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    The Salt
    A sweet view along one of the many canals of Venice, which in this case are filled with blue jellybeans.
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    Candy Canals: Architects Craft Gingerbread Replica Of Venice

    Dec 08, 2019
    A competition brought hundreds of architects, designers and engineers together to build a mini version of the Italian city out of Snickers, Mars bars, Jellybeans, cereal, gummy bears and more.
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    Tourists walk across flooded St. Mark's Square two days after Venice suffered its highest tide in 50 years.
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    With Waters Rising And Its Population Falling, What Is Venice's Future?

    Nov 30, 2019
    Rising sea levels are not the only threat to Venice. As residents continue to leave, the city risks becoming an empty shell sinking under mass tourism. Some 30 million visitors arrive every year.
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    Volunteers set up a footbridge across Venice's flooded Riva degli Schiavoni embankment on Nov. 13.
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    After Venice Floods, Volunteers Wade In To Help Salvage What They Can

    Nov 18, 2019
    The Italian city is reeling from a week in which floodwaters damaged the city's cultural legacy, as well as homes and businesses. Volunteers are helping salvage precious books, among other items.
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    People in front of St. Mark's Basilica wade in flood water in Venice on Wednesday.
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    Following Days Of Destructive Floods, Italy Declares A State Of Emergency In Venice

    Nov 14, 2019
    Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said an emergency fund of 20 million euros ($22 million) was approved. The money will help the city cover the damages done to homes and businesses.
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    Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro trudges through high water in St. Mark's Square on Wednesday, the result of an exceptionally high tide in the scenic Italian city.
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    'Venice Is On Its Knees': Mayor Blames Worst Flood Tide In 50 Years On Climate Change

    Nov 13, 2019
    The highest tide since 1966 brought seawater into the city, threatening monuments and works of art. Mayor Luigi Brugnaro is asking Italy's central government for help.
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    The MSC Opera cruise ship rammed into a dock and a tourist river boat on a busy Venice canal. An investigation is underway into the cause of the crash.
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    Massive Cruise Ship Crashes Into Port In Venice, Injuring At Least 5

    Jun 02, 2019
    It lost control after engine failure and slammed into a tourist boat and dock. The crash adds to growing criticism of cruise ships in the historic Italian city, risking harm to its infrastructure.
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    People walk in a flooded Saint Mark Square in Venice, Italy.
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    Heavy Rains, Wind Blamed For 11 Deaths In Italy

    Oct 30, 2018
    Venice saw an unusually high tide leaving three-quarters of the city covered in water. Officials in large areas of the country closed schools and urged residents to stay indoors.
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    The Two-Way
    Venice! Not pictured: the apparent skein of streets that led the guiding motorcycle astray in the city's marathon Sunday.
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    Italian Runner Wins Venice Marathon After All The Favorites Take A Wrong Turn

    Oct 23, 2017
    In a bizarre twist, the city's own Eyob Ghebrehiwet Faniel won after leading racers followed an errant motorcycle. In the process, Faniel became the first local to win the marathon in 22 years.
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    People gather on the Rialto Bridge to protest on Nov. 12 against the increasing number of tourists in Venice.
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    As Tourists Crowd Out Locals, Venice Faces 'Endangered' List

    Nov 25, 2016
    Two years ago, UNESCO gave Venice and Italy a deadline to figure out a way to manage the harmful effects of tourism or risk being placed on a World Heritage in Danger list. The deadline has passed.
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