Group 1 - The abbot of Shaolin Temple, Shi Yongxin, is under investigation for criminal activities, including misappropriation of project funds and maintaining improper relationships with multiple women [2][3] - Shi Yongxin's social media account has been inactive since July 24, 2023, after posting 4,005 updates over 2,683 days, with a follower count of 878,000 [2][3] Group 2 - Peking University announced the cancellation of GPA for students starting from the 2025 cohort, allowing grades to be recorded in percentage or letter format instead [3] - The change aims to encourage students to explore interdisciplinary studies and take on challenging courses [3] Group 3 - A severe flood in Shaanxi province led to the loss of nearly 20 kilograms of gold and silver jewelry from a local jewelry store, with an estimated value exceeding 10 million yuan [3] - The police are involved in the investigation, and some items have been recovered [3] Group 4 - Several universities, including Huazhong Normal University, have announced an extension of the master's program duration to three years, citing the need for improved training quality [7] - The extension is expected to enhance the overall educational experience and increase the employability of graduates [7] Group 5 - The outbreak of Chikungunya fever in Foshan, Guangdong, has resulted in over 4,000 confirmed cases, with the majority being mild [8] - The World Health Organization has warned of the virus's global spread, affecting 119 countries [8] Group 6 - Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has sold a significant amount of Amazon stock, cashing out approximately 57 billion USD, while still retaining a substantial shareholding [11] - The stock sale was part of a pre-established trading plan, and Amazon's stock has seen a 38% increase since April [11] Group 7 - NASA is facing a significant budget cut, leading to an expected reduction of approximately 3,870 employees, which is about 20% of its workforce [15] - The budget for NASA's scientific projects is set to be reduced by 47%, impacting several key missions [15] Group 8 - Volkswagen reported a 33% drop in operating profit for the first half of 2025, primarily due to increased import tariffs in the U.S., resulting in a loss of 1.3 billion euros [16] - The company has adjusted its annual revenue forecast, expecting no growth compared to the previous year [16] Group 9 - The summer box office in China has surpassed 5 billion yuan, with a total of 129 million admissions recorded [12] - This indicates a strong recovery in the film industry following previous downturns [12] Group 10 - The electric bicycle industry in China has seen a steady increase in the number of registered companies, with over 1 million currently operating [22][23] - A new national standard for electric bicycles will be implemented on September 1, 2025, aimed at improving safety [22][23]