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By Jack Guy, CNN Virgin Hyperloop has released a new concept video showing its plans for a transportation system it says will allow passengers to travel in a pod in a near-vacuum tube, reaching speeds of up to 670 mph. The company claims the system will “set the standard for 21st century travel” and allow

Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN If you thought you’d seen it all when it comes to innovative luxury superyacht designs, this new hybrid concept may just prove you wrong. Not only does the 65-meter SEE concept hold a unique exterior made up of huge walls of reflective glass, it also has five swimming pools, including a glass-bottom

By Andy Rose, CNN A hiker from Indiana was injured when attacked by a bear in Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska, officials said. A statement from the park Tuesday says the unidentified 55-year-old man was hiking alone Monday in heavy fog when he was charged by a grizzly with two cubs nearby. “He

Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Aaliyah’s velvety smooth vocals redefined R&B in the 1990s, and her sporty, edgy style celebrated individuality in a decade that saw the rise of matchy-matchy pop groups. During her all-too-short career, the singer and actress — full name Aaliyah Dana Haughton — epitomized the era’s street style in Tommy Hilfiger crop tops,

By Andy Rose and Eric Levenson, CNN Hawaii Gov. David Ige asked tourists to voluntarily stay away from the state amid a record surge in Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations, though he stopped short of placing onerous restrictions on out-of-state visitors. “We know that it is not a good time to travel to the islands,” Ige,

By Lucy Sherriff, CNN For more than 12,500 years, one of the world’s largest collections of prehistoric rock paintings lay undiscovered in Colombia’s Amazonian rainforest. Depicting now-extinct ice age animals, such as the elephant-like carnivorous mastodon, stocky ice age horses and giant sloths, the drawings were painted by some of the first humans to ever

By Leah Asmelash, CNN Legendary Black entertainer Josephine Baker is set to become the first Black woman to have her remains buried in the Panthéon monument in Paris — one of the highest honors in France. French president Emmanuel Macron made the announcement on Monday, writing that Baker “held high the motto of the French

Toyin Owoseje, CNN Beyoncé has made fashion history as the first Black woman to wear the iconic 128.54 carat Tiffany Diamond. The Grammy-winning performer wears the stunning piece of jewelry, which features one of the world’s largest yellow diamonds, as she and her rapper husband Jay-Z become the faces of Tiffany & Co’s new “About

By Lucy Sherriff, CNN One of the world’s highest capital cities, Bogotá is touted as “2,600 meters closer to the stars.” While that elevation (8,530 feet) means you’re more likely to be shrouded in clouds than gazing at a starry night sky, when it comes to coffee and culture, the metropolitan city does not disappoint.

Julia Buckley, CNN Deserted streets, silent canals and eerily empty bridges. Photos of an empty Venice during lockdown sent social media wild, with many people vowing to flock to the city as soon as borders reopened. And they seem to be true to their word. This summer, with the borders open to US citizens, plus

Silvia Marchetti, CNN Italy’s ongoing clearance sale of €1 houses has been ideal for people seeking to start a new life in some of the country’s far-flung corners. For those looking for something a bit closer to the action — nearer Rome, to be precise — it’s been slim pickings. Until now. This month, the

By Pete Muntean and Gregory Wallace, CNN American Airlines says it will not serve alcohol in the main cabin of its flights until January 18, 2022, when the US mask mandate on public transportation is now set to expire. “We are doing all we can to help create a safe environment for our crew and

By Richard Quest and Joe Minihane, CNN Lord Byron called it the Pearl of the Adriatic when he passed through on his Grand Tour in the early 19th century. Fast forward 200 years and the mighty walled city of Dubrovnik still stands as a symbol of strength and stability in a region that has seen