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Why Is Intermittent Fasting So Appealing Today?
ExplainerWhy Is Intermittent Fasting So Appealing Today?

Once primarily associated with religious practices, fasting has reemerged in a more flexible, accessible form—intermittent fasting—becoming a popular lifestyle choice. The principle is simple: alternate between fasting and eating periods within the same day or week. Among the most common methods is the 16/8 approach—16 hours of fasting ...

In France, 'Fiesta' Kicks Off Six Months of Lille Cultural Celebrations
In France, 'Fiesta' Kicks Off Six Months of Lille Cultural Celebrations

A vibrant fiesta offered a joyful response to global chaos on Saturday evening, as crowds gathered for the opening parade of Lille3000, a special six-month cultural season held roughly every three years since 2006. For this 2025 edition, aptly named Fiesta, glowing creatures covered in fluorescent boas paraded alongside spinning giants from ...

Napoleon’s Personal Sword to Be Auctioned in Paris
Napoleon’s Personal Sword to Be Auctioned in Paris

A sword once belonging to Napoleon, "commissioned for his personal use" in 1802 and preserved throughout his reign, will take center stage at an auction on May 22 at Hôtel Drouot in Paris. The piece, presented by the Giquello auction house, is valued between €700,000 and €1 million. "Bonaparte, then First Consul, ordered the sword between ...

Rony Mecattaf: One Eye Lost, a Wider Vision Gained
InterviewsRony Mecattaf: One Eye Lost, a Wider Vision Gained

In August 2020, Beirut was devastated by an apocalyptic explosion. Among the injured was psychotherapist Rony Mecattaf, who lost the use of his right eye. What could have remained a silent tragedy became the starting point for a powerful and unconventional narrative: La blessure qui guérit (“The Wound That Heals”), published in March 2025 by ...

The Beauty and Wellbeing Forum Returns to Beirut!
The Beauty and Wellbeing Forum Returns to Beirut!

Title:  The Beauty and Wellbeing Forum Returns to Beirut! Caption: The Beauty and Wellbeing Forum is back – and stronger than ever – with its second edition! This exceptional event brings together leading experts, influencers and innovators to celebrate mental, physical and aesthetic health. From April 24 to 27, 2025, Beirut’s Seaside ...

 The Little Prince Returns, Glowing Through Parisian Walls
The Little Prince Returns, Glowing Through Parisian Walls

Visiting the Atelier des Lumières until July 6 is like retracing the footsteps of The Little Prince, reliving a nostalgic voyage among the stars and quietly whispering that “what is essential is invisible to the eye.” Children, parents and dreamers alike are flocking to see the immersive The Little Prince experience, designed in the ...

Mogul Weinstein Made Sex Attack Victims 'Feel Small,' Jury Told
Mogul Weinstein Made Sex Attack Victims 'Feel Small,' Jury Told

Prosecutors opening Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein's rape and sexual assault retrial described Wednesday how he ignored his victims' pleas to stop and abused his position to make them "feel small." The trial, which began with jury selection last week, will see survivors who helped spark the "MeToo" movement testify against Weinstein once ...

Carlos Santana Postpones Shows After Testing Positive for Covid-19
Carlos Santana Postpones Shows After Testing Positive for Covid-19

Celebrated rocker Carlos Santana was forced to postpone several tour dates after testing positive for Covid-19, his manager said Wednesday. The 77-year-old guitar icon "experienced dehydration" before canceling Tuesday's show in San Antonio, and "out of an abundance of caution" is doing the same for Wednesday's performance in Sugar Land, Texas, ...

Cannes Adds Kristen Stewart, Jennifer Lawrence films
Cannes Adds Kristen Stewart, Jennifer Lawrence films

Cannes Film Festival added a new film starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson as well as Kristen Stewart's debut feature as a director to its roster of movies that will premiere next month on the French Riviera. American filmmaker Lynne Ramsay (We Need To Talk About Kevin) has been selected for the main competition with her thriller Die ...

Why Are Some of the Pope’s Jewels Destroyed After His Death?
SpotlightWhy Are Some of the Pope’s Jewels Destroyed After His Death?

When a pope dies, it’s not only the prayers of the Catholic world that accompany his passing. Behind the scenes, a ritual—codified, discreet, and often unknown—takes place, such as the destruction of certain jewels. Among them, the most well-known is the Ring of the Fisherman, ritually broken in public. Other items—seals, pectoral crosses, ...

'Behind the Filter' Reveals Women Beyond a Framed World
'Behind the Filter' Reveals Women Beyond a Framed World

In an era defined by curated feeds and digital perfection, Behind the Filter comes as a sensitive yet straightforward lens into how women experience beauty, plastic surgery and identity in the age of social media. The film, screening on April 28 at 5:30 PM at ABC Dbayeh as part of the Women Film Festival, is the work of executive producer and ...