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20 of the biggest insects in the world

February 13, 2023 11:42 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled a list of 20 of the biggest insects in the world using a variety of news, scientific, and other sources.…

Eggs are 70% more expensive than they were a year ago

February 14, 2023 8:40 AM CNN Newsource

By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Egg prices are still going up — way up — in the grocery store. In January, egg prices rose 8.5% compared to the…

Meet the animals with love lives more complicated than yours

February 14, 2023 2:06 AM CNN

By Kate Golembiewski, CNN Most people learn about “the birds and the bees” when they’re young, but sex in the animal kingdom is not…

Ford to cut 11% of its European workforce in EV push

February 14, 2023 5:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Anna Cooban, CNN Ford has announced plans to axe 3,800 jobs across Europe, citing difficult economic conditions and its major push toward electric…

What it’s like to travel around Afghanistan now

February 13, 2023 7:30 PM CNN Newsource

By Lilit Marcus, CNN Most of the time, headlines about Afghanistan are ringed with tragedy: food shortages, orphaned children, and even executions.…

Several US mobile carriers suffer technical difficulties

February 13, 2023 11:20 PM CNN Newsource

By Rob McLean, CNN Several US mobile carriers experienced technical difficulties Monday night. DownDetector, a website that tracks service problems…

German ballet director suspended after smearing dog feces in critic’s face

February 14, 2023 9:53 AM CNN Newsource

Inke Kappeler and Toyin Owoseje, CNN The director of a leading German ballet company is being investigated by police and has been suspended for…

Winter feeding update for Idaho Fish and Game Southeast Region

February 14, 2023 9:58 AM News Team

Several new feed sites for deer and elk have been added in the…

Ai Weiwei’s new show considers the value of everyday objects

February 14, 2023 2:47 AM CNN Newsource

Gareth Harris The Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei is headed to the Design Museum in London this spring with a major new show unveiling works…

10 romantic paintings that stir feelings of love

February 13, 2023 11:45 PM CNN Newsource

Forrest Brown, CNN Whether it’s couples locked in a tender embrace or a still-life with sensuous qualities, throughout history, artists have…

Sunken discoveries: Rare Titanic footage and a medieval treasure trove

February 13, 2023 8:03 PM CNN

By Maureen O’Hare, CNN This week in our travel roundup: New footage of the Titanic revealed for the first time, the medieval treasure trove…

School lunches could see some changes soon

February 13, 2023 11:16 AM Kailey Galaviz

The USDA announces new proposed changes to school…

Barney the purple dinosaur is back and he has a new look

February 13, 2023 11:39 AM CNN Newsource

By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Barney is back, and while Mattel has not yet officially confirmed it, we’re guessing he still loves you. Toy giant…

Great date ideas

February 13, 2023 2:12 PM Jeff Roper

Here’s what many of us are now doing to be creative with dating. What is a great date idea you’ve done or would like to do? And what date really…

Idaho gas prices up 7 cents

February 13, 2023 12:32 PM News Team

Average gasoline prices in Idaho have risen 7.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.65/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802…

Best county to live in for every state

February 10, 2023 11:41 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled the list of the best county to live in for every state using 2022 data from…

15 metros where home improvement spending is rising the fastest

February 10, 2023 11:42 PM Stacker

Angi examined data from Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies to determine where Americans are doing the most home…

The retired Boeing 737 that’s been transformed into a private villa

February 12, 2023 6:40 PM CNN Newsource

Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN From returning to the sky in new livery to fly for another airline, to being recycled for parts or moving an aircraft…

Changes to US school meal program helped reduce BMI in children and teens, study says

February 13, 2023 9:26 AM CNN Newsource

By Janelle Chavez, CNN Changes to school nutrition standards that pushed more fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy products…

Ram reveals its electric truck and it looks just like the gas truck

February 13, 2023 10:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business Ram revealed the production version of its electric pickup in a Super Bowl commercial, and it turns out that it…

Look of the Week: Sam Smith’s inflatable latex jumpsuit at the Brit Awards

February 13, 2023 10:50 AM CNN Newsource

Leah Dolan, CNN Fashion is all about the silhouette. And no one took that sartorial maxim more literally than Sam Smith at the 2023 Brit Awards in…

New cars are crazy expensive but, if you’re careful, they don’t have to be

February 11, 2023 4:03 AM CNN Newsource

By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business After years of parts shortages, the average price people paid for a new car in America only recently dropped…

Twitter is stumbling. Some ex-employees are launching rivals

February 13, 2023 6:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Korn, CNN After Sarah Oh lost her job as a human rights advisor at Twitter late last year in the first round of layoffs following Elon…

NTSB to investigate United 777’s scary plunge toward the ocean shortly after takeoff

February 13, 2023 8:35 AM CNN Newsource

By Gregory Wallace, David Williams and Gabe Cohen, CNN A United Airlines 777 leaving Hawaii in December plunged toward the Pacific Ocean for 21…

Best big cities to live in America

February 11, 2023 11:42 PM Stacker

Which big city in America would you want to live in? Here are the best choices, according to Niche’s 2022 list of best places to…

Expressing gratitude keeps our romantic love alive

February 12, 2023 3:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Sara Algoe, CNN Remember the last time you fell in love? If you are like many people, you probably found yourself craving the moments with that…

Love is for everyone. Modern romance writers are breaking barriers to show it

February 12, 2023 4:01 AM CNN Newsource

Leah Asmelash, CNN By any standard, Shirley Hailstock is a romance-writing star. Not only has she penned more than three dozen novels and novellas,…

This Ohio animal shelter will write your ex’s name in a litterbox for Valentine’s Day

February 12, 2023 5:55 PM CNN Newsource

By Zoe Sottile, CNN It’s the purrfect way to get back at your crappy ex. This Valentine’s Day, an Ohio animal shelter is offering to…

Chichen Itza: New area discovered at Mexican historic site

February 12, 2023 8:04 PM CNN Newsource

Archaeologists have revealed a group of structures discovered at the famed Mayan Chichen Itza archaeological site in Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula,…

Banning TikTok in the US ‘should be looked at,’ says Schumer

February 12, 2023 9:59 PM CNN

By Michelle Toh, CNN A proposal to ban TikTok in the United States “should be looked at,” according to US Senator Chuck Schumer.…

At New York Fashion Week, new collections were a mix of wearable and whimsical

February 13, 2023 4:56 AM CNN Newsource

Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Alex Rees, CNN Fashion Week landed in New York City once again with six days of Fall-Winter 2023 shows from brands including…

Pregnant Rihanna wows Super Bowl in all-red ensemble

February 12, 2023 10:49 PM CNN Newsource

Oscar Holland, CNN Anyone expecting the multiple costume changes of Super Bowls past might have been disappointed. But Rihanna nonetheless wowed at…

Team Fluff wins 2023 Puppy Bowl

February 12, 2023 10:20 AM CNN

By Zoe Sottile, CNN Team Fluff has taken home the coveted “Lombarky” trophy in the 2023 Puppy Bowl, winning 87-83 over Team Ruff.…

She thought her wedding was a mistake. But then a new friend changed her life

February 11, 2023 3:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Maureen O’Hare, CNN In our latest weekly roundup, CNN Travel celebrates love stories: The gal pals who bonded over marriage misgivings, the…

States with the biggest Native American populations

February 10, 2023 11:41 PM Stacker

Stacker ranked the states with the biggest Native American populations and looked at some of the characteristics and conditions of each community,…

EL0NMUSK, BAD G1RL: In Hong Kong, personalized license car plates are a coveted luxury

February 10, 2023 5:35 PM CNN Newsource

Kristie Lu Stout and Jadyn Sham, CNN At a government auction in Hong Kong, “EL0NMUSK” sold for the equivalent of $1,405. The namesake of…

EL0NMUSK, BAD G1RL: In Hong Kong, personalized license car plates are a coveted luxury

February 10, 2023 5:35 PM CNN

Kristie Lu Stout and Jadyn Sham, CNN At a government auction in Hong Kong, “EL0NMUSK” sold for the equivalent of $1,405. The namesake of…

Restrict calories to live longer, study says, but critics say more proof is needed

February 10, 2023 12:07 PM CNN

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN People of normal weight may be able to extend their life span by restricting calories, according to a new study that attempted…

Free tickets to King Charles III’s coronation concert will be distributed by ballot

February 9, 2023 6:19 PM CNN Newsource

By Jessie Gretener, CNN A ballot is being held to distribute 10,000 free tickets for the coronation concert of King Charles III to members of the…

Coca-Cola partners with Rosalía on new drink

February 9, 2023 10:01 PM CNN

Coca-Cola is releasing a new limited-edition flavor, Coca-Cola Move, in collaboration with Grammy-award winning singer…

Baby boomer baby names that have gone out of style

February 9, 2023 11:41 PM Stacker

Using info from the Social Security Administration’s baby name database, Stacker compiled a list of baby boomer baby names that have declined in…

Jobs with the highest divorce rates

February 9, 2023 11:41 PM Stacker

Is your job the key to staying married? Stacker examined U.S. Census Bureau data to identify the jobs with higher—and lower—rates of…

Owl photos are flooding the internet ahead of the Super Bowl. Here’s why

February 10, 2023 8:42 AM CNN Newsource

By Megan Marples, CNN Superb Owl. No wait, Super Bowl. Too late. Instead of Super Bowl information, one small typo later and your search results are…

Cockatoos can not only use tools, they can carry whole toolkits to trickier jobs, study shows

February 10, 2023 9:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Hafsa Khalil, CNN The ability to solve problems with multiple tools is a rare talent in the animal kingdom, but according to new research,…

A juicy new book explores the cultural history of the backside

February 10, 2023 9:04 AM CNN Newsource

Marianna Cerini, CNN In the introduction to her book “Butts: A Backstory,” journalist Heather Radke recalls a moment when, at 10 years…

After years away from the spotlight, Phoebe Philo is launching her new fashion label in September

February 10, 2023 6:13 AM CNN Newsource

Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN When British designer Phoebe Philo announced she was stepping down from the top creative job at luxury fashion house Celine…

Inside the ‘ghost ships’ of the Baltic Sea

February 10, 2023 5:46 AM CNN Newsource

Francesca Street, CNN Plunging into the icy waters surrounding Scandinavia, divers Jonas Dahm and Carl Douglas hunt for vessels long lost to the…

Amsterdam is banning marijuana use on streets of red light district

February 10, 2023 4:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Mick Krever and Amarachi Orie, CNN In a bid to improve the quality of life for residents, Amsterdam will ban the use of marijuana on the street…

Look of the Week: With these big red boots, fashion is entering its silly era

February 10, 2023 1:24 AM CNN Newsource

Leah Dolan, CNN Are you into cosplay? If you’re plugged into luxury fashion’s latest trends, the answer might unwittingly be yes. From…

A gibbon who lived alone in her cage had a baby. Japanese zookeepers finally know how

February 9, 2023 11:05 PM CNN

By Xiaofei Xu, Philip Wang and Junko Ogura, CNN Japanese zookeepers believe they have solved the mystery of how a gibbon became pregnant despite…

‘A floating feather’: China’s latest airport design unveiled

February 9, 2023 10:15 PM CNN Newsource

Stephy Chung, CNN One of China’s best-known architects, Ma Yansong, has unveiled his firm’s vision for a serene new airport terminal in…

A gibbon who lived alone in her cage had a baby. Japanese zookeepers finally know how

February 9, 2023 10:05 PM CNN Newsource

By Xiaofei Xu, Philip Wang and Junko Ogura, CNN Japanese zookeepers believe they have solved the mystery of how a gibbon became pregnant despite…

Opal Lee, the ‘grandmother of Juneteenth,’ becomes second Black American to have portrait hung in Texas statehouse

February 9, 2023 6:14 PM CNN Newsource

By Justin Gamble, CNN Opal Lee, the 96-year-old Texan who successfully championed legislation to make Juneteenth a federal holiday, was honored on…

Chick-fil-A’s newest sandwich has no chicken in it

February 9, 2023 9:35 AM CNN Newsource

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Chick-fil-A’s newest sandwich ditches chicken for … cauliflower. The aptly named “Chick-fil-A Cauliflower…

Orca mothers forgo having more offspring to look after full-grown sons

February 9, 2023 10:11 AM CNN Newsource

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN It’s no surprise that parenthood can be demanding and sacrifices are often made for the sake of offspring. But for…

Striking image of a snow leopard wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award

February 8, 2023 5:04 PM CNN Newsource

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN A spectacular image of a snow leopard gazing out across mountains in India has been voted the winner of this year’s…

Yosemite’s blazing ‘Firefall’: You’ll need reservations for certain dates in February

February 8, 2023 7:50 PM CNN Newsource

By Forrest Brown, CNN One of social media’s most fiery darlings is set to make another sensation in coming weeks. It’s a spectacular,…

Largest ever collection of Vermeer paintings unveiled in blockbuster show

February 9, 2023 1:11 AM CNN

Nick Glass, CNN | Natasha Maguder, CNN “The most mysterious and beloved artist of all time.” Without a hint of apology, this is how the…

National Pizza Day 2023: Slice into some absurd facts

February 9, 2023 1:31 AM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Wolfe and Brian Ries, CNN National Pizza Day may have melted away like mozzarella, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still wrap…

Egg prices are still super high. This could be a big moment for plant-based options

February 9, 2023 4:25 AM CNN Newsource

By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Egg prices are still high at the grocery store — so plant-based egg alternatives are using this moment to make…

AI is the latest Wall Street craze. Is it also the next bubble?

February 9, 2023 5:49 AM CNN Newsource

By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Artificial intelligence is the latest tech flavor of the month. Industry giants Google, Microsoft and China’s Baidu…

Sleep starts: Why your body ‘hiccups’ as you fall asleep

February 9, 2023 2:31 AM CNN

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Ever drift off to sleep and suddenly feel like you’re falling, forcing you to wake with a start? Some people say they…

Largest ever collection of Vermeer paintings unveiled in blockbuster show

February 9, 2023 1:11 AM CNN

Nick Glass, CNN | Natasha Maguder, CNN “The most mysterious and beloved artist of all time.” Without a hint of apology, this is how the…

Largest ever collection of Vermeer paintings unveiled in blockbuster show

February 9, 2023 1:11 AM CNN Newsource

Nick Glass, CNN | Natasha Maguder, CNN “The most mysterious and beloved artist of all time.” Without a hint of apology, this is how the…

This photo of male intimacy in 1980s India was more subversive than it seems

February 8, 2023 9:04 PM CNN Newsource

Oscar Holland, CNN To passersby, the sight of two men embracing besides New Delhi’s India Gate in 1986 might have seemed unremarkable. In a…

Legendary Cuban American performer Celia Cruz to appear on US quarter

February 8, 2023 12:07 PM CNN Newsource

Uriel Blanco, CNN en Español Cuban American artist Celia Cruz will be the first Latina singer to feature as part of the American Women Quarters…

700 pounds of acorns found stuffed by woodpeckers inside walls of California home

February 8, 2023 4:43 AM CNN Newsource

By Cheri Mossburg, CNN A pair of California woodpeckers are surely crushed after a pest control technician on a routine call recently found their…

76 cats and dogs find homes

February 8, 2023 11:03 AM News Team

Dozens of cats and dogs found their forever homes during half-off adoptions from Jan.14 through Feb. 4, thanks to Friends of the Pocatello Animal…

Women on quarters: Who they are and why it matters

February 7, 2023 11:41 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled research to explore the lives of the 10 women celebrated by the American Women Quarters Program halfway through its four-year…

Don’t serve Girl Scout cookies with a side of shame

February 8, 2023 1:57 AM CNN Newsource

Opinion by Dr. Katie Hurley, CNN It’s Girl Scout cookie season again, which means young female entrepreneurs are outside your favorite stores…

Jim Carrey lists $29M LA mansion while offering a glimpse of his own art

February 8, 2023 2:56 AM CNN Newsource

Oscar Holland, CNN Actor Jim Carrey has listed his California mansion for sale, with the five-bedroom, nine-bathroom home being offered for almost…

This family of four are driving around Asia in a bus

February 8, 2023 3:10 AM CNN Newsource

Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN Packing their lives up and heading off on a lengthy road trip was something Nina and Kai Schakat, both from Germany, had…

Google details plans to use AI in search results

February 8, 2023 7:31 AM CNN

By Catherine Thorbecke, CNN Google on Wednesday detailed plans to use artificial intelligence technology to radically change how people search for…

I tried Microsoft’s new AI-powered Bing. Here’s what it’s like

February 8, 2023 8:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Clare Duffy, CNN Business Microsoft’s Bing search engine has never made much of a dent in Google’s dominance in the more than 13 years…

Taco Bell’s breakfast sales soar. It can thank Pete Davidson

February 8, 2023 8:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Breakfast at Taco Bell has been saved — and the chain has Pete Davidson to thank. Sales of Taco Bell’s breakfast…

Arctic Circle pays off student outstanding lunch balances

February 8, 2023 9:43 AM News Team

Arctic Circle and its nonprofit foundation arm, Arctic Cares, announced a major donation to benefit young students in Idaho, Wyoming and…

Mexico bans ‘shark tourism’ at great white hotspot

February 8, 2023 6:33 AM CNN Newsource

By Lilit Marcus, CNN Mexico has banned shark-related tourism activities at a popular Pacific Ocean destination. Guadalupe Island off the coast of…

Eva Longoria calls this the ‘perfect dish’ in ‘Searching for Mexico’

February 7, 2023 1:54 PM CNN Newsource

By Janelle Davis, CNN. Recipe from Thalia Barrios García, La Cocina de Humo One of the world’s most popular fruits has an unexpected history.…

‘I’d have this as my last meal on Earth’: Eva Longoria

February 7, 2023 1:54 PM CNN Newsource

By Janelle Davis, CNN. Recipe from Regina Escalante, Merci Eva Longoria can’t get enough of this salty dish. While visiting the sun-soaked city…

Industries losing and gaining the most jobs

February 3, 2023 11:41 PM Stacker

Stacker identified the industries where job openings have grown and shrank over the past year, using data from the Bureau of Labor…

50 most physical jobs in America

February 3, 2023 11:41 PM Stacker

Stacker ranked the 50 most physically demanding jobs in America using data from the Occupational Information…

5 sustainable household upgrades that save money and energy

February 3, 2023 11:41 PM Stacker

Enviro Friendly identified ways to upgrade your home to save money by compiling info from the Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency…