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The Italian pastry that’s caused a frenzy
CNN • • world
Key Points:
- A surge of tourists is flocking to a remote hiking hut in Italy’s Dolomites to try the traditional pastry krapfen or bombolone, inspired by food bloggers and influencers, causing overcrowding concerns among locals.
- Kylie Genter, an American woman living on Jeju Island, South Korea, has become the first foreigner licensed as a haenyeo, joining the local community of traditional female divers who free-dive for seafood.
- Amid ongoing trade tensions, President Trump issued an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America, raising concerns about Canadian travelers avoiding the US, further impacting tourism in border regions.
- New Haven, Connecticut, ranked No. 2 on America’s Best Towns to Visit in 2026, is celebrated for its colonial charm, cultural attractions including Yale University art collections, and renowned pizza scene.
- Britain’s Generation Z is moving away from traditional pub nights, opting instead for alternative activities like running, reflecting changing social habits among younger people.
