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A 9-YEAR-OLD’S SIMPLE QUESTION EXPOSED A FAMILY’S DESPERATE HOUSING STRUGGLE — AND THE STORY HAS NOW TOUCHED THOUSANDS ONLINE

A Malaysian mother has opened up about a painful moment involving her 9-year-old son after weeks of living together inside their car, revealing the emotional and physical toll that housing insecurity had taken on the child. The boy’s heartbreaking admission came after he asked his mother when they would finally be able to rent a proper home. According to AsiaOne, the mother, who uses the name Mimi online, shared a video of the conversation on Threads on Aug. 16. In the video, her son first che

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Alibaba Just Unleashed Wan3.0 After Raising $10.2 Billion for AI—But the Real Game-Changer Is What It Can Turn Into Video

BEIJING — August 24, 2026 — Alibaba is turning up the pressure in the global artificial intelligence race. The Chinese technology giant has officially launched Wan3.0, its latest AI video-generation model, just one day after announcing an HK$80 billion ($10.2 billion) share placement designed to finance its expanding artificial intelligence ambitions. The timing is hard to miss: Alibaba is raising billions to strengthen its AI infrastructure while simultaneously rolling out a video model desig

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Ellen Adarna Drops “Accountability” Message as Derek Ramsay’s Porsche Controversy Takes Another Turn

A cryptic message from Ellen Adarna has once again placed her in the spotlight as controversy surrounding estranged husband Derek Ramsay and his Porsche 918 Spyder continues to unfold. Adarna recently shared an Instagram Story containing a message about “accountability,” prompting online users to wonder whether it was connected to the controversy involving Ramsay’s luxury vehicle. She wrote: “Lack of due diligence? Poor discernment? Or just another excuse to blame someone else?” She then added

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Luis Enrique Sends a Warning to PSG After Shock Start: “You Have to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone

Paris Saint-Germain’s dramatic comeback against Rennes may have saved a point—but Luis Enrique made it clear that past trophies will not protect his players from losing their places. Paris Saint-Germain opened their Ligue 1 title defence with a warning of their own. After falling two goals behind against Stade Rennais, the reigning French champions needed a second-half rescue act from new signing Ferran Torres to escape with a 2-2 draw. But despite the comeback, PSG coach Luis Enrique delivere

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Asia Rose Simpson Takes a Powerful Message to Miss World—And What She Did Next Has Filipinos Watching

Vietnam — For Asia Rose Simpson, the Miss World 2026 stage is about more than competing for a crown. The Philippines' representative is using one of the world's biggest pageant platforms to champion a message she believes can change young lives: sports and dance can help create confidence, connection, and spaces where young people feel supported. Simpson delivered an impassioned presentation of her advocacy during the opening phase of the 2026 Miss World competition, putting the spotlight on SE

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Gela Atayde ‘Hard Launches’ Zaijian Jaranilla? One Sweet Birthday Message Has Fans Convinced

MANILA, Philippines — Are Gela Atayde and Zaijian Jaranilla finally making their relationship public? That is the question currently making the rounds among Filipino entertainment fans after Gela appeared to give her strongest public hint yet about her rumored romance with Zaijian. On August 23, Gela took to Instagram to greet Zaijian on his 25th birthday, sharing two photos of the actor along with a particularly affectionate message. “hbd to my idol since ’09 Love you, sungit,” Gela wrote, a

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Shaira Diaz Finally Breaks Silence on Pregnancy Rumors—Her Real Struggle Is Something Many Women Can Relate To

MANILA, Philippines — Shaira Diaz has finally addressed the pregnancy rumors surrounding her, putting an end to speculation while opening up about a much more personal struggle involving her health and body image. The Kapuso actress and television host confirmed that she is not pregnant, despite comments and speculation from some netizens who noticed changes in her appearance. In a social media post, Shaira explained that her weight gain has been difficult to manage because she is dealing with

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Xiaomi Just Unveiled Its Next Chip—and Its TSMC Move Could Change the Smartphone Power Game

Xiaomi is making another major push into the high-end smartphone chip market, unveiling its new Xring O3 processor as the Chinese technology giant looks to gain greater control over one of the most critical components inside its devices. The move marks the latest chapter in Xiaomi's effort to reduce its reliance on outside chip suppliers such as Qualcomm and MediaTek. According to Reuters, people familiar with the matter said the new Xring O3 will be manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufac

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Olivia Rodrigo Saw a Fan Struggling to Graduate—What She Did Next Left Her in Tears

Pop superstar Olivia Rodrigo is making headlines for a heartfelt act of kindness that helped a struggling college student cross the finish line to graduation. University of Alabama graduate Jamie Causey, a first-generation college student, recently revealed that the Grammy-winning singer privately sent her $5,000 to help cover her final semester's tuition after seeing her social media posts about the financial challenges she was facing. According to Causey, the unexpected exchange began in ear

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Backstreet Boys Go Dino-Sized for ‘PAW Patrol’—But Their Kids’ Reaction Stole the Show

The Backstreet Boys are proving that after more than three decades in music, there is still room for new adventures—and this time, they are going prehistoric. The legendary pop group has released “Bottle Up,” an original song featured in PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie, the latest big-screen installment of the hugely popular children's franchise. The track arrived with an accompanying music video and gives longtime fans a chance to see the group connect with an entirely new generation of listeners.