Group 1: Recruitment Practices of Laopu Gold - Laopu Gold has specific physical requirements for its jewelry sales positions, including height (160-168 cm), weight (not exceeding 55 kg), and traditional appearance, with a maximum age of 30 years [1][2] - The recruitment process involves four rounds of screening, focusing more on personal attributes like appearance and temperament rather than educational background or work experience [2] Group 2: Launch of Mini LABUBU by Pop Mart - Pop Mart's founder announced the release of a Mini version of LABUBU, expanding its usage scenarios beyond just being attached to bags [5] - The financial report indicates that LABUBU's segment, THE MONSTERS, generated revenue of 4.81 billion yuan, accounting for 34.7% of the company's total revenue in the first half of the year [5] Group 3: KFC's New Brand Launch - KFC has launched two new fried chicken specialty stores, "Fried Chicken Brothers" focusing on Chinese and Korean styles, with prices starting at 4.8 yuan [8][9] - The stores are designed for takeout and delivery, operating from 11 AM to 2 AM, and feature unique cooking methods and flavors [9] Group 4: Game Science's New Release - Game Science announced its new game "Black Myth: Zhong Kui" at the Cologne Game Show, which is the second installment in the Black Myth series, continuing the theme of Chinese mythology [13] - The first game, "Black Myth: Wukong," achieved significant success with global sales of 28 million copies and over 9 billion yuan in revenue by the end of 2024 [14] Group 5: Kodak's Financial Crisis - Kodak is facing a severe financial crisis due to a $500 million debt and has warned investors about its potential inability to continue operations [15] - Following the announcement, Kodak's stock plummeted by 19.91%, reducing its market value to under $600 million, a significant drop from its peak of $31 billion in 1997 [15] Group 6: Introduction of Light Meal Packages on High-Speed Trains - High-speed trains are now offering light meal packages, with prices starting at 32 yuan, in response to passenger demand for healthier options [16] - The introduction of these packages follows feedback from nearly 1,200 passengers, with 47% expressing a desire for lighter meal choices [16] Group 7: Celebrity Involvement in Video Podcasts - The podcasting space is seeing an influx of celebrities, including Lu Yu and Luo Yonghao, who are launching their own video podcasts [19] - Luo Yonghao's podcast features high-profile guests and aims to engage audiences with longer, visually enhanced content [19]