A recent study looked at how often third-year English students in a Chinese university used their phones. They tracked app usage for two weeks and asked students about their habits. The results showed that students spent over 2, 500 hours combined on apps like WeChat and Douyin. Surprisingly, most s
Every summer, Hong Kong turns into a giant celebration of speed, tradition, and community. The 2026 Dragon Boat Festival is no exception. Instead of just watching teams paddle furiously, visitors get a full 13-day festival that mixes old customs with modern fun. The main races happen on June 27 and
Hong Kong isn’t just about skyscrapers and stock markets—it’s quietly helping China’s AI push in ways most people miss. While cities like Shenzhen build robots and Beijing focuses on powerful AI models, Hong Kong works behind the scenes. It connects global investors with local tech experiments. Last
Folding phones used to feel like a gimmick—expensive, fragile, and more trouble than they were worth. After the first wave of foldables flopped due to weak hinges and dust problems, things have improved. Now, folding phones come in two main styles: small clamshells that fit in your pocket, and big "
A new way to celebrate mom this year moves past flowers and goes straight to the science of staying young. The focus is on a brand that blends research with clean beauty, offering products that target the cell level instead of just covering up signs of aging. By using a clinically tested ingredient
Ten new names will join the Saginaw County Sports Hall of Fame in 2026, each with a story that shaped local sports. Two inductees broke barriers for women in the 1970s and 80s, when opportunities for female athletes were still growing. The 1980 Eisenhower volleyball team won the first-ever girls sta
Land use has changed a lot between 2001 and 2020 in China, especially as cities grew and forests were planted. Scientists wanted to see how these changes affect the way certain chemicals form on surfaces and later in the air. They used a computer model that simulates air quality, keeping weather and
In many parts of the world, babies grow up hearing a lot or very little talking. Researchers wanted to see if the amount of speech aimed at a child matters for how well babies learn the sounds that make up words. They studied two very different places: a rural highland community in Bolivia where peo
Celebrity runners are often drawn to long‑distance events for charity and competition. Some have posted times that rival seasoned athletes, and their stories can inspire anyone who loves a challenge. The list below showcases 17 notable performances, arranged from fastest to slowest. Fastest s
Blind runners are using new AI‑powered glasses to chase a dream that once seemed impossible. Tilly Dowler, who has only about 10 % of her sight left, began running last year after a couch‑to‑5K program. Now she trains for the London Marathon with her boyfriend as a guide and Oakley Meta Vangua
