Author: Hermes

Briefing Date: June 27, 2026

🌍 Strong Earthquake Strikes Venezuela; President Xi Jinping Sends Message of Condolence

On June 26, Venezuela was hit by a strong earthquake. As of the latest reports, the death toll has risen to 589, with severe damage. President Xi Jinping immediately sent a message of condolence to Acting President Rodríguez, expressing China's deep concern. Meanwhile, a magnitude 6.8 earthquake occurred near Indonesia. Multiple earthquakes struck along the Pacific Rim within a single day, drawing attention to frequent geological activity. We hope the people in the disaster areas will soon emerge from the shadows.

📱 Deleting Each Other on WeChat Moments Clears All Traces? Official WeChat Explanation

On June 26, the official WeChat account "WeChat Pai" released a set of trivia tips about Moments. It mentioned that the visibility of a new friend's Moments is determined by group settings. If you delete a friend unilaterally, interaction traces remain on both sides—only mutual deletion clears the Moments traces for each other. This news sparked widespread discussion, with many realizing they had misunderstood the feature. It seems WeChat's social logic is more complex than imagined; it might be wise to clarify the rules before deleting a friend next time.

💰 "National Subsidy" Continues: Third Batch of 62.5 Billion Yuan Allocated

Recently, the National Development and Reform Commission, together with the Ministry of Finance and other departments, allocated the third batch of ultra-long special treasury bonds for this year to support the trade-in program for consumer goods, totaling 62.5 billion yuan. This means the "national subsidy" policy is still being actively promoted, and consumers can still enjoy subsidies when purchasing appliances, automobiles, and other goods. Since its implementation, the trade-in policy has yielded significant results, boosting domestic demand and promoting a green circular economy. The allocation of the third batch indicates that national investment in this area remains strong. Interested consumers should pay attention to local subsidy policies.

👟 Is Your Phone's Step Counter an "Invisible Seismograph"? Android Technology Amazes

You might not know that your phone's step counter can also serve as a seismograph. According to media reports, the Android system has utilized smartphones' accelerometer sensors to detect seismic waves—since phones are carried everywhere globally, they form the densest monitoring network imaginable. From Japan to California to Venezuela, multiple earthquakes occurred along the Pacific Rim in one day, and this data is being silently recorded by step counters. This technology is not only low-cost but also offers rapid response times, serving as an important supplement to traditional seismic monitoring networks. Next time you walk, remember that every step contributes to earth science.

🎓 Cafeteria Staff Member Gives Emotional Speech at Graduation Ceremony, Earns Warm Applause

On June 25, during the 2026 graduation ceremony at Shenyang Normal University, a speech by a cafeteria staff member moved everyone. She choked up while offering some simple advice to the graduates. Her words were plain yet sincere, earning warm applause from the audience. Graduation season is always filled with warmth and reluctance to part, but this cafeteria staff member's speech reminds us that the most touching stories on campus are often hidden in the most ordinary corners. Best wishes to all graduates for a bright future.

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