Tag: france
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Information manipulation is not a new phenomenon, but it has taken on an entirely new dimension because of the unprecedented capacity of the internet and social networks to diffuse information… more ›
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Few brands can boast such longevity, dedication to hand-craftsmanship, and iconic status as Goyard. The notoriously exclusive luxury travel goods maker has stood as a symbol of wealth and classic… more ›
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The jeweller Frédéric Boucheron opened his first shop in the arcades of the Palais Royal, Paris; more than 160 years later, the maison he founded is a world leader. Boucheron… more ›
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Introducing L’Oreal Signature Faces, the first line of virtual makeup products. We believe you are beautiful as you are, but in a world where the camera is always on,… more ›
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French people who reject mask-wearing are more likely to be older, educated women who support the gilets jaunes (yellow vests) protest movement and the controversial virus specialist Didier Raoult, and… more ›
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The startup scene in France has the same problem that plagues the industry everywhere — too little diversity. Trouble is, in France you can’t measure it. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-07-31/world-war-ii-era-obstacle-is-curbing-french-startup-diversity more ›
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In the wake of George Floyd’s killing, there have been calls for defunding police departments and demands for the removal of statues. The issue of reparations for slavery has also… more ›
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The Francophone countries coming together to replace the colonial currency, the CFA Franc with the Eco, may be “a major step forward and a positive thing,” says Andrew S. Nevin,… more ›
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It is the end of an era in West Africa as France moves to scrap the currency used by its former colonies. Eight West African countries will soon be using… more ›