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Clean Fuel for Airplanes: Flying Better for Earth

A special airplane flew far using clean fuel that is good for our Earth.

Breweries are using innovative techniques like arrested fermentation and vacuum distillation to create flavorful non-alcoholic beer.

Companies Make Clever No-Alcohol Beer for Everyone

Companies are making special beer without alcohol that still tastes good.

Tipping etiquette varies, but showing appreciation for good service is always valued in the industry.

Tips and Service Charges: How to Say Thanks

In the UK, new rules help workers keep all their tips for good service.

Workaholics Anonymous offers a judgment-free space for individuals to address their struggles with work addiction.

Workaholics Anonymous: Helping People Who Work Too Much

Workaholics Anonymous helps people who work too much to feel okay not working all the time.

Liverpool Street station surpasses Waterloo as the busiest station in Britain, thanks to the opening of the Elizabeth line and changing travel patterns.

Lots of People Use Liverpool Street Station

Liverpool Street station is now the busiest because many people ride the new Elizabeth train.

The World is Getting Hot: What Can We Do?

The world is very warm and might be the hottest ever this year.

Renowned Australian doctor Richard Scolyer remains cancer-free a year after receiving a groundbreaking treatment for glioblastoma, a highly aggressive form of brain cancer, based on his own research on melanoma, offering hope for future clinical trials.

New Treatment Helps Doctor Beat Brain Sickness

Richard got better from a bad brain sickness with a new treatment he helped invent.

The glass container industry is undergoing a sustainability revolution, considering the switch to electric furnaces and exploring ways to reduce carbon emissions.

Making Glass with Electric Power: Helping the Earth!

People making glass want to use electric power to help the Earth.

Japan turns to AI to address labor shortage, but recognizes the importance of human workers.

Japan Uses Smart Computers to Help with Work

Japan uses smart computers called AI to help with work because there are fewer workers.

Air France, Lufthansa, and Etihad have had their ads banned in the UK for misleading consumers about their environmental impact.

Airplane Companies’ Ads About Being Good to Earth Were Not True

Airplane companies said they help the Earth, but they were making the air dirty.

The Tren Maya project in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula is causing controversy due to its environmental impact and high cost.

Big Train in Mexico: Good for Some, Bad for Nature

The Tren Maya is a big train in Mexico that some people are worried about.

Indo-Chinese Food: A Tasty Mix of India and China

Many people enjoy eating spicy noodles and cauliflower from Indo-Chinese food.

Over 700 staff members at Airbus Atlantic in France fell ill after the company's Christmas dinner, prompting an investigation into the cause of the mass food poisoning.

Sick Workers at Airplane Company’s Christmas Party

Many people at the airplane place got tummy aches after the Christmas party.

AI technology at the Paris Olympics aims to uncover athletic talent in underserved communities worldwide.

Smart Tech Helps Kids Find Their Best Sports

A new computer system helps kids discover if they are good at sports.

The U.S. struggles with high-speed rail, lagging behind global leaders despite emerging projects and challenges.

America Needs Faster Trains for Better Travel

America is building two new fast trains to connect big cities like Los Angeles and Las Vegas.