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The luck factor: Chinese youth embrace digital prayers and lucky charms in tough times
China’s youth unemployment skyrocketed last year, with an unprecedented number of young people struggling to find work. In June, youth unemployment climbed to 21.3 percent, up over 8 percent from the 13.17 percent average in 2022.Consequently, China’s young people are turning to methods, both online and offline, that are perceived to increase their “fu” (福)
Inside X Factor star Janice Robinson’s life now – from family tragedy to new career as a teacher
Janice Robinson was an instant hit when she appeared on the X factor in 2018. The 54 year old singer first found fame as a member of 1990s group Livin' Joy, before embarking on a solo career. So when she faced the judges on the hit ITV show she knew just what she was doing,…
Unit sales are only one factor in the sequel equation | Opinion
A fairly common source of frustration, not only among game consumers but also for many people within the industry, is the perceived illogicality of decisions made by publishers and platform holders about how to treat certain IPs. Whether to fund sequels, create a broader franchise, or abandon a game after a single outing can sometimes…
A Common Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s Disease May Predispose Carriers to Severe COVID-19, Cerebral Microhemorrhages
A study conducted at the University of Helsinki and the Helsinki University Hospital suggests that the APOE4 allele may also increase cerebral microhemorrhages related to COVID-19 and associate with mental fatigue related to long COVID. Roughly one-third of Finns carry the APOE4 allele, a genetic variant that predisposes carriers to Alzheimer’s disease. Globally, researchers have…