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By Louise McLoughlin, CNN (CNN) — The future of Alcatraz lies in one man’s hands. In 2023, as sea levels rose around the iconic island in San Francisco Bay, Pete Kelsey — a technologist specializing in 3D data capture — was called in to help save the site for future generations. By mapping the entire

By Kameryn Griesser, CNN (CNN) — Coordinated celebrity couple looks are a tale as old as time. From Victoria and David Beckham’s memorable matching leather ensembles in 1999 to Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake’s iconic double denim attire in 2001, numerous stars have synchronized their wardrobes to express their relationship status. The latest couple to

By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — It can be unlucky when a plane has to divert due to a sick passenger or a security incident mid-air. But a recent flight from the Cayman Islands to the United Kingdom was particularly unlucky as it had to be diverted twice. Passengers on board BA252 left George Town,

By Lamide Akintobi, CNN (CNN) — Alma Asinobi’s mission to break the world record for the fastest time to visit every continent came to an unsuccessful conclusion at the end of March. But she succeeded in calling attention to the issue she aimed to highlight through the trip: just how hard it is to travel

By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — Model Lucy Markovic, who rose to fame on “Australia’s Next Top Model” and later walked runways for the likes of Armani and Versace, has died age 27. Her agency, Elite Model Management, announced her death via social media on Thursday, saying she had been battling a rare brain condition.

By Oscar Holland, CNN; Interview by Hanako Montgomery, CNN (CNN) — Ever since the Great Exhibition opened its doors in London 174 years ago, the World’s Fair has offered nations a chance to show off the greatest inventions of the age. But Expos of recent decades have been as much about diplomacy and public relations

By Alexandra Skores, Annie Grayer and Sarah Ferris, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Federal Aviation Administration will investigate after two American Airlines regional jets bumped wings at Washington’s Ronald Reagan National Airport. “The wingtip of American Airlines Flight 5490 struck American Airlines Flight 4522 on a taxiway … around 12:45 p.m,” the FAA said in

By Thomas Page, CNN (CNN) — Nigeria is going to Cannes. In what is understood to be a first in the film festival’s near-80 year history, a movie from Africa’s most populous nation has been chosen as part of the Cannes Film Festival’s Official Selection. “My Father’s Shadow,” written and directed by Akinola Davies Jr.

By Edward Russell, CNN (CNN) — Long-haul first class with a glass of Champagne in hand is the slowly dying dream of many travelers, with carriers like American Airlines, Qatar Airways and United Airlines sounding the death knell for international top-tier experiences on their planes. Always looking to maximize profits, such airlines have come to

By Victoria Woodcock, CNN London (CNN) — Amoako Boafo is in a buoyant mood. The 40-year-old Ghanian painter is about to open his first London show, “I Do Not Come to You by Chance,” at a UK outpost of the American mega-gallery, Gagosian. It’s an exhibition showcasing a new body of figurative paintings –– joyful,

By Karla Cripps, CNN Bangkok (CNN) — “Why is everyone carrying those guns?” This seemingly valid question was asked during an episode of season three of “The White Lotus” by Kate (Leslie Bibb), one of three women in Thailand on a girls’ trip together — but who don’t appear to actually like each other. The

By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — A plane that was isolated on the taxiway and searched at Washington Dulles International airport after a beeping sound was heard coming from the cargo hold has been cleared by police and the incident is closed, according to a statement from the airport. Frontier flight 4708 arrived at

By Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — A 76-year-old woman says she’s stuck in Puerto Rico after Frontier Airlines wouldn’t let her fly back home to New York with her “emotional support” parrot. Maria Fraterrigo told CNN affiliate WCBS she was warned “if you want to get on the flight, get rid of the bird,” while