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Winter sales in France are likely to be challenging Even if business looks good, we're not sure it will be good enough for French people's pocket

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Winter sales in France are likely to be challenging

Even if business looks good, we're not sure it will be good enough for French people's pocket

This Wednesday, January 8th marked the start of the winter sales in France. After the Fnac on the Champs Elysées was overwhelmed by a wave of customers looking for discounted items, today it

All controversies surrounding Emilia Pérez The film angered a little bit of everyone, Mexicans first and foremost

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All controversies surrounding "Emilia Pérez"

The film angered a little bit of everyone, Mexicans first and foremost

As the lawyer Rita Moro Castro, played by Zoe Saldaña in Emilia Pérez, would say: “Habla, esta gente habla, pero ahora lo van a pagar, a pagar, a pagar…”. It is true that duri

What to expect from Trump's new mandate  What awaits us after he takes office, in short

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What to expect from Trump's new mandate

What awaits us after he takes office, in short

The United States Congress has validated the outcome of the November presidential elections, won by Trump and the Republican Party. It was merely a formal procedure, but nume

Why did Meta decide to stop fact-checking? A move made in the name of “freedom of speech” according to Zuckerberg

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Why did Meta decide to stop fact-checking?

A move made in the name of “freedom of speech” according to Zuckerberg

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, announced yesterday the end of its third-party fact-checking program. This program, a cornerstone of its initiatives against disi

From masks to antennae, when artists push back the limits of the human race From David Bowie to SZA, Grace Jones and Melanie Martinez

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From masks to antennae, when artists push back the limits of the human race

From David Bowie to SZA, Grace Jones and Melanie Martinez

Humans have always been fascinated by mutations or the possibility of having a non-human appearance. Whether for performative or cultural reasons, the ability to enter another world to convey

When it comes to the galette des rois, the French have the crown When handling frangipane becomes a discipline in its own right

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When it comes to the galette des rois, the French have the crown

When handling frangipane becomes a discipline in its own right

Whether enjoyed in its classic, fruity, round, or square version, the galette des rois is a tradition cherished at French tables since time immemorial. Though it actually originates from a pagan tradit

Is Musk damaging the perception of Tesla? More and more people are distancing themselves from the brand

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Is Musk damaging the perception of Tesla?

More and more people are distancing themselves from the brand

Although it was quite evident that he had conservative political tendencies, until recently Elon Musk was not considered so closely aligned with the U.S. right-wing. In the last six months, however, hi

New year, new scandal for Kanye West, this time over French song hijack French singer Pomme reacts firmly to the unauthorised use of her track Soleil soleil

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New year, new scandal for Kanye West, this time over French song hijack

French singer Pomme reacts firmly to the unauthorised use of her track "Soleil soleil"

Barely into the first week of January 2025, Kanye West – now known as Ye – has already sparked controversy. On Sunday, a video of the American rapper dancing to a sample from Pomm

Animated cinema's passion for sequels  Moana 2, Sonic 3, Cars 4 and Shrek 5

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Animated cinema's passion for sequels

Moana 2, Sonic 3, Cars 4 and Shrek 5

Once upon a time, there was an animated production house that only churned out successes. Stories of lions in the savannah, crazy emperors, princesses with icy hands who could bend cold and snow to their will. If in 19

How has office culture changed in 2024?  From smart working to short week and memes

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How has office culture changed in 2024?

From smart working to short week and memes

Memes often represent the reality around us. The year 2024, marked by chaos, violence, uncertainty, and frenzy, has seen many people embrace a desire for lightness, which at times translates into a cr

Mica è colpa mia is the Italian rom-com we were missing  Together with ‘Ma chi ti conosce?’ there is a common denominator: Antonio Folletto

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Mica è colpa mia is the Italian rom-com we were missing

Together with ‘Ma chi ti conosce?’ there is a common denominator: Antonio Folletto

To talk about Mica è colpa mia, available on Netflix from January 1, we must discuss Antonio Folletto and another title that debuted on the same platform just weeks earlier,

Why are there so many ATM strikes? Milan's public transport is increasingly in a crisis

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Why are there so many ATM strikes?

Milan's public transport is increasingly in a crisis

Throughout 2024, Milan experienced numerous strikes in the public transportation sector, with the most significant ones occurring between November and December. The strikes affected the metro

Are music streaming platforms flattening users' tastes? All the fault of theme playlists and “mood songs”

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Are music streaming platforms flattening users' tastes?

All the fault of theme playlists and “mood songs”

According to various journalistic investigations, services like Spotify have been encouraging – directly or indirectly – passive and background listening to their playlists for sev

5 things to do in Paris this weekend  From January 3rd to 5th

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5 things to do in Paris this weekend

From January 3rd to 5th

Here we are already in the first week of January. After the holidays and resolutions, the transition into the new year is smooth. The pace of the days still feels a little slower, as if the city is tak

Will the ‘red zones’ in Milan increase inequality? The risk concerns mainly non-white people

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Will the ‘red zones’ in Milan increase inequality?

The risk concerns mainly non-white people

Recently, the Ministry of the Interior invited prefects across Italy to identify the most frequented yet problematic areas in terms of security in the country’s major cities, proposing the establishment of

What are “fandom club nights?  From Taylor Swift to One Direction

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What are “fandom club nights"?

From Taylor Swift to One Direction

In recent years, so-called “fandom club nights” have become increasingly popular. These are themed events – organized in nightclubs – where only songs by a specific artist are played,

K-pop is in a crisis 2024 revealed all the cracks in the Korean entertainment industry

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K-pop is in a crisis

2024 revealed all the cracks in the Korean entertainment industry

The year 2024 has been one of highs and lows for K-pop. On the one hand, there were major solo debuts (and re-debuts) by the genre’s biggest stars: the members of BTS relea

The population of Paris is in steep decline Paris and its inexorable demographic exodus

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The population of Paris is in steep decline

Paris and its inexorable demographic exodus

Over an eleven-year period, Paris will have lost no less than

The best online courses of 2025 Knowledge is indeed power

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The best online courses of 2025

Knowledge is indeed power

Finally, the new year has arrived, and, as tradition dictates, January brings with it new resolutions. Among the changes anticipated for 2025, beyond gym plans or other healthy habits likely

AI publishing is already here  The publishing houses of Microsoft, TikTok and Amazon

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AI publishing is already here

The publishing houses of Microsoft, TikTok and Amazon

Since artificial intelligence entered the market with tools like ChatGPT and similar ones, the publishing industry has felt a shiver down its spine. While it is clear that AI use in so