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Xu Xiaofei, CNN Fois gras, the French culinary jewel that is as delicious as it is controversial, is a staple of upscale restaurants across the country. But now it’s vanishing from menus during an “unprecedented” crisis that has seen some manufacturers begin to consider reducing portions. At the heart of the problem is a bird

By Maureen O’Hare, CNN A quiet revolution is underway in how we transit airport security — but most of us won’t even have noticed. The requirement to put liquids into 100-milliliter containers and take electronics out of bags has been a staple of air travel for nearly 16 years. However, at many airports around the

Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN | Illustrations by Leanza Abucayan If the thought of retiring your comfortable sweats and choosing a new outfit to leave the house in each morning is an intimidating prospect, you’re in good company. For the better part of the pandemic, I’ve lived in a pair of stretchy, soft wool trousers in

By Wayne Chang, CNN Taiwan’s Southern Cross-Island Highway has reopened to the public following a 13-year closure. The alpine highway, which was popular with tourists as well as locals due to its route through rural, scenic parts of the island, was devastated by a typhoon in 2009. More than 90% of the road was damaged

By Brad Parks, CNN A United Airlines passenger was taken into custody Thursday morning at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport after opening an aircraft door and walking out onto the wing of the plane while it was taxiing. “A male subject was onboard a plane that was approaching the gate when he pulled the emergency exit

Amarachi Orie, CNN A vase kept in a kitchen in England could sell for £150,000 ($186,000) after it was revealed to be a rare 18th century Chinese artifact which was created for the Qianlong Emperor. The vase was purchased by a surgeon in the 1980s for a few hundred pounds, according to UK-based auction house

Jacqui Palumbo, CNN If you were born before 1990, you may remember the 3D graphic of an almost-naked baby that danced on a loop to become one of the internet’s earliest viral phenomenons. The strange-yet-sassy “Dancing Baby” began spreading via forwarded email chains in 1996 before it appeared on major news networks around the US

Ashley Strickland, CNN Massive Native American drawings — which remained unseen in an Alabama cave for more than 1,000 years — have been unveiled by a team of scientists. It’s the largest known cave art ever discovered in North America. The art was practically invisible until researchers investigated the cave and used 3D scans to

Sana Noor Haq, CNN Gianni Versace‘s former townhouse in Manhattan has gone on sale for $70 million. The late fashion designer bought the seven-bedroom mansion in 1995 and fully refurbished the interior, according to the Sotheby’s International Realty listing. The mansion, built in 1950, offers the buyer the chance to “live like royalty” and “own

Silvia Marchetti, CNN There’s a place on the Italian island of Sicily where you’re increasingly likely to hear an American accent wafting down its narrow streets instead of the local language. Sambuca di Sicilia, which gained a reputation as one of the first places in the country to sell off old houses for next to

Francesca Street, CNN Sitting atop one of the world’s most famous cabarets is a scarlet red windmill. And inside the windmill lies a secret room, hitherto unseen by the public. Next month, a select number of travelers will take a peek inside, as the Moulin Rouge partners with Airbnb to give a handful of guests

Megan C. Hills and Scottie Andrew, CNN The Met Gala returned to its typical first Monday in May date this week, and celebrities honored this year’s theme of “gilded glamour” with cinched waists, trailing coattails and tulle aplenty. Some A-list attendees, though, interpreted the theme through the lens of marginalized people whose labor made the

By Maxime Tamsett Whether you want to start a new life abroad or simply vacation overseas, getting a new passport can be an expensive endeavor. Even the savviest, cost-cutting travelers can be caught off guard replacing an expired (or soon to be expired) passport that could set them back hundreds of dollars. Once you’ve gathered

By Maxime Tamsett, CNN Whether you’re in the heartland of the United States or halfway across the world, when you crave an American meal, you’re probably sinking your teeth into a hamburger. While most Americans can’t remember a time without them, hamburgers only started to become widely popular in the United States roughly a century

Megan C. Hills, CNN As the Met Gala red carpet drew to a close on Monday night, Kim Kardashian arrived fashionably late in a sparkling skin-tight gown once worn by Marilyn Monroe. Adorned with over 6,000 handsewn crystals, the pre-loved dress was worn by Monroe when she famously sang “Happy Birthday” to President John F.

Jack Guy, Vasco Cotovio, Rodrigo Pedroso and Francesca Street, CNN The Brazilian town of Encantado has a towering new statue of Jesus Christ that rivals the height of Rio de Janeiro’s famous “Christ the Redeemer” statue. The Cristo Protetor de Encantado has been in the works since 2019. Recent drone photos show it looks more

Oscar Holland, CNN | Ziyu Zhang, CNN Winter Olympian Eileen Gu set Chinese social media alight after she attended Monday evening’s notoriously exclusive Met Gala in a figure-hugging Louis Vuitton mini-dress. Appearing on the red carpet just days after leaving China for the US, where she is due to begin college this fall, the freestyle

Oscar Holland, CNN Contributors: Jacqui Palumbo, Nick Remsen Photo editors: Austin Steele, Jennifer Arnow The Met Gala is fashion’s big night out — and celebrities are known for saving their most striking outfits for its often-theatrical red carpet. Stars across industries including TV, film, politics and sport did not disappoint, bringing exaggerated silhouettes, elegant accessories

By Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN Taiwan’s first-ever gourmet dining train has just hit the tracks — and this stunning creation is earning fast fans not just for its food, but for its appearance, too. Called the Moving Kitchen, it’s the latest addition to “The Future,” a special excursion train. The unveiling of the Moving Kitchen