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Hidden Pages in Anne Frank's Diary Reveal Sex Jokes and Reflections on Sexuality
Hidden Pages in Anne Frank ’s Diary Reveal Her Curiosity About Sex, Puberty, and Prost…
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Blind Date Review: Alanna and Abhijit – Onion Bhajis, Cultures, and Chicken-Pineapple Pizza
In this Guardian blind date edition, Abhijit , 34, a software engineer, and Alanna , 29, a doctor, enjoyed a thoughtful and engaging dinner, even if Cupid didn’t show up with a reservation. Abhiji…
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Blind Date Review: Alison and Joe – Avocados, Paramore and Almost-Andrew-Garfield
In this NY Times blind date instalment, Joe , 29, an academic, and Alison , 30, a book publisher, met for a night of wine, banquettes, and one enthusiastic discussion about Bend It Like Beckham . W…
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Blind Date Review: Erin and Felix – Hazelnuts, Neckties, and Cheeky Monkey Spritzes
This delightfully quirky NY Times blind date saw Felix , 24, a film programmer, meet Erin , 23, an archaeologist. What followed was a refreshingly goofy, heartwarming night filled with chaotic men…
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Blind Date Review: Frances and Jordan – Naps, Lime Bikes, and Golden Chips
In this NY Times blind date, Jordan , 23, a civil servant, met Frances , 24, a journalist, for what turned out to be a witty, low-stakes evening filled with easy chat, some shared chips, and no pr…
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Blind Date Review: Clemmie and Joe – Exes, Extra Mints, and East London Connections
In this week’s NY Times blind date, Clemmie , 27, a television writer, met Joe , 28, a civil servant and former accountant, for a night of good vibes, awkward moments, and some gentle near-misses …
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Aztec Amaya on Building the Future of Web3: From LitVM to QuickSwap & Lunar Digital Assets
Aztec Amaya on the Future of Web3: Building LitVM, Scaling QuickSwap, and Shaping Blockchain’s Next Chapter The Web3 industry has undergone a dramatic evolution—from a fringe concept to a transformat…
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Puig Reports 7.5% Sales Growth in Q1 2025, Holds Steady on Full-Year Outlook Despite Tariff Pressures
Barcelona-based beauty conglomerate Puig reported a robust start to fiscal year 2025, with like-for-like sales up 7.5% in Q1 , reaching €1.2 billion . While global macroeconomic headwinds and US t…
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Estée Lauder Posts Smaller-Than-Expected Decline as CEO Pushes Forward with 'Beauty Reimagined' Strategy
Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) reported a 10% year-on-year decline in net sales to $3.6 billion in Q3 of its fiscal 2025 — a sharper drop than last year, but still beating Wall Street expectations. …
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Menopause Moves Mainstream: How Women, Wellness Brands and AI Are Rewriting the Midlife Narrative
Once considered a taboo topic, menopause is having a powerful rebrand — and it’s being led by women, wellness platforms, and a new wave of AI-powered personalisation. On TikTok and Instagram, menop…
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Blind Date Review: Sadiye and Iwan – Respect, Conversation, and a Column Fan Cameo
In this thoughtful and well-mannered edition of the NY Times blind date, Sadiye , 55, a retired lawyer, met Iwan , 62, a radiologist, for what turned out to be an evening full of good conversation –…
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Beauty Reimagined: How the Modern Wedding Is Redefining Grooming, Skincare, and Self-Expression in 2025
As weddings evolve into multi-day, experience-driven affairs, so too are the beauty rituals surrounding them. The traditional “big day” prep is being replaced by a holistic, months-long journey tha…
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Coty Faces Sales Dip Amid Challenging Global Climate, Eyes 2026 Turnaround
Coty Inc. reported a 3% decline in third-quarter net revenues on a like-for-like basis, bringing total sales to $1.299 billion—slightly missing analysts’ projections of $1.3 billion. The company’s …
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From Cockpit to Corporate: How John Werner is Revolutionizing Aviation Support at Pilot John International
How a commercial pilot’s firsthand experience is driving innovation, customer-first design, and AI-powered aviation logistics at one of the industry’s fastest-growing MRO providers. John Werner isn’t…
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Blind Date Review: Holly and Johnny – Wine Spills, Swiftie Bonds, and Solid Chemistry
In this blind date of big laughs and bigger hearts, Holly , 42, an NHS service manager, meets Johnny , 45, a product manager, for what turns out to be both of their first-ever blind date . Expectat…
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Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty Teams Up with New York Liberty in a Major WNBA First
Rihanna is continuing to make bold moves — on and off the red carpet. Fresh off revealing her pregnancy at the Met Gala, the multi-hyphenate mogul has announced a game-changing partnership between …
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Here Come the Grooms: Why Men Are Investing in Beauty for the Big Day
This wedding season, grooms are no longer content to just suit up and show up — they’re getting polished, prepped, and camera-ready, with a growing number embracing makeup, manicures, skincare, and…