Saturday, 19 September 2026Daily Edition · No. 012

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Planet & Nature

Sacred Flowers No Longer Have to Choke India’s Rivers to Be Treated With Respect

Millions of tons of floral offerings across India have long been placed into rivers because spiritual tradition forbids discarding sacred items into ordinary trash. A growing network of green startups is now collecting these discarded marigolds, roses, and jasmine directly from temples to craft clean incense and biodegradable packaging. The closed-loop solution protects fragile waterways while ensuring that offerings made in faith are given a dignified, sustainable second life.

Source: The Better India

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Planet & Nature

It Spent Generations as Coalmines and a Landfill. Now It Is Britain’s Largest Urban Farm.

A 65-hectare site in Greater Manchester that once housed two working coalmines, textile mills, an industrial railway, and a municipal rubbish tip has officially reopened as Northern Roots. The newly restored landscape now offers Britain’s largest urban farm, walking trails, and creative green spaces dedicated to community health. The transformation shows how heavily degraded post-industrial wastelands can be reclaimed for public wellbeing and nature.

Source: The Guardian

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Money & Opportunity

In Sweden, the People Leading the Country Back to Work Are the Ones Who Arrived From Abroad

Sweden's national unemployment rate is edging downward, propelled by a sharp drop in joblessness among foreign-born residents. Official figures from the Public Employment Service show that newcomers are securing jobs faster than any other group in the country. The turnaround offers tangible proof that when given the opportunity, immigrant communities are powerful engines of national recovery.

Source: The Local Europe

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Health & Medicine

A Heart Pill Millions Already Take Appears to Help People With Alzheimer’s Hold On to Their Memories Longer

Common blood thinners widely prescribed to prevent strokes may also protect the brain against the rapid progression of Alzheimer's disease. A new study found that patients taking newer oral anticoagulants experienced a slower rate of cognitive decline compared to those taking older medications or none at all. While the annual benefit is modest, researchers note that the preserved mental clarity can accumulate into meaningful extra time for patients and their families.

Source: ScienceDaily

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Animals & Wonder

He Wrote Hits for Country Stars. Now He Spends His Days in the Woods Curing Wild Foxes.

Jerry Vandiver, an accomplished Nashville songwriter whose songs have been recorded by stars including Tim McGraw, has taken on a quiet second calling rescuing wild red foxes across Tennessee. Confronting a painful mange epidemic that is decimating local wildlife, Vandiver tracks ailing animals through the brush to administer targeted medical treatments and nutrient-rich food. His hands-on interventions are nursing animals back to health and galvanising surrounding neighbours to protect their vulnerable wild counterparts.

Source: Good News Network

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