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After a pause to build next-generation spacecraft, Virgin Galactic is gearing up to fly paying customers to space again by year's end. The company just opened ticket sales at $750,000 per seat, with their new spaceplane completing final assembly in Arizona.
A Gen-Z led nonprofit will fly researchers to space in 2027 to study menstruation in microgravity for the first time ever. The mission tackles a gap in space medicine that's existed since Sally Ride's historic flight 46 years ago.
Chihuahuas named Jet and Pickle made aviation history as the first pets to fly in cabin from Adelaide. Virgin Australia's popular program has now welcomed nearly 1,500 furry passengers with overwhelmingly positive results.
Amanda Thompson capped off an incredible summer by leading the U.S. Virgin Islands to victory at the Nike RBI Softball World Series. The Harvard freshman dominated both at the plate and in the pitcher's circle during the championship run.
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.
Before launching Virgin Records in 1972, Richard Branson read a cult novel about making decisions by rolling dice. The unconventional book shaped how the billionaire entrepreneur signed artists and built his empire.
The snack giant behind Cadbury has hit its goal to slash virgin plastic across Europe, removing over 1,000 tonnes annually by switching to recycled materials. The win shows big brands can make real progress on packaging waste when they invest in solutions.
PepsiCo reduced its virgin plastic packaging by 6% in 2025 while incorporating 18% recycled content across its global operations. The beverage giant's progress shows how major corporations can make measurable environmental wins even while facing global recycling infrastructure challenges.
The makers of Oreo, Cadbury, and Toblerone just hit a major sustainability milestone by switching to 80% recycled plastic in their packaging. The move eliminates 1,000 tons of virgin plastic annually across Europe.
A major UK telecoms company just locked in clean energy for the next decade, proving big corporations can slash emissions while saving money. The Suffolk solar farm deal moves Virgin Media O2 closer to zero emissions by 2040.
PepsiCo slashed its virgin plastic use by 6% last year, tripling its annual reduction target while boosting recycled content across its global packaging. The beverage and snack giant is proving that massive corporations can shrink their environmental footprint without sacrificing scale.
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.
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.
A 55-meter statue of the Virgin Mary now stands in the Polish village of Konotopie, becoming Europe's tallest Marian monument and sparking hope for economic revival in one of the country's poorest regions. The $26 million project aims to draw pilgrims and create jobs for struggling communities.
A small Polish village just revealed a 55.6-meter statue of the Virgin Mary, now Europe's tallest, in a ceremony that drew hundreds of faithful attendees and Solidarity legend Lech Wałęsa. Helicopters scattered rose petals over the crowd as the monument became both a symbol of faith and a beacon of hope for the community.
South Korea just announced an ambitious plan to slash new petroleum-based plastics by over 30% within four years, pivoting toward recycled materials instead. The roadmap responds to recent supply shocks from Middle East conflicts while tackling the country's oil-dependent plastic economy.
Mondelēz International just hit a major sustainability milestone, replacing traditional plastic packaging with 80% recycled materials across its beloved chocolate and cookie brands. The change affects millions of Milka and Oreo packages across six European countries.
Nearly two million pilgrims completed Costa Rica's annual Romería pilgrimage today, walking up to 174 miles to reach the Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles for the feast of La Negrita. This year's centennial celebration of their patron saint brought an extraordinary outpouring of faith and community.
Mondelēz International just hit a major sustainability milestone by switching chocolate and cookie trays to 80% recycled plastic across Europe. The change eliminates 1,000 tons of new plastic every year while keeping your favorite treats just as delicious.
Mondelēz International, maker of Oreo and Cadbury, now uses up to 80% recycled plastic in packaging across Europe. The change saves 1,000 tons of new plastic every year and proves large-scale sustainable packaging actually works.
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