By Billy Stockwell and Hilary Whiteman, CNN (CNN) — An American tourist who caused uproar after picking up and running off with a baby wombat in Australia has said she is “truly sorry” for the incident, saying she was acting out of concern for the young animal’s welfare. A video shared widely on social media
Continue Reading By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — People around the world this weekend will be seeking out their local Irish pubs to join in the revelry associated with Ireland’s national holiday, Saint Patrick’s Day, on March 17. For one Irishman, however, a visit to his country’s outposts abroad isn’t an annual treat, but a way of
Continue Reading By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — In travel news this week: Why Nigerians say their Guinness is even better than Ireland’s, a Texan woman who moved to France in her 70s and is loving every minute, plus Time Out reveals the best foodie destinations for 2025. Delectable destinations A golden rule of travel should be
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — This summer is about to get “Freakier.” More than 20 years after they starred in the hit film “Freaky Friday,” Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan have reprised their roles in a trailer for the upcoming film, “Freakier Friday.” The 2003 movie, based on the 1972 novel of
Continue Reading DISNEY By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — This summer is about to get “Freakier.” More than 20 years after they starred in the hit film “Freaky Friday,” Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan have reprised their roles in a trailer for the upcoming film, “Freakier Friday.” The 2003 movie, based on the 1972 novel
Continue Reading By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Hours after Hamas launched its attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, Debra Messing, the actress and activist, spoke out on social media against the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust. “An unprovoked massacre,” Messing wrote. “This is not a two sided conflict. This is a coordinated terrorist
Continue Reading By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — Lawmakers and campaigners in the United Kingdom are pushing for an end to the display of human remains in museums and the sale of human body parts in auction houses. The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Afrikan-Reparations (APPG-AR), which is made up of parliamentarians, campaigners and community members, released a
Continue Reading Sabrina Shulman and Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — A gray-haired Sean “Diddy” Combs appeared in a Manhattan courtroom on Friday for a pretrial hearing in his federal criminal case. Combs pleaded not guilty to three charges of sex trafficking, transportation to engage in prostitution and racketeering conspiracy in a superseding indictment. The superseding indictment included
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — DeKaylin “DK” Metcalf may have just been traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers, but there’s one thing he already has not fumbled. During a press conference Thursday, the wide receiver shared the news that he’s engaged to singer Normani. “Found a new home here, found a new fiancée and
Continue Reading By Rosa Rahimi, CNN (CNN) — Michael Fassbender blew any chance he might have had of playing 007 when he recommended another actor for the iconic role – Daniel Craig. Speaking on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, released Thursday, the Irish actor recalled meeting with James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli and auditioning for the role.
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — No, Conan. Oscar can’t sit on a couch. Conan O’Brien hosted this year’s Academy Awards and he has revealed some golden ideas he and his writer weren’t allowed to execute. In an episode of his “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” podcast, O’Brien and Mike Sweeney, who served as
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — All we had to do was believe. AppleTV+ announced on Friday that the streamer’s Emmy-winning comedy “Ted Lasso” is set to make its much-dreamt-about return with Season 4. Jason Sudeikis, who serves as the titular character as well as an executive producer and co-show developer, will return to Richmond
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By Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — The first time Beverly Carriveau saw Bob Parsons, she felt like a “thunderbolt” passed between them. “This man stepped out of a taxi, and we both just stared at each other,” Beverly tells CNN Travel today. “You have to remember, this is the ‘60s. Girls didn’t stare at men.
Continue Reading By Julia Buckley, CNN (CNN) — Air Canada has apologized after it emerged that some of its fleet displayed maps that appeared to have erased Israel. The carrier’s Boeing 737 MAX fleet were found to have moving maps — part of the in flight entertainment (IFE) system — that did not show Israel as a
Continue Reading By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — Mindfulness is one of the most popular concepts in the wellness industry right now — there are hotels, spas and classes all dedicated to its pursuit. But the Himalayan nation of Bhutan is taking the idea 20 steps further by building an entire mindfulness city. Gelephu, in southern Bhutan
Continue Reading By Casey Barber, CNN (CNN) — Pie, pita, torta, tarte. No matter what it’s called, the idea applies across the globe. Everyone loves a piece of filled, baked goodness. March 14 is Pi Day in honor of the first three digits of the mathematical constant π (3.1415…). But it’s also a flimsy, yet delicious, excuse
Continue Reading By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — MSCHF has been called many things — performers, designers, even internet trolls — but for co-chief creative officer Kevin Wiesner, the title “artists” works just fine. It’s an ambiguous enough term to cover all the hats its members wear, he told CNN over a Zoom call. Besides, Wiesner added:
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Bowen Yang has made it clear that he is indeed a little monster, the moniker that supporters of Grammy-winning artist Lady Gaga have claimed. Yang had his chance to tell Gaga just how meaningful her music and her advocacy is for the LGBTQ+ community – which he is a
Continue Reading By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — The judge overseeing Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s legal battle granted much of Lively’s request for an expanded protective order that aims to prevent some information, such as medical records and trade secrets related to future business projects, from being made public. On Thursday, the judge said in his
Continue Reading By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — Grab your suitcase and your passport — TIME has just released its list of the world’s 100 greatest places to visit in 2025. From El Salvador to Jaipur to Zimbabwe, the team of editors at the New York-based news magazine has selected remarkable destinations and thrilling new experiences travelers
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