Lifestyle Archives

‘Book detectives’ step up hunt for Jewish-owned works looted by the Nazis

December 11, 2024 2:05 am CNN Newsource

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN When World War II ended and the horrors of the Holocaust began to emerge, the focus was on the human cost, and seeking… Continue Reading

Japanese airline announces baggage delivery service to combat overcrowding in Tokyo

December 10, 2024 9:38 pm CNN Newsource

By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — Japan Airlines is now offering to drop travelers’ suitcases off at their hotels for them, for a fee. But the… Continue Reading

Diddy accuser speaks out for the first time on his sexual assault allegations: ‘I felt powerless’

December 10, 2024 9:00 pm CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — An anonymous John Doe sat down with CNN on Tuesday to share, for the first time, what he described as… Continue Reading

Diddy accuser speaks out for the first time on his sexual assault allegations: ‘I felt powerless’

December 10, 2024 9:00 pm CNN

CNN By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — An anonymous John Doe sat down with CNN on Tuesday to share, for the first time, what he described… Continue Reading

Olympic sharpshooter Kim Ye-ji brings her ‘aura’ to Balenciaga campaign

December 10, 2024 8:12 pm CNN Newsource

By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — South Korean sharpshooter Kim Ye-ji, whose seemingly effortless shooting style and “aura” enthralled the… Continue Reading

Monarch butterflies to be listed as a threatened species in US

December 10, 2024 11:42 am Associated Press

Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — U.S. wildlife officials announced a decision Tuesday to extend federal protections to monarch… Continue Reading

Years after his mother’s death, Tyler Perry says grief still ‘shows up when it wants to’

December 10, 2024 5:30 pm CNN Newsource

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — The holiday season always reminds Tyler Perry of his late mother Maxine. She loved Thanksgiving and reveled… Continue Reading

U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposes federal protection of monarch butterflies and their habitats in California

December 10, 2024 5:30 pm Andrew Gillies

CENTRAL COAST REGION, Calif. – One of the most iconic insects on Earth and annual visitors to the Central Coast region, the Western Monarch… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Gay Men’s Chorus sells out Lobero Theatre

December 10, 2024 12:54 pm Ryder Christ

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The Santa Barbara Gay Men's Chorus achieved a new milestone; headlining at the historic Lobero Theatre to a sold out… Continue Reading

New 29-year-old Grover Beach mayor sworn in and ready to lead city through transformative changes

December 10, 2024 12:15 pm Dave Alley

Kassi Dee was officially sworn in as the new mayor for the City of Grover Beach Monday night, starting a two-year term that makes her the youngest… Continue Reading

Dolly Parton explains why her longtime husband doesn’t attend events with her

December 10, 2024 11:12 am CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Dolly Parton has been married for 58 years, but you probably could count on one hand the times you have… Continue Reading

California Commission issues public admonishment of Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Thomas Adams

December 10, 2024 10:59 am Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – The Commission on Judicial Performance issued a public admonishment of Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge… Continue Reading

Thousands of monarch butterflies disappear, Only 4 counted in Goleta

December 9, 2024 6:56 pm Mina Wahab

GOLETA, Calif. — As winter approaches, people travel to Ellwood Mesa in Goleta to see the thousands of western monarch butterflies. “Walking… Continue Reading

Lisa Kudrow explains how ‘Friends’ cast worked on their real-life friendships

December 10, 2024 6:54 am CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The cast of “Friends” is well known for being besties, but that developed over time.During an appearance… Continue Reading

In Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos’ NYC townhouse, Art Deco meets old Hollywood glamour

December 10, 2024 5:00 am CNN Newsource

By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — In their Upper East Side townhouse, TV power couple Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos have recreated a slice of… Continue Reading

Jamie Foxx reveals he suffered a brain bleed and a stroke, says ‘I don’t remember 20 days’

December 10, 2024 4:16 am CNN Newsource

By Jack Guy, Sandra Gonzalez and Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx has opened up about the medical emergency… Continue Reading

Jay-Z and Beyoncé join daughter Blue Ivy on red carpet after rapper is accused of sexual assault

December 10, 2024 3:32 am CNN Newsource

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Jay-Z and Beyoncé made a rare red carpet appearance at the Los Angeles premiere of “Mufasa: The Lion King” on… Continue Reading

Lawsuit puts Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Jay-Z’s decades-long friendship in the spotlight

December 10, 2024 1:00 am CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The chorus to Sean “Diddy” Combs’ song “Do You Like It… Do You Want It,” which also features Jay-Z, asks… Continue Reading

Just over two weeks before Christmas, shoppers still carefully calculating their purchases

December 9, 2024 6:06 pm John Palminteri

Shoppers are out but so far this holiday season they are careful with their spending plans. Some are waiting for more deals from retailers as they… Continue Reading

Woman arrested with 10 kg of meth wrapped as Christmas presents at New Zealand airport

December 9, 2024 9:11 pm CNN Newsource

By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — A Canadian woman has been arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs into New Zealand — by disguising… Continue Reading