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The Wizard of New Zealand, also known as Ian Brackenbury Channell, casts a "spell" during a television interview in Christchurch, New Zealand, in March 2011. His contract with the city will end in December after more than two decades.

A New Zealand city is taking its official wizard off the payroll after over 2 decades

The Christchurch City Council will end its contract with Ian Brackenbury Channell, reportedly the world's only state-appointed wizard. The "Wizard of New Zealand" has had a long and unique career.

Sarah Cameron Sunde will produce the finale to her "36.5: A Durational Performance with the Sea" on Sept. 14 in New York City.

This artist gets up to her neck in water to spread awareness of climate change

Sarah Cameron Sunde brings her tidal cycle performance to New York City to cap off a nine-year global tour to spread awareness of sea level rise.

A file picture taken in January 2011 in Paris shows covers of some of the 42 foreign editions of the French fashion magazine "Elle", owned by French media conglomerate Lagardere.

Elle magazine says it will ban fur from its publications worldwide

So far, 13 editions globally have implemented the ban, with 20 more set to do so by January 1. The magazine says the decision reflects changing tastes in fashion.

Left: Shelly C. Lowe, nominee for the chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Right: Maria Rosario Jackson, nominee for the National Endowment for the Arts chair

Here are the White House's picks to lead the National Arts and Humanities Endowments

The White House has announced its nominees for the next Chairs of the National Arts and Humanities Endowments. If confirmed, the NEH pick would become the first Native American to become chair.

A photo of the Carlsbad sign spanning Carlsbad Boulevard, May 23, 2022.

Carlsbad sees a 20% decrease in homelessness, bucking regional trend

A city official, however, warns against reading too much into the homeless count snapshot.

Actress Grace Park wore her Battlestar Galactica uniform in New York City. The costume is drawing comparisons to the new Space Force uniforms.

The New Space Force Uniforms Are Causing A Stir

A commenter said the new uniforms look like something from Battlestar Galactica, adding one of the show's taglines: "So say we all."

A woman walks past a currency exchange office in central Moscow on February 24, 2022.

How Russia rescued the ruble

The Russian ruble lost nearly half its value when Russia invaded Ukraine. Since then, it has been the top-performing currency in the world.

Max Julien, as he appeared in the groundbreaking 1973 film <em>The Mack.</em>

Max Julien, star of Blaxploitation classic 'The Mack,' has died at 88

Julien starred opposite a young Richard Pryor in the 1973 movie The Mack. In addition to his pivotal work onscreen, he co-wrote and co-produced Cleopatra Jones.

Couples hold onto ribbons during a special ritual during a mass wedding event at Lincoln Center on July 11, 2022.

Hundreds of couples didn't have a wedding due to COVID - until now

There were older couples and younger ones, gay, straight and nonbinary couples, couples of different races and from different places, all joining together at Lincoln Center.

Nicholas Frank Sanzone, with the city of Satellite Beach, Florida, is trying to restore seagrass in the Indian River Lagoon, where manatees have been dying of starvation.

Saving starving manatees will mean saving this crucial lagoon habitat

An unprecedented die-off of manatees in Florida is now projected to last years. The state has allocated millions to clean up polluted waters and restore the seagrass manatees need to survive.

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