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A Tsinghua University graduate went viral after bringing her Labubu doll on stage during the university's graduation ceremony and asking the vice president to perform the tassel-flipping ritual on it. The engineering student had dressed the toy in a mini graduation gown and shared the moment online, where it quickly gained traction. The vice president appeared momentarily surprised but went along with the request, flipping the tassel on Labubu's cap after doing so for the student.

The graduate humorously defended her gesture, saying the doll had been her study companion throughout university. Netizens dubbed the toy “the Labubu with the highest academic degree,” sparking playful questions about whether it had attended classes. Another Tsinghua graduate also brought a large Labubu doll for the same ritual.

While many on Chinese social media found the moment heartwarming and funny, others criticized the move as inappropriate for a ceremony at one of Asia's top universities, raising concerns about academic seriousness. Labubu dolls, known for their quirky looks, have gained global popularity thanks to celebrity endorsements from figures like Blackpink's Lisa and Rose, Liu Yifei, and David Beckham.

Malaysia, recently voted Asia's most loved country by Insider Monkey, is experiencing robust tourism growth despite global economic concerns. In the first quarter of the year, the country welcomed 10.1 million foreign visitors—a 22% year-on-year increase—making it the most visited destination in Southeast Asia. Tourism revenue also surged by 24% to 27.5 billion ringgit (US$6.5 billion), with average tourist spending rising to 4,300 ringgit.

This growth is largely fueled by a sharp rise in Chinese tourist arrivals, especially during the January–March period. Chinese visitors, who tend to stay longer and spend more, are expected to further boost numbers during the July–August peak season. In 2023, Malaysia received 3.29 million tourists from China, making it the country's third-largest source market after Singapore and Indonesia.

Tourism Malaysia aims to attract 31.3 million international tourists and generate 125.5 billion ringgit in receipts by 2025, targeting a 25% increase in arrivals and a 23% rise in spending.

When Olive Garden opened its first restaurant in 1982 in Orlando, Florida, it struggled to keep up with overwhelming demand. To appease waiting customers and ease pressure on the kitchen, cofounder Blaine Sweatt introduced a now-iconic solution: unlimited breadsticks, soup, and salad. This offering, still available today, became central to Olive Garden's brand, symbolizing Italian hospitality and value.

The endless deal - now slightly modified to include either soup or salad with entrées—caters to budget-conscious diners, especially amid economic uncertainty. Despite investor pressure over the years to cut costs, Olive Garden has stuck with the promotion due to its popularity and profitability. Breadsticks and soup, in particular, are low-cost and high-margin menu items, which helps sustain the deal without heavily impacting profits.

This value-driven approach has helped Olive Garden outperform competitors, with sales rising 6.9% in its most recent quarter. The chain has expanded the “endless” concept to include promotions like the Never Ending Pasta Bowl and continues to introduce low-priced options to compete with fast food.

Executives stress they have no plans to drop the endless soup, salad, and breadsticks. Instead, Olive Garden aims to reinforce its identity as a place offering abundant, craveable Italian food at affordable prices.

A study from Sweden's Karolinska Institutet, analyzing health records of nearly 2.5 million children born between 1982 and 2015, found that planned caesarean births (C-sections) are associated with a slightly increased risk of childhood cancers, particularly acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Children born via planned C-section had a 21% higher risk of developing ALL, and a 29% higher risk for its common subtype, B-cell ALL (B-ALL), compared to those born vaginally. However, emergency C-sections did not show the same risk increase.

Researchers suggest that bypassing natural exposures during labor—such as maternal bacteria and stress hormones - may affect immune development. The elevated risk appeared more notable in boys and younger children, though some results lacked full statistical significance. While ALL remains rare, the findings support concerns about potential long-term effects of non-medically necessary planned C-sections, which have also been linked to conditions like asthma, allergies, and type 1 diabetes. The study encourages informed discussions around elective C-sections, though it emphasizes that medically indicated procedures remain vital and life-saving.

Ho Chi Minh City is forecast to have over 20 rainy days in July, with scattered thunderstorms and the potential for storms due to an active southwest monsoon. Rain will mostly occur from noon to evening, with heavier downpours expected mid- to late-month as low-pressure systems develop in the East Sea, possibly intensifying into tropical depressions or storms.

The month will bring cooler temperatures than June, with daily averages between 27°C and 28.3°C. Highs will range from 31°C to over 34°C, and lows will fall between 23°C and 27°C. Rainfall totals are expected to be at or above average, especially in the second and third weeks.

Authorities warn of hazardous weather, including lightning, hail, strong winds, and potential flooding, particularly in low-lying urban areas and during high tides. Coastal residents should also be alert to rough seas caused by storms.