Paris mayor plans to keep Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower. But not everyone is happy
By Niamh Kennedy, Christian Edwards and Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Paris (CNN) — Parisians won’t be saying “adieu” to the Olympic Games as…
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Ina Garten reveals childhood abuse and says she was ‘physically afraid’ of her dad
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Ina Garten is known for making things beautiful, but her new memoir details how her childhood was not that.…
Continue ReadingLightning strike damages Rome’s ancient Arch of Constantine
By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Rome (CNN) — A lightning strike knocked a chunk of stone off Rome’s ancient Arch of Constantine, just meters from…
Continue ReadingThis airport was once the gateway to Europe. Now no one’s heard of it
By Will Noble, CNN London (CNN) — The words “Croydon” and “destination” are not what you’d call soulmates. “I’m certain that of…
Continue ReadingWinona Ryder and Keanu Reeves call each other husband and wife on their text chain
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder are really taking that “married under the eyes of God” thing seriously.…
Continue ReadingBrian May, Queen guitarist, says he had minor stroke that left him unable to play
By Issy Ronald, CNN London (CNN) — Queen guitarist Brian May had a minor stroke last week that left him unable to control his left arm or play…
Continue Reading25 of the USA’s most underrated destinations
Joe Yogerst, CNN (CNN) — Disney World, Times Square and Yellowstone National Park can be packed to the rafters with tourists. But there are…
Continue ReadingAustrian man arrested for having sex in Japanese shrine
By Yumi Asada and Issy Ronald, CNN Tokyo (CNN) — A 61-year-old Austrian man was arrested last month for having sex in a shrine in Japan with a…
Continue ReadingThis tourism experience costs $800 for an hour. Here’s why it’s worth it
By Joe Minihane, CNN (CNN) — Kenya has the majestic Maasai Mara. The reputation of the verdant, fauna-filled Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania…
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Hospitality teams take part in the ‘Battle of the Brands’ games between hotel staffs
A hospitality competition is taking place between several hotel staffs in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. The event include bed making and cake…
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City of Buellton highlights community with local art project
The City of Buellton highlighted local artists with its “Exploring the Ocean” community project.…
Continue ReadingAn artist made scathing sculptures of Mao more than a decade ago. Now, he’s detained for slandering China’s heroes
By Nectar Gan, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — A prominent Chinese artist known for his scathing political critiques of Mao Zedong and the Cultural…
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Man taken into custody after reports of potential vehicle burglaries along Miramonte Drive
Police took a man into custody on Roberto Avenue after reports of potential vehicle thefts were called into law enforcement…
Continue ReadingAshley Park says boyfriend and ‘Emily in Paris’ costar Paul Forman ‘saved my life’
By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Ashley Park is looking back on a scary health episode from earlier this year and grateful that her “Emily in…
Continue ReadingChanning Tatum gushes over fiancée Zoë Kravitz’s hard work on new thriller ‘Blink Twice’
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Channing Tatum knows how hard his fiancée, actor and first-time director Zoë Kravitz, worked on their new…
Continue ReadingTrial date set for doctor and ‘ketamine queen’ connected to Matthew Perry case
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — A trial date has been set for two of five people charged in connection with the death of beloved “Friends”…
Continue ReadingElton John says he’s recuperating from ‘severe’ infection that left him with ‘limited vision in one eye’
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Rock and roll legend Elton John is in healing mode. The “Rocket Man” singer shared on his Instagram page on…
Continue ReadingWinona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara explain why ‘Beetlejuice’ sequel took so long: Jenna Ortega ‘had to be born’
By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” finally hits theaters this weekend, but some special magic had to happen for…
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Unity Shoppe installs new energy efficient appliances to increase food supplies in Santa Barbara
The Unity Shoppe is expanding its storage with new energy-efficient appliances to help those in need throughout Santa Barbara County.…
Continue ReadingJudge issues preliminary injunction on Trump campaign use of the song ‘Hold On, I’m Coming’
By Ryan Young, Maxime Tamsett and Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge has ruled former President Donald Trump and his campaign…
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