Reparations Debate in France: President Emmanuel Macron used the word “reparations” for France’s role in the transatlantic enslavement, calling for honest dialogue and a joint France–Ghana scientific research effort—while warning against “false promises” and stopping short of any clear plan. Law and Memory: MPs backed formally repealing the “Code Noir” from French law, even though it’s long stopped being applied, as France marks 25 years since the Taubira Law recognized slavery and the slave trade as crimes against humanity. Caribbean History, Unearthed: A Hanukkah lamp from 1761 tied to a once-thriving Jewish community on St. Eustatius is spotlighted for its role in supplying the American Revolution—described by a British admiral as a “nest of vipers.” Earthquake Watch: A 6.0 quake rattled the Eastern Caribbean, with Antigua and Barbuda residents reporting strong shaking and no immediate major damage. Science Culture: A podcast challenges the “blue zones” longevity idea, asking whether the science behind the hype really holds up.