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Participant Sank As All Hollywood Jumped In

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At first, I was shocked by the news that Participant Media was dying. Such an appealing company. Smart. Mindful. Vibrant. Forward-thinking. The producer of intelligent films like Spotlight and Green Book, with a distinctly progressive message. How could this be? Then it finally hit me. Whatever else may have happened—announcing the shutdown, proprietor Jeff Skoll … Read more

Health Canada should review acne treatment cancer claims: experts – National

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Health Canada should review over-the-counter acne treatments that an independent lab reported could contain a cancer-causing chemical, experts said. On Wednesday, U.S.-based Valisure lab announced it detected “high levels of benzene, a known human carcinogen,” in many products that contain benzoyl peroxide used to treat acne. Benzoyl peroxide can break down into benzene. Valisure said … Read more