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Vuelta Chaos Sparks Spanish PM’s Call to Ban Israel from International Sport

Protesters block the road in an attempt to disrupt the twenty-first stage of the Spanish cycling race La Vuelta, on Sunday. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has urged global sports bodies to bar Israel from international competitions, following chaotic scenes at the final stage of the Vuelta a España in Madrid. Pro-Palestinian activists disrupted the race, opposing the participation of the Israeli team Israel Premier Tech, throwing barriers onto the course and clashing with police. The unrest left 22 people injured and led to two arrests. Sánchez compared Israel’s military campaign in Gaza to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, arguing that both nations should face the same sporting sanctions until what he called “the barbarity” ends. His remarks drew a sharp rebuke from Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, who labelled him “an antisemite and a liar” and accused him of encouraging the protests. The Spanish government had already expressed sympathy for the demonstrators, suggesting th...
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Cancer-Causing Chemical Detected in Acne Treatments: Brands Under Scrutiny

 


In a recent alarming discovery, independent U.S. laboratory Valisure has detected high levels of the cancer-causing chemical benzene in certain acne treatments. Brands affected include:

  1. Clinique (Estee Lauder)
  2. Clearasil (Reckitt Benckiser-owned)
  3. Proactiv
  4. Target Corp.'s Up & Up
  5. PanOxyl
  6. Walgreens’ acne soap bar
  7. Walmart’s Equate Beauty acne cream

Benzene, a known carcinogen, was found not only in the acne products themselves but also in the air around incubated products, suggesting a potential inhalation risk. Valisure has filed a petition with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging product recalls, investigations, and revised industry guidance. The situation is substantially different from previous cases where benzene impurities came from contaminated ingredients. Here, benzene originates directly from the benzoyl peroxide itself, forming at unacceptably high levels.

Consumers are advised to stay informed as regulatory responses unfold. The FDA’s reaction to Valisure’s petition remains pending. Companies implicated in this issue, including Estee Lauder, have yet to respond to media inquiries.

As we await further developments, it’s crucial to prioritize safety and informed choices when it comes to skincare products. 









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