More people are riding Amtrak than ever before, and improvements are on the way
By Julianna Bragg, CNN (CNN) — Amtrak has reached a historic milestone, carrying 32.8 million passengers on the passenger rail system in fiscal…
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Billboard names Beyoncé the greatest pop star of the 21st century
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Beyoncé has been named the greatest pop star of the 21st century by Billboard, the music charting site…
Continue Reading Kieran Culkin explains why his kids haven’t watched their uncle Macaulay Culkin’s classic holiday hit ‘Home Alone’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Kieran Culkin didn’t “make his family disappear,” but he’s definitely been withholding some aspects…
Continue Reading Italy bans Airbnb self-check-ins
By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Rome (CNN) — The days of arriving late at an Airbnb in Italy and opening up the key box to let yourself will soon…
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Jon M. Chu believes ‘the time is right’ for ‘Wicked’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — “Wicked” is all the rage these days, the director of the movie adaptation sounds like he couldn’t be…
Continue Reading Gotham Awards 2024: Zendaya honors mom, while Nicole Kidman and Pamela Anderson bring ’90s nostalgia
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The stars were out Monday night for this year’s Gotham Awards, held at Cipriani Wall Street in New York…
Continue Reading Jaguar reveals first concept car after controversial rebrand
By Jack Guy, CNN British luxury automaker Jaguar has revealed its Type 00 concept car, the first glimpse of a new electric vehicle following a…
Continue Reading Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of dangling woman off balcony in new lawsuit
By Sandra Gonzalez and Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Sean “Diddy” Combs has been accused of sexual battery by a woman who claims that…
Continue Reading Frontier Airlines introducing ‘first class-style’ seats
By Marnie Hunter, CNN (CNN) — Frontier Airlines is the latest no-frills carrier getting into the premium seating game — with what it’s…
Continue Reading Thieves steal van containing 2,500 pies from Michelin-starred chef
By Jack Guy, CNN London (CNN) — Thieves in northern England might have bitten off more than they can chew after stealing a van carrying 2,500…
Continue Reading The Australian city that became a global food and drink powerhouse
By Joe Minihane, CNN (CNN) — Sydney or Melbourne? It’s the great Australian city debate, one which pits the commerce, business and money of…
Continue Reading Alex Consani becomes first transgender Model of the Year
By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — American model Alex Consani has become the first transgender woman to win Model of the Year, following a string…
Continue Reading Chris Rock and Martin Short to host last ‘SNL’ episodes of 2024
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — “Saturday Night Live” is enlisting some of the show’s biggest alums to host the last few shows of the…
Continue Reading Margot Robbie thought she’d ‘go to jail’ for slapping Leonardo DiCaprio during ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ audition
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Margot Robbie made a creative decision to slap Leonardo DiCaprio during her “Wolf of Wall Street” audition…
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‘Who’s the Boss?’ star Danny Pintauro hospitalized after scooter accident
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — “Who’s the Boss?” star Danny Pintauro is sharing that he underwent emergency surgery after he was injured…
Continue Reading James Van Der Beek revisits ‘Varsity Blues’ to help families with cancer treatment costs
By Helen Regan, CNN (CNN) — Actor James Van Der Beek said he is selling signed “Varsity Blues” merchandise to help families struggling with…
Continue Reading 15 of the best places to go for Christmas
By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — Anyplace can throw up a few lights and call it a holiday celebration, but travelers who really adore Christmas…
Continue Reading Four friends posed for a photo on vacation in 1972. Over 50 years later, they recreated it
By Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — In the photo, four young women walk arm in arm, smiling and laughing, on a beach promenade. They’re dressed…
Continue Reading ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’: How Netflix brought the imaginary town of Macondo to life
By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — How do you bring to life one of the most beloved Latin American towns — one that has a century of history, but…
Continue Reading Elton John says he has lost his eyesight
By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Elton John says he still cannot see, months after suffering a severe eye infection. Speaking on stage at a gala…
Continue Reading ‘Wicked’ star Marissa Bode speaks out against ‘harmful’ ableist comments made about her character
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — “Wicked” actress Marissa Bode is asking for kindness after receiving ableist comments on social media. In a…
Continue Reading Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin support daughter Apple at debutante ball debut
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin very consciously came together on Saturday to watch their daughter Apple…
Continue Reading By reviving a century-old patent for blue paint, this architect reflects on a powerful, lesser-told history
By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — A century ago, the scientist and inventor George Washington Carver filed two patents related to his new method…
Continue Reading A man hid five treasure chests worth more than $2 million across the United States. Here’s how to find them
By Julianna Bragg, CNN (CNN) — What does it take to channel the spirit of Jacques Cousteau and search for secret treasure? For Jon…
Continue Reading ‘Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story’ is a bubbly blitz of sports-tinged sappiness, which was the point
By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story,” Hallmark’s snow-packed Swiftie-bait about two people looking to…
Continue Reading Bob Bryar, drummer for rock band My Chemical Romance, dead at 44
By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Bob Bryar, former drummer for the band My Chemical Romance, has died. He was reportedly 44. The news was confirmed…
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‘A short and significant relationship’: How a piano in a pickup builds connections
By Matt Villano, CNN Las Vegas (CNN) — Dozens of internationally renowned recording artists give concerts in Vegas every year, but the musician…
Continue Reading US travelers lose millions of suitcases every year. Their contents wind up at a store in Alabama
By Faith Karimi, CNN Scottsboro, Alabama (CNN) — Vee Aronds gazed at her reflection in the mirror as she tried on a satin-and-lace wedding…
Continue Reading The world’s most lovable cities for 2025
By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — In travel news this week, Disney’s newest cruise ship, ideas for Christmas cheer, plus the top-tier…
Continue Reading Demi Moore is ‘Hot Ones’ queen, asking host Sean Evans if he has anything ‘stronger’ after acing spicy sauce ‘gauntlet’
By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Demi Moore accomplished the unthinkable this week – and on her birthday, no less. “The Substance” star was a…
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