China nightclub offers marriage registration with authorities in effort to boost nuptials

China nightclub offers marriage registration with authorities in effort to boost nuptials

A nightclub in eastern China has teamed up with local authorities to offer a marriage registration service, with electronic music festival tickets as a special gift. The Huangpu district civil affairs bureau in Shanghai has partnered with the nightclub INS Land to offer marriage registration and appointment services during two weekends starting on November 14….

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The embrace of the cellphone ban

The embrace of the cellphone ban

Alabama schools are experiencing a significant change this year as the Focus Act, a new law banning cellphones in classrooms, takes effect, aiming to improve focus and reduce distractions in schools across the state. The Focus Act allows each school district to decide how to implement the cellphone ban. At Hewitt-Trussville, the policy requires students…

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China ‘freedom ambassador’ transforms from builder to travel blogger, has 25 million followers

China ‘freedom ambassador’ transforms from builder to travel blogger, has 25 million followers

An internet-addicted, working-class teenager from a debt-ridden family in China has transformed himself into a top influencer with 25 million followers, creating a social media legend along the way. Lan Zhanfei, 33, has been dubbed “the freest man on the internet” and “the ambassador of freedom” thanks to the huge popularity of videos of him…

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Teens report on tech - Chinadaily.com.cn

Teens report on tech – Chinadaily.com.cn

A group of student reporters observe a robotic dog at the 2025 China International Big Data Industry Expo, held at the Guiyang International Convention and Exhibition Center in Guizhou from Aug 28 to 30. [Photo provided to China Daily] Middle school students from Guizhou step into the world of journalism, reporting on advanced technologies at the…

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In just weeks, number of Knox County students violating cell phone policy doubles previous yearly counts

In just weeks, number of Knox County students violating cell phone policy doubles previous yearly counts

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – In just the few weeks since school started, the number of Knox County students violating the district’s cell phone policy has almost doubled the previous counts from entire school years. Knox County Schools’ Carly Harrington confirmed Friday that the district had logged 977 electronic device violations since school started on Aug….

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