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(CNN) — Being awarded a Michelin star was once the ultimate culinary accolade — a reward for the punishing hours and dedication to detail that helped usher chefs into the upper echelons of their industry and bring big-spending diners into their restaurants. But for some in the culinary world, those stars have begun to seem

(CNN) — It’s the last Saturday of the year in the heart of Accra, Ghana’s capital. The air is thick with the anticipation of the thousands of revelers who have swarmed the gates of El Wak Stadium to take part in an annual celebration of African culture known as Afrochella. Inside it’s a sea of

(CNN) — Copenhagen’s Little Mermaid statue is no stranger to vandalism. It’s been painted over, climbed on and groped, it even had its arm and head chopped off multiple times. But early on Monday, Denmark’s most famous statue became entangled in a conflict raging thousands of miles away, after the message “Free Hong Kong” was

Researchers in the field often use camera traps to remotely photograph the intimate lives of animals. These stationary cameras have a sensor that is triggered by heat or movement, letting researchers monitor animals without disturbing them. The traps can be deployed for months at a time, sometimes capturing hundreds of thousands of images. But these

(CNN) — I’m an environmental journalist, and I care tremendously about the climate. I also fly a lot. I’m an American married to a Brit, and we’ve lived in London for 19 years, thousands of miles away from much of my family and many of my closest friends. I work hard to stay close to

For several hours on Saturday evening, the performing arts center illuminated its iconic sails with images of firefighters battling bushfires across the country. One of the images was a simple, hand-painted sign that had heart shapes and read “THANK YOU FIRIES.” “We want to send a message of hope and strength, and importantly to thank

Diego’s unstoppable libido was credited as a major reason for the survival of his fellow giant tortoises on Espanola, part of the Galapagos Islands, after being shipped over from the San Diego Zoo as part of a breeding program. When he started his campaign of promiscuity, there were just two males and 12 females of

Editor’s Note — This story was first written in 2011 and last updated in 2020. (CNN) — “No, we can’t have a snack yet.” “Please don’t run through the security line.” “You don’t have to take your shoes off anymore.” I can sense those travelers who fear my active 3-year-old as we head toward the

(CNN) — In the past year, television host Samantha Brown took a total of 45 flights. She zipped through 88 airports and checked into 32 hotels. But this bustle is not unusual. The third season premiers January 11 on PBS. Brown has been traveling on television for 20 years, hosting over a dozen TV series

But the Gevora’s reign will be short-lived. The 75-storey tower is to be eclipsed by a slender glass skyscraper under construction just a short drive away in Dubai’s Marina district. The Ciel Tower will reach 360.4 meters upon completion, developer The First Group has confirmed, featuring 1,209 luxury suites and residences spread across 82 floors.