Event 1: The new strain of the new crown has been found in the sewers of the United States and has spread to many countries! WHO strikes urgently!
The coronavirus pandemic has taken a new turn, with a new variant called "FLiRT", led by KP.2, spreading in many countries. This news is not new, as medical experts warned months ago that the FLiRT variant could bring a new wave of outbreaks. Not only that, according to the latest data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, KP.2 has become one of the main variants of infection in the United States, accounting for more than 25% of infections.
The new variant is derived from JN.1 and is known as the "FLiRT" variant, named for a mutation in its spike protein. It has spread rapidly in Canada, the United Kingdom, and other countries and has become the focus of attention. Experts warn that the virus's mutation means it is still evolving, potentially leading to resistance to vaccines and treatments, exacerbating the severity of the outbreak.
Infectious disease experts point out that although this variant is more contagious in transmission, it has not been shown to cause more severe disease, and existing vaccines are still effective. However, they also highlighted the challenges posed by the constant mutation of the virus, especially for the persistence of immunity. While most people will have some protection against vaccines or immunity from previous infections, this protection wanes over time.
Internationally, KP.2 is rapidly gaining dominance in countries such as Canada and the United Kingdom, raising concerns about the pandemic. However, it is reassuring to note that no signs of transmission of this strain have been found in the country so far.
Although the emergence of new variants has brought new variables to the epidemic, with the tireless efforts of scientists and the medical community, we can hopefully meet this challenge and finally overcome the epidemic.
Event 2: The ticket for a scenic spot in Guizhou is 9999 yuan, and the scenic spot responds: The scientific research value is high
Mr. Dong, a tourist from Guiyang, recently posted on the Internet that the ticket for a scenic spot in Guizhou is as high as 9,999 yuan, and it is limited to 20 people per day.
After the investigation of the media, it was found that this scenic spot is the gypsum crystal flower cave in the scenic area behind the twelve in Guizhou. According to upstream news reports, the official account of the scenic spot can be found on the short video platform "Behind the Twelve", which has a column called "Group Purchase of Our Store", and the group purchase product sold in it is called "Gypsum Crystal Flower Cave Crystal Flower Romance", the original price is 9999 yuan, and the discount is 8888 yuan. According to the purchase instructions, you need to make an appointment by phone one day in advance, and each copy contains 1 adult, and 8 copies have been sold so far.
The customer service of the 12th scenic spot behind Guizhou confirmed the price, calling it a cave with high scientific research value, and only 200 people are allowed to enter it every year, so it is precious. Visitors need to make a reservation in advance, usually accompanied by an instructor, and the tour lasts about half a day. Due to the high price, there are relatively few tourists who buy it.
Regarding this scenic spot, according to the official website of the General Administration of Sports of the People's Republic of China, it is one of the national sports tourism demonstration bases and has been rated as one of the sports tourism base projects of "Mountain Cool Play Exploration". Described as a magical place, the scenery inside the cave makes you feel like you're in a world of ice and snow.
The news is jaw-dropping, partly because of the high price of tickets, and partly because of the spectacular view inside the cave. This has also led to a discussion among tourists about the pricing of tourism resources, with some people believing that the expensive price is a reflection of the value of the resource, while others believe that the price is too high and restricts more tourists from visiting.
Event 3: The latest development of the Mayday lip-synching turmoil
Mayday, a well-known orchestra, announced that it would hold 10 concerts at the Bird's Nest in Beijing, which immediately aroused the attention and heated discussions of netizens. At the same time, the topic of "Mayday lip-synching storm investigation has been inconclusive for nearly 5 months" also surfaced again, and quickly appeared on Weibo hot search.
For a while, people began to question whether there was an investigation into whether there was an investigation into the incident of Mayday being questioned about lip-syncing at the Shanghai concert in December last year. The reporter called the Shanghai Cultural Inspection Hotline for inquiries, and the reply was: "After verification, no illegal acts were found in your report." ”
After Mayday's concert in Shanghai last year fell into lip-synching doubts, the public opinion turmoil has not been settled, and this year's concert in the Bird's Nest in Beijing has aroused people's doubts. Although the relevant departments of Beijing have said that they will approve it in accordance with the law, the shadow of the fake singing incident still lingers.
Despite the impact of the lip-syncing turmoil, Mayday's concert was not greatly affected in terms of ticketing. Judging from the current ticket sales, all ten concerts have been sold out, and the number of hits of "Want to See" has exceeded 810,000, which shows the influence of Mayday in the minds of audiences.
Not only that, according to the statistics of the Nandu Big Data Research Institute, Mayday will have a very high performance density in 2023, with at least 68 concerts held at home and abroad, and it is expected to attract 2.96 billion yuan in Chinese mainland throughout the year. Mayday not only earns a significant amount of money from concert tickets, but also through other channels such as band merchandise.
Event 4: The former boss of "Heaven and Earth" was deported from the United States
In 2010, Qin Hui left Beijing for the United States and disappeared from public view. Until October 2, 2023, he was arrested in an apartment at the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan on charges of "using false identity documents." After this news was exposed, public opinion exploded again, because the former "heaven and earth" boss was once a legend in the Chinese entertainment industry.
Qin's case involves a range of crimes, from political contributions to immigration fraud to falsifying identity documents. According to court documents, he participated in political donations in the name of others to fraudulently obtain a green card and a Florida driver's license. What's even more absurd is that he also used the pseudonym "Li Mulin" to transfer funds to buy a mansion.
Previously, Qin Hui was arrested by the police for assaulting his ex-wife, which once caused a sensation. What's even more bizarre is that his political donations in the United States were actually made in the name of his ex-wife. This story about him and his ex-wife makes people see an intricate emotional entanglement.
At the court trial, Qin Hui pleaded guilty and agreed to leave the United States, give up his green card, and be deported. Although the lawyer said he would be traveling to an unspecified country, he shed tears of remorse for fear that he would never be able to see his children living in the United States again.
Qin Hui used to be a leader in China's entertainment industry, but now his fate has come to an abrupt end. His story is not only a thrilling crime legend, but also a microcosm of a business tycoon who has gone from glory to failure.
Event 5: My sister died and my sister went to work instead, and she fraudulently received a pension of nearly 400,000!
Recently, the People's Court of Haibowan District, Wuhai City, Inner Mongolia exposed a case: a sister pretended to be her late sister to work and defrauded a pension of nearly 400,000 yuan, and was finally convicted by the court of fraud.
The incident originated when An Moumou's sister died in a car accident in 1993. However, An Moumou concealed this fact and pretended to be his sister's identity to work in a factory, which was not revealed until 2007, when his sister was due to retire.
In 2008, An Moumou went through the retirement procedures in the name of his late sister and began to defraud the social security fund. Until April 2023, she defrauded nearly 400,000 yuan. After the incident, she was summoned by the public security organs, and truthfully confessed the crime during the review and prosecution stage, and took the initiative to return the losses of the victim's unit.
The court held that An Moumou fraudulently used the identity of his deceased sister to defraud the social security fund for the purpose of illegal possession, and his behavior constituted the crime of fraud. Comprehensively considering his admission of guilt and restitution, the court sentenced An to three years in prison, suspended for four years, and fined 25,000 yuan.
The judge pointed out that the social insurance fund is related to the vital interests of the people, and defrauding the social security fund is a serious illegal act. They stressed that the insured must learn the law, understand the law, abide by the law, use the law, enjoy various social security benefits in accordance with the law, and do not violate the law and bring misfortune to themselves and their families.
Event 6: The earth was hit by a rare geomagnetic storm, and dreamy auroras were staged in many places
The National Space Weather Monitoring and Warning Center issued a red warning for geomagnetic storms at 9 o'clock on the 11th, saying that geomagnetic storms will last for more than 24 hours. The maximum magnitude of this geomagnetic storm has reached the level of ultra-geomagnetic storm (Kp=9), which may cause disturbance to the ionosphere in most parts of the continent, affect short-wave communication and navigation and positioning, and also exacerbate the orbital attenuation of low-orbit satellites.
According to the National Space Weather Monitoring and Warning Center, due to the coronal mass ejection event, gorgeous auroras appeared in Mohe and parts of Xinjiang from the evening of the 10th to the early morning of the 11th, showing red, purple, green and other colors. This phenomenon is scientifically explained as the result of the combined action of the Earth's magnetic field and solar activity.
The occurrence of this geomagnetic storm is mainly due to solar activity, and the coronal mass ejection causes the Earth's magnetic field to be disturbed. This phenomenon is not uncommon, but its impact on human daily life is relatively small, mainly affecting spacecraft and communication equipment to a certain extent, and the impact on the health of ordinary people is negligible.
While geomagnetic storms may cause some problems for satellite orbits and wireless communications, they are a rare viewing opportunity for aurora enthusiasts. By paying attention to space weather warnings, they can seize the opportunity of this wonderful phenomenon and "meet the beautiful scenery as scheduled".
In the face of geomagnetic storms, scientific early warning and protection measures are particularly important. By being aware of and following relevant warnings, people can effectively reduce unnecessary risks and protect themselves and the equipment around them.
Proverb of the Day:
"Put a begging stick in front of the door, and relatives and friends don't come to the door."
The main point of this proverb is that when a person is in extreme poverty or despair, even relatives and friends who were originally close to him may avoid contact or association with him.
"A begging stick in front of the door" describes a person who is so destitute that he even needs to rely on begging for a living. The "begging stick" here is a symbol of the beggar. In ancient times, a poor person might have begged along the street with a stick that could be used both as a support and as a gesture of gratitude to the person giving food.
"Relatives and friends do not come to the door" means that in this case, relatives and friends who are originally close to the person may choose to avoid contact with them. This may be due to the general "anti-suspicion" mentality, which is the fear that associating with down-and-out relatives or friends will cause trouble or negative consequences for them. In addition, it may also be that some people feel embarrassed or uncomfortable because they see the misfortune of others and therefore choose to distance themselves.
This proverb reveals the complexities of social reality and human nature, reminding people to be resilient and self-respecting in the face of difficulties and challenges, while also understanding and accepting the choices and circumstances of others.