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By Forrest Brown, CNN It’s the size of a pinto bean. It’s the color of brown coffee. And it’s rough and roundish. But in the end, a diamond is a diamond. The largest diamond of the year has been discovered at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas, the park announced in a news release

Megan C. Hills and Scottie Andrew, CNN The Met Gala returned to its typical first Monday in May date this week, and celebrities honored this year’s theme of “gilded glamour” with cinched waists, trailing coattails and tulle aplenty. Some A-list attendees, though, interpreted the theme through the lens of marginalized people whose labor made the

Megan C. Hills, CNN As the Met Gala red carpet drew to a close on Monday night, Kim Kardashian arrived fashionably late in a sparkling skin-tight gown once worn by Marilyn Monroe. Adorned with over 6,000 handsewn crystals, the pre-loved dress was worn by Monroe when she famously sang “Happy Birthday” to President John F.

By Maxime Tamsett Whether you want to start a new life abroad or simply vacation overseas, getting a new passport can be an expensive endeavor. Even the savviest, cost-cutting travelers can be caught off guard replacing an expired (or soon to be expired) passport that could set them back hundreds of dollars. Once you’ve gathered

By Maxime Tamsett, CNN Whether you’re in the heartland of the United States or halfway across the world, when you crave an American meal, you’re probably sinking your teeth into a hamburger. While most Americans can’t remember a time without them, hamburgers only started to become widely popular in the United States roughly a century

Jack Guy, Vasco Cotovio, Rodrigo Pedroso and Francesca Street, CNN The Brazilian town of Encantado has a towering new statue of Jesus Christ that rivals the height of Rio de Janeiro’s famous “Christ the Redeemer” statue. The Cristo Protetor de Encantado has been in the works since 2019. Recent drone photos show it looks more

Oscar Holland, CNN | Ziyu Zhang, CNN Winter Olympian Eileen Gu set Chinese social media alight after she attended Monday evening’s notoriously exclusive Met Gala in a figure-hugging Louis Vuitton mini-dress. Appearing on the red carpet just days after leaving China for the US, where she is due to begin college this fall, the freestyle

Oscar Holland, CNN Contributors: Jacqui Palumbo, Nick Remsen Photo editors: Austin Steele, Jennifer Arnow The Met Gala is fashion’s big night out — and celebrities are known for saving their most striking outfits for its often-theatrical red carpet. Stars across industries including TV, film, politics and sport did not disappoint, bringing exaggerated silhouettes, elegant accessories

Oscar Holland, CNN | Nick Remsen, CNN With a dress code honoring America’s Gilded Age, the Met Gala’s guests looked to the past for inspiration. And there was one accessory that stole the show Monday night: the vintage tiara. Actress Tommy Dorfman and YouTuber Emma Chamberlain were among the celebrities sporting generations-old crowns. However, it

By Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN Taiwan’s first-ever gourmet dining train has just hit the tracks — and this stunning creation is earning fast fans not just for its food, but for its appearance, too. Called the Moving Kitchen, it’s the latest addition to “The Future,” a special excursion train. The unveiling of the Moving Kitchen

Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Blake Lively paid tribute to New York City architecture in a shimmering gown that dramatically transformed as she walked the Met Gala red carpet on Monday night. Lively and husband Ryan Reynolds are co-hosts of the event, and while Reynolds wore a more classic tuxedo by Ralph Lauren for the theme “Gilded

By Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Tracy Peck was running errands Saturday when she got a series of texts and calls that shocked her — first from her tennis coach, then from her best friend. “Have you seen the CNN story?” both of them told her. “That has to be you.” At first, Peck brushed it