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Coco Lee’s death sparks debate in China over hidden mental illness

Coco Lee’s death sparks debate in China over hidden mental illness

The recent death of Coco Lee, a critically acclaimed international singer-songwriter, has sparked much-needed discussions about mental health in China, many social media users say. Lee had been dealing with depression for years before committing suicide at age 48, her sisters Carol and Nancy Lee said in a statement on social media Wednesday. Many fans said they were shocked by the news about the star, known for her work as the voice of Fa Mulan in Disney's Mandarin version of "Mulan," as well as her decades-long singing career. Supporters of her pointed out the often hidden signs of mental health…
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Triple-digit temperatures persist across Southwest as heat dome expands

Triple-digit temperatures persist across Southwest as heat dome expands

The long-lasting heat wave in the Southwest comes after a hot June that included several weeks of dangerously high temperatures and humidity in Texas and across the South.Climate change is expected to make relentless heat spells more common in the future. Studies have shown that global warming is increasing the frequency, intensity, and duration of extreme heat events.Forecasts show the ongoing heat wave will continue to scorch the Southwest this week and into next, spreading across the southern part of the United States.“Numerous heat-related advisories/watches/advisories are in effect from Florida to Texas to California,” the weather service said Tuesday.Dangerously hot…
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Great white sharks killing seals ‘very close’ to Nantucket prompt swimming ban

Great white sharks killing seals ‘very close’ to Nantucket prompt swimming ban

Swimming has been banned off parts of Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, after great white sharks were seen attacking and killing seals "very close to shore," authorities said.Four seals have been killed in recent days, prompting officials from the Trustees of the Preserve and the US Fish and Wildlife Service to ban swimming near Great Point and the Nantucket National Wildlife Refuge. until further notice to ensure the safety of visitors.Earlier Tuesday, a plane spotted nine great white sharks in the area, Sarah Cassell, managing director of marketing and communications for The Trustees, said in a statement provided to NBC News. "This…
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Mark Zuckerberg joins UFC’s Israel Adesanya, Alexander Volkanovski as feud with Elon Musk escalates

Mark Zuckerberg joins UFC’s Israel Adesanya, Alexander Volkanovski as feud with Elon Musk escalates

Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg appears to be training with UFC champions Israel Adesanya and Alexander Volkanovski, according to a photo posted to Adesanya's Twitter account on Tuesday.Zuckerberg's move to work with Adesanya came just over the weekend after he appeared to agree to a cage fight against the head of Twitter and the world's richest person, Elon Musk. Meanwhile, Musk has been working out at the gym and keeping an eye out in case the reported fight with Zuckerberg comes to fruition. Photos recently surfaced of Musk, who also owns SpaceX, showing him training with computer scientist and Brazilian…
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