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CNN Science | Earth is spinning faster, leading timekeepers to consider an unprecedented move

(CNN) — Earth is spinning faster this summer, making the days marginally shorter and attracting the attention of scientists and timekeepers.

July 10 was the shortest day of the year so far, lasting 1.36 milliseconds less than 24 hours, according to data from the International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service and the US Naval Observatory, compiled by timeanddate.com. More exceptionally short days are coming on July 22 and August 5, currently predicted to be 1.34 and 1.25 milliseconds shorter than 24 hours, respectively.

The length of a day is the time it takes for the planet to complete one full rotation on its axis —24 hours or 86,400 seconds on average. But in reality, each rotation is slightly irregular due to a variety of factors, such as the gravitational pull of the moon, seasonal changes in the atmosphere and the influence of Earth’s liquid core. As a result, a full rotation usually takes slightly less or slightly more than 86,400 seconds — a discrepancy of just milliseconds that doesn’t have any obvious effect on everyday life.  –read more–

CNN Entertainment | Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan reveal what it took for them to reunite for the ‘Freaky Friday’ sequel

(CNN) — It’s been more than 20 years since Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan worked together on “Freaky Friday,” but now they have teamed up again.

The pair spoke with People about their upcoming film “Freakier Friday,” a sequel to their 2003 hit.

As they wrapped filming, Lohan noted, “It just hit me. This is where we came for our makeup test on the first movie.”

“It feels like home,” Curtis told the publication.  –read more–

CNN travel | Try the simple, Catalan stew that Eva Longoria describes as an ‘explosion of flavors’

Sometimes, the simplest dishes are the most satisfying.

Suquet, a traditional Catalan seafood stew, is that kind of dish.

Its origins are humble — fishermen on the crystal clear waters of Catalonia’s Costa Brava historically prepared it on their boats with the catch of the day, making for a quick and easy meal to fuel a hard day’s work.

Fishermen still make suquet on their boats today. Over the years, as Spanish cuisine underwent a gastronomic revolution, the dish has also come to embody a tension at the heart of Catalonia’s distinct culture: between el seny, the practical, and la rouxa, the innovative.  –read more–

CNN travel | She got the last seat on a flight next to a stranger. They’ve been married for 40 years

(CNN) — Vickie Moretz had never left the southern United States, let alone traveled abroad. The prospect of flying across the Atlantic was equal parts exhilarating and terrifying.

It was February 1982. Vickie was 22, a recent graduate from the University of Tennessee, en route to London to participate in a work study program.

She was traveling with one of her best friends, Sandra. The two young women packed enormous suitcases (“We bought everything in our wardrobe, two great big ones, each of us”) and lugged the bags from Ohio, via New Orleans to what was then called Washington National Airport.  –read more–

CNN Entertainment | Malcolm-Jamal Warner, actor who starred as Theo in ‘The Cosby Show,’ dead at 54

(CNN) — Malcolm-Jamal Warner, an actor and artist who rose to fame as a child as Theodore Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” has died, according to a source close to the actor.

He was 54.

Warner died in a drowning accident in Costa Rica, where he was on vacation with his family, the source said.  –read more–

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CNN Tennis/SportsVenus  | Williams wishes sister Serena would come out of retirement to join her in competition

(CNN) — As Venus Williams prepares to make her tennis comeback at the DC Open after more than a year away from the sport, she has unsurprisingly fielded questions from reporters on a video her sister, Serena, recently posted on social media.

In the video, the younger Williams sister looks as athletic as she did during her career, crushing huge groundstrokes that were such a nightmare for her opponents.So, is there a Serena comeback on the cards, too?  –read more–

CNN underscored Gifts | The 36 best 50th birthday gifts that are truly milestone-worthy

Technically, every birthday is special. That said, anyone who has made it to 50 deserves a gift that’s extra noteworthy. It is half a century, after all! But that doesn’t mean the thing you buy them needs to highlight all of the years they’ve lived. Personally, I associate one’s fifties with luxury. In other words, it’s a good time to upgrade the things one already loves and also a time to indulge in new experiences.

Additionally, the fifties are generally when people begin to prioritize their health more than ever. They might also have more free time (even if they’re not retired yet) to expand their current interests, look into new hobbies and go on more trips.

No matter who you’re shopping for — whether it’s a sibling, parent or friend — the gifts on this list will make them feel appreciated and ready to take on another 50 years. Many of the picks are editor favorites too, so you can count on the recipient’s long-term satisfaction.  –read more–

CNN Climate | This is the summer of flooding across the US, and scientists know why

Once synonymous with leisure and reprieve, summer has increasingly become a season marked by anxiety and disruption. Fossil fuel pollution — alongside other compounding factors — has transformed these months into a time of mounting peril, punctuated by relentless heat waves, rampant wildfires and catastrophic flooding.

This summer, in particular, has been defined by a tragic surge in deadly flash floods across the United States, underscoring the escalating volatility of our warming world.

It’s no accident this is the summer of flooding, climate scientists say, with 100-year to 1,000-year deluges happening nearly simultaneously in multiple states on multiple days.  –read more–

Robb Report | How Ferdinand Porsche  Built an Automotive Legend

In the 21st century, the Porsche name is associated with powerful and refined sports cars, high-performance sedans and SUVs, and total dominance in motorsports. It all started with one man: Ferdinand Porsche, an Austrian engineer and businessman. Far beyond the founding of his company, Ferdinand Porsche was a critical player in the evolution of the automobile and the establishment of a global car industry, earning him the posthumous title of Car Engineer of the Century. Here’s how a young Austrian boy with no engineering degree shaped the automotive era.  –read/view the eye candy–

View mo’ eye candy: dr porsche’s early designs

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CNN Business | AMC’s 50% discounts are here. Will it help revive the movie industry?

(CNN) — With the rising popularity of streaming services and increasing costs of attending a movie — from tickets to refreshments — movie theater attendance has suffered.

AMC is trying to change that with 50% ticket discounts on Tuesdays, the most popular moviegoing day, as well as on Wednesdays.

AMC CEO Adam Aron cited “overwhelmingly positive guest response” for expanding the 50% discount to Tuesday tickets in a press release.

“A lot of theaters have seen the positive impact of instituting a weekly discount day. And right now, it’s very telling to see the No. 1 chain in the country and in the world institute a second one,” Daniel Loria, editorial director at BoxOffice Pro, told CNN, adding that other chains could follow suit to attract customers.  -–read more–