Chloe Veltman

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A Northern California tribe works to protect traditions in a warming world

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

The Oak Fire last year threatened the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation's way of life. Now the tribe is restoring ancient heritage sites and cultural practices in collaboration with local agencies.

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British media report rape and emotional abuse allegations against Russell Brand

Saturday, September 16, 2023

The British entertainer denies the allegations, put forward in a join investigation by the the U.K.'s Sunday Times, The Times and Channel 4.

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Venice won't be listed as one of the world's most endangered sites

Thursday, September 14, 2023

UNESCO, the United Nations body that designates and protects World Heritage sites, says it will continue to monitor the famed Italian city's issues, including climate change and over-tourism.

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San Francisco considers lifting the Ferry Building by 7 feet to save it from the sea

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

The Ferry Building has been a beacon to incoming ferry riders since the late 1890s. Threatened by rising sea levels, the waterfront city is considering drastic measures to save its historic shoreline.

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Cultural heritage matters when it comes to combating human-created climate change

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Officials from UNESCO are meeting to decide if Venice, Italy, should be listed as an "endangered" world heritage site in part for climate-change-related reasons.

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Venice may be put on the endangered list, thanks to human-created climate change

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

The impacts of climate change including related disasters, such as wildfires and sea level rise, are increasingly raising a question about how best to save cultural heritage.

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Burning Man attendees say learning to live with the unexpected is part of the program

Tuesday, September 05, 2023

Organizers had asked attendees to shelter in place on Saturday, as torrential rains turned the desert site into a mud pit. A driving ban has since been lifted, but exiting is still a trek.

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Spirits stay high at Burning Man as storms keep thousands stranded in the mud

Saturday, September 02, 2023

Several attendees said they are making the best of the muddy situation. The conditions are testing a community of "burners," which touts self-reliance and communal effort among its core principles.

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Some customers are confused as Netflix sends out disks before ending DVD mail program

Monday, August 21, 2023

Netflix is sending DVD subscribers extra discs before ending the service on September 29th. But questions remain about what will happen to the company's stockpile of plastic.

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Netflix extra DVD offer ahead of service shutdown confuses some customers

Saturday, August 19, 2023

Fans of the streamer's 25-year-old hard-copy delivery service are welcoming the promotion ahead of its shutdown at the end of September. But the terms are vague.

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USC study reveals Hollywood studios are still lagging when it comes to inclusivity

Thursday, August 17, 2023

A new University of Southern California report pinpoints areas that need improvement — as well as a few small wins.

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Maui's cultural landmarks burned, but all is not lost

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Balancing sadness for the losses with hope about what's been saved, heritage workers are in the early stages of planning recovery and restoration efforts.

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Coach parent Tapestry and Versace owner Capri fashion a $8.5 billion merger

Thursday, August 10, 2023

The latest megadeal aims to give Tapestry a competitive edge against major European luxury goods conglomerates like Kering and LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton.

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Rapper Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years for Megan Thee Stallion shooting

Wednesday, August 09, 2023

Tory Lanez was found guilty last December of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot in 2020 as they left a party at the home of celebrity Kylie Jenner. The trial divided the hip-hop community.

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Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years for Megan Thee Stallion shooting

Tuesday, August 08, 2023

The rapper was convicted of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in July 2020 as they left a party in Los Angeles. Prosecutors argued that Tory Lanez had tried to turn public opinion against the plaintiff.

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Opera singer David Daniels pleads guilty in sexual assault trial

Friday, August 04, 2023

The world-renowned countertenor and his husband were accused of drugging and raping a young singer in 2010.

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In a first, the U.S. picks an Indigenous artist for a solo show at the Venice Biennale

Saturday, July 29, 2023

The U.S. State Department selected Jeffrey Gibson to create an installation for the U.S. Pavilion at the prestigious international arts event.

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Netflix shows steady growth amid writers and actors strikes

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

The streamer said it added 5.9 million customers during the second quarter. Its share price has almost doubled over the past year.

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Thousands of authors urge AI companies to stop using work without permission

Monday, July 17, 2023

Nora Roberts, Viet Thanh Nguyen, Michael Chabon and Margaret Atwood are among those signing an Authors Guild letter asking artificial intelligence companies to get permission or offer compensation.

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Climate change is our reality — so why wouldn't it appear on reality TV?

Friday, July 07, 2023

Scenes modeling sustainable behaviors or highlighting the impact of climate change have been cropping up lately in everything from cooking shows to extreme sports series.

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