See 100 mermaids in a world record performance
A resort in Sanya, China, scored the Guinness World Record for the largest underwater mermaid show, which featured 100 professional divers.Source: CNN
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Month: April 2021
A domestic flight in Australia was delayed so long passengers had to quarantine
(CNN) — It seems like every day a country changes its coronavirus regulations, causing travelers to rush home from vacations early or expats to find themselves stranded abroad. But a recent flight in Australia shows how state-by-state guidelines can also make flying domestically uncertain. Virgin Australia flight VA469 was in the air going from Perth…
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Americans get another reprieve on a new ID requirement to fly
(CNN) — The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) again delayed the deadline for enforcement of REAL ID requirements, the latest pandemic-related extension for the program aimed at establishing a consistent security standard for issuing driver’s licenses and other identification. DHS announced Tuesday it is extending the REAL ID full enforcement date by 19 months,…
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Ring’s Video Doorbell 4 brings motion smarts to your front door
(CNN) — Ring is back at it again with yet another video doorbell, the Video Doorbell 4. And for those not keeping track at home, this doorbell quickly follows the release of the Video Doorbell Wired and Video Doorbell Pro 2. Ring’s lineup feels crowded, but in the company’s defense, each video doorbell announced…
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24 products we tested this month (and totally loved)
(CNN) — We try no short of hundreds of products each month, whether that be new product launches or rediscovering an old faithful. And because we’re committed to exposing you to the best products out there, we decided to start curating roundups of our favorite things we test each month. From cozy sweaters and…
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This $40 travel pillow is worth every penny
(CNN) — Travel pillows need to strike a tricky balance: not supportive enough and you’ll end up with a crick in your neck, too big and stiff you’ll, er, end up with a crick in your neck. They also need to be compact, lightweight and easy to clean — no small feat for a…
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Is your mom a ‘cool mom’? Here’s 19 Mother’s Day gifts she’ll love
(CNN) — They’re not like other moms — they’re a cool mom. If whoever you’re shopping for this Mother’s Day falls into this category of trendy, lovable women, you need something truly unique. A bouquet or a box of chocolate won’t do since she’s far less traditional. Instead, you need something unique, interesting and…
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Hundreds of animals rescued from cockfighting
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – Hundreds of animals were rescued from a major cockfighting operation in Grand Prairie earlier this week, police said. Police said they executed a search warrant on Tuesday, April 27, in the 1400 block of Corral Road and found about 300 adult roosters, hens and chicks that were believed to have…
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Car slams into dining area, killing deliveryman
ASTORIA, Queens (WABC) — A deliveryman on an e-bike was killed and others were injured after a car crashed into an outdoor dining area in Queens Thursday night.It happened just before 8 p.m. in front of the Rosatoro Restaurant on 35th Street and Ditmars Boulevard.Police say 37-year-old Xing Long Lin, of Queens, was on his…
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Black bear captured in Port Allen euthanized
An adult Louisiana black bear captured earlier this week was euthanized because it had become habituated and too reliant on human food sources, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries personnel said. The 200-pound bear was captured by LDWF Tuesday night in Port Allen. It initially appeared in Port Allen on Saturday and returned to the…
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