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Major health and beauty retailer AS Watson just raised its sustainability game with a bold new pledge to slash virgin plastic across its own-brand packaging. The company aims to reduce plastic use by 21% before 2030, touching everything from shopping bags to warehouse materials.
An Olympic fencer who became best friends with Lewis Hamilton at the Met Gala is revolutionizing his sport with a new league designed to make fencing accessible to everyone. The World Fencing League launches Saturday with AI technology and the biggest prize pot in fencing history.
AS Watson, the world's largest health and beauty retailer, just committed to slashing virgin plastic in packaging by 21% by 2030. The company is already making changes in stores across China, Europe, and the Philippines that are saving tons of plastic right now.
More than 6,000 students packed Sydney's Convention Centre to hear sailing legend Jessica Watson and other inspiring speakers share how they turned life's toughest moments into triumph. Stand Tall, Australia's biggest youth wellbeing event, brought teens from across New South Wales together to build resilience skills during a time when nearly half of young Australians face high psychological distress.
A sociology graduate inspired by her grandmother's grassroots activism now brings together leaders from all 88 Los Angeles County cities to tackle economic challenges and create opportunity. Jalonda Watson turned her passion for community service into a career connecting cities, nonprofits, and businesses to amplify regional impact.
Scientists released 1,400 Watson's tree frogs into the wild after 80% of their habitat burned in Australia's Black Summer bushfires. The curry-scented amphibians with baritone calls disappeared for 19 years before being rediscovered in 2015.
AS Watson, the world's largest health and beauty retailer, just committed to slashing virgin plastic in its packaging by 21% across 27 global markets. The move affects everything from product boxes to shopping bags, proving major retailers can lead the fight against plastic waste.
AS Watson, operating in 28 markets worldwide, just committed to slashing virgin plastic use by 21% across all its store-brand products by 2030. The ambitious pledge targets packaging, shopping bags, delivery boxes, and warehouse materials where the health and beauty giant can make the biggest difference.
British rider Sam Watson claimed victory in the Tour Down Under prologue by less than a second, while Australian favorite Jay Vine delivered a strong fourth-place finish. The thrilling opening sets up what could be the hardest edition in the race's 26-year history.
A Swiss doctor discovered DNA in pus-soaked bandages decades before Watson and Crick became famous for it. His forgotten breakthrough laid the groundwork for understanding all life on Earth.
Emma Hunt and Samuel Watson just made history, breaking the first-ever world record in speed climbing's newest event. Their blazing 11.22-second climb topped qualification rounds featuring 32 teams from 20 nations in Poland.
Acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair is completing production on "Amri," a biographical film about groundbreaking Indian artist Amrita Sher-Gil, whose bold vision reshaped how the world saw India. The star-studded cast includes Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Emily Watson, and Jaideep Ahlawat.
A Tasmanian animator uses a hand-drawn skeleton character to help millions process death, loss, and love. In just three years, Mr Skelly has grown from 300,000 to 8 million followers worldwide.
A 16-year-old from China just scaled a 15-meter wall faster than anyone in history. His gracious response to breaking the record shows why sports can bring out the best in us.
Two young women walked away unharmed after elite rescue crews spent 24 hours navigating treacherous cliffs, 80 km/h winds, and horizontal rain in Australia's Snowy Mountains. The successful mission showcases the skill and determination of volunteer alpine rescue teams who risk their lives to bring others home safely.
Indiana University researchers have given the world everything from the breathalyzer's ancestor to the structure of DNA itself. In just 15 years, IU has issued 1,340 patents, continuing a nearly century-long legacy of discoveries that changed medicine, public health, and our understanding of life. #
High school students in New Ulm spent nearly an entire school year transforming thousands of beans into a stunning raptor mosaic. The project taught them teamwork, patience, and problem-solving while creating art they'll never forget.
Chinese climber Zhao Yicheng shattered his own world record at his home competition, scaling a 15-meter wall in just 4.54 seconds. The 16-year-old's calm focus helped him beat Olympic medalists and claim his first World Climbing Series gold.
Over 6,000 volunteers joined forces to remove nearly 170,000 pieces of litter from 130 miles of New Jersey coastline in a single day. The annual beach cleanup not only restored the shore but also gathered crucial data to fight ocean pollution for the long haul.
A partnership between Kia and The Ocean Cleanup has stopped 175 tons of plastic waste from reaching the Pacific Ocean, and they're just getting started. The project is now expanding to protect LA's waters ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
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