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By Jay Ganglani, Lisako Neriki Ancheta and Chris Lau, CNN Tokyo (CNN) — A bluefin tuna about the size of a motorcycle has been sold for $1.3 million (207 million yen) at Japan’s most prestigious fish market, setting the second highest price on record during its new year auction. Michelin-starred sushi restaurateurs Onodera Group claimed

By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — A new Miss America has been crowned: Abbie Stockard, a 22-year-old Auburn University nursing student and cheerleader who was named Miss Alabama last June ahead of her senior year. Stockard triumphed over 51 other hopefuls — one from each US state, as well as Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico

By Oscar Holland, CNN. Photo editor: Jennifer Arnow, CNN (CNN) — The red carpet at LA’s Beverly Hilton came alive with sparkling sequins and shimmering satin on Sunday, as Hollywood’s biggest stars gathered for the 82nd Golden Globe Awards. And the evening’s standout fashion trend was very much on-brand for the annual ceremony: gold. From

By Jessie Yeung, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — Seven girls sit in a room, waiting for their name to be called. All of them are young, slim and gorgeous, ranging in age from 14 to 20, with glossy hair and flawless skin. Anticipation hangs in the air, and nerves are written plain on their

By Catherine Nicholls, CNN London (CNN) — Heavy snowfall brought disruption to parts of Europe on Sunday, hitting air travel in the United Kingdom and Germany. A number of airports across the UK closed their runways Sunday because of heavy snow and ice. Vast swathes of the country were under snow and ice warnings on

By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — In travel news this week: We’ve marveled at the New Year’s Eve fireworks. We’ve eaten the New Year’s Day food. And now we’re ready for a whole new set of explorations in 2025, including our annual listing for the top places to visit. The year also closed with a

By Julia Buckley, CNN (CNN) — Look at the photos of the two fatal air crashes of the last two weeks, and amid the horror and the anguish, one thought might come to mind for frequent flyers. The old frequent-flyer adage is that sitting at the back of the plane is a safer place to

By Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — The cruise industry continues to balloon — with ever bigger, ever wilder boats and some 37.1 million cruise passengers set to take to the waters in 2025, according to industry body Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). But another statistic in the world of cruising is on the up, and

By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — For many of us, 2025 stretches ahead as a giant unknown. For trend forecasters, it’s already mapped out — or some of it, at least. Those in the business of predicting our next style choices have spent the fall collecting data they believe could foretell the months ahead. Fashion

By Ben Jones, CNN (CNN) — Amazing adventures, extraordinary landscapes and fabulous cuisine — the world’s greatest railway journeys are an unforgettable experience that can immerse you in the culture of a new country. Demand for luxury “land cruise” trains with five-star hotel-style accommodation is booming. 2025 will see several new trains take to the

By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — It may not come as a surprise to anyone who has gone on vacation this year, but the United Nations has made it official: global tourism returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2024. Amid stowaway passengers, creative efforts in the field of attempted contraband smuggling, and other aviation drama this

By Christy Choi, CNN (CNN) — Bianca Tse is among a growing number of artists embracing AI. “It’s shortened the path between my ideas and my visions,” said the 43-year-old, sitting in front of “Breathing Room,” a photo recently showcased at the Blue Lotus Gallery in Hong Kong. In it, three Chinese men appear to

By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — Jocelyn Wildenstein, the Swiss-born socialite famous for the surgery-enhanced feline features that earned her nicknames in the American press like “Catwoman” and the “Bride of Wildenstein,” has died. Her partner Lloyd Klein told AFP she died of a pulmonary embolism in Paris. Wildenstein, who sometimes spelled her name “Jocelyne,”

By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — The past year has seen the opening of the world’s second-tallest skyscraper, the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral and the announcement of countless futuristic urban mega-projects. Yet, the architecture world has, increasingly, recognized the value of altogether humbler pursuits. In March, the industry’s most prestigious accolade, the Pritzker Prize,

By Amanda Kludt, CNN (CNN) — New Year’s Day is meant for fresh starts. But maybe even more, it’s meant for food. As the new year arrives around the world, special desserts abound, as do long noodles (representing long life), field peas (representing coins), herring (representing abundance) and pigs (representing good luck). The particulars vary,

By Hassan Tayir, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China has revealed a prototype of its next generation high-speed train, a vehicle it says is on track to be the world’s fastest. The CR450, which was unveiled in Beijing on December 29, had reached test speeds as high as 450 kilometers (281 miles) per hour and

By David Goldman, CNN (CNN) — Between figuring out Lightning Lanes and how to cram all the rides and meals the family wants into a single trip, planning a Disney World vacation is complicated enough — let alone if you’re trying to do Disney on a budget. An entire cottage industry of “Disney hacks” has

By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — Are you ready to go big, bright and bold the last night of the year? If so, these destinations around the world have a well-deserved reputation for traditionally throwing a great New Year’s Eve shindig. Music, nightlife, countdowns, parties and New Year’s food traditions are definitely a part of

By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — Sometimes it’s ignorance. Sometimes it’s hitting the airport bar too hard. Sometimes it’s being far from home and seemingly far from consequences. In the post-Covid era, more people are traveling than ever before. Record-breaking numbers of tourists also mean there was no shortage of unruly traveler incidents in 2024.

By Wayne Chang, CNN Taipei (CNN) — Harry Li never thought that an online event he created to celebrate New Year’s Eve just for laughs would become the talk of the town. Instead of typical celebrations that include fireworks, going to concerts or partying, some in Taiwan are joining the 22-year-old university student to mark