Paula Abdul cancels tour to treat ‘recently sustained’ injuries
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Paula Abdul is straight up heartbroken to have to disappoint her fans, but she’s taking some time off to…
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Michael Keaton would like to use his birth name, Michael Douglas, but two things stand in the way
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Michael Keaton can’t even remember how he came about his professional name. “I was looking through —…
Continue ReadingFlight engineer reveals what it was really like to operate supersonic jet Concorde
By Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — Concorde flight engineer Warren Hazelby gets chills recalling his first supersonic flight from London to New…
Continue ReadingDress Codes: How did plaid become popular for school uniforms?
By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — As students return to school, one patterned textile now synonymous with uniforms will make its seasonal…
Continue ReadingTravis Kelce’s Hollywood aspirations: How the football star is writing a new playbook for tackling showbiz
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — In his scripted television debut in 2020, Travis Kelce, playing a hot-headed athlete-turned-astronaut, fell…
Continue ReadingDubai is home to world’s tallest skyscraper. Now it’s building the second-tallest, too
By Rebecca Cairns, CNN (CNN) — Dubai’s super-sized skyline is already home to the world’s tallest skyscraper. Now, it is set to welcome the…
Continue ReadingAustralia’s Great Barrier Reef tries to make sustainability cool
By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — It’s a common quandary: a traveler planning a vacation wants to be responsible, stay at a locally-owned hotel…
Continue ReadingIndependent Russian watchmaker upends race to design world’s thinnest wristwatch
By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — In recent years, the giants of European horology have been locked in a heated battle to design the world’s…
Continue ReadingHBO defends ‘House of the Dragon’ choices after George R.R. Martin criticizes show in blog post
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — HBO has responded to comments made by author George R.R. Martin that criticized creative choices made on the…
Continue ReadingJason Momoa and Danielle Brooks are the new kids on the block in ‘Minecraft’ movie trailer
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — The colorfully cubic world of Minecraft is coming to life. The first teaser trailer for “A Minecraft…
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Local teens can now help the mental health of their community through a paid opportunity
Teens in San Luis Obispo County High School’s and in the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District are welcome to apply for a paid Youth Mental…
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Why people are upset about Glenn Close in ‘The Deliverance’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Lee Daniels may have a hit on Netflix with his latest project “The Deliverance,” but it has not come…
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Local children’s mental health organization debuts enhanced Santa Maria therapy space
A special open house is set for Wednesday afternoon to officially unveil newly enhanced office space in Santa Maria for CALM, the Santa Barbara…
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Natasha Rothwell to produce and star in TV adaptation of viral ‘Who TF Did I Marry’ TikTok series
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — “Reesa Teesa” is coming to television. Natasha Rothwell of “Insecure” and “The White Lotus” is…
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Wheels are in motion for the ‘Cycling Without Age’ documentary at the Lobero
The film Cycling without Age at the Lobero Theatre this weekend highlights the benefits of the trishaw bikes. Many seniors are on board throughout…
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Firefighters scale new heights using nine-story crane for climbing practice at Sanctuary Centers in Santa Barbara
Fire crews are getting ready for a training opportunity in collaboration with a nonprofit organization on Wednesday in Santa…
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California’s Marine Protected Area (MPA) focus of today’s Collaborative Meeting
A controversial and confusing proposal is circulating throughout Santa Barbara’s fishing industry and, environmental circles.…
Continue ReadingDaniel Craig rolled his eyes when asked about a ‘Queer’ James Bond, but there’s more to it
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Daniel Craig’s response to hypothetical question about a gay James Bond may be up for debate, but…
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Southwest brings back buy-one, get-one-free Companion Pass promotion
By Marnie Hunter, CNN (CNN) — Act fast. For a limited time, Southwest Airlines is offering a promotional Companion Pass, which would allow a…
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5 things to know for Sept. 5: Georgia school shooting, Presidential debate, Gaza ceasefire talks, Hunter Biden, Hotel strikes
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — US regulators want to investigate Shein and Temu for selling dangerous baby products. This comes as the…
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