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CNN By Barbie Latza Nadeau and Antonia Mortensen, CNN Rome (CNN) — When the city of Rome constructed what looks like a backyard swimming pool in front of the famous Trevi Fountain for tourists to toss their coins into while the baroque landmark is emptied for renovations, the reaction was swift — and brutal. Erected

By Sara Smart and Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — Travelers at LaGuardia Airport in New York got quite the wake-up call on Monday morning when a raccoon fell from the ceiling at a gate before they boarded the plane. Video shared on social media shows the chaotic critter scene at a Spirit Airlines gate where

CNN By Sara Smart and Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — Travelers at LaGuardia Airport in New York got quite the wake-up call on Monday morning when a raccoon fell from the ceiling at a gate before they boarded the plane. Video shared on social media shows the chaotic critter scene at a Spirit Airlines gate

CNN By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — Her name is as Scottish as it gets, but little Haggis is a long way from her natural home. The forests and swamps of West Africa – particularly Liberia – are the native stomping ground of pygmy hippos, but there are believed to be only 2,500 remaining in

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — A postcard written by a first-class passenger on the Titanic will go up for auction later this month. Richard William Smith, a British businessman, scrawled a message in pencil to a Mrs Olive Dakin in Norwich, England. The card is postmarked 3.45 p.m., April 11, 1912 – three days

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — Her name is as Scottish as it gets, but little Haggis is a long way from her natural home. The forests and swamps of West Africa – particularly Liberia – are the native stomping ground of pygmy hippos, but there are believed to be only 2,500 remaining in the

By Stephy Chung, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Chanel presented its Cruise 2024-2025 collection in Hong Kong on Tuesday, with a mix of light tweed suits, chic diving hoods and summery white dresses transporting guests to what the French label described as an “underwater reverie.” Brand ambassadors Penélope Cruz and K-pop star G-Dragon, as well

By Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN (CNN) — Taiwan’s growth as a fine dining destination shows no signs of slowing, as evidenced by the island’s latest Michelin Guide. Ten new establishments received stars in the 2024 edition – taking the total number of Michelin-starred restaurants on the island to 49. But one of them in particular

By Barbie Latza Nadeau and Antonia Mortensen, CNN Rome (CNN) — When the city of Rome constructed what looks like a backyard swimming pool in front of the famous Trevi Fountain for tourists to toss their coins into while the baroque landmark is emptied for renovations, the reaction was swift — and brutal. Erected late

By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — A rare letter signed by three of the Founding Fathers of the United States is going on sale, and is expected to fetch up to $1 million when it goes under the hammer next week. Bearing the signatures of John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson, the letter is

By Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN (CNN) — They moved to France from San Francisco in October 2023, but just over 12 months later, Joanna McIsaac-Kierklo and her husband Ed Kierklo say they are on the brink of returning to the US. While Joanna, 74, and Ed, 75, intended to spend the rest of their lives in

By Issy Ronald and Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN (CNN) — For tourists returning from vacation, a camera roll full of photos and a suitcase bursting with souvenirs are usually the closest they can come to bringing a piece of their holiday destination home with them. But now, communications company ItalyComunica says it has bottled the

By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — Kim Kardashian is no stranger to wearing fashion history. In recent years she’s donned pieces belonging to Marilyn Monroe, Janet Jackson and Jackie Kennedy, to name but a few. Her personal archive includes museum-grade treasures such as Elizabeth Taylor’s diamond and jade Lorraine Schwartz bracelet, and in 2022 she