Toxic beauty? The rise of unsafe dupes from online platforms

By AFP Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published July 11, 2025 They’re the internet’s latest obsession—beauty dupes that promise luxury looks for a fraction of the price. But behind the viral appeal lies a growing health concern. Dupe cosmetics see rising popularity among French consumers. – Shutterstock Imitation skincare and makeup products, designed to mimic…

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Secret Deals, Foreign Investments, Presidential Policy Changes: The Rise of Trump’s Crypto Firm

The pitch from “ZMoney” arrived on the encrypted messaging app Signal just days before Donald J. Trump’s presidential inauguration. “ZMoney” was Zachary Folkman, an entrepreneur who once ran a company called Date Hotter Girls and was now representing World Liberty Financial, the cryptocurrency firm that Mr. Trump and his sons had recently unveiled. Mr. Folkman…

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