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Narrow Loss to Australia, China Men’s Basketball Takes Silver with Pride

 Hu Mingxuan used Raymond’s screen to cut toward the left 45° three-point line. Liao Sanning, inbounding from the sideline, delivered a precise pass to his hands. Australia’s star forward Cox tried desperately to contest, but Hu Mingxuan faked a step-back shot, deceiving him completely. In that instant, Hu had the perfect opportunity to release the shot. The game clock was ticking down toward under one second, and the score was 89-90—China trailing by just one point. Hu Mingxuan, a guard who had hit 5 of 6 three-pointers in the game, was attempting his seventh three-point shot. Time seemed to freeze on the court. Fans in the King Abdullah Sports City arena in Saudi Arabia held their breath, eyes fixed on the flying ball. Had it followed the most thrilling script, the ball would have swished through the hoop—or at least clanged off the rim in dramatic fashion, like Leonard’s Game 7 series-winning shot against the 76ers in 2019, or Haliburton’s clutch equalizer against the Knicks i...

Why Men Avoid Mental Health Support (and Are More Likely to Go for a Jog)

 Our mental health is just as important as our physical health—this isn’t news. But why do so many men avoid mental health support, prioritizing physical strength over mental resilience? We explore why it’s crucial to break the stigma around mental healthcare. We’re all familiar with this stereotype—men would rather face death than see a doctor, well, almost. Some might believe that enduring a few bumps while working in a shed, playing contact sports, tinkering under a car hood, or camping is a display of strength, while the flu is a serious issue—but only ask their partner (never a doctor). According to one report, 80% of men actually prefer doing household chores over seeking medical care. Fortunately, those days—like a good antibiotic—seem to be fading. Recent research shows that men are becoming more proactive about seeking help when needed. The study found that in the past 12 months, 79% of men visited a general practitioner, a sharp increase from 43% in 2015–16, but primari...

10 Underrated Professions in 2025 with Surprising Talent Shortages and High Salaries

 As social division of labor becomes more specialized and emerging industries rise, the 2025 job market is undergoing profound changes. While competition in popular fields such as artificial intelligence and big data is becoming increasingly fierce, certain lesser-known professions are experiencing severe talent shortages, driving salaries sharply higher. These roles often require interdisciplinary skills or niche expertise, making them the new “blue oceans” of the workplace. In the funeral services industry, mortuary cosmetologists and funeral planners are in high demand. As people seek more personalized ceremonies, professionals with both artistic sensibility and psychological knowledge can earn monthly salaries ranging from 30,000 to 80,000 RMB. Even more unique are digital mortuary restoration specialists skilled in 3D printing reconstruction, who restore the appearance of accident-damaged bodies. Their services can cost anywhere between 20,000 and 150,000 RMB per case. Alongs...

What Is Card Testing Fraud and How Businesses Can Protect Themselves

 Card testing fraud is a common form of credit card fraud in which fraudsters verify the usability of stolen credit card numbers. Typically, fraudsters carry out a series of small transactions across multiple websites. These microtransactions often go unnoticed by cardholders and fraud detection systems because the latter tend to focus on large or unusual spending patterns. Fraudsters use these test transactions to confirm whether the card is still active, whether it has not been flagged or canceled due to theft, and whether it has sufficient credit available for purchases. This type of fraud exploits legitimate transaction processes to avoid detection. Fraudsters often target websites that process large volumes of small payments, since these transactions are less likely to trigger alerts. Once a card passes the initial “test” phase and is confirmed valid, its value to fraudsters increases significantly. They may use the card for larger unauthorized purchases or sell the verified ...

The Quiet Rise of Ecological Burials: An Eco-Friendly Path to a Green Farewell

 After saying his final goodbye to his late wife, Beijing resident Wang Huayi gently pressed a button, and the ashes, wrapped in a water-soluble bag, slowly descended into the sea through a conveyor. On the eve of the Qingming Festival, during a collective sea burial jointly held in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, Wang Huayi, along with many other citizens, bid farewell to loved ones. He said, “Our family has always loved the ocean. Coming here each year is both remembrance and companionship.” Paying respects during Qingming has long been a Chinese tradition. In recent years, many regions in China have held collective ecological burial ceremonies and public memorial events. These gatherings combine environmental sustainability with humanistic care, allowing families to return their loved ones to nature while remembering them in meaningful ways. Behind these stories lies the quiet rise of ecological burials, reflecting how green and sustainable concepts are being integrated int...

The Silent Crisis of the Modern Gentleman: Why Male Mindcare Defines Success in the Gen Z Era

 The portrait of male success has been rewritten in the 21st century. For generations, higher education was considered the golden ticket to financial security, professional prestige, and social relevance. A polished degree was thought to guarantee a career trajectory that would lead to stability, wealth, and status. Yet in today’s turbulent landscape, a subtle but seismic shift is underway. Young men, particularly those of Generation Z, are facing a reality where the old promises of education no longer hold the same weight, and where the emotional costs of navigating modern adulthood are mounting. This has created a new frontier in the dialogue on success: the need for serious attention to male mental health and the emergence of what can best be called male mindcare . At the heart of this transformation lies a painful paradox. For young men entering the job market, unemployment figures are flattening between those with degrees and those without. Once, the gap was enormous—college ...

Inside the 2025 SEC Quarterback Power Shift: Elite Talent, NFL Draft Fortunes, and the High-Stakes Business of College Football

 The 2025 SEC football season is set to be unlike any in recent memory, and not simply because of the on-field competition. For those who follow college football with the eye of an investor, a sports performance analyst, or a high-stakes bettor, this is a year defined by unprecedented quarterback intrigue. Every team in the conference is starting fresh in one way or another—there are no third-year starters returning to the same program—yet the talent pool is brimming with NFL draft prospects, commercial potential, and the kind of athletic performance that drives both sports sponsorship ROI and college football betting trends. Sixteen starting quarterbacks, each with a unique story, now stand at the intersection of athletic ambition and the billion-dollar sports economy. For the affluent sports enthusiast and the strategic bettor alike, understanding these players means understanding the market forces shaping the future of the game. College football has always been a showcase for r...