Hong Kong to cut quarantine for cats and dogs from mainland to 30 days from 120
New rules will take effect from June 3 amid calls to ease travel restrictions for pet owners and reduce cross-border animal smuggling.
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NCD Watch May 2025 – Hypertension: Key Facts and Preventive Actions
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Ethereum rallies 38%, fuelling predictions of flipping Bitcoin
13th May 2025 – (New York) Ethereum (ETH) has surged 38% over the last 72 hours, marking its second-largest gain in eight years and reigniting discussions over its potential to surpass Bitcoin (BTC) in value and utility. The rally, driven by growing institutional interest and the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs), positions Ethereum as a […]
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Newly elected Pope Leo XIV hints at “many” messages for the United States
13th May 2025 – (Vatican City) As Pope Leo XIV greeted crowds at the Vatican on Monday, a brief but impactful exchange with a journalist captured global attention. NewsNation correspondent Robert Sherman asked the newly elected pontiff if he had “any message for the United States.” “Many,” Leo replied with a warm smile, before pausing […]
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Hong Kong doctor jailed for sex assault has licence suspended for 9 months
Sunny Li was jailed for two weeks in May 2023 after being convicted of assaulting 18-year-old girl in crowded train compartment.
New security law enforces 6 prohibited zones as police monitor journalists at newly restricted sites
13th May 2025 – (Hong Kong) New subsidiary legislation under Hong Kong’s national security law came into effect on Tuesday after receiving approval from the Executive Council. The legislation designates six locations operated by the Office for Safeguarding National Security as “prohibited places,” imposing strict restrictions on access and activities. Local reporters observed police presence […]
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Canadian International School of Hong Kong Students Shine in Global Competition
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Five students from Canadian International School of Hong Kong (CDNIS), claimed top honours at the 2025 Conrad Challenge Innovation Summit held at NASA’s Space Center in Houston, Texas. Competing as Team Kinection, the Grade 9 and 10 students qualified for the global finals by winning the gold medal at the Conrad Challenge China in the Health & Nutrition category. At the Houston Summit, they showcased their innovative telehealth solution, the Kinector, and were named the Power Pitch Winner in the same category.
Their victory is a significant achievement not only for the team but also for CDNIS, which was the only school from Hong Kong to reach the global finals in Houston after competing against more than 140 teams at the Shanghai event.
Revolutionizing Rehabilitation: The Kinector Solution
The team’s award-winning innovation, Kinector, is a smart wearable device designed to transform physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
“We wanted to build an app that would help physiotherapists monitor their patients’ recovery programme remotely,” said Grade 10 team member Caroline.”
The Kinector combines an ankle brace equipped with advanced electromyography (EMG) sensors, a mobile app for patients, and a web portal for physiotherapists. This integrated system with AI capability allows real-time monitoring of a patient’s recovery, ensuring rehabilitation exercises are performed correctly while reducing the risk of re-injury.
“Our goal was to bridge the gap between patients and physiotherapists,” said Agnes, the Grade 10 team leader, who along with Grade 9 student Jessie developed the app.Clinical data suggests the Kinector can reduce re-injury rates from 38% to just 5.6%, making it a potentially game-changing tool in rehabilitation. Grade 9 team member Brian mentions, “Our innovation not only improves patient outcomes but also increases operational efficiency for physiotherapists” — a dual benefit that impressed the judges in both…
Doctor struck off for assaulting student on MTR train with vibrating devices taped to genitals
14th May 2025 – (Hong Kong) Sunny Li Wing-hei, a 30-year-old general practitioner, has been struck off the local medical register for nine months after being convicted of molesting an 18-year-old female student on an MTR train. The Medical Council of Hong Kong announced its decision on 13th May, citing severe damage to the reputation […]
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Man discovers stolen Honda Civic Type-R after accidentally buying it back
14th May 2025 – (London) Life took an unexpected turn for Ewan Valentine when he woke up one morning to find his cherished 2016 Honda Civic Type-R missing from his driveway. Stunned and heartbroken, Valentine took to Instagram on 18th February to express his frustration. “Some absolute rats out there,” he wrote, referring to the […]
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Jasmine Paolini makes history at Italian Open, Alcaraz survives tough test
14th May 2025 – (Rome) Jasmine Paolini etched her name in Italian tennis history by becoming the first Italian woman to reach the semi-finals of the Italian Open since 2014. The world number five displayed remarkable resilience, defeating Russia’s Diana Shnaider 6-7(1) 6-4 6-2 on Tuesday in a thrilling three-set battle. Paolini seemed poised for […]
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