncovered the remains buried beneath another temple at Abu Ghurab, around 12 miles south of Cairo, mission co-director Massimiliano Nuzzolo, an assistant professor of Egyptology at the Polish Academy
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Morrow, CNN Nihat Aram stands at the door of Turan Erkek Kuaförü, where he’s worked for 20 years, waiting for his next customer. In the barbershop behind him, down a few stairs, square black chairs are positioned in front of an immaculately clean white counter, inset with individual washbasins for each customer. The
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