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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.
Jessica Long, one of the most decorated Paralympians in history with 31 medals, just became a first-time mom to twin boys. The swimming legend and her husband Lucas Winters welcomed Lyle and Rhodes on August 10th.
American tennis star Jessica Pegula defeated defending champion Madison Keys in straight sets to advance to the Australian Open quarterfinals. The impressive victory brings Pegula one step closer to her first Grand Slam title.
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.
After three quarterfinal defeats, 31-year-old Jessica Pegula finally broke through at the Australian Open with a commanding victory over Amanda Anisimova. The American tennis player's persistence paid off as she advances to face Elena Rybakina in Thursday's semifinal.
Jessica Long, 18-time Paralympic gold medalist, is expecting twin boys in August 2026 and plans to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Games with her sons watching from the stands. The swimming champion has trained throughout her pregnancy, drawing inspiration from other athlete mothers who've returned stronger.
Australian Olympic champion Jessica Fox claimed gold at the World Cup in Germany just nine months after undergoing surgery to remove a kidney tumor. After missing the finals in one event, she bounced back to dominate the C1 competition she loves most.
Three-time Olympic champion Jessica Fox just claimed her first World Cup gold since undergoing surgery to remove a kidney tumor. Her emotional victory in Prague proves that comebacks can be even sweeter than the original triumph.
Jessica Pegula dominated the WTA Charleston Open final to defend her title, securing her second tournament victory of 2025. The New York tennis star needed just 82 minutes to claim her 11th career title in a convincing straight-sets win.
Olympic champion Jessica Fox just won two World Cup gold medals in two days, nine months after kidney surgery removed a tumor. Her comeback proves that determination and trust in yourself can overcome even the biggest setbacks.
American tennis star Jessica Pegula battled through her fourth consecutive three-set match to reach the WTA Charleston Open final, staying on track to defend her title. The world number five embraced the challenging path with humor and determination.
When fans asked Jessica Biel to share her workout secrets after seeing her toned physique in a white dress, the actress delivered an honest reality check that's resonating far beyond Hollywood. Her transparent response is helping women everywhere rethink their fitness expectations.
Jessica Burke became the first woman to win the prestigious Bordeaux World Cup, delivering the only double clear performance of the night with her 10-year-old horse. After five previous attempts with a single rail down each time, the Irish rider's patience finally paid off with a fairytale victory.
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir, who made history in the first all-female spacewalk, launched back to the International Space Station in February 2026. The marine biologist turned space pioneer continues breaking barriers while studying how life adapts to extreme environments.
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Jessica Williams went from playing soccer with boys during school breaks in Parkwood to signing with Copenhagen's top-tier women's team. The 26-year-old Banyana Banyana goalkeeper is proving that dreams from the Cape Flats can reach all the way to Denmark.
Jessica Hope turned a job loss into a decade-long mission to share Africa's tech stories with the world. Her agency Wimbart has now helped over 230 clients across 20 countries tell their stories authentically.
After a decade of refusing to let African tech be told through a negative lens, Jessica Hope transformed from a solo freelancer into the leader of Wimbart, one of the continent's most respected PR agencies. Her secret? Caring intensely and building a team that shares her commitment to excellence.
Jessica Oji just became Nigeria's first-ever field event world champion at the U20 Athletics Championships, launching an incredible 18.08 meters in Oregon. The 19-year-old's victory caps a remarkable year that includes switching her allegiance to Nigeria, winning Commonwealth Games silver, and now making history.
Jessica Burke just made showjumping history with her first-ever World Cup victory in Bordeaux, France. The Irish rider delivered the only clear jump-off round to claim her first five-star win.
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.
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