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Wearable technology has rapidly evolved over the last decade, (6) ____. Devices like smartwatches and fitness trackers have become increasingly popular, providing users with easy access to information about their health and daily activities. One of the earliest and most iconic wearable devices, the Fitbit, launched in 2009, (7) ____ and introduced a new way of tracking physical activity.

Today, wearables are not limited to fitness alone; they have expanded to include smart clothing, augmented reality glasses, and even medical devices that monitor vital signs.

Recognizing the potential to reshape healthcare, communication, and personal data access, (8) ____. Moreover, wearable devices collect vast amounts of data, which can help individuals make healthier lifestyle choices and alert them to potential health issues. (9) ____.

In the future, wearable technology is expected to become even more integrated into our lives. (10) ____.

POST-FLOOD SAFETY IN CENTRAL AND CENTRAL HIGHLANDS REGIONS

Floodwaters in the Central and Central Highlands regions have started to recede, (11) ____ many serious risks still remain. Recent heavy rain (12) ____ deep flooding, landslides, and damage to several residential areas. Unstable soil and high water levels in rivers and streams (13) ____ lead to new landslides or sudden flooding.

Please adhere to the following guidelines (14) ____ your safety:

• Stay away from slopes, riverbanks, and areas showing cracks or signs of ground movement.

• Do not cross flooded roads or bridges, as fast-moving water can sweep vehicles away.

• Follow official updates (15) ____ and move to safer places if instructed.

Remain alert, protect your household, and cooperate with local authorities. Your awareness and prompt action (16) ____ essential to avoid further danger.

A Lullaby of Flowers and Mountain Wind Discover Putaleng Peak

Putaleng, Vietnam’s third-highest mountain, is a perfect escape for travelers (17) ____ want to get away from busy city life. Starting in Si Thau Chai village, the trail (18) ____ through cool forests, singing streams, and slopes covered with bright rhododendrons. Hikers often say the climb is tough, but the views are worth their (19) ____.

Along the path, you can enjoy the (20) ____ scent of snowbell flowers and rest at small huts hidden among the trees. Near the summit, clouds drift like soft waves, making you (21) ____ as if you’re walking in a floating garden.

Whether you go to wind down or to challenge yourself, Putaleng offers a peaceful journey filled with flowers, mountain wind, and (22) ____ moments.

China’s private tutoring sector is experiencing a cautious but noticeable revival three years after the government’s sweeping “double reduction” campaign sharply curtailed after-school education services. According to executives, parents, and analysts interviewed by Reuters, regulators are now adopting a more flexible stance. There has been no formal acknowledgement of a change in policy. But there is now tacit consent from policymakers to allow tutoring industry to grow. This more permissive environment appears to align with the government’s broader economic priorities, especially its need to stimulate job creation and stabilize a flagging economy.

[I] Tutoring companies are once again advertising in-person and online classes, recruiting teachers, and receiving more consultative guidance. [II] New instructions from national ministries specify which types of off-campus training are permissible, with a particular focus on non-core subjects such as arts, sports, and general thinking skills. [III] Simultaneously, inspections have become less aggressive, and communication between companies and local officials has improved, shifting from punitive measures to a more coordinated approach. [IV]

Importantly, the industry’s reappearance is not solely the result of easing regulations. Throughout the crackdown, tutoring never fully disappeared. Many providers adapted by redesigning their courses, operating under adjusted subject labels, shifting to individualized formats, or targeting extracurricular fields that remained legal. Parents, particularly in major cities, continued to seek supplementary education because academic pressure and university competition persisted. This acted as a quiet current beneath the surface, supporting the sector even during its most restricted period.

Even with renewed growth, the industry’s recovery remains tightly controlled. Officials maintain that tutoring must not reproduce high-pressure academic environments or impose heavy financial burdens on families. As a result, companies must expand carefully to avoid triggering renewed scrutiny. Analysts note that the government views the regulated revival as potentially useful for addressing youth unemployment and supporting families in the broader education sector. Consequently, China’s private tutoring industry appears to be entering a new phase characterized by measured growth, clearer oversight, and continued negotiation between market needs and state expectations.

The world is producing plastic at an explosive rate. Since 1960, plastics production has surged almost 100-fold. By one measure, the weight of all plastic ever produced is now greater than all land and marine animals combined. On top of that, more than half of all plastic products are designed to be used only once, according to the United Nations. Think hotel shampoo mini-bottles, single-use tooth-floss picks, all those at-home Covid tests.

And once discarded, plastic hangs around for centuries, breaking into ever smaller particles that spread far and wide and can carry toxic substances. These microplastics have been found in drinking water, in table salt, in rainfall, and recently, in human blood.

Underpinning the surge has been the abundant global supply of oil and gas, the raw materials for plastics. As the world tries to combat climate change by burning fewer fossil fuels, plastic is set to become an increasingly important business for oil and gas companies. Producing plastic itself creates planet-warming greenhouse gases and other pollutants. In 2015, plastics created 4.5 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, one recent study estimated, or more than all the world’s airplanes combined.

Plastic makers have promoted recycling as a way to solve the pollution problem, said Carroll Muffett, who heads the Center for International Environmental Law. “But in reality, only a tiny fraction of those plastics are economically recyclable,” he said. “You can’t recycle your way out of this problem.”