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A version of this story appeared in Pop Life Chronicles, CNN’s weekly entertainment newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. CNN — February is, of course, the month of love. Though we are beyond Valentine’s Day, and even the half-price candy sales that come right…
CNN — Some parts of being a professional tennis player aren’t glamorous. And world No. 3 Jessica Pegula revealed the unglamorous side of the sport in a funny tweet after losing 6-1 5-7 6-0 to Barbora Krejčíková in the Dubai Championships semifinals on Friday. “Everyone: “What is it like playing…
Editor’s Note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back Pain Relief.” CNN — With spring still nearly a month away, the continued wintry weather and shorter…
Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations opening, inspiration for future adventures, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. CNN — It was “Rail Force One” – the overnight train that took US…
In hindsight, Nikki Ruston said, she should have recognized the red flags. The office in Miami where she scheduled what’s known as a Brazilian butt lift had closed and transferred her records to a different facility, she said. The price she was quoted – and paid upfront – increased the…
CNN — This year’s dunk contest winner Mac McClung of the 76ers found himself under a different kind of pressure to the basketball court on Friday in Philadelphia – working the counter of a fast food restaurant during the lunch rush. To the delight of fans queuing out the door,…
CNN — Five people on board a medical services airplane died Friday night after the aircraft crashed in western Nevada, officials said. The pilot, the flight’s nurse and paramedic along with a patient and a patient’s family member were killed when the airplane crashed near Stagecoach, Nevada, according to Care…
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 coming to him. And the handsome gift would be thanks to Ketchup giant Heinz, which is trying to locate Elvis Francois. The company posted a callout to…
CNN — Most No. 1 draft picks have time to enjoy their success, celebrating with family and friends, or dreaming about their future professional sports careers. Not so for soccer star Alyssa Thompson, who had to think about the more pressing matter of her classes the next morning. The 18-year-old…
Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations opening, inspiration for future adventures, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. CNN — This week in travel news: the best time and day to book…
CNN — One year and a day on from Russia’s invasion of his home country of Ukraine, Bellator MMA world champion Yaroslav Amosov will return to the cage to defend his title. Amosov’s welterweight bout against Britain’s Michael Page was originally scheduled for May 2022, but was postponed when he…
CNN — The family of a missing Wyoming woman, last seen a year ago, is imploring the state’s governor to help them find answers after months without apparent new leads in the case. Irene Gakwa was last seen by her family during a video call on February 24, 2022, and…
CNN — Tucked among the thousands of iconic Yoshino cherry trees at the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, is the “indicator tree,” which erupts into full bloom as much as 10 days earlier than its neighbors and gives officials at the National Park Service a good idea when the rest…
Abuja, Nigeria CNN — Nigerians are going to the polls for a crucial presidential vote that will see the country’s next leader elected. The hotly contested poll is being held simultaneously with voting for representatives for the country’s parliament. About 93 million Nigerians are registered to vote, according to electoral…
CNN — Want to send your faraway lover a kiss? A Chinese contraption with warm, moving silicon “lips” appears to have just the answer. The device, advertised as a way to let long-distance couples share “real” physical intimacy, is causing a buzz among Chinese social media users, who have reacted…
US intelligence suggests the Chinese government is considering providing Russia with drones and ammunition for use in Ukraine, three sources familiar with the intelligence tell CNN. It does not appear that Beijing has made a final decision yet, the sources said, but negotiations between Russia and China about the price…
Hong Kong CNN — Police in Hong Kong said Saturday they have arrested three people following the discovery of the dismembered body of model and influencer Abby Choi. Parts of the 28-year-old’s body, along with a meat slicer, an electric saw, and some clothing were found in a rental unit…
Story highlights ‘Michael P’ was playing a game on his phone before collision killed 12 and injured 89 He was sentenced to three and a half years in jail by a court in Bavaria CNN — A train controller has been sentenced to three and a half years in jail…
London CNN — Seven months since he announced his resignation as prime minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson’s shadow still looms large over the ruling Conservative party. Despite being forced from office in disgrace and presiding over a massive decline in support for both himself and his party, Johnson is still…
Story highlights Report: Ukrainian military spokesman says drills do not pose a threat to Crimea Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine in 2014 CNN — Ukraine carried out missile launches Thursday near Crimea – territory that Russia annexed more than two years ago – as part of military exercises, Ukrainian state…
Hear Brad Paisley’s surprise collaborator on his new song honoring Ukraine American country singer Brad Paisley tells Alisyn Camerota about his experience working with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on a new song dedicated to Ukrainians. Source link
TikTok-famous lawyer Erika Kullberg shares advice for travelers stranded at airports in bad weather. Source link
Former NFL star says he flies on Spirit Airlines to save money Former NFL player Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson shared some of the ways he likes to save money while on “Club Shay Shay” – a podcast hosted by another former NFL athlete, Shannon Sharpe. Source link
CNN — Mexico is rethinking its approach toward asylum seekers after the Biden administration unveiled a controversial new proposal to limit asylum eligibility in the United States. Mexico’s refugee assistance agency, known as COMAR, launched a pilot program in southern Mexico on Monday to explore expediting asylum denials to those…
Watch: Chinese fighter jet’s warning to US Navy plane in South China Sea CNN’s Ivan Watson takes a ride on a US Navy jet over the South China Sea and witnesses tensions at play between the US and China during a close encounter with a Chinese fighter jet. Source link
See how prosecutors grilled Alex Murdaugh on last day of cross-examination CNN’s Dianne Gallagher reports on what the prosecution asked Alex Murdaugh, a South Carolina attorney on trial for the murder of his wife and son, on the last day of his cross-examination. Source link
‘Russian warship, go f**k yourself’: Latvian MP invokes Ukrainian rallying cry to slam Russia at OSCE Latvian delegate Rihards Kols was met with applause when he called Russia’s inclusion a “disgrace” at the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) meeting. Source link
Body language expert points out ‘smoking gun’ from Murdaugh’s testimony on the stand Body language expert Janine Driver says former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh, who is on trial for murder in the deaths of his wife and son, indicates smugness and “leaks disgust” while taking the stand. Source link
CNN — The judge who oversaw a special grand jury investigating efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia says he instructed jurors they were prevented from discussing deliberations but did not face restrictions in talking about the panel’s final report. “The…
CNN — Fox News is in serious hot water. That’s what several legal experts told CNN this week following Dominion Voting Systems explosive legal filing against the right-wing talk channel, revealing the network’s executives and hosts privately blasted the election fraud claims being peddled by Donald Trump’s team, despite allowing…
