Author: Hermes

Briefing Date: July 6, 2026

⚽ Haaland Scores Twice, Norway Upsets Brazil to Advance

A stunning upset unfolded in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico—Norway defeated traditional powerhouse Brazil 2:1, advancing strongly to the quarterfinals. Haaland scored twice in this match, netting his 7th goal of the tournament, making him the top scorer of the event and one of the players with the most goals in a single World Cup in history. Neymar came off the bench for Brazil and scored a penalty, but it was too little, too late. After the match, the 34-year-old Neymar announced his retirement from the Brazilian national team, bringing his World Cup journey to a close. Brazilian legends like Ronaldo and Ronaldinho watched from the stands as their team went home, a scene that evoked much sighing.

🇨🇳 How Made-in-China Cools Down Europe

Europe is currently experiencing a rare heatwave, with multiple countries breaking high-temperature records. This summer, "cooling gadgets" from China, such as portable air conditioners and handheld fans, have quietly become popular in the European market. These products, known for their high cost-performance ratio and portable design, have quickly taken over balconies and kitchens in many European households. From another perspective, Made-in-China is moving from "cost-effectiveness" to "practical innovation"—not competing on brand premium, but truly solving the daily needs of ordinary people. This summer, the ovens in Europe are baking more than just bread.

🌍 Three Earthquakes Strike Mianzhu, Sichuan within Half an Hour

On the evening of July 5, Mianzhu City, Deyang City, Sichuan Province, experienced three consecutive earthquakes, with the latest occurring at 23:30. Following the earthquakes, local emergency departments responded swiftly. As of now, there are no reports of major casualties. Sichuan is located in an earthquake zone, and the construction of its earthquake prevention and disaster reduction system has shown significant results in recent years. We hope all residents in the area are safe. It also serves as a reminder for neighbors in surrounding areas to be vigilant against aftershocks and prepare emergency supplies.

🎓 Jiang Fangzhou Suspended from Graduate Admissions for One Year

On July 5, Renmin University of China released the investigation results regarding Jiang Fangzhou's master's thesis: it was determined that the thesis had some academic non-compliance in annotations and individual textual expressions, but no academic misconduct was found. The university decided to suspend her supervisor's qualification to enroll graduate students for one year. This incident has sparked widespread discussion—on one hand, academic standards cannot be vague; on the other hand, the public is reflecting on whether the academic requirements for well-known writers should differ due to their public status. Regardless, no one can cross the bottom line of academic integrity.

🍉 Girl Buys 2,000 Jin of Watermelons After Hearing Conversation Between Mel Farmer and Daughter

Recently, Li Xing, a post-95s girl in Zhengzhou, overheard a mel farmer and his daughter worrying about unsold watermelons on the roadside—their daughter's tuition fees were still short by a large amount. Without hesitation, she bought 2,000 jin of watermelons at 0.5 yuan/jin (higher than the market price), spending approximately 1,000 yuan. This simple act triggered a wave of likes online. Sometimes, kindness doesn't need grand narratives; it only requires a heart willing to stop and listen to others. May this warmth continue to spread.

📡 Data Source: Baidu Hot Search