A popular Chinese pastry damages a customer's dental crown
A Weibo trend emerged after a customer's dental crown was damaged by taosu, a traditional pastry from the Luxihe bakery chain.
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The daily briefing for July 29, 2026.
Geekerwan's smartphone battery test exposes capacity limits and shrinking power
Tech review channel Geekerwan released a comprehensive smartphone battery benchmark, investigating hidden capacity locks and exaggerated battery life claims across popular devices.
Tencent brings back QQ Pet after eight years with AI integration
After an eight-year hiatus, Tencent is reviving QQ Pet, its classic virtual pet game. The update keeps feeding mechanics, eliminates pet death, and integrates large language models.
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No Last-Minute Leave Unless Someone Dies
医生群里发除非死人不要临时请假
A leaked chat message shows a hospital manager telling staff that unexpected leave is strictly forbidden unless there is a death.
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