How Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brand
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The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act
A version of this story first ran in July. It also appears in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. Let’s start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from…
‘Harry & Meghan’ series gets release date and new trailer
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have an early Christmas gift for their supporters. A new trailer for their Netflix docuseries, “Harry & Meghan,” was released Monday, along with a schedule for when the episodes will stream. Volume I will include…
Oldest known bat fossils discovered in Wyoming are a previously unknown species
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Two 52 million-year-old bat skeletons discovered in an ancient lake bed in Wyoming are the oldest bat fossils…
McDonald’s is upgrading its burgers
New York — McDonald’s, which has been focusing on upgrading its core items to boost sales, is rolling out a series of changes designed to improve its signature burgers. Buns will be softer. Cheese, gooier. Onion will be added to patties right on the…
Michael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals sneakers sell for a record $2.2 million
Editor’s Note: This story was updated with the final sale price and other details following the auction. In 1998, Michael Jordan laced up a pair of his iconic black and red Air Jordan 13s to bring home a Bulls victory during Game 2 of his final NBA…
The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump
A version of this story appears in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. Former President Donald Trump has been campaigning in between his many different court appearances for much of the year. But his decision to…
Axl Rose will stop tossing mic after fan reportedly injured
Axl Rose is ending a 30-year Guns N’ Roses tradition. The band’s frontman recently posted a note saying on social media that he would no longer be tossing his microphone into the crowd during their concerts after it came to his attention that a fan may…
Why we have nightmares and how to stop them
Sign up for CNN’s Sleep, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep. We leave behind our fears of monsters under the bed as we say goodbye to our childhoods, but one can follow us into adulthood and loom…
Family of victim and survivors of Indianapolis FedEx mass shooting file lawsuit against gun magazine manufacturer and distributors
The family of a victim and several survivors of a mass shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis filed a lawsuit against companies involved in the manufacturing, marketing and sale of the high capacity magazine used by the gunman who killed 8 people…
