Reading Time : 3 minutesEmbrace the vibrant spirit of the 2026 Year of the Fire Horse with this joyful celebration of tradition and renewal. From the ancient myths of the Great Race to the warmth of the family reunion dinner, we explore the festive rituals that bring us together. Discover the rare Double Fire energy of this special year and gallop toward new success.
Reading Time : 2 minutesByteDance and Alibaba unleash AI image models rivaling Google, with web search and top benchmarks igniting a fierce global contest. Efficiency gains and real-time smarts challenge Western leads— is China’s tech surge unstoppable?
Reading Time : 2 minutesTikTok’s U.S. operations have shifted to a majority American ownership structure, but questions linger about data control, algorithm influence, and lingering ties to China. Users and lawmakers are closely watching how this deal will reshape content, privacy, and the app’s role in U.S. tech policy.
Reading Time : 2 minutesLabubu’s rise from illustrated character to viral collectible reveals how quickly online culture can reshape meaning. What began as playful fantasy briefly became internet folklore, mixing fear, fascination, and imagination. Beyond the noise, the story highlights our tendency to project myths onto modern art and how easily cute can become misunderstood.
Reading Time : 2 minutesFor more than a century, the Times Square ball drop has marked the final seconds of the year. Born from a simple idea, it became a global ritual of pause and renewal. As the ball descends, millions share the same moment, reflecting on what passed and quietly stepping into what comes next.
Reading Time : 2 minutesYear-end reflection does not need fireworks. This piece looks at the quiet moments that shaped the year: patience learned, bonds strengthened, small habits repeated, and inner shifts no one applauded. It suggests closing the year gently, honoring what endured, and stepping forward with clarity instead of noise, without forcing optimism or drama, just presence and honest attention to life itself
Reading Time : 2 minutesBeyond lights and excess, Christmas is about presence, connection, and quiet moments that truly matter. A simple piano duet shared by the Princess of Wales and her daughter gently reminds us that the season’s real value lives in sincerity, shared time, and kindness rather than spectacle or noise.
