Amsterdam’s train tunnels reveal surprising windows into the past
By Ashley Strickland, CNN Scientists have long believed our planet is built upon four layers of rocks, minerals and magma deposited over millions of…
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The best time and days to book your domestic and international flights
By Maureen O’Hare, CNN This week in travel news: the best time and day to book your flights, new business and first class cabins for Qantas and…
Continue Reading Sale of late Egyptian President Sadat’s passport in Texas sparks outrage among family
Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN The sale of an Egyptian presidential passport at an auction is causing anger and confusion. The family of the late Egyptian…
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Anglers: Take advantage of this overlooked ‘mountain’ fishing opportunity as winter winds down
Never say “Ahh, it’s just a whitefish” again. Take advantage of this overlooked and underhooked fishing opportunity with a pretty tasty…
Continue Reading Best red carpet fashion at the 2023 SAG Awards
Oscar Holland, CNN Photo editor: Jennifer Arnow, CNN As Hollywood’s biggest names gathered for the 29th Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, it…
Continue Reading Why ‘Schitt’s Creek’ star Eugene Levy is a ‘reluctant’ traveler
Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN He famously played a motel co-owner in “Schitt’s Creek” and has been able to travel all over the world…
Continue Reading Ketchup helped him survive weeks lost at sea. Now Heinz wants to buy him a new boat
By Zoe Sottile, CNN The sailor who spent weeks lost at sea in January, surviving largely off of ketchup, could have a new, state-of-the-art boat…
Continue Reading The extraordinary train lifeline behind Ukraine’s Rail Force One
Julia Buckley, CNN It was “Rail Force One” — the overnight train that took US President Biden on a diplomatic odyssey from…
Continue Reading The extraordinary train lifeline behind Ukraine’s Rail Force One
Julia Buckley, CNN It was “Rail Force One” — the overnight train that took US President Biden on a diplomatic odyssey from…
Continue Reading Century-old Harley-Davidson sells for record-breaking $935,000
By Zoe Sottile, CNN A 1908 Harley-Davidson motorcycle has fetched a record-breaking six-figure sum at auction. The 1908 Harley-Davidson Strap Tank…
Continue Reading How much screen time is too much? The signs you’re addicted to your phone
By Andrea Kane, CNN It is indisputable that many of us spend much of our lives in front of our screens — especially our phones. What’s…
Continue Reading Roald Dahl classic editions will be released, following censorship concerns
Leah Asmelash, CNN UK publisher Puffin officially announced the release of Roald Dahl’s classic texts, following a week of pushback against…
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Best big cities for retirees in America
You want to retire in a city, but which one? Stacker looked at data from Niche’s Best Cities to Retire report, which grades each geographic retiree…
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8 ways to get the most out of a walk with your dog
Wag! compiled eight ways to make the most out of walking your dog, from focusing on terrain over distance to counting walks as…
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20 best cities for budget dating
SmartAsset set out to identify the cities where dating is most…
Continue Reading She’s the only woman living on an island of convicted criminals
Silvia Marchetti, CNN When Giulia Manca traveled to Pianosa, a former Italian prison island, back in 2011, she was looking forward to a relaxing…
Continue Reading Two art curators had a mystery on their hands. Was an unusual Dalí painting actually his?
Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Caitlin Haskell and Jennifer Cohen were stumped. The curators, both working on the Art Institute of Chicago’s first show…
Continue Reading Why ‘Schitt’s Creek’ star Eugene Levy is a ‘reluctant’ traveler
Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN He famously played a motel co-owner in “Schitt’s Creek” and has been able to travel all over the world…
Continue Reading Look of the Week: Paul Mescal is the picture of old Hollywood masculinity in a crisp white tank
Leah Dolan, CNN Two weeks ahead of his first Academy Awards ceremony, Best Actor nominee Paul Mescal is already taking center stage as ES…
Continue Reading Zipline over a waterfall? These Asia-Pacific hotels invite guests to arrive in style
Kate Springer, CNN For seasoned travelers, there’s nothing particularly memorable about the typical hotel arrival. Whether you take public…
Continue Reading US repatriates 77 looted artifacts to Yemen — but the Smithsonian will house them for now
Oscar Holland, CNN and Jacqui Palumbo, CNN The United States has repatriated 77 looted artifacts to Yemen, including dozens of ancient funerary…
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Homeowners reach for equity credit lines over refinancing as interest rates climb
Experian examined home equity lines of credit and refinancing data to see how lending changed since the Fed began raising interest rates in March…
Continue Reading They got married the day Russia invaded. It’s been the longest year of their lives
By Ivana Kottasová, CNN Yaryna Arieva and Sviatoslav Fursin are not going to celebrate their first wedding anniversary this Friday. The Ukrainian…
Continue Reading This popular destination will pay tourists to visit
Julia Buckley and Eric Chueng, CNN As travel returns with a bang, but rising airfares are making long-haul journeys difficult for many, destinations…
Continue Reading David Bowie archive of 80,000 items to be made public for the first time
Lianne Kolirin, CNN Costumes, handwritten lyrics and musical instruments are among the more than 80,000 David Bowie items going on public show for…
Continue Reading Domino’s stock tumbles 11% as delivery problems persist
By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Domino’s delivery problems aren’t over. In the last quarter of 2022 sales at locations open at least a…
Continue Reading The heavily armed DMZ separating North and South Korea has become a wildlife haven
By Jessie Yeung, CNN Between North and South Korea lies the demilitarized zone (DMZ), one of the world’s most heavily armed borders. The…
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Tips for your night out at the Mountain America Center
The Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls is gearing up for a busy few days of events.…
Continue Reading Your flight from Israel might be about to get quicker. Here’s why
Julia Buckley, CNN For years, journey times flying east from Israel depended on who you were flying with. If you were boarding a flight operated by…
Continue Reading Blizzards, snow and ice disrupt thousands of US flights
Barry Neild, CNN Another day of harsh winter weather brought continued air travel misery across the United States on Thursday with more than 1,100…
Continue Reading Blizzards, snow and ice disrupt thousands of US flights
Barry Neild, CNN Another day of harsh winter weather brought continued air travel misery across the United States on Thursday with more than 1,100…
Continue Reading Qantas reveals new first and business class cabins for ultra long-haul ‘Project Sunrise’ flights
By Maggie Hiufu Wong and Karla Cripps, CNN As Qantas gears up for the 2025 launch of its ultra long-haul “Project Sunrise” flights, the…
Continue Reading Disgraced art dealer’s family returns rare royal jewels to Cambodia
Tara Subramaniam, CNN | Oscar Holland, CNN While most monarchies’ crown jewels are heavily protected or given pride of place in a museum,…
Continue Reading Diesel’s Milan Fashion Week show opens against a backdrop of 200,000 condoms
Marianna Cerini, CNN Guests arriving to Diesel’s Milan Fashion Week show on Wednesday might have been surprised by the set: a giant mountain of…
Continue Reading An organism used as fire starter for centuries could replace some plastics, study finds
By Jackie Wattles, CNN A tough, bell-shaped fungus that grows on the rotting bark of trees has been used as a fire starter for centuries, earning it…
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Beloved Boston Marathon dog, Spencer, dies after multiple bouts with cancer
By WCVB Staff Click here for updates on this story ASHLAND, Massachusetts (WCVB) — Spencer, a golden retriever known…
Continue Reading American Airlines flight diverted to Raleigh-Durham airport due to disruptive passenger
By Amy Simonson, Pete Muntean and Gregory Wallace, CNN An American Airlines flight was diverted to Raleigh-Durham International Airport Wednesday due…
Continue Reading FDA releases draft guidance on how plant-based milk items should be labeled
By Jacqueline Howard and Sandee LaMotte, CNN The plant-based milk you buy may soon have a revised label. The US Food and Drug Administration issued…
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As Americans faced high gas prices, big oil companies doubled their profits
As Americans felt the crunch of a tighter global oil supply both at home and at the pump, major oil companies set new profit…
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Does more spending mean better roads? Here are the best—and roughest—roads by state
MoneyGeek analyzed data from the U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Census Bureau to learn more about America’s urban road…
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16 great furniture designers of the last century inspiring today’s design trends
Lazzoni Modern Furniture compiled 16 of the most influential furniture designers whose impact endures…
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Most dangerous states to drive in
Stacker used the Federal Highway Administration’s 2020 Highway Statistics report to rank states by the fatalities per billion miles…
Continue Reading An American tourist fell in love with a European flight attendant in 1969. They’ve been married for over 50 years
Francesca Street, CNN The first time Anthony Sall saw Barbara Olle, he was “starstruck.” It was the summer of 1969. Anthony was a…
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More than 1,700 flights canceled as winter storm hits US
Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN More than 1,700 flights were canceled in the United States on Wednesday as a winter storm hit the country, with…
Continue Reading Microsoft enters 10-year agreement with Nvidia and Nintendo in fight to save Activision deal
By Gayle Harrington, CNN Microsoft announced it has agreed to partnerships with Nvidia and Nintendo as it tries to convince European Union officials…
Continue Reading London Fashion Week highlights: Baby bumps, inflatable trousers and theatrical performances
Leah Dolan, CNN Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN London Fashion Week began with an ending, or a goodbye, rather, to one of the most influential figures in…
Continue Reading Starbucks’ new drinks have a spoonful of olive oil in every cup
By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business Starbucks wants you to give olive oil coffee a shot. Really. The coffee chain is rolling out a new line of…
Continue Reading Pilot thought instructor who died inflight was ‘just pretending’
By Maureen O’Hare A flying instructor died inflight after suffering a cardiac arrest, but his co-pilot thought he was fooling around and only…
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The dinner bell rings in Rexburg’s Restaurant Rush Week
The week of Monday, Feb. 20 to Saturday, Feb. 25 is a large week for many of the Rexburg dining…
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A look at global humanitarian efforts in the face of earthquakes over the last 22 years
Stacker looked at how the world responded to seven of the largest earthquakes of this century, outlining emergency response efforts and humanitarian…
Continue Reading Home Depot to spend $1 billion more on hourly workers
By Chris Isidore, CNN Home Depot said it will increase pay and benefits for front line hourly staff by $1 billion this year, another sign of a…
Continue Reading Some airfares are up by 50%. Here’s how to find savings
By Marnie Hunter, CNN Spring break and a busy summer are rolling up fast for travelers after the post-holiday lull. And if you’ve looked at…
Continue Reading Men did a lot more childcare while trialing a four-day work week
By Anna Cooban, CNN Men participating in the world’s biggest trial of a four-day work week spent much more time with their children, organizers…
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Venice canals run dry amid fears Italy faces another drought
Reuters Weeks of dry winter weather have raised concerns that Italy could face another drought after last summer’s emergency, with the Alps…
Continue Reading Burberry’s Daniel Lee makes his big debut at London Fashion Week
Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Designer Daniel Lee made his debut as Burberry’s new chief creative officer on Monday night inside a packed,…
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Don’t abandon your pets, there are other options
Remmi and Baxter are just two of many dogs left abandoned by their owner in Idaho…
Continue Reading United Airlines introduces a new family seating policy
By Marnie Hunter, CNN United Airlines has a new seat map feature that will help families with children under 12 find seats together free of charge,…
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10 counties at the lowest risk for a housing downturn in 2023
Nashville MLS used third-quarter 2022 ATTOM rankings to find the 10 counties across the United States least at risk of a housing downturn in…
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25 least expensive states to live in
Here are the top 25 states with the lowest cost of living in 2022, using data Stacker culled from the Council for Community and Economic Research.…
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Fewer people are taking out mortgages as interest rates increase
Experian examined mortgage rate data from Freddie Mac and the number of mortgage applications to see how rising interest rates are affecting…
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Top 25 states with the newest homes
Wondering which states have the highest share of new homes? Portland Real Estate analyzed data from the Census Bureau to find out. …
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Visualizing solar power capacity across the US
Rocket Solar cited data from the Energy Information Administration to analyze solar utility use and development and how it’s grown over the past 30…
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Idaho gas prices fall slightly
Average gasoline prices in Idaho have fallen 0.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.65/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802…
Continue Reading London is handing out free meals for all elementary school children
By Hanna Ziady, CNN London’s mayor has announced an emergency program to provide free meals for all children attending state primary schools in…
Continue Reading Airbnb is celebrating ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ with a one-night stay at Palais Garnier
By Emmy Abbassi, CNN Who wants to live like everybody else? Airbnb is honoring “The Phantom of the Opera,” Broadway’s longest…
Continue Reading Carnival: 10 wild facts and customs
By Forrest Brown, CNN Ash Wednesday is just around the corner (February 22). So you know what that means. Carnival celebrations for 2023 are in full…
Continue Reading Meta is launching a pay-for-verification subscription service for Facebook and Instagram
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN Meta is testing a subscription service which will allow Instagram and Facebook users to pay to get verified, Mark Zuckerberg…
Continue Reading Why Japan has so many ‘never travelers’
Kathleen Benoza, CNN A surprisingly large number of Japanese say that travel is no longer a priority for them. A survey done last year by global…
Continue Reading 10 of the best cities in the world to see while riding a bicycle
By Forrest Brown, CNN Bicycles can be a great way for travelers to enjoy a city. Not only do you have easy access to many tourist spots, but…
Continue Reading Mardi Gras 2023: Big Easy returns to playing hard. Here’s what you need to know
By Forrest Brown, CNN Mardi Gras 2021 was a very quiet, socially distanced event. And festivities were still a bit subdued in 2022, at least by…
Continue Reading Mardi Gras: The most fun you’ll have with a history lesson
By Emanuella Grinberg, CNN It’s time to break out your beads and get in your last bites of king cake — Mardi Gras time is here. Mardi…
Continue Reading Sunken discoveries: Rare Titanic footage and a medieval treasure trove
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…
Continue Reading Why Pizza Hut’s red roofs and McDonald’s play places have disappeared
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN For decades, bright, playful and oddly-shaped fast-food restaurants dotted the roadside along America’s highways.…
Continue Reading Cheetahs flown to India as part of effort to revive species
By Claudia Dominguez and Hafsa Khalil, CNN Twelve cheetahs have arrived in India as part of efforts to revive the species after decades of extinction…
Continue Reading Changes to Roald Dahl’s classic children’s books spark censorship spat
Lianne Kolirin, CNN The news that changes have been made to the works of best-selling children’s author Roald Dahl has been met with anger from…
Continue Reading 17th century shipwreck reveals a treasure trove of luxury goods
By Ashley Strickland, CNN I’ll never forget reading “Treasure Island” as a kid. Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel made me want…
Continue Reading Twitter to charge for SMS two-factor authentication
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN Twitter Blue subscribers will be the platform’s only users able to use text messages as a two-factor authentication…
Continue Reading Here’s what’s open and closed on Presidents Day 2023
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN This Monday, February 20, marks Presidents Day. The federal holiday falls on the third Monday of February, commemorating…
Continue Reading Mardi Gras 2023: Big Easy returns to playing hard. Here’s what you need to know
By Forrest Brown, CNN Mardi Gras 2021 was a very quiet, socially distanced event. And festivities were still a bit subdued in 2022, at least by…
Continue Reading In photos: The best of Rihanna’s rule-breaking maternity style
Leah Dolan, CNN Hanna Pham, CNN The timeline of maternity fashion evolution now exists in two parts: Before Rihanna and After Rihanna. Until the…
Continue Reading Catherine, Princess of Wales, brings royal elegance — and Zara earrings — to the BAFTAs red carpet
Oscar Holland, CNN Catherine, Princess of Wales, put a thrifty spin on regal elegance at the BAFTAs on Sunday night, pairing an upcycled Alexander…
Continue Reading The Nuxalk Nation’s totem pole was stolen and sold to a museum. After waiting 110 years, they finally have it back
By Alaa Elassar, CNN A totem pole removed from an Indigenous burial site more than a century ago and kept on display in a Canadian museum has been…
Continue Reading ‘Heartbreaking’: Visitor accidentally shatters Jeff Koons ‘balloon dog’ sculpture at Art Wynwood
Zoe Sottile, CNN The artist Jeff Koons’ famous sculptures might look like they’re made from balloons — but the works are actually…
Continue Reading LGBTQ relationships are finally getting the Bollywood rom-com treatment
Harmeet Kaur, CNN Bollywood is filled with love stories about going against societal norms or familial expectations. The 1960 epic…
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20% of carbon emissions from the food creation chain come from shipping
Analyzing a 2022 paper on greenhouse gas emissions, Thistle broke down findings about carbon emissions in the food supply chain and supporting data…
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F&G Southeast Region schedules big game measuring day
It’s time again to see how your latest trophy animal measures…
Continue Reading Flight from Auckland lands 16 hours later in … Auckland
By Marnie Hunter and Francesca Street, CNN It’s the stuff of nightmares. You’re trying to get somewhere, you’ve prepped and planned…
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How Americans shopped Black Friday weekend amid inflation and fears of recession
Shopdog analyzed data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the Census Bureau, and Shopify to get a sense of how consumers reacted to…
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Down payment vs. down the aisle: Where a wedding costs more than a home
SmartAsset crunched the numbers to identify and rank the cities where getting married is more expensive than buying a home in 2023.…
Continue Reading André Leon Talley’s possessions fetch almost $3.6 million at auction
Oscar Holland, CNN Hundreds of items from the estate of late fashion icon André Leon Talley, including paintings, personal photographs and some of…
Continue Reading This couple traveled through Europe to Brazil — without taking a flight
Julia Buckley, CNN For many, 2022 was the year that the ever-clearer climate crisis spurred people to fly less. For Rick Turner and his husband Adam…
Continue Reading ‘Do it,’ says solo traveler who uses a wheelchair. ‘You won’t regret it.’
Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN Born with an undiagnosed medical condition, Renee Bruns, who has been using a wheelchair since she was seven, developed a…
Continue Reading Europe’s natural gas prices fall to 18-month low
By Anna Cooban, CNN Europe’s natural gas prices have tumbled to their lowest level in nearly 18 months in the latest sign the region has…
Continue Reading The hidden meaning behind King Charles III’s coronation art
By Lauren Said-Moorhouse and Max Foster, CNN The British monarchy is entrenched in symbolism. Time and again we’ve seen instances where members…
Continue Reading Ballet director who smeared dog feces in critic’s face fired
Inke Kappeler, CNN The director of a leading German ballet company is being investigated by police and has been fired for smearing dog feces on a…
Continue Reading Crying cameramen and freezing conditions: How awards season favorite ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ was made
Thomas Page, CNN During war, soldiers look for solace wherever they can find it. In “All Quiet on the Western Front,” director Edward…
Continue Reading Crying cameramen and freezing conditions: How awards season favorite ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ was made
Thomas Page, CNN During war, soldiers look for solace wherever they can find it. In “All Quiet on the Western Front,” director Edward…
Continue Reading ‘Cinema of aspiration’: The romance filmmakers who redefined Bollywood’s quintessential genre
Tara Subramaniam, CNN A woman in a billowy white dress runs through a bright green and yellow field, her long hair streaming behind her as she…
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The 10 fastest cars under $30K
Using data from its car shopping app, CoPilot rounded up some of the fastest cars under $30,000.…
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25 of the smallest mammals in the world
Stacker compiled a list of 25 of the smallest mammals in the world using AnimalTraits as a reference. All mammals listed have a mass under 1…
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