Thousands of people have been hand-picked to serve in various community bodies in what is seen as another step by the Hong Kong government to enhance district administration. Even though they are lower-level appointments, they are also part of a high-stakes revamp to entrust governance to patriots. The appointees must take their roles seriously and discharge their duties conscientiously. The memberships of the so-called “three committees” across the 18 municipal councils have expanded by nearly one-fifth to 2,999.

A toy that is popular with young children on mainland China and is used as a “stress-reliever” is causing deep concern, with child behavioural experts warning it could encourage violence. The vividly colourful plastic toy knife, nicknamed “Carrot Knife”, has been selling well online and in stores across the country in recent weeks. Some outlets have already sold 100,000 of the toys, which cost from as little as two yuan (28 US cents) to about 20 yuan.

Source: Liveabout.com Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass are a legendary group that left an indelible mark on the music industry. Led by the iconic trumpet player Herb Alpert, this band emerged in the 1960s and became known for their distinctive sound, merging elements of Latin, jazz, and pop music. With their catchy tunes and lively performances, they quickly captivated audiences worldwide. In this article, we will delve into 13 fascinating facts about Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass.

Idris Elba reprised his role as maverick detective John Luther in Netflix's new film, Luther: The Fallen Sun, which was released earlier this month.  The long-awaited thriller is a continuation of the hit BBC One drama, Luther, which concluded four years ago in 2019. But how many seasons of the show are there and what is it about?  How many seasons of Luther are there?There are five seasons of Luther. The psychological crime drama first premiered back in May 2010, introducing audiences to the rogue but dedicated detective, who works for the Serious Crime Unit.

You know the feature: you get an SMS message with a 6-digit code (OTP) on your iPhone, and you don’t even have to switch over to the Messages app, the 6-digit code appears right above the keyboard itself. Tap it and the code autofills where needed. It’s an amazing feature of a mobile OS. That’s what Message Decoder does on macOS (except you have to paste it yourself) (For the record, I think Safari on macOS can also do this natively, as long as you receive the one-time code on your paired iPhone.