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Volunteers in Charleston are tackling litter this Saturday as part of a nationwide push to collect 25 billion pieces of trash by July 4. The two-hour event protects local waterways and wildlife while celebrating America's 250th birthday.
Thirty volunteers in Charleston turn tiny seeds into stunning flower displays across the city's parks, saving thousands of dollars while finding joy in every bloom. The greenhouse program has been quietly transforming public spaces since 2000.
Model Brooks Nader dissolved her facial fillers after getting them at 18, saying she's done "chasing perfection" in Hollywood. She's now celebrating her natural look and encouraging others to embrace their authentic beauty.
A photographer discovered that a beauty magazine was using completely AI-generated models to advertise cosmetic procedures. Her viral post is sparking an important conversation about impossible beauty standards.
Manisha Prajapati survived severe childhood burns and faced years of bullying before turning to makeup and art to rebuild her confidence. Now her beauty videos are challenging narrow beauty standards and inspiring millions online.
After their wives suffered skin reactions from counterfeit salon products, two brothers built a tech-powered beauty platform now serving 1.7 million customers. Yes Madam uses barcode-scanned single-use products and digital tracking to restore trust in India's home beauty services.
Australia's top beauty companies are donating products and services to help Breakthrough T1D's Night of Champ1ons fundraiser reach its ambitious $1 million goal. The online auction is already live, letting anyone bid on luxury beauty prizes while supporting life-changing diabetes research.
Africa's largest beauty and wellness trade show marks a decade of growth with its 2026 event in Ghana. Over 1,000 industry leaders from six continents will gather to shape the future of African beauty brands.
A Charleston storefront is teaching everyday people and small businesses how to use AI, meeting them where they are with simple explanations and hands-on help. The viral video sparked jokes online, but many see genius in making technology accessible to everyone.
When Dr. Mary Austin promised her 14-year-old cancer patient she'd attend his graduation, she gave him a reason to keep fighting. Four years later, she flew across the country to keep that promise.
A golden retriever's joyful reunion with his veterinarian at a Charleston brewery has melted hearts across TikTok. The sweet moment shows why the right vet makes all the difference for our furry friends.
A Charleston nonprofit turns designer bargain shopping into career opportunities for women reentering the workforce. Every purchase at the Summer Market directly funds job interview coaching and professional wardrobes.
Three women-led beauty businesses in Lagos just secured equity-free funding to grow their companies, tackling one of the biggest barriers facing female entrepreneurs in Nigeria. The grants give founders like Magdalene Ekanem of Inveo Labs the resources to scale without giving up ownership.
The HCA Healthcare Foundation just donated $40,000 to help cancer patients and their families access free housing during treatment in Charleston. This gift supports the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge's mission to ease the financial burden of cancer care.
Fashion and beauty artist Aastha Shah is transforming how thousands view skin differences by openly embracing her vitiligo and sharing her journey of self-acceptance. Her message is clear: vitiligo doesn't define happiness, capability, or worth.
A postgraduate in India turned her interest in beauty work into a thriving parlor business that now supports her family and employs other local women. What started as home visits has grown into a fixed location serving brides and regular clients across Lalitpur district.
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Imagine enjoying authentic Italian pasta and taking home the beautiful ceramic plate it was served on. At 111 traditional trattorias across Italy, this delightful custom keeps regional cuisine alive while creating memories that last forever.
Ghana is launching its first evidence-based assessment of its beauty and wellness industry, replacing guesswork with hard data. Led by university researchers and industry leaders, the groundbreaking report will guide investment and growth in a sector employing thousands.
A new Bengaluru company is producing a popular skincare ingredient using enzymes instead of living organisms, cutting water use by 90% and making India less dependent on imports. The breakthrough could reshape how the beauty industry sources its materials.
Orphaned young and mocked for her identity, Victoria Taying stitched her own pageant outfits from curtains and became Arunachal Pradesh's first transgender beauty queen. Her journey from hiding in shame to shining on India's biggest stages shows how courage creates space for others to be themselves.
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