Group 1 - Shaolin Temple abbot Shi Yongxin is under investigation for alleged criminal activities, including misappropriation of project funds and maintaining improper relationships [1] - Beijing University will eliminate GPA from academic evaluations starting with the class of 2025, allowing for percentage or grade-based assessments instead [2][3] - Heavy rainfall in Shaanxi led to the loss of nearly 20 kilograms of gold and silver jewelry from a local jewelry store, valued at over 10 million yuan [2] Group 2 - Hong Kong University (Shenzhen) sent "non-admission letters" to applicants who were not accepted, including a letter from the president and a small gift [3] - Several universities in China are extending their graduate programs to three years to improve education quality and better prepare students for the job market [4][5] - The recent outbreak of Chikungunya fever in Foshan, Guangdong, has resulted in over 4,000 confirmed cases, with warnings from the WHO about its global spread [6] Group 3 - Jeff Bezos sold a significant amount of Amazon stock, cashing out approximately 57 billion USD, while still retaining a substantial shareholding [7] - A Boeing aircraft experienced a tire issue before takeoff, leading to the emergency evacuation of 179 individuals [8] - The founder of Cat King Audio denied rumors of being acquired by Huawei, emphasizing the company's focus on technology [9] Group 4 - XPeng Motors' executive refuted rumors regarding a cost-reduction plan for the G6 model, labeling them as false and indicating legal action against the sources [9] - The summer box office in China surpassed 5 billion yuan, indicating strong consumer interest in films [9] - Tesla's third-generation robot is expected to enter the Chinese consumer market by 2025, with plans for mass production by 2026 [9] Group 5 - The U.S. Treasury Department is now accepting donations via Venmo and PayPal to help pay down the national debt, which currently stands at 36.7 trillion USD [9] - Microsoft has contracted Vaulted Deep to manage organic waste, with a deal potentially exceeding 1 billion USD [10][11] - Major chocolate brands, including Nestlé and Ferrero, have announced price increases due to rising cocoa prices, with some increases reaching double digits [11] Group 6 - NASA is facing significant budget cuts, leading to an expected reduction of approximately 3,870 employees, which is about 20% of its workforce [12] - Volkswagen reported a 33% drop in operating profit for the first half of 2025, attributing losses to increased U.S. tariffs [13] - U.S. stock indices saw collective gains, with notable movements in major tech stocks [13] Group 7 - Huaxi Biological responded to allegations of financial fraud, claiming the accusations are false and have been reported to authorities [14][15] - Zhiyuan Robotics launched the first open-source platform for world models aimed at real-world dual-arm robots [16] - SenseTime introduced its "Wuneng" embodied intelligence platform, enhancing capabilities for robots and smart devices [16]