The Pacific Palisades fire reached the grounds of the Getty Villa in Los Angeles.
A wildfire in Pacific Palisades reached the Getty Villa grounds on Tuesday, burning some vegetation but leaving the museum’s collection and staff unharmed. Advanced air systems and double-walled gallery construction protected the artifacts housed there, while irrigation efforts minimized damage to the site. Authorities evacuated 30,000 residents as the fire spread to 1,200 acres, with officials warning of potential intensification due to high winds.
Getty Images and Shutterstock plan to merge in a deal valued at $3.7 billion.
Getty Images and Shutterstock, two world leaders in stock imagery, have announced a $3.7 billion merger, with Getty acquiring Shutterstock in a cash-and-stock deal. The combined company retains the Getty Images name and will control a vast library of visual content while continuing to trade under the ticker symbol GETY. Although the merger promises growth opportunities and enhanced offerings, it raises concerns among contributors and potential antitrust scrutiny.
The fashion industry remembers the life and legacy of Missoni’s Rosita Missoni.
Rosita Missoni, co-founder of Missoni, has passed away at 93. Alongside her husband Ottavio, she launched the Italian fashion label in 1953, transforming it into a global symbol of luxury knitwear with its distinctive zig-zag patterns and vibrant textures. Rosita remained active in the company’s decor collection, Missoni Home, even after her daughter Angela assumed leadership in the late 1990s.
Meta has rolled back its fact-checking program, replacing it with “community notes.”
Meta has announced the end of third-party fact-checking on its platforms, replacing it with user-driven “community notes” similar to those on X. CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged the change would reduce censorship but allow more harmful content to circulate. The policy marks a shift in Meta’s approach to moderation, aligning with a broader ideological pivot ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the presidency.
Retail holding company Marquee Brands has acquired U.K.-based label Laura Ashley.
Marquee Brands has acquired Laura Ashley, adding the U.K. label to its portfolio of 18 brands, the sum of which now generate more than $4 billion in annual retail sales. The company plans to expand Laura Ashley’s presence across new markets and categories while leveraging its established European and Asian growth. Marquee’s CEO highlighted the brand’s enduring appeal and intends to enhance its reach through strategic partnerships and acquisitions in 2025.
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