The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security say they are surging resources into Minnesota to investigate allegations of fraud there, including at child care centers, days after YouTube content creator Nick Shirley, who has created anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim videos in the past, posted a viral video in which he claimed to find widespread fraud at Somali-run child care centers. CNN's Holmes Lybrand reports.
The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security say they are surging resources into Minnesota to investigate allegations of fraud there, including at child care centers, days after YouTube content creator Nick Shirley, who has created anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim videos in the past, posted a viral video in which he claimed to find widespread fraud at Somali-run child care centers. CNN's Holmes Lybrand reports.
Al-Ayyala is traditionally performed at weddings, on holidays and to welcome visiting heads of state.
Scottish poet Michael Pedersen explains how the 200-year-old song "Auld Lang Syne" became a global ritual of reunion, friendship and shared memory sung by millions at the stroke of midnight. CNN's Max Foster reports.
From blockbuster films to a groundbreaking, though delayed Netflix debut, "Pakistan’s Sweetheart" Mahira Khan calls 2025 a “wholesome surprise.” But beyond the spotlight, Khan embraces her role as a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, championing Afghan refugees, women’s rights, and mental health awareness. In conversation with CNN’s Kristie Lu Stout, Khan reflects on her humbling journey from California hustle to global stardom and how she hopes to carry forward with lessons learned into 2026.
Beyond her vibrant wardrobe and signature bowl cut, Atsuko Okatsuka is known for turning family trauma into laughs. The comedian recalls her grandmother bringing her to the US under the guise of a vacation and jokes about an "Atsuko planet" where everyone shares her haircut. CNN’s Hanako Montgomery caught up with Okatsuka in Tokyo and shared a playful moment of copying her signature look.
CNN anchors Becky Anderson and John Berman ride the Formula Rossa, the world's fastest roller coaster at Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
CNN anchors Becky Anderson and John Berman travel to Liwa in the United Arab Emirates for a unique ride up Tal Moreeb.
CNN Travel team members in five major cities around the world asked ChatGPT to create trips for them. Watch how we tested the itineraries to help you use the most popular LLM (large language models) for travel planning more effectively. To learn more about our experiment, read the full report.
