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Harmeet Kaur, CNN The past few months have been a whirlwind for Hoyeon Jung. The South Korean model-turned-actress shot to international fame almost overnight after the release of Netflix’s dystopian series “Squid Game.” Her performance as the North Korean defector Kang Sae-byeok turned her into one of the show’s breakout stars. In a matter of

By Jack Guy and Jeevan Ravindran, CNN A team of scientists is trying to find out why dozens of children were mummified and buried in catacombs at a convent on the Italian island of Sicily. The first comprehensive study of the child mummies will be led by Kirsty Squires, associate professor of bioarchaeology at Staffordshire

Gawon Bae and Toyin Owoseje, CNN Kim Mi-soo, a South Korean actress who appeared in the Disney+ series “Snowdrop” and Netflix’s “Hellbound,” has died at the age of 29. The budding TV star and model’s death was announced Wednesday in a statement from her agency, Landscape Entertainment. “We’re having to share an extremely heartbreaking and

John Walton, CNN During almost any other year, a look ahead to what the future holds for aviation would almost certainly be centered on exciting things like new airplanes, airlines and airports. But it would be impossible to discuss any developments in the industry for 2022 without making reference to Covid-19 variants, restrictions and challenges

By Marnie Hunter, CNN Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the cancellation of voyages on eight ships, citing “ongoing travel restrictions.” A Norwegian Getaway cruise set to embark on a nine-day Caribbean itinerary was canceled “due to COVID related circumstances” on Wednesday, the same day it was scheduled to set sail. The Norwegian Pearl returned to

By Marnie Hunter, CNN The year is off to a rough start for air travelers. Widespread cancellations, tied in part to the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus among airline crews, have piled up over Christmas and into 2022. And the highly transmissible variant has once again intensified personal risk calculations around routine

Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN England has ditched its requirement for pre-departure tests for inbound travelers in the latest shake up to Covid restrictions in the destination. As of 4 a.m. on January 7, fully vaccinated arrivals, along with those under 18, will be permitted to enter without producing a negative PCR or antigen test. Although incoming

Jacqui Palumbo, CNN On Instagram or TikTok, if you’ve seen a Dove wipe-dispensing bra, footwear made of tennis balls or a toasty bread hat with a Carhartt logo, you’ve probably spotted the handiwork of Nicole McLaughlin. Making one-off garments out of everyday products and upcycled streetwear, the Brooklyn-based designer gives each of her playful pieces