Month: February 2020

EU Budget Commissioner Günther Oettinger | John Thys/AFP via Getty Images German EU commissioner’s Brexit bill warning to Johnson EU budget commissioner warns that not paying up would also endanger future cooperation with the EU. By Zia Weise 7/26/19, 6:30 PM CET Updated 7/27/19, 10:47 AM CET If Britain does not pay its Brexit divorce bill, its credit rating would be affected, EU Budget Commissioner Günther Oettinger warned. Boris Johnson, the new British prime minister, this…

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Ursula von der Leyen has won the battle over the “European way of life.” On Thursday evening, MEPs voted by a large majority in favor of Margaritis Schinas, the Greek nominee to be Commission vice president for “protecting our European way of life.” The vote followed weeks of controversy over a portfolio name that critics said plays into the hands of far-right extremists because the job includes management of migration and asylum policy, and might be…

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It’s crunch time for Ursula von der Leyen’s top team. From Monday afternoon through October 8, members of 19 committees in the European Parliament will grill 26 nominees for the European Commission. The entire process will last 75 hours over the course of six (non consecutive) days, with MEPs asking at least 25 questions per hearing. And POLITICO will be live-blogging the lot. “This procedure is rather unique,” said Jaume Duch Guillot, the European Parliament spokesperson.…

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The driver who won the 2020 Daytona 500 was the same driver who won last year’s Daytona 500. Yet, in the hours after Denny Hamlin beat Ryan Blaney to the checkered flag in a photo finish Monday, nobody in the NASCAR world cared about the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing team’s victory. As Hamlin and Blaney were racing to the checkered flag on the last lap, Ryan Newman was sent flipping and crashing after colliding…

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The Daytona 500 has long held a special place in NASCAR lore, serving as the season-opening race for more than 35 years and being part of the NASCAR circuit for 60. The 500-mile track at Daytona International Speedway is the site of some of the sport’s most iconic moments, from Richard Petty’s record seventh Daytona 500 triumph in 1981 to Dale Earnhart’s 1998 victory after years of near-misses. MORE: NASCAR rule changes for 2019 explained Nine…

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CHICAGO — The 2020 NBA All-Star break had a little bit of everything: touching tributes, exciting games and a controversial ending. Each evening was undoubtedly entertaining for the United Center crowds, and the atmosphere was consistently electric in the “Windy City.” However, a few people definitely didn’t leave the league’s annual showcase with All-Star smiles on their faces. Before NBA teams return to normal regular season schedules, let’s break down the biggest winners and losers from All-Star weekend. MORE: Best…

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Click:ecolchi China is the world’s third-largest consumer market for prestige skincare with over $3.5 million earned in 2020 thus far, so it’s not surprising that global brands have now set their sights on this market. But the global giants have discovered that even China’s beauty industry has opened up to agile domestic brands and engaged their target audiences with specialized offerings. Furthermore, these domestic beauty brands have captured the hearts of consumers with new high-tech…

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As the coronavirus outbreak in China continues, its impact can be felt throughout the luxury segment —  but things seem to be different for beauty brands. From young customers who shop via livestreams to brands that heavily invest in short video campaigns, the entire cosmetics industry in China is glittering like a cosmetics vlogger’s face. Funny and creative makeup tutorials, which can now be found everywhere on livestreaming platforms like Douyin and Little Red Book (Xiaohongshu),…

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Johnny Hallyday sort aujourd’hui Rester Vivant, son 49e album en plus de 50 ans de carrière. Invité hier soir au journal télévisée de TF1 par Claire Chazal, le rockeur a apporté des précisions sur le contenu de ce nouvel opus, et a donné les raisons qui le poussent à toujours revenir sur scène. « Je crois à la vie. C’est formidable de voir le soleil se lever le matin, de voir ses enfants grandir. »…

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