CULTURE

Worldcon, the world's oldest and most influential sci-fi gathering, was held in China for the first time this year

Chinese Sci-fi Steps Into The Spotlight

Once effectively banned, Chinese science fiction has exploded into the mainstream, embraced by the government and public alike -- inviting scrutiny of a genre that has become known for its expanding diversity and relative freedom.
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So-called 'mom-influencers' often cite personal testimonies to passionately endorse detox sprays or bath treatments, claiming without evidence that they help rid children of toxins

TikTok Moms Nurture 'Detox For Kids' Misinformation

A TikTok army of American moms claiming to be "detox" specialists is pushing unproven treatments for childhood behavioral disorders -- while hiding that their misinformation is actually a marketing campaign aimed at making money.
Yaakov Weissmann survived the Holocaust as a child hiding with a non-Jewish family in France

80 Years After WWII, Holocaust Survivor Escapes Hamas Attack

Yaakov Weissmann survived the horrors of the Holocaust by hiding with a non-Jewish family in France when he was just four years old during World War II. Now 83, he survived the October 7 attack in Israel by Hamas gunmen that has drawn comparisons to Nazi atrocities for its brutality.
The works are of great historical value

Dutch Art Sleuth Recovers Six Historic Paintings

A Dutch art detective dubbed the "Indiana Jones of the Art World" has recovered another six paintings, including a portrait of William of Orange and the first depiction of a seventh-century king.

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