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Rob Schneider says ‘SNL’ was ‘over’ after Kate McKinnon performed ‘Hallelujah’ as Hillary Clinton

September 1, 2022 10:46 AM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey, CNN “Saturday Night Live” veteran castmember Rob Schneider says the long-running sketch show was “over” after Kate McKinnon’s 2016 performance of “Hallelujah.” In a conversation on Glenn Beck’s podcast, Schneider said that McKinnon’s post-presidential election cold open at the piano, during which she sang Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” dressed as Hilary Clinton, was

Canada might be getting a 1,000 kph vacuum-tube train

September 1, 2022 9:57 AM CNN Newsource

By Maureen O’Hare, CNN A Canadian company has unveiled plans for a fully electric train-style vehicle which could travel at 1,000 kilometers per hour and, it claims, would cost less than a plane ticket to travel on. FluxJet was announced by TransPod in its home city of Toronto last month, with a scaled-down one-tonne version

Summer air travel hell could give way to an ‘optimal’ fall travel window

September 1, 2022 9:16 AM CNN Newsource

By Marnie Hunter and Forrest Brown, CNN Summer air travel has been trying, to put it mildly. Hellacious, many travelers would say. About 55,000 flights have been canceled in the US since the Friday before Memorial Day, according to data from flight tracking site FlightAware, and nearly a quarter of US flights have been delayed

Southwest Airlines passenger AirDrops nude photo to other fliers

September 1, 2022 9:13 AM CNN

David Williams, CNN The pilot of a Southwest Airlines flight threatened to cancel takeoff after someone on the plane sent a naked photograph to other passengers. The incident, involving Apple’s AirDrop file transfer service, involved a flight from Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. “So here’s the deal, if this continues

Southwest Airlines passenger AirDrops nude photo to other fliers

September 1, 2022 9:13 AM CNN Newsource

David Williams, CNN The pilot of a Southwest Airlines flight threatened to cancel takeoff after someone on the plane sent a naked photograph to other passengers. The incident, involving Apple’s AirDrop file transfer service, involved a flight from Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. “So here’s the deal, if this continues

Kevin Dillon goes from ‘Entourage’ to action star alongside Bruce Willis

September 1, 2022 9:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Actor Kevin Dillon has taken a detour from Johnny Drama, his comedic hanger-on “Entourage” character. He’s currently starring with Bruce Willis in an upcoming action movie, “Wire Room.” “It was my second time working with Bruce,” Dillon told CNN in a recent interview. “The first time around I didn’t have any

‘Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey’ first trailer drops

September 1, 2022 9:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Poor Christopher Robin. Things don’t appear to go well for him in the first trailer for the forthcoming horror film, “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey.” The movie reimagines the beloved children’s tale as a slasher film in which both Pooh and Piglet appear to have turned against their childhood

Why air turbulence could be about to get a whole lot worse

September 1, 2022 8:35 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacopo Prisco, CNN Most of us have experienced turbulence while traveling: when your plane flies through clashing bodies of air moving at widely different speeds. Severe turbulence can put even the most seasoned flier on edge and make five minutes seem like an eternity. Usually it results in nothing more than a bumpy ride,

Summer air travel hell could give way to an ‘optimal’ fall travel window

September 1, 2022 6:55 AM CNN

By Marnie Hunter and Forrest Brown, CNN Summer air travel has been trying, to put it mildly. Hellacious, many travelers would say. About 55,000 flights have been canceled in the US since the Friday before Memorial Day, according to data from flight tracking site FlightAware, and nearly a quarter of US flights have been delayed

Extraordinary images from Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2022 competition

September 1, 2022 4:54 AM CNN Newsource

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN A snow-covered stag, an underwater wonderland and a tree frog pool party are some of the highly commended entries in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2022 competition. A selection of 14 pictures have been released ahead of the awards ceremony for the 58th edition of the competition, which is developed

How green is your Pinterest-perfect plant collection?

September 1, 2022 3:32 AM CNN Newsource

Jacqui Palumbo, CNN From lush, temperamental fiddle-leaf figs to laidback snake plants, indoor houseplants have become ubiquitous in the homes of many millennials and Gen Z — particularly as their care became a soothing and serotonin-boosting hobby early in the pandemic. New plant parents (including this writer) caused a spike in Google searches for popular

European Union makes it more difficult for Russians to visit, but stops short of full visa ban

August 31, 2022 11:32 PM CNN

By Ivana Kottasová and Chris Liakos, CNN The European Union has agreed to reduce the number of new visas available to Russian citizens, but stopped short of an outright ban on travel to the bloc. EU foreign ministers decided Wednesday to fully suspend a visa facilitation agreement between the European Union and Russia that gives

Richard Roat, actor who appeared in ‘Friends’ and ‘Seinfeld,’ dead at 89

August 31, 2022 6:39 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Richard Roat, an actor who amassed an impressive list of credits appearing in dozens of iconic television shows from the early ’60s to the mid-2000s, died earlier this month, according to an obituary from his family published in the Los Angeles Times. He was 89. Roat was well known for his

Ana de Armas thinks ‘Blonde’s’ NC-17 rating is a bit much

August 31, 2022 6:25 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Actress Ana de Armas doesn’t agree with the film rating given to her upcoming film “Blonde,” a fictionalized look at the life of Marilyn Monroe. “Blonde” received an NC-17 rating from the Motion Picture Association earlier this year due to “some sexual content,” according to the organization’s website. This means that

Look of the Week: Serena Williams’ bedazzled US Open outfit

August 31, 2022 2:57 PM CNN Newsource

Leah Dolan, CNN Serena Williams knew all eyes would be on her at the US Open this week — it’s widely expected to be her final tournament, following her recent announcement that she would be “evolving away” from tennis. The sports star chose to mark the occasion with a dazzling black tennis dress worn on

Luke Bell, country music singer, dead at 32

August 31, 2022 2:07 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Country musician Luke Bell, who went missing earlier this month, has been found dead, according to officer Frank Magos from the Tucson Police Department. He was 32. Bell, who released his first studio album in 2012, was “found in the 5500 block of E. Grant Road in Midtown Tucson,” according to

European Union makes it more difficult for Russians to visit, but stops short of full visa ban

August 31, 2022 12:48 PM CNN Newsource

By Ivana Kottasová and Chris Liakos, CNN The European Union has agreed to reduce the number of new visas available to Russian citizens, but stopped short of an outright ban on travel to the bloc. EU foreign ministers decided Wednesday to fully suspend a visa facilitation agreement between the European Union and Russia that gives

Dolly Parton launches ‘Doggy Parton’ pet apparel line

August 31, 2022 12:27 PM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Dolly Parton’s latest business venture is going to the dogs. The superstar singer, actress and author has announced the launch of “Doggy Parton” — a line of dog apparel and accessories produced in partnership with SportPet Designs. The line will feature shirts, dresses, squeaky toys and even a blonde wig

Monkees’ drummer Micky Dolenz is suing the FBI

August 31, 2022 12:20 PM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey, CNN The Monkees’ only surviving group member, Micky Dolenz, has filed a lawsuit against the FBI for any records that may involve him, his late bandmates, or the band itself. The Monkees were investigated by the FBI for alleged anti-Vietnam war activities in 1967 related to a concert in which they flashed

Jeff Garlin’s character killed off in ‘The Goldbergs’

August 31, 2022 11:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN When “The Goldbergs” returns to ABC in September for its 10th season, one character will be missing. Co-showrunner Alex Barnow told EW patriarch Murray Goldberg, played by Jeff Garlin, will have died when the new season begins and newly wed characters Erica (Hayley Orrantia) and Geoff (Sam Lerner) will have