Ancient cave art along China's silk road is damaged in harsh rains
Flash floods and years of unusual rainfall — likely linked to climate change — are degrading ancient cave art along China's historic silk road at a rapid pace.
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An Alaska school district set its year so kids could learn traditional ways of life
A small Alaska school district changed its academic calendar to make space in the curriculum for traditional food gathering and culture.
Sasheer Zamata's new special is an ode to women, mental health and witches.
The SNL alum branches out to explore the subject matter that fascinates her most.
Billy McFarland went to prison for Fyre Fest. Are his plans for a reboot legal?
The controversial entrepreneur is seeking redemption and some people are ready for him to try. Tickets have sold out. But he still owes $26 million in restitution to the people he fleeced.
In 'BS High' and 'Telemarketers,' scamming is a group effort
In two HBO documentary projects about scams in football and telemarketing, the systemic problems that drive big-time and small-time grift get their due.
'Trail of the Lost' is a gripping tale of hikers missing on the Pacific Coast Trail
Andrea Lankford delves deep into the cases of three men who vanished while hiking, but also explores the history of the PCT and the rich, nuanced subculture, practices and literature that surround it.
'Blue Beetle' offers a 3-step cure for superhero fatigue
The current state of superhero cinema may look bleak, but the latest DC film adopts an approach that wrings new life and humor out of a tired formula.
The viral song 'Rich Men North of Richmond' made its way to the RNC debate stage
The breakout song by an artist who goes by Oliver Anthony laid the groundwork to open the first Republican presidential debate for the 2024 election. But the song has notes of conspiracy theories.
Despite dangers and hardship of war, Ukrainians enjoy Black Sea beaches this summer
This summer Ukrainians are thumbing their noses at Putin by sunbathing and swimming on Black Sea beaches that have reopened despite the dangers of war.
Welcome to 'El Petronio,' the biggest celebration of Afro-Colombian music and culture
The Petronio Alvarez Festival has been the biggest source of income for artists, cooks and vendors in the Pacific region. But some critics say they want the festival to return to its roots.