An endangered pygmy hippo was born at the San Diego Zoo, the first in over 30 years
Pygmy hippos are an endangered species, but in April, one was born at the San Diego Zoo. It was the zoo’s first successful pygmy hippo birth in…
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Trip of a lifetime with no end in sight — life on small boats stuck at sea
While 38-year-olds Leslie and Andrew Godfrey enjoyed a five-day, 750-mile sailing passage from Sri Lanka to the Maldives, the whole world changed.…
Continue Reading Australia announces bid to win back tourists
When we do go outside again, what will it be like? Over the May 16-17 weekend, Tourism Australia — the country’s national travel…
Continue Reading Lynn Shelton, ‘Little Fires Everywhere’ director, dies at 54
Director Lynn Shelton, known for the films “Humpday” and “Your Sister’s Sister” and the series “Little Fires…
Continue Reading Snoop Dogg uses ‘Frozen’ to encourage people to ‘let it go’ — and Idina Menzel responds
No matter his fame and notoriety, rapper Snoop Dogg proved that he’s just like the rest of us — he, too, sometimes needs to jam out to…
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Michael Jordan’s signature Air Jordan shoes from 1985 sell for record-breaking price, Sotheby’s says
A pair of Michael Jordan‘s game-worn shoes from 1985 sold for more than three times the estimated auction price on Sunday, breaking the world…
Continue Reading Heartbroken comedy stars reflect on how Fred Willard inspired them
Actor Fred Willard, who died Friday at the age of 86, brought years of laughter to both the small and big screens. Fans may remember him for his…
Continue Reading Fred Willard, ‘Best in Show’ and ‘Modern Family’ comedy star, has died
Fred Willard, the comedic actor known for his roles in movies including “Best in Show” and “This is Spinal Tap” and TV…
Continue Reading New York tourist is arrested in Hawaii after posting beach pictures on Instagram
A tourist from New York was arrested in Hawaii after he posted beach pictures on Instagram when he was supposed to be in quarantine. The 23-year-old…
Continue Reading Nelly and Ludacris overcome severe weather and Wi-Fi issues for Verzuz battle on Instagram Live
Severe weather in St. Louis didn’t stop Nelly and Ludacris from exchanging hits Saturday in the latest edition of Verzuz on Instagram Live. The…
Continue Reading Bill Murray and Guy Fieri are gonna have a nacho battle for charity
Guy Fieri is taking Bill Murray to Flavortown. In the Nacho Average Showdown, the Food Network personality and beloved actor will battle one another…
Continue Reading ‘Trading Spaces’ designer Frank Bielec dies of heart attack at 72
Designer Frank Bielec of TLC’s “Trading Spaces” has died after a heart attack, according to a family member. Bielec was 72 and died…
Continue Reading Charli XCX releases a new album recorded entirely in quarantine
Pop musician Charli XCX dropped her latest album Friday and, amidst a crowded release day, her project stood out. Why? It was made entirely in…
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German cafe tells customers to wear pool noodles to enforce social distancing
A cafe in Germany has celebrated its grand reopening to customers after lockdown by handing out pool noodles to maintain social distancing. Last…
Continue Reading Gwyneth Paltrow posts rare photos of daughter Apple Martin for her 16th birthday
Happy 16th birthday Apple Martin! The daughter of actress/Goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay front man Chris Martin has celebrated that…
Continue Reading Mary-Kate Olsen files for divorce from Olivier Sarkozy, emergency petition denied
Mary-Kate Olsen has filed for divorce from her husband of almost five years, Olivier Sarkozy. But a spokesperson for the New York court system tells…
Continue Reading Hawaii discourages tourists from coming to the state through at least the end of June
If you were planning on an early summer vacation in Hawaii this year, the state’s governor hopes you think twice. Hawaii Gov. David Ige said in…
Continue Reading ‘Snowpiercer’ takes off on a post-apocalyptic train, and runs offs the rails
Seemingly a difficult concept in the best of times, “Snowpiercer” becomes more problematic in the midst of a pandemic, focusing as it…
Continue Reading ‘Scoob!’ isn’t much fun, and neither are those meddling kids
First, a confession: There are those of us who have never really been fans of Scooby-Doo, or for that matter, those meddling kids. Still, the…
Continue Reading Keith Urban treats healthcare workers to a private, drive-in concert
Healthcare workers in Tennessee were treated to an unannounced, private show from country music star Keith Urban on Thursday night. More than 200…
Continue Reading Mystery solved: How to preserve The Scream, Edvard Munch’s iconic painting, for generations to come
Over the last few decades, an unseen enemy has been degrading The Scream. The famous painting by Edvard Munch represents human anxiety and anguish…
Continue Reading See the gardens of famous designers as Britain’s prestigious Chelsea Flower Show goes virtual
Horticultural enthusiasts will be able to take a virtual tour of award-winning designers’ gardens when Britain’s famous Chelsea Flower…
Continue Reading From a dazed owl to a dancing bear, the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards are the laugh we all need right now
We could all use a laugh right now. Thankfully, the natural world has answered our prayers for a bit of respite from the daily doom and gloom. From a…
Continue Reading Traveling amid coronavirus is like nothing I’ve seen before
I’ve been a correspondent at CNN for three decades and can conservatively estimate I have been on at least 2,000 flights in that time.…
Continue Reading David Crosby, sperm donor, responds to death of Melissa Etheridge’s son
Legendary singer David Crosby helped fellow singer Melissa Etheridge’s son Beckett Cypher be conceived and now Crosby is speaking out about his…
Continue Reading ‘Grease Sing-A-Long’ is the word on CBS
Tell me more, tell me more. CBS has announced a “Grease Sing-A-Long” that will feature follow-along lyrics to all the songs during the…
Continue Reading Jonas Brothers release new single ‘X’
Jonas Brothers are giving their fans what they want. The sibling group released “XV,” a special two-song bundle featuring their new…
Continue Reading Michelle Obama partners with MTV for national virtual prom
Michelle Obama is helping to give students a prom. Obama’s nonpartisan organization, When We All Vote, and MTV will host a virtual prom event…
Continue Reading In a town of two nations, Belgian bars are shuttered. Dutch pubs will soon be open across the street
Like so many small business owners, Monic van der Krogt has been hit hard by the coronavirus. The terrace of her cafe and beer garden in this small…
Continue Reading Katy Perry strips off to reveal her baby bump in new ‘Daisies’ video
Katy Perry has released a dreamy music video ahead of her newest studio album — and in it, she strips off to reveal her nude baby bump. The…
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