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September 22, 2023

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100-year-old world’s oldest female beauty advisor enjoys working

Centenarian Tomoko Horino, from Fukushima City, started working as a cosmetics saleswoman at the age of 37 after being recommended by an acquaintance.

  • Published: September 19, 20239:08 am
  • Author Yumu Yamaguchi
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Who is Erica Robin? Pakistan gets its first Miss Universe representative

Hailing from the vibrant city of Karachi, model Erica Robin clinched the coveted Miss Universe Pakistan 2023 crown, etching her name in the country’s history books.

  • Published: September 19, 20238:50 am
  • Author The Statesman
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Caffeinated drinks spark buzz on teens’ overuse

According to a nationwide survey of some 60,000 middle and high school students last year, 22.3 per cent of the respondents answered “yes” when asked if they drink…

  • Published: September 18, 20238:04 am
  • Author Park Jun-hee
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Filipino inventor wins prestigious award for keychain microscope

Inventor Jeremy De Leon'S keychain microscope could facilitate science classes worldwide, allowing students to study samples anytime without relying on school microscopes.

  • Published: September 15, 20233:42 pm
  • Author Dale Arasa
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Pioneering women’s bodybuilding in Bangladesh

Despite the lack of opportunities and the alarming number of obstacles they have to overcome, more and more women are entering the field of professional bodybuilding.

  • Published: September 13, 20235:23 pm
  • Author Irfan Aziz
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China: ‘Boot camp’ recruits shed excess kilos

The intense workout regime deterred Chen Shuling from taking food to social engagements and also helped her get to bed and rise earlier than previously.

  • Published: September 12, 20238:00 am
  • Author Yang Feiyue
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Philippine renaissance designer Carol Karthe is just getting started

In 2022, Karthe won a major architectural design award in front of a panel of judges that were based in Hong Kong. Since then, she has steadily carved her niche in the interior…

  • Published: September 11, 20234:01 pm
  • Author Lala Singian
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The 25 most important AI words everyone should know

People usually hear terms like “chatbots,” “machine learning,” and “large language models” and steer clear from discussing this technology, notes the writer.

  • Published: September 11, 202311:33 am
  • Author Dale Arasa
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Disabled team turning plastic waste into treasure

Trash such as plastic bottle caps and lotion containers get a new life thanks to a team of individuals who work with the Disability Development Services Programme.

  • Published: September 8, 20238:10 am
  • Author Kim Sarom
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Women’s participation vital for environmental protection

In Vietnam, an average of about 1.8 million tonnes of plastic waste is generated annually, including over 30 billion nylon bags.

  • Published: September 8, 20238:09 am
  • Author Thu Hang

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