Written by Marianna Cerini, CNN Keeping you in the know, Culture Queue is an ongoing series of recommendations for timely books to read, films to watch and podcasts and music to listen to. It’s a tale as old as time: A woman won’t conform to societal norms, traditional notions of …

(CNN) — The UK government announced Friday it is simplifying its controversial traffic light travel rules and removing mandatory Covid tests for vaccinated travelers returning to England from countries on its safe list. Grant Shapps, the UK transport minister, said in a series of Twitter posts that as of October …

Written by Leah Dolan, CNNLondon Yinka Ilori, a British Nigerian designer known for his exuberant technicolor murals, has transformed 11 pedestrian crossings in central London as part of a new public art project hoping to increase domestic tourism within the UK. Beginning near Camden’s Percy Street, the crossings extend throughout …

(CNN) — Safety has long been a paramount concern for travelers when it comes to deciding which destination to visit. But the world has been turned on its head in recent years due to the global pandemic and the notion of exactly what makes somewhere “safe” has changed significantly. This …

Written by Jacqui Palumbo, CNN After three months of construction work at Paris’ famed Arc de Triomphe, the 160-foot-tall war monument has been completely concealed. The landmark, built during Napoleon’s reign, has been outfitted in 270,000 square feet of silver-blue polypropylene fabric bound with red ropes. Encasing the Arc de …

CNN —   Few things are guaranteed these days, but you can always count on a new iPhone releasing every fall — and the temptation to upgrade that comes with it. The new iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro are looking like Apple’s best phones yet, with the company’s fastest-ever …

CNN —   Under-eye bags, crow’s-feet and dark circles are skin conditions we look to treat at any chance we get — even if they’re really just natural signs of aging. While we’ve seen our share of viral TikTok beauty products come and go, none of them have caught our …

CNN —   There’s no shortage of home security companies and products that offer peace of mind through various means. Abode, whose main product offering is whole-home DIY security systems and monitoring, has a new home security camera. The $35 Abode Cam 2 is affordable, can be used with or …

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(CNN) — Hawaii’s famous Haiku Stairs, sometimes called the Stairway to Heaven, are likely to be removed next year following a Honolulu City Council meeting to discuss ongoing issues with the site. The stairs, whose 3,922 steps wind through a 2,800 foot mountain trail in Kaneohe, on the eastern side …

CNN —   There’s nothing better than a cold one — water, beer, soda, whatever does it for you — during a long day of fun with friends and family. This means having a cooler in your arsenal of outdoor gear is a must. Whether you’re looking to invest in …

CNN —   Apple just took the wraps off of the latest standard iPad, which is getting a really nice power boost, and the new iPad Mini, which is getting a massive overhaul complete with attractive color options and some significant upgrades under the hood. Wondering which new Apple tablet …

CNN —   Apple just took the wraps off of the new iPhone 13 series, which promise the fastest iPhone performance yet, up to two and a half hours more battery life, new cinematic video options and a twice-as-smooth display on the Pro models. But as someone who just plunked …

CNN —   Like a lot of people, you might be trying to cut back on single-use products in your home, whether that means opting for Stasher bags or swapping your paper towels for reusable, machine-washable Swedish dishcloths. The next product that can help make your kitchen even more eco-friendly? …

(Saul Loeb/Pool/AP) A Senate hearing on how the FBI and Justice Department conducted the investigation into sexual abuse claims against former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar has wrapped. The committee heard from four top gymnasts and Nassar abuse survivors: Simone Biles, McKayla Maroney, Aly Raisman, and Maggie Nichols. The gymnasts …