The mysterious health benefits of ice cream
16 April 2023 |
10:14 am
We take a look at an article in The Atlantic on ice cream and how multiple studies show it is good for your health. Prior to that, we look at how the French press is covering the long-awaited verdict by France’s Constitutional Council on the government's pension reform. We also dive into the US papers' views on the latest Clarence Thomas scandal and how big pharma could become the anti-abortion movement's next enemy.
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