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Scientists use genetic analysis to study mammoth fossils

by Doris Wai
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  • Ancient relatives of modern-day elephants appeared roughly five million years ago and disappeared around 4,000 years ago
  • Species included woolly mammoths, who adapted to survive the ice age, and Columbian mammoths, who lived in grasslands and the savannah
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MusicTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift’s love story with the Grammys continues

by Reuters
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  • Superstar is among female artists who dominated the event: Billie Eilish claimed song of the year; Miley Cyrus won her first two Grammys; SZA got three trophies
  • Rapper Jay-Z was honoured with the Dr Dre Global Impact Award; Billy Joel performed his new single – his first original in 17 years
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A University of Hong Kong course focuses on the history of racism

by SCMP
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  • City-born lecturer Michael Rivera introduced ‘Making Race’ in 2022; hopes to enable students to express their thoughts freely on racism
  • Pupils are familiarised with ideas that may have normalised the concept, including apartheid, Islamophobia and the Third Reich, among others
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Hong Kong authorities mull cutting funds after Messi no-show on the pitch

by SCMP
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  • Government believes organisers owe fans an explanation after the match ended in boos; several spectators demanded a refund
  • Event included a pre-match performance by Cantopop boy band Mirror members Keung To and Anson Lo Hon-ting
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MoviesHong Kong pop culture

Sunny Chan Wing-san on bringing love to his ‘Table for Six 2’ movie

by Sue Ng
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  • Hong Kong filmmaker’s sequel to his hit 2022 movie focuses on family bonds through three wedding banquets
  • Chan explains why laughter is essential for this Lunar New Year film genre – and the reason he prefers writing comedy
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Your VoiceThe Lens

The Lens: Japanese military to relax hairstyle regulations to boost recruitment

by SCMP
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  • A student shares that the Japanese military relaxing norms on the physical looks of officers is not a great idea
  • Share your thoughts on next week’s news snippet about more Hong Kong taxis adapting to cashless payments
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Deep Dive: Hong Kong needs Taylor Swift, not mega events, economists say

by SCMP
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  • City to hold over 80 major events in first half of 2024, including Dior fashion show and giant inflatable Chubby Hearts, in bid to encourage travel
  • International acts like Beyoncé and Coldplay would attract overseas visitors, experts say; 50,000 seat Kai Tak Sports Park ‘will be a game-changer’ when it opens
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Hong KongSocial issues

Social enterprise designs board game teaching sustainability for all

by Kelly Fung
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  • Kindnival has trained people with and without intellectual disabilities to be moderators for their board game workshops throughout the city
  • Every week, Talking Points gives you a worksheet to practise your reading comprehension with exercises about the story we’ve written
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Your VoiceFace Off

Face off: Should Hong Kong’s waste-charging scheme have a grace period?

by YP Readers
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  • Each week, two readers debate a hot topic in a showdown that doesn’t necessarily reflect their personal viewpoints
  • This week, they discuss whether Hong Kong’s plan to charge residents for the garbage they produce should be delayed
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Your VoiceWrite to Win and Brain Game

Write to Win: What topic should people learn more about, and who should be the ambassador for it? (Round 9)

by YP Readers
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  • History and mental health are the two topics our contestants this week want the world to gain more knowledge about
  • Our writing contest starts with 10 students, who are eliminated one at a time based on your votes and YP editors’ picks – who will you choose?
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FeaturesAdulting: life skills

Hong Kong comedian’s tips for public speaking and shining on stage

by Kathryn Giordano
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  • Conquer stage fright and learn to wow an audience with advice from a winner of the Hong Kong International Comedy Competition
  • Every week, Talking Points gives you a worksheet to practise your reading comprehension with exercises about the story we’ve written
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Your Voice: Make fashion more sustainable (short letters)

by YP Readers
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  • One student says the world of fashion generates a large amount of waste and harms the environment, contributing to climate change
  • Another student shares how being physically active helps maintain stable mental health
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Hong KongHealth

Your Voice: Raise fees for emergency visits at public hospitals (long letters)

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  • One reader expresses her opinion on the Hong Kong government’s proposal to raise fees for minor ailments at Accident & Emergency departments of public hospitals
  • Another student is concerned about the declining proficiency in Cantonese among the younger generation in the city
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Top 10: What is something people say is easy but never really is?

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  • From getting along to public speaking, these things are more difficult than they seem
  • This week’s question: What is a word or phrase that you dislike hearing from adults?
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