Despite being adopted a couple of years ago, the reform continues to be a lightening rod for French politics, with both the left and the far-right calling for its amendment, if not its repeal altogether.
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Charlotte Reed,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
While these are better at lightening than cleaning stains, a soak can help keep mugs stain-free.
Gerdes loves to work silver foliage plants like dusty miller (Jacobaea maritima) into containers, their light, shimmery leaves brightening up the garden.
—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
Chicken and rice is a satisfying choice for brightening anyone's day.
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