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- Alex Murdaugh, the once-prominent lawyer, took $3 million from an insurance settlement meant for his late housekeeper's family, affidavits say
Newly released documents allege that Alex Murdaugh, a once-prominent South Carolina attorney now embroiled in scandals including alleged life insurance fraud, coordinated with his former housekeeper's family to sue himself for insurance money that he then pocketed for himself, according to a pair of affidavits released Saturday.
- The roots of the Murdaugh case run deep through these coastal towns. But no one wants to talk about it
The store clerk asked, "Can I help you?" But it sounded more like, "What the hell are you doing here?"
- Murdaugh returns to South Carolina to face charges
Alex Murdaugh waived an extradition hearing in Florida on Friday, according to the Orange County Corrections office, and returned to South Carolina a day later to face charges related to the misappropriation of settlement funds in connection with the 2018 death of his family's longtime housekeeper.
- Reporter details the arrest charges against Murdaugh
Alex Murdaugh, a once-prominent South Carolina attorney embroiled in scandals including alleged life insurance fraud, was arrested in Florida on suspicion of misappropriating settlement funds in connection with the 2018 death of his family's longtime housekeeper, authorities said. CNN's Martin Savidge has more.
- Sons of Murdaugh's housekeeper want him to be jailed until he pays them settlement money their lawyer says they're owed
The children of a housekeeper who worked for embattled South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh have filed a motion for his arrest and detention until the money he allegedly embezzled from her estate is returned.
- Murdaugh's former law firm says he 'lied and he stole from us'
The South Carolina law firm where attorney Alex Murdaugh was once a partner, issued a statement claiming he "lied and stole from us."
- Ex-intelligence official who created controversial Trump Russia dossier speaks out
• Opinion: Trump can't always get what he wants
• Kinzinger doesn't rule out January 6 committee subpoena for Trump
- Covid-19 infections are declining in the US. See your state's trend
• Opinion: Parental control is a smoke screen for right-wing activists
- 17 US and Canadian missionaries kidnapped by gang members in Haiti
- Brian Stelter shares chilling threats from man angered by his election reporting
CNN's Brian Stelter discusses learning how he and his family were the target of a "serial harasser" who was angered by CNN's reporting on the 2020 election and how he hopes this case will help tamp down on threats towards journalists.
- At least one dead in on-campus shooting at Grambling State University
At least one person has died and multiple others were injured in an on-campus shooting early Sunday morning during a homecoming event at Grambling State University in Louisiana.
- Pork is already expensive. A new state law could push prices higher
• Watch: The REAL reason the US supply chain is backed up
• The global supply chain nightmare is about to get worse
- Former President Clinton released from hospital
Former President Bill Clinton has been released from a California hospital after being treated for an infection that spread to his bloodstream.
- A top Trump target has outraised her opponent
• Opinion: Trump is sabotaging himself
• Watch: Reporter on 'most prominent example' of establishment GOP rejecting Trump
• Opinion: Trump can't always get what he wants
- The secret customs of the Supreme Court
Much of the US Supreme Court's business occurs in private, as the nine justices meet alone around a rectangular table in a small oak-paneled room.
- Jon Stewart: Trump isn't some incredible supervillain
Comedian Jon Stewart discusses with CNN's Jake Tapper why he thinks the country's focus on former President Donald Trump is a mistake and painting him like an "incredible supervillain" is the wrong move.
- What happens if Gabby Petito's fiancé isn't found soon
• Vehicle of family that went missing 20 years ago discovered in Ohio River
• Human remains in Iowa positively identified as missing 11-year-old
- US hasn't seen worker anger like this in decades
• Union calls deal to avert strike 'a Hollywood ending'
• Watch: Six rotors. 200mph. This may be the future of transportation
• A record number of Americans are quitting their jobs
- An Alabama teen was fatally shot while in his room playing on his iPad
A 13-year-old boy was shot and killed while playing with an iPad in his bedroom in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, police said.
- How a racist rant in 'The Great Gatsby' explains White identity politics today
White identity politics is arguably the most politically influential form of identity politics in America. In the latest "Reality Check with John Avlon: Extremist Beat," Avlon traces its evolution from slavery to a character in The Great Gatsby to Birtherism with CNN's Sara Sidner and Elle Reeve.
- Kobe Bryant's widow is suing L.A. County for emotional distress. The county wants her to take a psychiatric exam.
Los Angeles County wants to compel the widow of NBA legend Kobe Bryant and others involved in a lawsuit over leaked photos of the helicopter crash that killed him, their daughter and seven others to take psychiatric exams before the case goes to trial, court filings show.
- Watch highlights from Rami Malek's 'SNL' monologue
In his debut appearance as a "Saturday Night Live" host, the Academy Award winning actor talked about his penchant for playing villains, and love for his siblings.
- Synthetic chemical in consumer products linked to early death, study finds
Synthetic chemicals called phthalates, found in hundreds of consumer products such as food storage containers, shampoo, makeup, perfume and children's toys, may contribute to some 91,000 to 107,000 premature deaths a year among people ages 55 to 64 in the United States, a new study found.
- Lauded Spanish female crime writer revealed to be three men
Spain's literary world has been thrown into chaos after a coveted book prize was awarded to "Carmen Mola" -- an acclaimed female thriller writer who turned out to be the pseudonym of three men.
- North Korea is slamming 'Squid Game.' Here's why
North Korea is criticizing Netflix's worldwide hit show "Squid Game," slamming it for highlighting the negative aspects of South Korean culture, including consumerism and inequality. CNN's Brian Todd reports.
- Premier League game briefly suspended because of medical emergency in crowd
The Premier League match between Newcastle and Tottenham Hotspur was suspended in the 41st minute on Sunday due to a "medical issue" in the crowd, the league wrote on Twitter.
- What to expect at Apple's MacBook event
Apple is set to kick off its second product event of the season, a month after introducing its new iPhone 13 lineup.
- See Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's reaction to Kyrie Irving's vaccine refusal
NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar discusses Kyrie Irving's refusals to get vaccinated for Covid-19 and his subsequent suspension from the Brooklyn Nets.
- Tony Bennett has set a new Guinness World Record
One thing is for sure: Tony Bennett knows how to keep the music playing.
- New trailer for 'The Batman' shows a gritty Gotham featuring several familiar foes
The new trailer for "The Batman," the latest reboot of the iconic movie franchise, features a recognizably dark and gritty Gotham and previews the return of several of the superhero's most infamous enemies.
- Vince Neil falls off stage in Tennessee
Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil was injured Friday night when he fell off the stage during a solo concert at a Tennessee rock festival.
- 'SNL' tackles the NFL's Jon Gruden email scandal
The NFL had a rough week, and "Saturday Night Live" made sure to tackle it on this weekend's episode.
- Meghan is still close with Diana's best friend
Princes William and Harry lost their mother, Diana, at a young age. But she still has a strong effect on their interactions with the rest of the royal family, their relationships with the media and their charitable activism.
- 'Halloween Kills' slays at the box office
Michael Myers made a killing at the box office, even though he was also streaming.
- PODCAST: Dr. Gupta shares science-backed tips for better decision making
- These tiny homes in Los Angeles offer the city's homeless a new lease on life
Jolinn Bracey slept in her Toyota Corolla for five years until she put homelessness in her rearview mirror by moving into a tiny home.
- How one woman created a network to support the families of those struggling with addiction
Joanne Peterson has attended the State of the Union and addressed governors across the country on the opioid epidemic. Senators and attorneys general call her in hopes of better understanding how they can support their communities as they deal with an epidemic of overdoses.
- This retired general is now fighting for military families of color
Lieutenant General Gwen Bingham has spent much of her Army career being a frontrunner. She is only the second African American woman ever to become a three-star General in the Army and as she advanced throughout her career, she has been either the first woman, the first African American, or both to hold that position.
- 63-year-old woman joins college golfing team
After the death of her husband and father, 63-year-old, Debbie Blount, becomes the first person in her family to go to college as she joins the women's golf team at Reinhardt University.
- A dolphin's decades-long stay made this Irish town famous
When Ireland entered one of the world's most restrictive pandemic lockdowns in early 2020, Jimmy Flannery was worried how one of his best friends would cope.
- A permanent residence? Fans weigh in on potential London NFL franchise
UK fans of the NFL flocked to North London for the two 2021 London Games this month -- but could the capital city soon become a permanent home to an NFL franchise?
- 'Squid Game' is a huge hit. That may not be enough for Netflix
For much of this year, Netflix shares have trailed big tech rivals Facebook, Apple and Amazon. That's no longer the case, in part because of the global mega-hit "Squid Game."
- Storage containers are scarce, so toymakers are focused on small, squishy toys for the holidays
Jay Foreman, the chief executive of toymaker Basic Fun, was in a bind over the summer.
- Bari Weiss' next act: a Substack newsletter that serves as 'the newspaper for the 21st century'
Bari Weiss says her publication on Substack, Common Sense, is meant to be "the newspaper for the 21st century, ultimately. I'm starting it out as the op-ed page that I want to read."
- The global economy's 2020 hangover is far from over
The global economy's 2020 hangover is far from over
- Solo Stove's fire pits are a fall essential — and they're finally on sale
- We've tested dozens of WFH products: Here are 27 worth your money
- The best humidifiers of 2021
- We simmered, braised and baked for weeks to find the best dutch ovens
- 24 fall must-haves from REI you'll wish you bought sooner
- Are Lululemon leggings actually worth the hype? Absolutely. Here's why
- 20 adult Halloween costumes you'll actually want to wear
- We tested the new Nintendo Switch OLED. Here's why it's worth it
- Free food and drinks before your flight? Here's how to access airport lounges
- The 16 best winter boots at all price points, according to experts
- The best fleece jackets for both men and women, according to experts
- Earn a highest-ever 180,000 bonus points on these Hilton credit cards
- What does Steve Bannon have to hide?
The House select committee investigating the January 6 riot appears to be moving swiftly to hold former President Donald Trump's cronies to account. First up is former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon, who could face charges of criminal contempt for refusing to comply with the committee's subpoena.
- Europe's energy crunch gives Putin the upper hand
The warning was hardly veiled. Vladimir Chizhov, Russian President Vladimir Putin's tough-minded representative to the European Union, recently said that if Europe wants to resolve any future issues with its supply of natural gas quickly, treating Russia as a "partner," not an "adversary," will help.
- Trump is sabotaging himself
There Donald Trump goes again. Abandoning the path to possible victory just to prove a point.
- Why Democrats are nervous about Virginia
Democrats are anxiously following the gubernatorial race in Virginia.
- 60 years ago, we saw the face of evil
Sixty years ago, the world saw the face of evil.
- Ivanka almost landed one of the world's biggest jobs
She has his last name, for goodness sake. She sat in his chair at his first G-20 meeting in Hamburg, Germany. No doubt the picture pleased him, his daughter smack between British Prime Minister Theresa May and China's President Xi Jinping. In fact, she has warmed lots of important chairs without incident. With this resume, why wouldn't former President Donald Trump think Ivanka would make a terrific president of the World Bank?
- Dave Chappelle's bogus 'cancel culture' claim
Dave Chappelle apparently has an unusual obsession with the LGBTQ community.
- Tug of War: Clarissa Ward shares stories of resistance from around the world
- The Handoff: Dave Chappelle, comedy and commentary
- Harry Enten: Why more Americans are choosing cremation
- Recalculate Your House Payment in Minutes
- These are the Best Credit Cards of 2021
Health
- Most Americans probably won't be able to get a Covid-19 vaccine until mid-2021, CDC director says
A wedding in Maine is linked to 176 Covid-19 cases and the deaths of seven people who didn't attend the celebration, demonstrating just how easily and quickly the virus can spread at social gatherings, public health experts say.
- Tracking Covid-19 cases in the US
- Trump knew testing Covid-19 vaccines would take months, Woodward book shows
President Donald Trump knew back in the spring that it would probably take a year to develop a coronavirus vaccine, according to interviews with journalist Bob Woodward.
- What you need to know about coronavirus today
More than half a million children in the United States have been diagnosed with Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children's Hospital Association.
- ICUs are nearing capacity in this French city. And it's only September
Dealing with the first wave was like a sprint, the second will be more like a marathon.
- Crowded parties and coronavirus concerns keep high schoolers from returning to the classroom
Overcrowded parties have forced several high schools to go back to online learning in hopes of staving off Covid-19 outbreaks.
- NIH 'very concerned' about serious side effect in AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine trial
The Food and Drug Administration is weighing whether to follow British regulators in resuming a coronavirus vaccine trial that was halted when a participant suffered spinal cord damage, even as the National Institutes of Health has launched an investigation of the case.
- CDC study finds coronavirus rarely kills children, but minorities at higher risk
Children and teens from minority groups are disproportionately hit by coronavirus, just as older adults are, according to the findings of a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- A 9-year-old who's been battling coronavirus for 6 months says the illness is a big deal
Eli Lipman, 9, and his father have been battling the impact of Covid-19 since March, and he said life as a "long hauler" isn't easy.
- How to help siblings get along better
Sibling rivalry is often taken as an unexamined fact of family life -- as much a part of parenting as potty training or bedtime stories.
- Here's why a vaccine will not stop the Covid-19 pandemic right away
Dr. Umair Shah remembers the last mass vaccination campaign the US waged.
- Unpopular teens could be at higher risk of heart conditions later in life, study suggests
Many of us hope to escape who we were in high school -- particularly if you were last in line to be picked in gym class -- but a growing body of research suggests that how popular you are in adolescence has a link with psychological and physical health decades later.
- These immunocompromised college students felt isolated when the fall semester began. So they did something about it
At first, Cameron Lynch thought she would need prepared questions for the group to discuss in their first Zoom call.
- Italian airport gets world's first five-star anti-Covid award
Travelers eager to fly again may want to consider Italy as their next destination.
- Depression and anxiety during and after pregnancy may harm childhood development, study finds
A mother's depression and anxiety from conception through the first year of the baby's life is associated with negative developmental outcomes through adolescence, according to a study published Monday in the journal JAMA Pediatrics.
- How to sleep better — kids and grown-ups alike
Like many moms, Sofia Axelrod found the lack of sleep really hard after giving birth. But unlike many moms, she refused to accept that the exhaustion was inevitable.
- We're in a She-cession
- Americans need to 'hunker down' this fall and winter as Covid-19 pandemic will likely worsen, Fauci says
Nearly 30 US states are reporting downward trends in Covid-19 cases, but the pandemic will likely worsen again, according to the country's leading infectious disease expert.
- Sex gets complicated during the pandemic
When the pandemic hit, couples found themselves worrying about getting sick, losing income, teaching their children at home while working full time (or worrying full time about sending them to school).
- Craving sugar during a pandemic? Here's how to tame your sweet tooth
Cakes, cookies, pie.
- Poor sleep linked to weight gain in 2-year smartphone sleep tracking study
Not sleeping enough or getting a bad night's sleep over and over makes it hard to control your appetite. And that sets you up for all sorts of health problems, including obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes.
- What is an EUA, and what does it have to do with how quickly we get a coronavirus vaccine?
With talk of the possible availability of a vaccine candidate heating up, you might have heard the term Emergency Use Authorization -- or EUA -- all over the news lately. But what is it exactly, and how does it apply to vaccines?
- Some college towns grapple with Covid-19 after students return for fall semester
While many colleges and universities are offering classes online, that hasn't necessarily stopped students from gathering. And now some college towns are grappling with outbreaks of Covid-19 as the start of the fall semester complicates local responses to the pandemic.
- AstraZeneca's Oxford vaccine trial to resume, the university says
The AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine trial, halted last week after an unexplained illness in one of the volunteers, will resume, the University of Oxford announced Saturday.
- Covid-19 school closings linked to increase in depression and suicide, study finds
Primary school students in China experienced more depressive symptoms and made more suicide attempts after schools closed for the pandemic, a new study found.
- One of the leading coronavirus vaccine trials is currently paused. Prominent vaccine researchers tell CNN that's unusual
Vaccine clinical trials are notoriously difficult to conduct.
- My lifelong Muppets obsession helped me explain the pandemic to my preschooler
Growing up with "Sesame Street" in the early 1980s, I found pieces of myself in Cookie Monster's sweet tooth, Big Bird's gentleness and in Grover, who was outgoing and always willing to help others, even though he made a lot of hilarious mistakes.
- How to reboot your workout routine: Let's set the foundation
After time off from exercising, it's understandable if you're having a hard time getting motivated. You may even feel a bit bad, but I'm here to say it's important to go easy on yourself.
- Wildfire smoke and your health: Do you need to worry?
Wildfires have broken out across the United States on an unprecedented scale, with 77 large complexes of fires engulfing 3 million acres in a matter of weeks.
- Fauci says normal life may not be back until the end of 2021
Dr. Anthony Fauci said it could be the end of 2021 before life gets back to how it was before Covid-19.
Entertainment
- 'Succession' star Brian Cox: 'You can't underestimate Logan in any shape or form'
We're toward the end of our interview time when actor Brian Cox, in describing his character's few but strong loyalties on HBO's "Succession," raises his voice to the level most people only hear through the television.
- New trailer for 'The Batman' shows a gritty Gotham and familiar foes
The new trailer for "The Batman," the latest reboot of the iconic movie franchise, features a recognizably dark and gritty Gotham and previews the return of several of the superhero's most infamous enemies.
- TV OT: Joe Goldberg v. Dexter Morgan: Sizing up TV's serial killer kings. Plus, a critic's conundrum
A strike is looming but the work on TV OT continues. Here's this week's column:
- Tony Bennett has set a new Guinness World Record
One thing is for sure: Tony Bennett knows how to keep the music playing.
- Union calls deal to avert strike 'a Hollywood ending' as negotiations continue for workers in other parts of country
A threatened strike on major TV and film production was averted Saturday night, just hours before a midnight deadline.
- Superman's motto gets a modern update: 'Truth, Justice and a Better Tomorrow'
Superman's iconic motto, "Truth, Justice and the American Way," is getting an official update for the first time in decades.
- Adele's best songs for every mood
We know it seems like most of Adele's music is about heartbreak, but that's just because she does it so well.
- 'Stop it': CNN reporter dismisses talk about Adele's weight
Adele's new single has dropped, but people are still talking about her weight loss more than her music. This week on "Pop Off," CNN entertainment reporter Lisa Respers France and her best friend Audrey Irvine examine our obsession with celebrities' bodies. Subscribe to Lisa's "Pop Life Chronicles" newsletter here.
- 'The Last Duel' doesn't disappoint, but the lengthy buildup to it does
"The Last Duel" of the title doesn't disappoint in director Ridley Scott's latest period epic, but the protracted buildup to it somewhat does. A "Rashomon"-like tale that tells its story from different perspectives, this fact-based adaptation of Eric Jager's book is muddy, bloody and grim but too drawn out in filtering 14th-century feudal norms through a modern prism.
- 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' and 'Day of the Dead' stretch movie horror into series
For anyone who watched "I Know What You Did Last Summer" or "Night of the Living Dead" and thought, "I wish that movie was four times longer," Amazon and Syfy have series for you, because it's that time of year for scary shows, and as things currently stand in TV/streaming, anything worth doing is worth overdoing.
- 'Succession' returns with more sinister power struggles
Check out killer content in October: Power struggles rock the Logan family in season three of "Succession," stalker Joe Goldberg is a new dad in "You," Jamie Lee Curtis returns in "Halloween Kills," and more.
- 'Introducing, Selma Blair' turns her MS diagnosis into a deeply personal documentary
Coming not long after the splendid Val Kilmer documentary, "Introducing, Selma Blair" provides more deeply personal access to an actor in the throes of a health crisis, following her multiple sclerosis diagnosis in 2018. In this case, the focus is less on her career than her struggles and treatment, with the goal of assisting others facing similar challenges.
- Vince Neil hurt in fall from stage at Tennessee rock festival
Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil was injured Friday night when he fell off the stage during a solo concert at a Tennessee rock festival.
- Eve reveals pregnancy on Instagram: 'We finally get to tell everyone!'
Eve is definitely feeling satisfaction...
- Randy Bachman's treasured Gretsch guitar was stolen 45 years ago. An internet sleuth helped find it
Decades after it was stolen, Canadian rock star Randy Bachman says he's finally found the rare guitar he used to write hits like "American Woman" and "Taking Care of Business" after an internet sleuth tracked it down in Japan.
- 'Halloween Kills' is a strange title for a franchise that just won't die
"Halloween Kills" is a strange name for a 43-year-old franchise that positively refuses to die. Then again, this 12th film in the series -- a direct sequel to the 2018 reset "Halloween" -- is odd on various levels, starting with the wholly misguided attempt to weave a half-baked message into its bloody mayhem.
- 'It's not helpful': Jonah Hill asks fans not to comment on his body
Oscar-nominated actor Jonah Hill wants the world to know that his body is not an appropriate talking point.
- Dwayne Johnson meant what he said about Vin Diesel
Vin Diesel may have viewed his highly publicized feud with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as a bit of "tough love," but Johnson is not backing down from what he said about Diesel.
- Jamie Lee Curtis dressed as mom Janet Leigh in 'Psycho' for 'Halloween Kills' premiere
Jamie Lee Curtis honored her mother Janet Leigh at the recent "Halloween Kills" premiere by replicating Leigh's costume from her iconic role in "Psycho."
- Netflix head reiterates support for Dave Chappelle special in email to staff
Netflix head Ted Sarandos has reiterated his support for Dave Chappelle and the comic's controversial stand-up special, "The Closer" in an email to company staff.
- 'You' finds twisted new wrinkles with Love and marriage in the suburbs
Another salvage project by Netflix, "You" went from a Lifetime also-ran to a social-media sensation, with its twisted lead becoming a sort of latter-day "Dexter," heavily narrating his bizarre story. The third season continues to balance that delicate juggling act, with a wife, baby and life in suburbia merely adding to the chaos, and for the most part, macabre fun.
- Jamie Costa's Robin Williams impersonation leaves fans clamoring for a whole film
Robin Williams' fans are very excited by actor Jamie Costa's impersonation of the late star.
- William Shatner can't escape 'Star Trek,' but his voyage has gone well beyond it
William Shatner chided me when I interviewed him in 1987. The actor wanted to keep the focus on his move into directing, politely objecting when I asked about his relationship with the "Star Trek" faithful after a "Saturday Night Live" skit the year before in which he famously told cast members playing trivia-obsessed fans to "get a life."
- 'Dopesick' gives Purdue Pharma and OxyContin a sweeping dramatic treatment
"Dopesick" is an engrossing eight-part series, exploring the opioid crisis from multiple angles, including the ground-level carnage inflicted by OxyContin addiction, Purdue Pharma's inner workings and the government personnel seeking to combat it.
- 'Squid Game' sets off a new game, trying to figure out why it took off on Netflix
"Squid Game" has set off its own Hollywood-centric game -- trying to explain how (or really, guess why) a South Korean drama that arrived with virtually no fanfare has become what Netflix is billing as possibly its "biggest show ever."
- 'Succession' doesn't miss a beat as its Murdochian family feud continues
Success hasn't spoiled "Succession," as the Emmy-winning drama returns with all its Shakespearean and Murdochian overtones intact, with a bruising father-son battle over its fictional media empire. Stripped of that, the HBO series remains enormously fun, filled with cringe-inducing moments and the kind of vicious insults that would make the writers of "Veep" blush.
- Here are 7 movies to get you in the Halloween spirit
What better way to get in the spooky spirit than curl up and watch some scary flicks.
- See what's streaming in October
A look at some of the series and films streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, Hulu and more in September.
- The best and worst of 007 as 'No Time to Die' marks Daniel Craig's exit
Some 007 math: 60 years, 25 movies (with a small asterisk) and six James Bonds. For a Cold War creation, Ian Fleming's suave spy has certainly gotten around, but despite different guises in the tuxedo and occasional scuba gear, when it comes to Bond ratings, there really shouldn't be much argument about who wore it best.
- 'The Wonder Years' shines in ABC's reboot of the coming-of-age dramedy
Early '90s TV is hitting the refresh button this fall, in the case of "The Wonder Years," delivering an impressive and ambitious ABC dramedy. Coming on the heels of Disney+'s "Doogie Howser, M.D." reboot, the two shows join the earlier "One Day at a Time" in proving it's possible to nostalgically recycle titles and still produce distinctive and captivating series.
Travel
- Italy reveals its new national airline
They've long dominated the food and fashion worlds, this year they've dominated sports, and now they're aiming for the skies.
- $80M superyacht concept has a 'gaping hole'
Previous offerings include a yacht in the form of a swan and another devised to resemble a shark, but Lazzarini Design Studio's latest superyacht concept may be one of its most daring yet.
- Airbus A380: Where to fly in a superjumbo as aviation returns
The Covid-19 pandemic threatened to render the A380 obsolete. But as international travel resumes, airlines including Singapore Airlines and British Airways are getting their superjumbos back into the sky.
- Bali now open to tourists from 19 countries
Indonesia's Bali and Riau Islands are reopening to visitors from 19 countries starting Thursday, according to the country's Minister of Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Binsar Panjaitan.
- Yellowstone sets September and year-to-date attendance records
Yellowstone National Park has done it again.
- How Italy's high-speed trains helped kill Alitalia
Alitalia takes to the skies for the last time on October 14. Did Italy's status as the only country in the world with two competing high-speed rail networks play a part in its national airline's fall?
- Here's who will be able to get into the US more easily -- and whose trip just got harder
Another bit of welcome news for travelers clamoring to get into the United States came Tuesday with the announcement that land borders with Canada and Mexico will reopen to fully vaccinated visitors in November.
- How she was chosen to be the only tourist in Bhutan
Fran Bak never read "Eat, Pray, Love."
- Southwest Airlines canceled her entire family's flights and they missed her wedding day
What was supposed to be a special day over the weekend instead became an emotional roller coaster for a bride whose family couldn't attend her wedding after Southwest Airlines canceled thousands of flights around the country.
- Inside Burj Al Arab's $25,000-a-night Royal Suite
Once, only the super rich could glimpse the luxury of the Royal Suite at Dubai's Burj Al Arab. Now the hotel is offering butler-led guided tours.
- Europeans were enjoying blue cheese and beer 2,700 years ago, ancient poop shows
Iron Age Europeans enjoyed foods that are still part of our diet today -- like blue cheese and beer -- new research studying ancient poop has shown.
- Thailand to allow some vaccinated tourists to bypass quarantine
Thailand has taken another step toward fully reopening to tourism by allowing fully vaccinated tourists from a handful of approved countries to bypass quarantine from November 1.
- 'Superman' cyclist shows off Colombia's underrated Boyacá region
These Colombian mountains have forged the iron legs of the top Colombian cyclists. Movistar team member Miguel Angel Lopez grew up in Pesca, Boyacá -- training on the unforgiving hills of the Andean Mountains amid colonial architecture and colorful small towns.
- Fiji reopening December 1
Fiji will reopen to fully vaccinated tourists on December 1, 2021, according to an official statement from the country's national tourism body.
- Edge-of-space balloon trips to cost $50,000
What do you do for ultimate bragging rights when you've already visited the Grand Canyon, the Great Barrier Reef, the Serengeti and the Giza Pyramids?
- Southwest Airlines cancellations: What are airline passengers entitled to?
Your flight is canceled. You have to stay over in a hotel and pay for dinner or scramble to find a rental car. What are you entitled to?
- What to know about Europe's newest airline
There's a week to go before the world's newest airline launches, and it's promising to bring some dolce vita back to the skies.
- There's a 'lost city' here that's older than Machu Picchu
Tourism to Colombia has grown exponentially in recent years, with thousands more people flocking to the South American destination after decades of it being practically off limits because of a long, drawn-out civil war.
- Time Out picks the 'world's coolest' neighborhood for 2021
The top 10 includes the foodie hub of Leith in Edinburgh, Scotland and artsy Station District in Vilnius, Lithuania, but which neighborhood is the hippest hangout in Time Out's round-up?
- Qantas repatriation flight sets aviation record
Australian airline Qantas has set a company record by flying a one-off direct flight from Buenos Aires to the city of Darwin in Australia's Northern Territory.
- A new way of life for former FARC guerrillas
Clinging to a cliff edge above the rumbling foam of the Pato River, Miravalle is home to former FARC guerrillas and civilians who are using rafting to maintain peace.
- World's 50 best restaurants for 2021
The gentle clink of glasses, the low hum of conversation, the soft lights and appetite-whetting scents.
- 'Luxury' 2,700-year-old toilet discovered in Jerusalem
A 2,700-year-old toilet has been found during archaeological excavations of a former royal mansion in Jerusalem.
- The world's most powerful passports for 2021
The global gap in travel freedoms has never been wider, says the latest report by London-based global citizenship and residence advisory firm Henley & Partners.
- Goodbye, pencil skirts: Why one airline is rethinking its uniforms
The privately-owned Ukrainian carrier says it made the decision after researching the history of uniforms and collecting feedback from their staff.
- Bali to reopen international airport
Indonesia will reopen its tourist island Bali for some international travelers, including those from China, New Zealand, and Japan, among others, from October 14, senior cabinet minister Luhut Pandjaitan said on Monday, October 4.
- Fat Bear Week 2021 crowns its winner
A generously girthed brown bear by the name of 480 Otis is again the winner of Fat Bear Week, the fourth time this ursine wonder has claimed the crown.
- Covid-19 travel restrictions and safety guidance state by state
Almost all travel restrictions between US states have been lifted since the spring and early summer of 2021. As we enter the fall travel season, the Delta variant wave has begun to subside in some of the hardest-hit areas. Since the start of the pandemic, total cases of Covid-19 have reached around the 43.7 million mark in the United States.
- New Zealand says foreign nationals must have coronavirus vaccination to enter country from November
All foreign nationals entering New Zealand will need to be fully vaccinated from November 1, the government announced Sunday.
- German hotel investigating after Jewish musician says he was discriminated against
A hotel in Germany has launched an investigation and suspended employees after musician Gil Ofarim, who is Jewish, alleged he was discriminated against on Monday because he was prominently wearing a Star of David necklace.
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