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Recent articles highlight shifts in grocery shopping habits: Amazon's new convenience store format in Arlington, US, and a US-based app offering cashback deals. Meanwhile, a travel writer reflects on Italy's community-focused, multi-stop shopping culture, revealing diverse consumer behaviors.
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Mutual aid efforts, like community fridge projects, are expanding amid economic and political uncertainty. Individuals like Kashish Ali are leading grassroots initiatives to support their communities, emphasizing direct help over traditional charity, especially around GivingTuesday.
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This year's GivingTuesday saw a rise in volunteering and donations, with 11.1 million Americans volunteering and total giving reaching $3.6 billion in 2024. The event marks the start of the holiday giving season amid economic and political uncertainties, highlighting increased engagement in philanthropy and mutual aid efforts.