by Daniel Johnson April 20, 2025 French President Emmanuel Macron announced the formation of a joint commission with Haiti to examine their intertwined history. On April 17, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the formation of a joint commission with Haiti to examine their intertwined history, coinciding with the 200th anniversary of the original agreement that forced Haiti to pay France 150 million francs in reparations to former slaveholders following the Haitian Revolution. According to The Guardian, Macron acknowledged the inequity involved in France forcing a nation that had only just became independent to pay them, a legitimate global superpower, reparations.…
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Microneedling has become a go-to option for smoother, healthier-looking skin, offering noticeable improvements with minimal downtime. But if your skin tends to react easily or feels irritated by new products, approaching this treatment with extra care is essential. Having sensitive skin doesn’t mean microneedling is off-limits-it just means your prep work needs to be more thoughtful and deliberate. Getting it right from the start can make the experience more comfortable and the results more rewarding. Read on to learn how to prepare for microneedling if you have sensitive skin and set yourself up for the best possible outcome. Hydrate…
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Dr. Olena Weaver of MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston looks at mammogram imagery. The regular mammogram on the left shows a woman with dense breast tissue; on the right is a contrast-enhanced mammogram. Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images Joy, a 46-year-old in Pittsburgh, recalls being the same age as her teenage boys, when her own mother diligently got cancer screenings. “She had her mammograms every year,” Joy says. But, Joy thinks her mother likely had “dense breasts,” as she does. That means more concentrated clusters of glands and…
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Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you’ll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. How much time could your marketing team save by generating your content with artificial intelligenice (AI)-powered assistance? Gathered estimates from Databox pin it between 25% and 74% of their time. Your team’s productivity could skyrocket with an AI subscription that allows up to 1 million generated words or 1,000 generated images per month. Do it with the 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan lifetime subscription,…
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Achieving toned Abs can seem particularly challenging for women. Hormonal fluctuations, natural body composition, and wider pelvic structures make building visible abdominal muscles a more challenging journey. However, with dedication, the right diet, and consistent training, it is entirely possible to sculpt a leaner, stronger midsection. What many do not realize is that a good workout for abs is not only about looks. Abdominal muscles form the core support system of your body. They help stabilize your spine, enhance your posture, and improve your overall strength. Hence, they help make daily tasks easier and reduce the risk of injuries. But…
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All that is left is the fight for the checkered flag. As he has already done this season, Max Verstappen surprised everyone by snatching pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, finishing 0.010 seconds ahead of Oscar Piastri. But as Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner noted after qualifying, Verstappen is going to have his hands full when the lights go out later today. “But what we’ve seen this weekend, the McLaren is very, very quick, particularly in race trim. So I think we’re going to have a hell of a fight on our hands to try to keep…
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Hi friends! Happy Friday! What’s going on this weekend? We’re meeting up with friends at Mt. Lemmon, P has a basketball game, and Sunday, we’re celebrating Easter and my brother Trevor’s 30th bday with the fam. The Pilot has been traveling a ton, so we’re looking forward to having him home for *most* of the weekend. Our Spring Forward challenge starts on MONDAY. If you’re looking for a little wellness reset, this is the perfect opportunity. Sign up here – it’s totally free and everything is delivered to your inbox. It’s time for the weekly Friday Faves party! This is…
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Image by Albero Furniture Bratislava Shopping for furniture can feel like a relaxed and leisurely experience…until someone treats the showroom like a playground or a personal living room. While most shoppers are respectful, furniture store employees quietly deal with recurring behaviors that make their jobs harder, the displays messier, and the shopping environment less enjoyable for everyone else. Behind every perfectly staged living room set or thoughtfully arranged bedroom display is a team of workers who spend hours making the store feel like home. But that illusion quickly breaks down when customers forget they’re in a retail space, not their…
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Video of a plane’s engine bursting into flames after apparently hitting an animal that was on the runway.PHOTO: STORYFUL_VIRAL/TIKTOK via The Straits Times/Asia News Network A United Airlines plane was forced to make an emergency landing after a “rabbit strike” caused its right engine to burst into flames after the aircraft took off. The flight had departed Denver International Airport airport on April 13 and was headed to Edmonton in Canada when air traffic control audio recorded the flight crew asking for a plane inspection, ABC News reported. Article continues after this advertisement The crew was told a rabbit on…
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Ginger (Zingiber officinale) has been a staple in traditional medicine for centuries and is valued across cultures for its ability to ease digestive distress and fight inflammation. Its benefits for stomach ailments, nausea and intestinal disorders have been mentioned in Ancient Ayurvedic and Chinese texts. Today, more evidence on ginger’s benefits is being published, and one recent study revealed this food’s ability to manage chronic gut inflammation, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).1 IBD is an umbrella term for disorders that cause chronic inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. These conditions are characterized by persistent diarrhea,…