A Chinese hotel has been ordered to end its unusual wake-up call service that involves red pandas climbing onto guests’ beds

Every digital platform is flooding the market with short videos, but the audience is now spending more time with longform video. Some video creators have already figured this out. That’s why the number of videos longer than 20 minutes uploaded on YouTube grew from 1.3 million to 8.5 million in just two years […] Movies are also getting longer. […] Songs are also getting longer. The top ten hits on Billboard actually increased twenty seconds in duration last year.

Australia regulator and YouTube spar over under-16s social media ban — Commission says its research shows children see more harmful content on YouTube than any other social media

Currently, the world’s eight richest individuals have as much wealth as the bottom 50% of people worldwide.

How the Billionaires Took Over — Trump brought eight fellow billionaires into his administration

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Hope is the key to a meaningful life, according to new research, could be a game-changer for mental health and resilience. […] How to cultivate more hope in daily life. One key approach is to pay attention to and appreciate positive moments — even small ones. Another strategy is to seize opportunities even in chaotic times. When life feels uncertain, recognizing and seizing small opportunities can create a sense of forward momentum.

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