Dow set to soar 700 points: April 7, 2020
Global stocks advanced on Tuesday on hopes that the coronavirus crisis may be easing in some of the places that have been hit hardest.
Japan's Nikkei advanced 2%
Hong Kong's Hang Seng (HSI) added 2.1%
China's Shanghai Composite (SHCOMP) increased...
Passengers on the Coral Princess cruise ship are still trying to get home
The ship docked at PortMiami late Saturday night with 1,898 people -- 1,020 passengers and 878 crew members-- and began disembarking the most critically ill patients for medical treatment. Two passengers...
Dubai’s virtual museums offer a cultural escape
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China to release tourist ‘blacklist’ after Great Wall vandalized on re-opening day
(CNN) — Officials in China are hoping the threat of public shaming will prevent tourists from defacing the country's most famous icon -- the Great Wall. The news quickly went viral,...
The world’s most powerful passports in the age of coronavirus
(CNN) — Just a couple of months ago, the world was enjoying greater freedom of movement than at any time in history.
Air traffic had been rising steadily for decades. The Henley...
Coronavirus live updates: Japan expected to declare state of emergency
A temporary hospital set up in the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center to treat those with Covid-19 in New Orleans, seen on April 4. Gerald Herbert/AP
As infections spike in the...
A zoo has been trying to get two pandas to mate for 10 years....
(CNN) — It seems all these giant pandas needed was a little privacy.
Parenthood might be around the corner for Ying Ying and Le Le, which are longtime residents of Ocean Park...
5 creative and easy recipes using your stash of beans
Story highlights
Creative recipes for your bean stash from delicious white bean soup to cannellini aglio e olio.
Essentials you'll need to prep beans like a pro in your kitchen.
CNN Underscored has interviewed...
Your how-to guide to making group FaceTime calls, and how to spice them up
Group FaceTime isn't a new feature of the just-released iOS 13.4, but it's a feature that is coming in handy now more than ever. We frequently use it to connect with...
Step up your sneaker collection with 25% off all Nike footwear
If you're only leaving the house for socially distanced runs, consider upgrading your sneaker options with this expansive sale from Nike. Right now, all Nike footwear is 25% off with promo...
Entertain your kids with discounted toys from ShopDisney’s sitewide sale
Disney theme parks may be closed, and kids are bummed about being stuck inside — but help is on the way. Bring the "happiest place on earth" to your home during...
Everything you need to properly postpone a wedding
CNN Underscored has interviewed experts and found the best options to help you cope during this uncertain time. Find all of our coronavirus-related coverage here, and let us know your thoughts...
Strap on an Apple Watch Series 5 at an all-time low from Amazon
Now's a great time to get the new Apple Watch, since several Series 5 models are on sale at Amazon. That includes the 40mm Rose Gold GPS model, priced at an...
The cutest, coziest slippers to get you through the rest of quarantine
CNN Underscored has interviewed experts and found the best options to help you cope during this uncertain time. Find all of our coronavirus-related coverage here, and let us know your thoughts...
Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook is now available, and the timing could not be better
Samsung is now taking orders for its Galaxy Chromebook, a premium Chrome OS-powered laptop, which made its debut during CES 2020 in January, its Fiesta Red exterior matching the neon lights...
In today’s light, these surreal photos of busy metropolises are eerily poignant
Written by Allyssia Alleyne, CNN
German filmmaker and photographer Franziska Stünkel has built a creative practice around seeing the things people miss.
For more than a decade, she's wandered through cities in Asia,...
Open youth hostels in US house travelers with nowhere else to go
(CNN) — Where have all the backpackers gone?
With restrictions around the world limiting nearly all nonessential travel, lodging has surfaced as a big concern. But hostels, preferred by some travelers because...
The Dow is set to rise 800 points as coronavirus slows: April 6, 2020
Crude oil slipped after OPEC and Russia postponed a meeting that could end a price war and reduce a supply glut that has driven oil futures to their lowest in decades.
The meeting had...
Sparkling graphics, gameplay make Final Fantasy VII Remake worth the wait
Final Fantasy VII is back, and come April 10, you'll be able to play what is certainly one of the most anticipated titles of 2020. Final Fantasy VII Remake isn't just...
Splendid isolation: 8 great wilderness areas to inspire
(CNN) — "Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul alike," John Muir famously...
Two passengers on the Coral Princess cruise ship died on board. A third died...
(CNN) — The Coral Princess cruise ship finally docked in Miami over the weekend after spending nearly a month at sea and by the end of the journey two passengers had...
Coronavirus live updates: Cases top 1.2 million globally
Passengers look out from the deck of the Coral Princess cruise ship as it docks in Miami, Florida, on April 4. Chandan Khanna/AFP/Getty Images
The US Department of Homeland Security and...
In the studio with Lemi, Fela Kuti’s Afrobeat imagemaker
Written by Allyssia Alleyne, CNN, Ananda Pellerin, CNN
Afrobeat traces its origin to 1920s Ghana, when traditional West African styles came together with jazz and other genres to create a new form...
The Hong Kong hotel weathering the coronavirus storm
Tai O, Hong Kong (CNN) — Lantau is Hong Kong's largest island, home to three of its busiest spots -- Hong Kong Disneyland, the Tian Tan Buddha and Chep Lak Kok...
If you must fly, here are some tips to do it safely
(CNN) — Most of the country is sheltering in place and air traffic has slowed dramatically but there are still people who must fly.
With most rest stops, fast-food dining rooms, and...
With hair loss on the rise, Asia’s men grapple with what it means to...
Written by Oscar Holland, CNNHong Kong
Despite his father having an "m-shaped" hairline, Alex Han from northeast China never thought he'd experience hair loss in his 20s.
While studies have suggested almost all...
US reports most coronavirus deaths in one day as 1,224 die on Saturday
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President Donald Trump continued to claim hydroxychloroquine has high efficacy against Covid-19, stating lupus patients – who are commonly treated with hydroxychloroquine – are less likely to contract...
Sergio Rossi, ‘master’ Italian shoe designer, dies of coronavirus complications at 84
Written by By Hada Messia, Duarte MendoncaAmy Woodyatt, CNNRome
Revered women's shoe designer Sergio Rossi has died of coronavirus complications at the age of 84, according to the Maurizio Bufalini Hospital in...
A woman flying to see her dying mother was the plane’s only passenger
(CNN) — Sheryl Pardo was preoccupied with one fact as she boarded her flight. This would be the last time she saw her mother.
A surprise awaited her as she learned she...
South Korea’s Jeju Island is suing two tourists who visited while having coronavirus symptoms
Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — The provincial government of Jeju Island, South Korea, is suing two women who visited the island on vacation despite the younger one having symptoms of coronavirus.
The...
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Acer announces Spin 5 and Spin 3 for CES 2020
The Spin 5 and Spin 3 2-in-1 laptops are a staple of Acer's lineup. Traditionally, both devices have had a 360-degree rotating hinge, a...
