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Ikea's restaurants were failing. Then it turned to Swedish meatballs

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Ikea is known for sprawling showrooms, cheap flat-pack furniture and, of course, Swedish meatballs. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/30/business/why-ikea-sells-meatballs/index.html

Dozens of buildings leveled after a powerful tornado tears through Wichita area

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A powerful tornado tore through the Wichita area Friday night, leveling dozens of structures in the city of Andover, according to officials. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/30/weather/andover-kansas-tornado-saturday/index.html

New Yorkers don't feel safe at home anymore

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It's a sweltering sunny day in New York City, but Dana Aber stands on the Times Square-42 Street subway platform in a heavy leather Jacket. "I thought maybe it would be just a little bit better protection than a thin coat, in case I got shot," she told CNN. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/30/us/new-york-crime-safety-fears/index.html

Over 40 million people are under severe storm threat this weekend

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Two separate weather systems will bring severe storms to more than a dozen states this weekend, some of the same ones that were hit Friday night. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/30/weather/severe-storms-midwest-texas-oklahoma-weekend/index.html

Time to start planning your next big adventure

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International travel is finally picking back up. Whether you're thinking about a cruise to Antarctica, a relaxing wellness retreat or an extravagant hotel getaway, it's time to start making plans for your own comeback tour. source https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/pandemic-travel-news-bucket-list-trips-busiest-airport/index.html

Kaş: A beautiful unspoiled corner of the Med

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A small town oozing with history, surrounded by beautiful beaches, flanked by mountains and overlooking waters that turn every conceivable shade of blue under the warm Turkish sun. Kaş is a dreamy destination on Turkey's Mediterranean coast. source https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/kas-turkey/index.html

A stranger on an airplane gave her $100 years ago and changed her life. Now she's trying to find the mystery woman to thank her

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Ayda Zugay was fleeing the former Yugoslavia with her older sister when a stranger handed them an envelope after meeting them on a plane. They were shocked to find $100 inside. For years she's been trying to find the mystery woman and thank her. source https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/refugee-airplane-mystery-gift-cec/index.html

People in Beijing can now book a taxi with no one at the wheel

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For the first time in China, people will be able to get a taxi ride without anyone behind the wheel. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/28/tech/baidu-ponyai-self-driving-robotaxi-intl-hnk/index.html

Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano: Two female boxers headline at Madison Square Garden for the first time in its 140-year history

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For the first time in its 140-year history, two female boxers are headlining at Madison Square Garden as undisputed lightweight champion Katie Taylor goes toe-to-toe with seven-weight champion Amanda Serrano in the ring on Saturday. source https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/29/sport/katie-taylor-amanda-serrano-madison-square-garden-spt-intl/index.html

Asia's 50 best bars for 2022 revealed

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Hong Kong bar Coa has held onto the top spot for the second year in a row. Find out which other bars in Asia made this year's list. source https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/asia-best-bars-2022/index.html