Global Headlines(week of Jun21-27, 2025)
AI See the World28 Jun 2025

Global Headlines(week of Jun21-27, 2025)

This past week revealed the profound fragility of our interconnected world. From Facebook's AI malfunction eradicating countless digital communities and causing economic losses for businesses, to the US "Midnight Hammer" airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, which exemplified a new "Trump Doctrine" of high-risk, crisis-driven diplomacy. Simultaneously, a 25-year-old Japanese manga prophecy ignited a massive tourism panic across Asia, leading to flight cancellations and substantial economic impacts. These diverse events collectively underscore the vulnerability of tech governance, shifting geopolitical rules, and the real-world consequences of misinformation, painting a picture of systemic uncertainty.

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[HK Notorious killers] The Hong Kong Air Hostess Dissolved Body Case

[HK Notorious killers] The Hong Kong Air Hostess Dissolved Body Case

Dive into one of Hong Kong's most notorious crimes: the 1989 Air Hostess Dissolved Body case. Fueled by a jealous love triangle, this case involved a fatal confrontation followed by a horrific attempt...

21 Mai 202517min

Beyond 996: Unpacking China's Effort to Curb Overtime

Beyond 996: Unpacking China's Effort to Curb Overtime

China's infamous '996' work culture faces headwinds. Amid government calls to curb 'involution' and pressure from EU regulations, some companies are publicly limiting overtime. But is it genuine chang...

20 Mai 202521min

Talking to AI: What's Happening to Our Minds?

Talking to AI: What's Happening to Our Minds?

Discover the unsettling psychological effects of deep AI chatbot interaction. Beyond helpful tools, these systems can act as "echo chambers," affirming pre-existing beliefs and, in alarming cases, con...

19 Mai 202538min

Dumb Phones, Smarter Living? Unpacking Gen Z's Digital Detox

Dumb Phones, Smarter Living? Unpacking Gen Z's Digital Detox

Dive into the surprising trend of Gen Z embracing "dumb phones". Facing digital overload and anxiety from smartphones, they're seeking a digital detox with basic call-and-text devices. Discover how th...

18 Mai 202519min

Russia's Baby Bounty: Cash for Pregnant Schoolgirls?

Russia's Baby Bounty: Cash for Pregnant Schoolgirls?

Explore Russia's controversial policy offering cash subsidies to pregnant female students, including underage schoolgirls. Seen as a "desperate" measure amidst a severe population crisis, critics call...

17 Mai 202514min

Taiwan's Child Protection Crisis: Lessons from the Kua Kua Tragedy

Taiwan's Child Protection Crisis: Lessons from the Kua Kua Tragedy

Unpack the tragic case of Kua Kua, a one-year-old whose death from horrific abuse by his nanny. exposed critical failures in Taiwan's child protection system. Explore how a reputable welfare organizat...

16 Mai 202515min

[HK Notorious killers] The Hong Kong Hello Kitty Murder

[HK Notorious killers] The Hong Kong Hello Kitty Murder

Explore the shocking 1999 Hello Kitty Hide-a-body murder case in Hong Kong1. A young woman was abducted and subjected to roughly a month of horrific torture. Following her death from injuries, her bod...

15 Mai 202524min

Gen Z vs. The Big Screen: Is the Cinema Experience Still Worth It?

Gen Z vs. The Big Screen: Is the Cinema Experience Still Worth It?

The big screen faces a challenge: young audiences, traditionally core moviegoers, are staying home more. Streaming's convenience and lower cost, amplified by pandemic habits, clash with rising cinema ...

14 Mai 202537min

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