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By Benjamin Sutton ​​The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in New York has a transformative, grandiose new wing. While much attention in recent years was focused on the institution’s main eastern entryway facing Central Park, where debate raged over the fate of a controversial statue of Theodore Roosevelt — it was removed in early

By Lilit Marcus Remove your shoes. Take your keys out of your pocket. Step on the scale? That’s right: New Zealand’s Civil Aviation Authority is asking that its national airline weigh passengers departing on international flights from Auckland International Airport through July 2, 2023. The program, which Air New Zealand calls a passenger weight survey,

By David Williams, CNN (CNN) — Cruise ship Carnival Sunshine was rocked by a storm over the weekend, frightening passengers and delaying the ship’s return to port in Charleston, South Carolina, and the departure of its next voyage. First-time cruise passenger William B. Blackburn was on deck 6 of Carnival Sunshine during rough weather that

By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — New York City’s world-famous skyline has dazzled viewers for around a century now. But for four days a year, the sun aligns perfectly through spaces between buildings to cast an amazing beam of light at sunset that reminds people of England’s ancient Stonehenge. This very modern version, dubbed “Manhattanhenge,”

Joe Yogerst, CNN (CNN) — It’s been a banner year for nudity around the globe. Berlin recently announced that women can now go topless at the German capital’s public swimming pools while Nantucket Island went topless last December after locals voted in favor of “gender equality on beaches.” After a multi-year Covid hiatus, the Free

By Yoonjung Seo, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — Asiana Airlines will no longer sell tickets for certain emergency exit seats of its Airbus A321-200 aircraft, the airline said Sunday, following a recent incident in which a man allegedly opened a jetliner door during a flight. The seats are number 26A on 174-seat A321s and

By AJ Willingham, CNN (CNN) — What does summer smell like? If you were a teen girl at any point over the last 50 years, there’s a good chance that, among the coconut tanning oil and leather car seats, your memory detects something else. A whiff of peroxide, perhaps. A top note of lemon. Summer

By Irene Nasser, Karla Cripps and Mengchen Zhang, CNN (CNN) — China’s first large homegrown passenger jet made its inaugural commercial flight on Sunday, flying from Shanghai to Beijing, Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported. Flying as China Eastern Airlines flight MU9191, the new narrow-body C919 plane left Shanghai at 10:32 a.m. local time. It

Miquel Ros, CNN (CNN) — Ever since the “flight shame” movement began encouraging travelers to seek greener alternatives to jet planes, many in Europe have been looking to the continent’s extensive rail network to replace short-haul air travel. There’s definitely been progress. Airlines including Dutch carrier KLM are entering into rail partnerships on certain routes,

By Sharon Braithwaite and Gabby Gretener, CNN (CNN) — A nationwide border system issue that hit electronic gates Saturday at British airports and caused chaos for holidaymakers and passengers arriving into the country has been fixed, according to the UK Home Office. “Following a technical border system fault which affected e-Gate arrivals into the UK,

By Melissa Mahtani, CNN (CNN) — Florida boasts hundreds of miles of beaches, warm temperatures year-round and is home to Walt Disney World, the world’s most famous theme park. Tourism is a major driver of the state’s economy, bringing in an estimated $101.6 billion, according to Visit Florida, as well as supporting over a million

Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — “American Born Chinese,” the new Disney+ show based on Gene Luen Yang’s graphic novel of the same name, transports viewers to two distinct realms: Heaven, via iconic Chinese mythology, and Earth, via an American high school. For series’ costume designer Joy Cretton, that meant creating ensembles that were both grounded

By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — This week in travel: transport woes, new “Global Geoparks,” Mediterranean islands you need to know about, plus the terrifying moment a passenger opened the airplane emergency door mid-air. Planes, trains and strains Funny how life goes. When Lufthansa decided in 2019 to sell nearly half of its A380 fleet

By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — On Good Friday 2017, Wyatt Werneth got a call from his wife, who had gone grocery shopping with their daughter: The car’s broken down. Please rescue us. Werneth hopped in his vehicle to assist, driving by Patrick Space Force Base near Cape Canaveral, Florida. From the A1A highway, Werneth

By Karla Cripps and Mengchen Zhang, CNN (CNN) — After years of research, development and tests, China’s first large homegrown passenger jet appears set to make its inaugural commercial flight on Sunday, May 28. China Eastern Airlines is the launch customer for the new narrow-body C919. According to the airline’s app, flight MU 9191 will

By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — Last Friday, after she was photographed on the Cannes red carpet in a striking custom Louis Vuitton black velvet and white satin gown, Cate Blanchett slipped into something a little more comfortable for a party hosted by the Golden Globes and Variety. Dressed in an Armani jumpsuit and long

Rhea Mogul, CNN (CNN) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s new parliament building in New Delhi on Sunday, part of a controversial $2.4 billion revamp of the capital’s historic center that his critics have called a “vanity project.” In a ceremony steeped in Hindu religious symbolism, Modi installed the “Sengol,” a symbolic scepter, in

By Yoonjung Seo and Brad Lendon, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — A man who opened the emergency door of an Asiana Airlines plane just before landing on Friday afternoon told police that he felt suffocated and wanted to get off the plane quickly. The door of the jet opened as it was coming in

Barbie Latza Nadeau and Amarachi Orie, CNN Rome, Italy (CNN) — Thousands of artifacts of historical and financial value, including items taken from graves and archaeological digs, have been recovered in Italy following a huge operation, authorities have said. Italian police have arrested 21 out of 51 suspects in an operation which included hundreds of

By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — Tina Turner died on Wednesday aged 83, leaving behind an incredible musical legacy in rock and soul. But she was also known for her bold fashion sense: sequin or fringe mini dresses showing off her famously long legs; effortlessly cool button-down shirts and relaxed-fit jeans; and head-turning pantsuits, often

By Lilit Marcus The Londoner Macao is a love letter to all things British, from afternoon tea to Premier League football. Although the property has officially been operational for two years, the city’s strict coronavirus restrictions were finally lifted in early 2023, giving The Londoner the chance to celebrate its grand opening this week, complete

By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — Three-time Grammy award-winning artist Dua Lipa has co-designed a new collection for Versace, titled “La Vacanza,” or “the holiday.” Lipa and Donatella Versace, the label’s creative director since 1997, began working together in 2018 after the pop sensation wore a daring leotard and denim jacket combination for her first

By Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — Officials at Yellowstone National Park say they were forced to put down a newborn bison calf after another unfortunate encounter between a park visitor and wildlife, according to the National Park Service. On the evening of May 20, a then-unidentified man disturbed a bison calf in the Wyoming portion

By Starre Vartan, CNN (CNN) — Unlike just 25 years ago, it’s now hard to find someone who hasn’t been on a plane. It’s a unique travel experience that human beings didn’t do in significant numbers until quite recently. So it’s no wonder it does some strange and unexpected things to us, including bringing us