Life
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Trust in the media is at an all-time low around the world
The latest edition of Edelman's annual barometer on trust in our institutions, including the media, shows their image has deteriorated further in the past year
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Burning bright: Vietnam splurges on gold-plated new year tiger
With the year of the tiger starting on February 1, many are choosing pricy models of the striped felines
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Are lab-grown oysters the next cultivated food?
In the United States, a brand new laboratory aims to develop the very first oysters grown from stem cells
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Could slow working be the key to well-being at work?
According to a recent Swedish study, adopting the practice of slow working could contribute to an increase in employees' well-being as well as that of their managers
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From pearl necklace to pastel pink, the 'soft-boy' style is all the rage
A key trend that is finding much love among the younger generations and is translating into a growing interest in pastel clothing, chino pants, and pearl necklaces
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The Winter Olympics are under threat from climate change
According to a recent US study, only one of the 21 past host cities would be able to host the competition in optimal conditions by the end of the century
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How 'ugly' became the coveted fashion aesthetic
From hoodrats to beach Lotharios to rednecks and suburban dads, it's a whole counter-culture that's now giving lessons in style to the elites
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Veganuary is more popular than ever this year
Veganuary has reportedly attracted over two million people since its launch in 2014
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FIFA World Cup 2022: Ticket sales launched at reduced prices
Football's world governing body FIFA opened a draw which offers individual match tickets for as little as $69 for international fans—about one third less than at Russia 2018
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French champagne houses toast record sales
Around 322 million bottles were sold in 2021, up 32 percent from the previous year, when shipments slumped 20 percent during Covid lockdowns worldwide
