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Six of the most beautiful sections of the Great Wall of China | CNN

Six of the most beautiful sections of the Great Wall of China | CNN

Editor’s Note: Monthly Ticket is a CNN Travel series that spotlights some of the most fascinating topics in the travel world. In September, we’re celebrating superlatives as we look at some of the world’s biggest, tallest and most expensive attractions and destinations. CNN  —  Having lived in Beijing for almost 12 years, I’ve had plenty […]

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Still haven’t filed your taxes? Here’s what you need to know | CNN Business

Still haven’t filed your taxes? Here’s what you need to know | CNN Business

New York CNN  —  So far this tax season, the IRS has received more than 100 million income tax returns for 2022. That means tens of millions of households have yet to file their returns. If yours is among them, here are some last-minute tax-filing tips to keep in mind as the Tuesday, April 18

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Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back | CNN Business

Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back | CNN Business

Washington, DC CNN  —  Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back after the banking crisis fueled recession fears. Retail sales, which are adjusted for seasonality but not for inflation, fell by 1% in March from the prior month, the Commerce Department reported on Friday. That was steeper than an expected 0.4%

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Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color | CNN Business

Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color | CNN Business

CNN  —  When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds. As a Black woman with nearly 10 years of business experience, Hamilton knew the options for those

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‘A definitive backslide.’ Inside fashion’s worrying runway trend | CNN

‘A definitive backslide.’ Inside fashion’s worrying runway trend | CNN

CNN  —  Now that the Fall-Winter 2023 catwalks have been disassembled, it’s clear one trend was more pervasive than any collective penchant for ruffles, pleated skirts or tailored coats. Across runways in New York, London, Milan and Paris, there was a notable scarcity of plus-size models. This comes at a time when there are five

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Iranian chess referee fears ostracism over her activism as she challenges Russian chief of game’s governing body | CNN

Iranian chess referee fears ostracism over her activism as she challenges Russian chief of game’s governing body | CNN

CNN  —  Three years after fleeing Iran, chess referee Shohreh Bayat fears being further ostracized after challenging the game’s governing body and its president, Russia’s former deputy prime minister, over her choice of clothing at a tournament in October. Back in 2020, Bayat was criticized in Iran for not wearing the appropriate headscarf at the

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Why Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Saudi Arabia means so much for the Gulf monarchy’s sporting ambitions | CNN

Why Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Saudi Arabia means so much for the Gulf monarchy’s sporting ambitions | CNN

Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in today’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, CNN’s three-times-a-week look inside the region’s biggest stories. Sign up here. Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN  —  It’s a partnership that’s been hailed as “history in the making.” One of the world’s most famous soccer stars landed in the Saudi

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Inside Christine McVie’s and Stevie Nicks’ decades-long friendship | CNN

Inside Christine McVie’s and Stevie Nicks’ decades-long friendship | CNN

CNN  —  Throughout the various personal turmoils for which the members of Fleetwood Mac are known, one relationship buoyed the band for decades: the friendship between its two frontwomen, Christine McVie and Stevie Nicks. McVie joined the band in 1970 during one of its early lineup changes and for years was its only woman. When

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‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ trailer shows being a hero isn’t all fun and games | CNN

‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ trailer shows being a hero isn’t all fun and games | CNN

CNN  —  Mario learns that being a hero is a tough gig in the new trailer for “Super Mario Bros. Movie.” The colorful preview, in which Mario (Chris Pratt) sets off on an adventure to defend Mushroom Kingdom against Bowser (Jack Black), features a look at some much-anticipated characters, including Donkey Kong (voiced by Seth

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Will Smith, opening up about Oscars slap, tells Trevor Noah ‘hurt people hurt people’ | CNN

Will Smith, opening up about Oscars slap, tells Trevor Noah ‘hurt people hurt people’ | CNN

CNN  —  Will Smith opened up to Trevor Noah about the now-famous slap at the Oscars in March during an appearance that aired Monday night on “The Daily Show.” While promoting his forthcoming film “Emancipation,” Smith called it “a horrific night” and said he “lost it” when he stormed the stage and slapped presenter Chris

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