• The Russian leader's heavy-handed conscription drive won't reverse his battlefield losses any time soon, and is backfiring at home
  Time is running out for Russian President Vladmir Putin, and he knows it.
  
• Pope Francis begs Putin for an immediate ceasefire to 'absurd' war
  • Russian forces retreat from strategic city. Pressure appears to be growing on Putin to use nuclear weapons
  
• Russian forces retreat from strategic Donetsk city a day after Moscow's annexation of the region
  Ukrainian forces are encircling Russian troops in Russian-occupied Lyman, in the Kramatorsk district of Donetsk, despite Moscow's annexation of the region that's been declared illegal by the West.
  
• Opinion: The most likely nuclear scenario
  With his forces retreating in Ukraine, international allies expressing concern and citizens at home fleeing partial mobilization, Russian President Vladimir Putin has reached for the threat of nuclear weapons -- and revived Western fears of atomic apocalypse.
  
• How reporting in Ukraine and around the world has left a mark on CNN's Erin Burnett
  Oleksandr Urazov and his family escaped war-torn Ukraine, thanks to his childhood friend, Alex Velychko, who now lives in New York.
  
• What retired colonel says could be a 'game changer'
  Retired Air Force Col. Cedric Leighton explains the significance of Russian forces retreating from Lyman, a strategic city for its operations in the east.
  
• Opinion: The problem that dogs Putin
  When Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine in February, many questioned the commitment of his troops to the cause. How strongly would they fight a neighboring nation with longstanding ties and a shared history?
  
• Indonesia stadium tragedy: Over 100 people dead following soccer match, police say
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• FBI warns Florida residents and donors of fraud schemes following Hurricane Ian
  • Death toll rises to 67 in Florida after Ian leaves communities 'unrecognizable' • Hurricane Orlene strengthens into Category 4 storm as it heads toward western Mexico • 100% solar community endured Ian with no loss of power and minimal damage • Opinion: A piece of paradise lost
  
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• Federal judge rules against Abrams-founded voting rights group in Georgia
  A federal judge ruled against a voting rights group founded by Georgia Democratic gubernatorial nominee Stacey Abrams Friday in a challenge to the state's voting laws.
  
• Trump defends 'great woman' Ginni Thomas after Jan. 6 testimony
  Former President Donald Trump praised the "courage and strength" of Ginni Thomas at a rally Saturday, days after the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas met with congressional investigators about her efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
  
• Putin ally says he should use low-yield nuclear weapons
  After the Russians retreated from the key strategic city of Lyman, Ramzan Kadyrov, who is an ally of Vladimir Putin and leader of the Chechen republic, slammed Russian generals and said Putin should use low-yield nuclear weapons.
  
• Authorities: Girl dies two days after shooting dad in plot to murder her family, pets
  A 12-year-old Texas girl accused of shooting her father and then herself as a part of a murder plot with another child died two days following the incident, the Parker County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post Wednesday.
  
• National Archives says it still doesn't have all Trump White House records
  • Trump launches direct attack on McConnell a month before midterm elections
  
• Analysis: Ted Cruz's latest comments expose the truth about Trump & the GOP
  Sen. Ted Cruz said it is "utter garbage" when potential Republican candidates pronounce that they would run in 2024 whether or not former President Donald Trump does. In today's episode of The Point, CNN's Chris Cillizza discusses how the Texas senator evolved from calling Trump a "sniveling coward" to becoming an astute observer of Trump's hold on the GOP.
  
• A front runner in Brazil's presidential election today is referred to as 'Trump of the Tropics'
  Polls opened in Brazil on Sunday in a presidential election marred by an unprecedented climate of tension and violence.
  
• Navy proposes stringent blood testing for elite SEALs training program
  Senior Navy officials are concerned about the use of performance enhancing drugs by Navy SEAL trainees and have asked the Pentagon to approve blood testing to detect potentially illegal or banned substances used by the elite forces.
  
• Analysis: How schools are changing the way the US teaches African American history
  In the early 2000s, when I was a student at Ridge View High School, in Columbia, South Carolina, I loved to parse the legacies of certain historical figures: W.E.B. Du Bois, in AP US History; Malcolm X, in AP English Language and Composition.
  
• Wages are the most important number to watch in the jobs report
  Investors, economists and members of the Federal Reserve will be poring over the September jobs report on Friday morning for clues about the health of the economy. But one figure may matter more than most...and it's not the number of jobs added or the unemployment rate. It's wage growth.
  
• The world's most spectacular airport is about to double in size
  This week in travel: The wreckage of the ship that tried to warn the Titanic about the iceberg has been found. The world's most spectacular airport is about to double in size. And the US has been bracing itself against Hurricane Ian.
  
• Buffalo is still reeling from the trauma of a racially motivated mass shooting
  The day after Buffalo experienced the largest mass shooting in its history, teams of emergency volunteers and mental health counselors arrived on the scene, offering emotional support and distributing food.
  
• Two humpback whales clash with almost two dozen orcas
  Video captured by whale watchers shows a scuffle taking place in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, near Seattle and Vancouver, between two humpback whales and a group of orcas. CNN affiliate KING has the story.
  
• Analysis: Amazon is always watching
  A TV that knows when you're in and out of the room. A gadget that monitors your breathing pattern while you sleep. An enhanced voice assistant tool that highlights just how much it knows about your everyday life.
  
• Listeria outbreak leads to recall of cheeses
  Old Europe Cheese, Inc., based in Benton Harbor, Michigan, is issuing a voluntary recall of its Brie and Camembert cheeses because of a possible outbreak of listeria, according to the US Food and Drug Administration.
  
• What surprised scientists about the asteroid in the DART mission
  The DART mission made history this week when it successfully slammed into an asteroid -- and we got to see it happen live, from millions of miles away.
  
• Bill Nye calls out conservative media over storm
  Science educator Bill Nye has a message for conservative lawmakers following the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
  
• 4% of readers who took this week's news quiz got a perfect score. How will you do?
  
• Tesla debuts robot 'Optimus' that can dance
  Elon Musk says "Optimus," the AI humanoid robot teased by Tesla in 2021, can now complete simple tasks -- thanks in part to the company's "full self-driving" technology.
  
• What science now knows about Covid-19
  Imagine waking up one morning after recovering from Covid-19 to find that your coffee smells like unwashed socks, your eggs reek of feces and your orange juice tastes metallic. Oddly, that's a good thing: It's a sign you still have a working sense of smell -- even if it's miswired in your brain.
  
• Baseball great Alex Rodriguez reflects on steroid abuse, his past with J-Lo
  Baseball great Alex Rodriguez is opening up about mistakes in his personal and professional life, and how they are shaping his growing business empire.
  
• Neurotrauma consultant involved in Tua Tagovailoa's concussion evaluation fired for making 'several mistakes,' reports say
  The National Football League Players Association has terminated the unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant who was involved in the evaluation of Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for a concussion during their game against the Buffalo Bills last Sunday, according to multiple reports, including from NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, citing unnamed sources.
  
• Despite faceplant, Ethiopia's Yalemzerf Yehualaw becomes youngest ever London Marathon winner
  With six miles left, Yalemzerf Yehualaw's race seemed to have been ruined after the Ethiopian was left sprawled on the road after stumbling over a speed bump.
  
• London is stage for NFL's milestone 100th international game
  The NFL returns to London on Sunday as the Minnesota Vikings (2-1) and New Orleans Saints (1-2) contest the first of five international slate of games scheduled this season.
  
• Podcast: Anderson Cooper reflects on losing his brother, Carter
  
• 'Saturday Night Live' gets a Manningcast for its season premiere episode
  "Saturday Night Live" kicked off its 48th season on Saturday night with host Miles Teller as former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning and Andrew Dismukes as his brother, Eli.
  
• George Clooney reacts to 'pretty boy' Brad Pitt calling him the 'most handsome man'
  George Clooney and Brad Pitt can't quit teasing each other.
  
• 'I don't really care if people don't like it': YouTube star reveals eclectic new home
  Emma Chamberlain is no stranger to revealing every aspect of her life through her stream-of-conscious-style videos, set against the backdrop of her home or her travels. But followers of the 21-year-old YouTube star know that her residence has been in flux over the past year, after she sold her home to escape being "in the thick of LA," as she described in a video last summer.
  
• 'Interview with the Vampire' has an undying legacy. Look inside its TV rebirth
  It's been nearly half a century since "Interview with the Vampire" was published, leaving its mark on popular culture. Penned by the late Anne Rice, the book became the first of the "Vampire Chronicles," which include 12 follow-up novels. "Interview" itself was adapted into a 1994 feature film starring Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise, while a loose "Queen of the Damned" adaptation hit theaters in 2002.
  
• Colorado's state fish swims back from brink of extinction
  The greenback cutthroat trout, Colorado's state fish, was declared extinct over 50 years ago. But last week officials found the first confirmation that the trout are once again reproducing in the wild.
  
• Watch the creepy horror film promotion that went viral
  Paramount Pictures promoted their new horror film "Smile" by sending actors from the film to sporting events.
  
• Nick Cannon welcomes his tenth child
  Nick Cannon is a new dad, again.
  
• Tesla robot slowly walks on stage at AI Day
  Tesla revealed on Friday a prototype of a humanoid robot that it says could be a future product for the automaker.
  
• The best and worst states for powering electric vehicles
  • Life, But Greener: Sign up for the newsletter • Could living in a bamboo home help solve the climate crisis? • Pets are part of the climate problem. These tips can help you minimize their carbon pawprints
  
• Spam is cool again. Here's why
  Spam is cool.
  
• Swiss court, in favor of Lindt, orders Lidl to destroy its chocolate bunnies
  Lindt & Spruengli's foil-wrapped chocolate bunnies deserve protection from copycat products, Switzerland's highest court ruled on Thursday, and ordered German discounter Lidl to stop selling a similar product in Switzerland and to destroy its remaining stock.
  
• 30 of our favorite Advent calendars to shop now before they sell out
  
• Everything we know so far about Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale
  
• These are actress Jessica Alba's 9 beauty and style essentials
  
• The credit card we use to judge all other cards just got its best sign-up bonus ever
  
• Got an iPhone 14? Here are the best cases to protect it with
  
• We tested 10 electric toothbrushes to find the ones worth your money
  
• 26 indoor Halloween decorations you'll actually want to live with
  
• Our favorite product releases this week: Skims, Rothy's, Birthdate Co. and more
  
• We tested 14 top-rated rain jackets: Only 1 stood out
  
• The 42 best products our editors tried in September
  
• 17 viral products that live up to the hype, according to our editors
  
• We slept on the leading air mattresses and found one that's simple to inflate, a cinch to stow away and as comfortable as a real bed
  
• Aaron Judge had a season for the ages. MLB robbed him -- and us
  History was made Wednesday night, when Yankee slugger Aaron Judge hit his 61st home run.
  
• The hurricane problem Florida could have avoided
  After hours of battling Hurricane Ian's high winds, torrential rain and storm surges nearing 12 feet in some locations, residents are left to pick up the pieces. In the hours and days after Ian, the true destruction will be revealed, shedding light on the hardest hit areas.
  
• Do we really need another 'bombshell' Trump book?
  I have not read all the books about former President Donald Trump; I can't even remember all the books about Donald Trump.
  
• Why the world has to worry about Liz Truss
  Much of the world watched perplexed earlier this month when former foreign secretary Liz Truss became prime minister of the United Kingdom -- a country of roughly 67 million people -- after winning an election in which she received just 81,000 votes. Less than three weeks later, the bewilderment turned to horror as Truss made dramatic moves that threatened to send her country into an economic tailspin.
  
• Bolsonaro borrows a page from Trump
  "A new class of thieves has emerged who want to steal our freedom," Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro thundered during a speech last June. The beleaguered leader, who has been trailing badly in recent polls ahead of Sunday's election, went on to declare that "if necessary, we will go to war" against the offenders.
  
• Why we decided to leave China
  When word began circulating on social media and in group chats in mid-September that one of China's top health officials was warning citizens to avoid physical contact with foreigners as a precaution against monkeypox, the news hit me with an unshakable anxiousness.
  
• Eric Adams: I reversed my diabetes. Now I want to help America get healthy
  America's food system is feeding a public health crisis. From obesity to type 2 diabetes, that crisis is escalating quickly -- and we must act now. Major advances have been made in addressing hunger and malnutrition, but it's long past time for us to shift our focus from calories to nutrition, to help Americans get -- and stay -- healthy.
  
• How did Hurricane Ian get so strong, so quickly? Listen here
  
• 26 short rib recipes for any night of the week
  
• Palek Patel and Dr. Sanjay Gupta can't get enough of this deep-fried street food
  
• 33 chicken breast recipes to make for dinner tonight
  

• Alzheimer's drug slows progression of cognitive decline in clinical trial, drugmakers say
  A monoclonal antibody treatment for Alzheimer's disease called lecanemab slows the progression of cognitive decline by 27% compared with a placebo, drugmakers Biogen and Eisai said Tuesday.
  
• Study links Covid-19 vaccination to small, temporary change in menstrual cycle
  People who got the Covid-19 vaccine reported slightly longer menstrual cycles, but the change was temporary, according to a new study published Tuesday in the journal BMJ Medicine.
  
• US sees increase in respiratory infections that can lead to paralysis in children, CDC data shows
  Doctors should prepare for a possible increase in young patients with enterovirus D68, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday, and that may be linked to more cases of the rare, paralyzing condition acute flaccid myelitis.
  
• Rising Covid-19 cases in the UK may be a warning for the US
  There are signs that the United Kingdom could be heading into a fall Covid-19 wave, and experts say the United States may not be far behind.
  
• What is rainbow fentanyl? Colorful pills drive new warnings about deadliest drug in the US
  A new wave of concern has spread across the United States over multi-colored "rainbow fentanyl" pills, powders and blocks -- that look similar to candy or sidewalk chalk -- being sold and used in several states, and potentially posing a threat to young people.
  
• Ahead of Nobel announcements, 5 women who should have won the prize
  It was an all-male lineup of laureates for last year's Nobel Prizes in medicine, physics and chemistry, awards which grant the recipients entry to the most prestigious club in science.
  
• NASA spacecraft captures image of ocean world orbiting Jupiter
  A NASA spacecraft flew by one of the most intriguing ocean worlds in our solar system on Thursday.
  
• Coffee lowers risk of heart problems and early death, study says
  Drinking two to three cups a day of most types of coffee may protect you from cardiovascular disease and an early death, a new study found.
  
• Cancer is the No. 2 cause of death in US. What you should know about screenings
  Many people postponed routine medical care because of disruptions related to the Covid-19 pandemic. That includes a decline in cancer screenings, such as mammograms and colonoscopies. In the meantime, cancer remains one of the major causes of death in the United States, second only to heart disease.
  
• Your guide to finding the right Theragun massage gun for you
  
• 8 activewear brands you should add to your workout wardrobe
  The increasing popularity of stylish, trendy athletic wear has made über-comfortable clothing something that's not just for the gym. It's infiltrated all corners of culture, from high fashion runways to the offices of Silicon Valley executives — and really, it's appropriate for any occasion when you just want to be comfortable.
  
• The best coupons at CVS Pharmacy
  
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  CNN's Pamela Brown speaks to Dr. Saju Mathew about the health risks that remain, like bacteria from standing water, after a hurricane has passed.
  
• Two concussions don't always add up to second impact syndrome
  The NFL has been thrust back into the concussion debate after Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa took two big hits just four days apart.
  
• Long Covid: What science has learned about the loss of smell and taste
  Most people recover their sense of smell and taste after Covid-19. But not all do. Some continue to struggle with the inability to smell or taste at all, while others have only partially recovered. Here's what we know so far about why.
  
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  CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks with the NFL's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Allan Sills, about the events leading up to Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's concussion.
  
• ALS drug gets FDA approval despite uncertainty about effectiveness
  A new treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
  
• CDC warns of severe illnesses from monkeypox as Ohio reports death of a monkeypox patient
  The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new warning to health care providers Thursday about severe illnesses in people with monkeypox.
  
• US government to provide $266 million to build community, public health work force
  The US government is awarding more than $266 million from the American Rescue Plan to expand the nation's community and public health work force, officials will announce Friday.
  
• US suicide rates rose in 2021, reversing two years of decline
  More than 47,000 people in the US who died of suicide last year, according to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- one death every 11 minutes.
  
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  CNN explains how high levels of mercury found in some skin whitening creams can affect the body of people using them and put entire households at risk by contaminating their homes.
  
• Coffee lowers risk of heart problems and early death, study says, especially ground and caffeinated
  A new study found that various types of coffee -- decaffeinated, ground and instant -- could all protect you from heart disease and an early death.
  
• FDA proposes updates to 'healthy' claim on food packages
  The US Food and Drug Administration is proposing changes to the nutrition standards that foods must meet before they can carry the "healthy" label on their packages.
  
• Alzheimer's drug slows progression of cognitive decline in clinical trial, drugmakers say
  A monoclonal antibody treatment for Alzheimer's disease called lecanemab slows the progression of cognitive decline by 27% compared with a placebo, drugmakers Biogen and Eisai said Tuesday.
  
• People experienced some key personality changes during the pandemic, study finds
  Many people have felt on edge since the US shut down in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Not only is it normal, but it may be a nationwide change in personality, experts say. How long it lasts and what the impacts are still remain uncertain, they added.
  
• Cancer is the No. 2 cause of death in US. What you should know about screenings
  Many people postponed routine medical care because of disruptions related to the Covid-19 pandemic. That includes a decline in cancer screenings. Why is cancer screening so important and what are guidelines for who should be screened for what cancer? CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen shares expert advice.
  
• FDA authorization for updated Covid-19 boosters could be expanded to younger ages as soon as early October
  US Food and Drug Administration authorization for updated Covid-19 boosters could be expanded to younger age groups as soon as early October, a source close to planning discussions tells CNN.
  
• US sees increase in respiratory infections that can lead to paralysis in children, CDC data shows
  Doctors should prepare for a possible increase in young patients with enterovirus D68, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday, and that may be linked to more cases of the rare, paralyzing condition acute flaccid myelitis.
  
• Combining weight training with another activity could lower your risk of early death, study finds
  Doing a certain amount of aerobic activities and weight training per week could lower your risk of dying early, new research has found.
  

• 'SNL' is back. Here are the stories behind the show's iconic photos
  
• It'll cast a spell on you: Disney+ sequel 'Hocus Pocus 2' is magical
  A Disney+ sequel to the classic Halloween movie is magical. Plus, check out a new Marilyn Monroe biopic, "Blonde," a new stand-up comedy special from "Insecure" star Yvonne Orji and a new album from Björk -- which is all about mushrooms.
  
• 'Interview With the Vampire' pumps fresh blood into Anne Rice's story on AMC
  Significantly improving upon the 1994 film, "Anne Rice's Interview With the Vampire" does more than just add the late author's name to the title, ambitiously updating the story, introducing a racial component and serving up plenty of sex and gore. Desperate to replace "The Walking Dead," AMC might have completed an improbable baton pass from zombies to another kind of undead.
  
• A 'Community' movie is finally on its way
  Class is back in session once again.
  
• George Clooney reacts to 'pretty boy' Brad Pitt calling him the 'most handsome man'
  George Clooney and Brad Pitt can't quit teasing each other.
  
• Brownstone releasing first new music in 25 years
  Lately, the female singing trio Brownstone has been all about the "re."
  
• See what's streaming in October
  A look at some of the shows and movies streaming on Netflix, Amazon, Hulu and Disney+ in October.
  
• Trevor Noah's 'Daily Show' exit signals a changing view of the late-night throne
  Johnny Carson's 30-plus-year reign as late-night TV's king hosting "The Tonight Show" exerted enormous influence over the hosts who followed him, who behaved as if reaching that "throne" was the pinnacle of show-business success, battling over it accordingly.
  
• Coolio died on the anniversary of the Stevie Wonder song that made 'Gangsta's Paradise'
  Before his biggest hit happened in 1995, Coolio wasn't even aware of the song that gave it its hook.
  
• Selena Gomez calls for kindness after Hailey Bieber's recent interview
  Selena Gomez says she's not here for the negativity.
  
• Trevor Noah is leaving 'The Daily Show'
  "The Daily Show" host Trevor Noah has announced on he will step away from the anchor desk.
  
• Nick Cannon welcomes his tenth child
  Nick Cannon is a new dad, again.
  
• Mark Hamill made ambassador in support of Ukraine Army of Drones project
  May the force be with him.
  
• Malala intends to change the stories told by Hollywood from the inside out
  Malala has long been known for her global activism, but now she's turning her sights stateside -- to Hollywood.
  
• Ana de Armas' fearless performance deserves a better movie than 'Blonde'
  The gap between a star performance and the movie containing it has seldom been wider than in "Blonde," which features Ana de Armas stunningly capturing the look and essence of Marilyn Monroe in the service of a film that's pretentious, heavy handed and lengthy to the point of exhaustion. Netflix will surely get its money's worth attention-wise thanks in part to its restrictive NC-17 rating, but the film's merits burn out long before its credits ever roll.
  
• Elizabeth Olsen addresses speculation she's joining 'House of the Dragon'
  Don't look for Elizabeth Olsen to be riding a dragon anytime soon.
  
• Lizzo played James Madison's 200-year-old crystal flute at her Washington, DC concert
  Ever the pioneeer, Lizzo crossed off another first during the Washington, DC stop of her tour -- playing an approximately 200-year-old crystal flute that belonged to a former US president.
  
• Chloë Grace Moretz says viral meme made her 'super self-conscious' about her body
  Chloë Grace Moretz is opening up about how fame and social media caused her to "basically" become a "recluse."
  
• Danielle Pinnock went from spoofing Hollywood to starring in one of its hottest comedies
  Danielle Pinnock can thank her mother's wig for helping her get the role of a lifetime.
  
• Katie Couric reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer
  Veteran journalist Katie Couric reported some personal news on Wednesday.
  
• How Netflix turned Jeffrey Dahmer into its 'star' of the month
  Netflix will showcase plenty of big-name stars in the weeks ahead as the streaming service begins its buildup toward awards season. But its current leading man, its MVP for the month, is Jeffrey Dahmer, the notorious serial killer who died in 1994.
  
• Steve-O from 'Jackass' talks about his craziest stunt yet: Self-help author
  It's not that Steve-O wants to die. He just doesn't want to grow old either.
  
• Tom Hanks set to release debut novel next year
  Tom Hanks is releasing a novel.
  
• Hugh Jackman to reprise Wolverine role in next 'Deadpool' film
  Ryan Reynolds just broke some Hugh-ge news in the movie world.
  
• 'Confess, Fletch' lets Jon Hamm show off his lighter side without Chase-ing the past
  Jon Hamm hasn't found many roles to rival his breakthrough "Mad Men" part, and "Confess, Fletch" certainly doesn't either. Yet this refreshed version of the smart-alecky character Chevy Chase played in the 1980s has a certain breezy charm, not worthy of rushing to a theater but hardly a waste of one's digital-viewing time.
  
• 'The Woman King' builds an action spectacle around its true story of female warriors
  Although "inspired by true events," "The Woman King" clearly isn't tethered to them, using the underlying story of 19th-century female warriors in an African kingdom as the jumping-off point for a rousing action vehicle, augmented by plenty of melodrama. That combination yields a strong showcase for the stars, featuring a cast and backdrop that serves to refresh its old-school formula.
  
• 'Andor' revives Diego Luna's character in 'Rogue One' prequel
  A prequel to a prequel, "Andor" brings a gritty tone and look to the "Star Wars" universe, as much the washed-out landscape of "Blade Runner" as George Lucas' far-away galaxy. Yet whatever promise that entails is mostly lost in flabby storytelling, essentially stretching what would have been a 10-minute movie prologue over the first three episodes.
  
• 'Hostages' covers the Iran Hostage Crisis from all angles, including then to now
  "Hostages" tells several major stories in one, from the history of US intervention in the Middle East to the Iranian hostage crisis' impact on presidential politics to that period's influence on media, launching "Nightline" as a byproduct. The result is a highly resonant trip down bad-memory lane, highlighting how those ripples remain evident 40-plus years later.
  
• 'The Crown' gets a new queen
  While production of Season 6 of "The Crown" was briefly paused after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Season 5 is still on track to start November 9.
  
• Hillary and Chelsea Clinton know what it takes to be 'Gutsy'
  At a time when there is much discussion around politics and women's rights, one of the most famous figures in both of those arenas is celebrating the courage of women.
  

• The couple who spent their honeymoon riding an African iron ore train
  When planning a honeymoon, many couples go for obvious destinations like Paris, the city of love, or the Maldives, with its stunning azure waters.
  
• Anti-Asian hate crimes are scaring Chinese travelers away from the US
  Cannon Yu lives in Shantou, Guangdong province.
  
• One of Europe's busiest airports to cap passengers through early 2023
  Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport -- one of Europe's busiest -- announced plans Thursday to continue capping the number of travelers departing from the airport through early 2023.
  
• Disney World to reopen Friday while some other big Florida parks to remain closed
  Florida's major theme parks remained closed Thursday as Hurricane Ian left a wake of destruction on the peninsula and headed into the Atlantic Ocean toward the Carolinas.
  
• These Maldives resorts are leading the charge on sustainability
  As the lowest-lying nation in the world -- with much of it sitting just a few feet above sea level -- the nearly 1,200 Indian Ocean islands scattered across the Maldives' sun-soaked atolls are famed not just for their magazine-cover-ready beaches and bungalows, but for their increasing vulnerability to rising sea levels.
  
• 15,000 kilometers by boat, train, car and on foot: Highlights of a caffeine-fueled journey through Indonesia
  Even after traveling extensively through Indonesia for more than two decades, I sometimes struggle to grasp the true scale and diversity of the biggest island nation on the planet.
  
• The man who knows every sand dune in the desert
  Salem Almazrouei grew up in the Empty Quarter maze of sand dunes on Abu Dhabi's border with Saudi Arabia. Now he's sharing his desert knowledge with visitors to a luxury glamping site like no other.
  
• Singapore's Changi Airport is going to get a lot bigger as plans for T5 take shape
  Singapore's Changi Airport has long been considered a destination in itself, so much more than just a generic space one passes through to hop on a plane and fly somewhere else.
  
• The gigantic moon hotel that could be built in Dubai
  Moon World Resorts wants to build a series of gigantic dome-like hotels resembling the moon, here on planet Earth.
  
• It's one of Europe's most popular destinations. Here's how to avoid the crowds
  Dubrovnik is a victim of its own popularity, pulling in millions of visitors a year. For those who like their history, art and architecture with far fewer people, these seven alternative Croatian coastal towns deliver a similar vibe with far fewer people:
  
• What it's like to visit Saudi Arabia now
  It's long been closed off to visitors, but now this desert kingdom is opening up both to visitors and to its own people, revealing a fascinating destination where both history and modern transformation can be breathtaking.
  
• The world's best airline for 2022 named
  From Covid to chaos, it's been another bumpy year for the aviation industry. In much of the northern hemisphere, the busy summer season was beset by delays and cancellations, while in the United States a new study this week found that airplane passenger satisfaction is declining across the board.
  
• How Holiday Inn revolutionized 20th century travel
  Kemmons Wilson was ferrying his family from New York to Washington by car when the idea first came to him.
  
• Fall equinox 2022: Not as 'equal' as you may think
  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.
  
• Study reveals the North American airports that travelers find the most -- and least -- satisfying
  Air travel volume is up and passenger satisfaction is down. This comes as no surprise to anyone who passed through an airport over the summer.
  
• Washington Monument vandalized with red paint
  United States Park Police say the Washington Monument is temporarily closed and a man is in custody for allegedly vandalizing the monument with paint on the evening of Tuesday, September 20.
  
• Before you book your next trip, try this TikTok guru's travel tips
  Ben Kielesinski spent the pandemic transporting his followers out of lockdowns and into ice caves, lush forests and waterfalls. From where to go to how to pack, he shares his tips for ensuring your next vacation is the trip of a lifetime.
  
• Denmark and Germany now building the world's longest immersed tunnel
  Descending up to 40 meters beneath the Baltic Sea, the world's longest immersed tunnel will link Denmark and Germany, slashing journey times between the two countries when it opens in 2029.
  
• The challenges of building a sustainable resort in the lowest-lying country in the world
  Many architects would kill to be given a blank slate on which to create their dream project.
  
• Air New Zealand connects Auckland and New York for the first time ever
  After 16 hours in the sky, Air New Zealand's first ever direct flight to New York City arrived at JFK airport on September 17.
  
• Flights canceled to turn skies silent for Queen's funeral
  Flights to and from London's Heathrow Airport on the day of the Queen's funeral are being canceled or re-timed "as a mark of respect" to the late monarch.
  
• Oktoberfest returns after two-year hiatus
  The annual Oktoberfest, the world's largest beer festival, kicked off on Saturday for the first time since 2019, marking the end of a two-year hiatus as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
  
• 8 Italian villages you may have never heard of
  Travelers tend to head to the big name destinations like Venice, Florence, Rome, and even Naples when visiting Italy.
  
• TGV unveils high-speed trains of the future
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• Hanoi's popular 'Train Street' cafes ordered to close
  Hanoi's popular "train street" is once again the subject of a significant crackdown.
  
• She was only in Paris for three days. She met the love of her life on the Metro.
  Andye was only in Paris for three days. On day one, she jumped aboard a Metro train and met Steven. Here's what happened next.
  
• Most stylish new hotels and spas for 2022 revealed
  The hospitality industry is back in full swing and the last couple of years have seen a host of exciting new hotels and spas open around the world.
  
• Backpacking parents who homeschool their kids
  Backpacking tends to be associated with young people with few responsibilities.
  
• World's longest outdoor escalator system
  The Central-Mid-Levels Escalator, billed as the world's longest outdoor escalator system, can ease the aching feet and legs of Hong Kong tourists.
  
• 5 ways to deal with the post-vacation blues
  Most people have a little anxiety at returning to normal life after a break, but after two years of pandemic the post-vacation blues are hitting harder. Here are expert tips on how to get through it.
  

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