In China, a new shopping trend has taken over: blind box livestreaming. It's like a game show, but for buying stuff. Viewers pay a small fee to get a mystery bag, called a "blind box, " which the seller opens live. If you're lucky, you can win more bags or even neat prizes. The thrill of the unknown
One of the main goals of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals is to help cities grow while using resources wisely and reducing pollution. But achieving this balance is tough, especially for countries that are still developing. A recent study looked at how well 284 Chinese cities were do
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a common procedure to remove the gallbladder. Normally, surgeons use electrocautery, but ultrasonic dissection might be a better option. Electrocautery uses heat to cut and cauterize tissues, while ultrasonic dissection uses vibrations. For planned surgeries, ultrason
If you're a student at Darien High School, get ready for some exciting new courses in the 2025-2026 school year! The Board of Education has given the green light to three new classes: astronomy, American Sign Language 3, and cybersecurity. Science Coordinator Christian Dockum shared that the astron
Traders are speculating more actively on an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in December. This prediction is based on new inflation data that aligns with current expectations. As a result, Treasury debt is seeing a boost. The yield on two-year notes, which closely follow Fed rate decisions,
President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose a hefty 60% tariff on all Chinese goods entering the U. S. While this move might seem like a blow to China's economy, experts suggest it could actually benefit Beijing in the long run. Professor Chen Zhiwu from the University of Hong Kong believe
Imagine stepping into the chilly 1970s, where the secrets of the golden idol - once whispered about in Legend of Lemuria - remain hidden behind a veil of conspiracy and shadowy myths. The Rise of the Golden Idol begins with a grim finding: a scientist, frozen in snow, meets a mysterious end. Color G
Imagine driving through California's beautiful valleys, where each town proudly displays its specialty crop. Strawberries in Watsonville, garlic in Gilroy – you get the idea. These crops are the backbone of America's food supply. But here's a secret: many of the hands picking and packing these fruit
When China became a communist country in 1949, something special happened. All its different ethnic groups joined together on a single path, known as socialism. This wasn't something that had happened in thousands of years! The Communist Party of China (CPC) figured out a unique way to handle this -
Recently, tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, who took over Twitter, playfully poked fun at comedian Jimmy Kimmel, calling him a "boring propaganda channel" on the platform. Instead of feeling offended, Jimmy found the humor in it and turned the tables on his ABC show "Jimmy Kimmel Live! " He cleverly poin
