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Our Grandmas’ Scented Dusting Powders Are Making a Comeback

Growing up with a Black mom and grandma, I was conditioned to associate a few key things with femininity: a thoroughly lotioned and glistening body, gold jewelry, and always smelling amazing. As an adult, I carry on the legacy of smelling good by maintaining an impressive arsenal of perfumes, scented body oils, and lotions. But despite my efforts, I can …

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Japan exports rise more than expected, rebounding from 43-month low

A line of trucks parked outside a shipping terminal in Yokohama, Japan, on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023.  Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Japan’s exports posted a 3.1% rise in October compared to a year ago, rebounding from a fall in September that marked a 43-month low. The climb beat expectations of a 2.2% rise from economists polled by Reuters, …

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