(CNN) — The Washington Monument was temporarily closed and a man was arrested Tuesday evening for allegedly vandalizing the monument with paint. Shaun Ray Deaton, 44, of Bloomington, Indiana, was arrested on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., the The United States Park Police said in a statement on Wednesday. The man splashed red paint and wrote
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Pets play many roles in modern society as friends, companions, guards, or exercise partners. In 2021, the pet food market in the US exceeded $40 billion. The dry “kibble” category of dry pet food dominates the market, but particularly since the pandemic, there has been a small but growing trend towards fresh refrigerated or frozen
(CNN) — Twice a year, the sun doesn’t play favorites. Everyone on Earth is seemingly on equal status — at least when it comes to the amount of light and dark they get. We’ve entered our second and final equinox of 2022. If you reside in the Northern Hemisphere, you know it as the fall
“Violence against another person” is by far the most common criminal offense reported in U.K. hotels, new data shows. Statistics from eight police forces across the U.K. show there were 4,589 allegations of violence and 1,307 of public disorder — which often involves intimidation or the threat of violence — in hotels, motels and guesthouses
Tokyo is one of the world’s most offbeat cities, with a character all its own. Join Lonely Planet to check out three unique experiences in Japan’s quirky capital. Visit http://www.lonelyplanet.com/japan/tokyo for more information about Tokyo.
Grocery stores have long been a place where brands battle, but lately, private label has been winning. Retailers from Walmart WMT to Trader Joe’s are pumping it up, and given the post-pandemic economy, inflation, and retailers’ interest in building their own brands, we may be seeing a perfect storm for private label. While Walmart’s private
Editor’s Note — Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations opening and closing, inspiration for future adventures, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. (CNN) — Air travel volume is up and passenger satisfaction is down. This comes as no
(CNN) — Kemmons Wilson was ferrying his family from New York to Washington by car when the idea first came to him. The Wilsons needed to stop for the night, but it was the summer of 1951, and American roadside facilities weren’t what they are today. Motels were luck of the draw, and often expensive
The trouble in the skies continues. It isn’t always the airlines’ or the airports’ fault. Last week I was due to fly back from Bordeaux to Gatwick with British Airways. The flight was cancelled, like hundreds of others all over Europe, because of a strike by French air traffic controllers. But while the causes of
New Georgetown University report challenges “junk food” tactics to reverse obesity Stratospheric obesity rates in the United States are driving policies like taxing soft drinks, adding warning labels on package fronts and banning candy at retail checkout lanes. A new white paper published by Georgetown University’s Business for Impact Center challenges these practices and demonstrates
The Majesty 120 officially debuted in 2022. After last year’s lavish premiere of the Cristiano Gatto-designed flagship Majesty 175, the world’s largest composite production superyacht, Gulf Craft was able to start the shipyard’s 40th anniversary in 2022 with the official debut of the Majesty 120 at this year’s Dubai International Boat Show. The 37m tri-deck
(CNN) — Federal regulators have soundly rejected an airline’s controversial request to reduce commercial pilot hiring standards in half to tackle the global pilot shortage. In April, regional airline Republic Airways asked the Federal Aviation Administration to allow graduates of Republic’s own LIFT Academy to become airline co-pilots with 750 hours of flight experience, not
In this article AAL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Seats in American Airlines’ new Flagship Suites TKTKTK American Airlines on Tuesday unveiled new suites for some of its longest-range planes, a bid to chase high-paying customers as travel demand returns. The new suites, which will feature lie-flat seats and a sliding door for privacy,
Lonely Planet author Tim Hornyak escapes the skyscrapers to explore Singapore’s natural side at a national park and at Singapore zoo. Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is an oasis of tropical forest that inspires deep breathing and reverent whispering – but the macaque monkeys steal the show. Visit http://www.lonelyplanet.com/singapore for more information about Singapore.
Nisreen Galloway and Elizabeth Nash were writing and literature majors at Emerson College in Boston, but the two met and became friends in an entrepreneurial class. Galloway grew up in Boston, and Nash grew up in Milwaukee, but the two of them both shared a heritage of pairing ice cream and spirits. “We both are
(CNN) — The Chinese government on Monday, September 19, issued draft regulations that aim to bolster tourism along its border and make it easier for some foreigners to enter China. According to a draft policy document released by China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Monday, tour groups organized by travel agencies in China’s border
Editor’s Note — Monthly Ticket is a CNN Travel series that spotlights some of the most fascinating topics in the travel world. September’s theme is ‘Build it Big,’ as we share the stories behind some of the world’s most impressive feats of engineering. (CNN) — Descending up to 40 meters beneath the Baltic Sea, the
When it comes to restaurant loyalty programs, Panera is unquestionably a standard bearer, with nearly 48 million members enrolled as MyPanera Rewards members. Starting Oct. 6, the chain is changing up that program a bit by adding new choice-based rewards, allowing members to select their reward from multiple options versus a single, pre-selected reward. These
Editor’s Note — This CNN Travel series is, or was, sponsored by the country it highlights. CNN retains full editorial control over subject matter, reporting and frequency of the articles and videos within the sponsorship, in compliance with our policy. (CNN) — Many architects would kill to be given a blank slate on which to
A Republic Airways plane approaches the runway at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in Arlington, Virginia, on April 2, 2022. Daniel Slim | AFP | Getty Images The Federal Aviation Administration on Monday said it has rejected a proposal to halve the number of hours required to become a co-pilot, as a severe shortage