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Deborah Vankin

@debvankin
Features writer, LA Times, covering the world of Wellness and Culture in L.A. tinyurl.com/47e7js72
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    Deborah Vankin
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    Feb 12, 2024
    Apparently I died last month — according to the slew of obituaries and YouTube video reports that appeared online. It was an elaborate AI death hoax. I got to the bottom of it in this @latimes story edited by @alyssabereznak and @StevePadilla2 tinyurl.com/mwttzs69
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    Jul 18, 2024
    “Animal organs ground up” — Has Erewhon’s ‘raw animal smoothie’ taken L.A. health food too far? ⁦@latimes⁩
    latimes.com
    'Who is buying this?!' Has Erewhon’s Raw Animal Smoothie taken L.A. health food too far?
    The beverage is a collaboration with fitness influencer Paul Saladino, who proselytizes the health benefits of eating animal organs. But is it safe?
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    Deborah Vankin
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    Apr 20, 2024
    My former colleague, @Steven_Vargas_ is launching an arts newsletter to fill a massive void in coverage. Much needed! 👏🏻
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    Steven Vargas
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    Apr 19, 2024
    I’m launching a newsletter!! I present to you LA Art Spot. This newsletter will explore art through the people, places and things that make up the vibrant scene. You can subscribe here (la-artspot.beehiiv.com/subscribe) for just $1 per month. Keep reading to learn more. 🧵(1/10)
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    Deborah Vankin
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    Apr 16, 2024
    “Veganism has come a long way from the days of limp soy hot dogs.” How @BestiesVegan is trying to rebrand veganism as inclusive and, yes, even cool. @latimes latimes.com/lifestyle/stor…
    Matt Fontana and Asia Rain sitting for a portrait outside their store.
    Beyond Erewhon: Inside the L.A. grocery store where all the cool vegans are flocking
    From latimes.com
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    Deborah Vankin
    @debvankin
    Apr 16, 2024
    Beyond Erewhon: Inside the L.A. grocery store where all the cool vegans are flocking
    Matt Fontana and Asia Rain sitting for a portrait outside their store.
    Beyond Erewhon: Inside the L.A. grocery store where all the cool vegans are flocking
    From latimes.com