By Silvia Marchetti, CNN (CNN) — Made from leavened batter or dough cooked between two patterned plates, waffles are thought to be one of the oldest desserts around. Often topped with honey, whipped cream, syrup or jam, they’re ideal for breakfast, or a snack, sometimes savored on the run. Hugely popular in northwestern European countries,
Continue Reading By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — Vandalism has come to another US historic site, Pennsylvania’s Gettysburg National Military Park, where a pivotal battle of the Civil War was fought. A statement shared by the National Park Service on August 21 revealed that someone – or, more likely, multiple someones – had spray painted and carved
Continue Reading Reuters (CNN) — Hundreds of California sea lions have taken over San Carlos Beach in Monterey, California, prompting local officials to close the area to people. Caution tape has been put up but crowds are still drawn to the animal spectacle, taking photos of the sea lions as they rest and play on the sand and in the water. While sea lions, or
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Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Mindy Kaling has a message of support for Ben Affleck amid his split with Jennifer Lopez. Kaling was Wednesday’s host for the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago and during her speech, the “Office” star mentioned Affleck while showing some love for their home state of Massachusetts. “I couldn’t
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Coldplay frontman Chris Martin is showing some love for Taylor Swift supporters in Austria. On Wednesday, the band kicked off the first of four concerts at Vienna’s Ernst Happel Stadium where Martin, along with singer Maggie Rogers, sang an acoustic cover of Swift’s 2008 hit “Love Story.” According to
Continue Reading By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — A massive 2,492-carat rough diamond, believed to be the second biggest ever found, has been unearthed in Botswana, according to a mining company. The huge stone is thought to be the biggest found since the 3,106-carat Cullinan Diamond was discovered in South Africa in 1905. Canadian mining company Lucara
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Lionsgate has pulled the trailer for the forthcoming Francis Ford Coppola film “Megalopolis” after claims that some quotes from movie critics included in the preview were fabricated. The film, a passion project for Coopola, stars Adam Driver, Shia LaBeouf, Giancarlo Esposito and Grace VanderWaal. It “was very loosely
Continue Reading By Elizabeth Wagmeister and Samantha Waldenberg, CNN (CNN) — The Chicks will perform the National Anthem on Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention, multiple sources told CNN. The country music group – formerly known as the Dixie Chicks – are set to take the stage on the closing night of the DNC, to kick
Continue Reading Story by Maureen O’Hare and video by Max Burnell, CNN Fort William, Scotland (CNN) — It’s a Tuesday night on the Caledonian Sleeper, which runs six days a week from London to Scotland, and the Club Car is in full swing. Having feasted on fare such as Scottish haggis, neeps and tatties, passengers are sampling
Continue Reading By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — “Bottle in my hand, the whiskey up high,” Beyoncé sang on her latest album “Cowboy Carter,” released earlier this year. Now it seems she may have had a specific brand in mind. On Tuesday, the 32-time Grammy-winner unveiled her latest business endeavor: A luxury whiskey inspired by her Prohibition-busting
Continue Reading By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Director Ava DuVernay is on the ground at the Democratic National Convention this week for a special reason. The Oscar-nominated filmmaker is in town shooting a secret project related to the event, according to a source with knowledge who spoke to CNN. Details on the project are scarce, but
Continue Reading By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — A newspaper illustrating the agonizing wait facing families of those onboard the Titanic has been discovered at the back of a wardrobe in England after more than a century. The aftermath of the tragedy, which saw more than 1,500 people lose their lives when the ship sank in April
Continue Reading By Martha Alexander, CNN (CNN) — Good news for anyone who permanently decimated their eyebrows in the 1990s with a pair of tweezers and bad lighting: the barely-there brow is making a comeback. Big browed beauties like Cara Delevingne and Zoe Kravitz have shaped grooming standards for well over a decade — but if trend
Continue Reading By Taylor Romine and Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — Veteran traveler, travel TV host and guidebook author Rick Steves announced he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in a social media post Wednesday. “There is a clear path forward to getting healthy, and this fall, I’ll be in the hospital for a few days having prostate surgery,” Steves
Continue Reading By Jack Forrest, CNN (CNN) — “Saturday Night Live” star Kenan Thompson made fun of the conservative Project 2025 and talked to Americans that could be affected by its proposals while on stage at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday night. Thompson walked out onto the stage carrying a large prop book that appeared to
Continue Reading POOL By Jack Forrest, CNN (CNN) — “Saturday Night Live” star Kenan Thompson made fun of the conservative Project 2025 and talked to Americans that could be affected by its proposals while on stage at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday night. Thompson walked out onto the stage carrying a large prop book that appeared
Continue Reading By Sahar Akbarzai, CNN (CNN) — Ben Herskowitz stood on a hill overlooking the ancient archaeological landscape of Bamiyan, nestled among the high mountains of the Hindu Kush. In the distance, he could see white snow-capped mountains, greenery and blossoming trees spread across Afghanistan’s Bamiyan Valley. It was “one of the most beautiful places I’ve been to in my life,” Herskowitz
Continue Reading By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — A small town in Japan that received international attention for its controversial decision to block views of Mount Fuji has quietly reversed its decision. Fujikawaguchiko, at the base of Mount Fuji, became popular for a specific photo op where the mountain could be seen behind an outpost of the
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift shared a statement on social media on Wednesday in which she commented on the thwarted terror attack that led to the cancellation of three Eras Tour shows in Vienna, Austria earlier this month. “The reason for the cancellations filled me with a new sense of fear, and
Continue Reading By Dan Heching and Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Richard Simmons died of accidental “blunt traumatic injuries,” according to the Los Angeles Medical Examiner. In a media statement on Thursday, the LA Medical Examiner stated it had determined Simmons’ death last month was the result of injuries sustained in a fall. Arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease was
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — The Democratic National Convention ceremonial roll call vote on Tuesday was a vibe. Emceed by DJ Cassidy, songs were selected by each delegation as they cast their ceremonial votes for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. Some of the songs played were “Good Luck, Babe!” by Chappell Roan for Missouri,
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Adam Sandler is a fan of Travis Kelce. The world learned the degree of Sandler’s affection for the Kansas City Chief tight end during a recent appearance on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,” where the actor and comedian revealed that Kelce will be in the sequel for
Continue Reading By Jamie Gangel and Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Pink has been tapped for a closing night performance by the Democratic National Convention, a source familiar with the plans told CNN. The award-winning singer-songwriter and global pop icon will perform on Thursday evening, the source said, ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris taking the stage
Continue Reading CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — No need to worry about Alicia Silverstone, you guys. The “Clueless” star sparked concern after she posted on TikTok video in which she took a bite into what some of her followers speculated was poisonous fruit. “I’ve discovered something that I can’t figure out what it is
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — No need to worry about Alicia Silverstone, you guys. The “Clueless” star sparked concern after she posted on TikTok video in which she took a bite into what some of her followers speculated was poisonous fruit. “I’ve discovered something that I can’t figure out what it is and
Continue Reading By Julia Buckley, CNN (CNN) — As incidents of in-flight turbulence continue to rise, another airplane has had to divert after a sudden bout injured those onboard. EasyJet flight 8210 from Corfu to London Gatwick on August 19 was forced to divert to Rome, when turbulence over Italian airspace injured two crew members. Another plane
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are officially headed to divorce, but they had been signaling the end to this part of their story for months. Many had read between the “Bennifer” lines in reports about the couple putting their house on the market or Lopez’s decision to cancel
Continue Reading By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — Despite its shiny red exoskeleton and reputation as a bug of the sea, the lobster — though far from the world’s strangest delicacy — has long reigned as an unlikely luxury staple. As well as a high-ticket menu item, the crustacean is also a longstanding symbol of opulence in
Continue Reading By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — Millions of fans, one recording-breaking artist, almost 150 sold-out shows and a rotating wardrobe of 11 designers: These have been the winning ingredients of Taylor Swift’s renowned world tour. More than halfway through its run, the Eras Tour is now officially the highest-grossing string of concerts of all time,
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