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Source: OT-Team(G), The Seattle Times

Seattle police are searching for a 39-year-old man accused of brutally assaulting his mother after she refused to give him more money to send to a woman he believed to be a Chinese TikTok star.

According to police reports, staff at Harborview Medical Center contacted authorities Tuesday afternoon when a 60-year-old woman arrived with severe injuries. She had multiple fractured ribs, intestinal bleeding, and bruising consistent with strangulation that caused her to lose consciousness. The attack reportedly occurred in the pair's apartment near 7th Avenue and Olive Way in Seattle's Capitol Hill area.

Investigators say the woman's son had become infatuated with what appeared to be a TikTok personality based in China. The social media figure allegedly asked him to send $300, which his mother initially provided. When he demanded more money in hopes of eventually meeting the woman in China and his mother refused, he became violent. The victim told police her son had also assaulted her once before in 2005, though she did not report that incident at the time.

After regaining consciousness, the woman managed to drive herself to the hospital, where she collapsed shortly afterward.

When officers attempted to arrest the suspect at his residence, he had already fled. Police believe he has traveled to China in an attempt to meet the TikTok figure. Authorities have not confirmed the identity or legitimacy of the social media user, and police noted the possibility that the account may be part of a scam.

The investigation into felony domestic violence is ongoing.

Woman barred from police station over skirt length 。。。

A woman attempting to file a report after a traffic accident was prevented from entering the Jasin police headquarters in Melaka due to not meeting the dress code, according to police statements.

Melaka police chief Deputy Commissioner Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said an internal review was conducted after the issue was highlighted. He confirmed that the woman was initially denied entry because her attire did not comply with the government's dress code for public premises.

He said the woman and her daughter arrived around 5pm on Monday to file a report after their accident, in which no one was injured. The officer on duty instructed them to return with more appropriate clothing. One of the women came back at about 5.40pm and was then allowed to proceed once her attire met the requirements.

Dzulkhairi reminded the public that the dress code applies except during emergencies or situations requiring immediate attention.

The woman later told media that she and her daughter were travelling from Johor to Kuala Lumpur when their car was hit from behind. She said they stopped at the Jasin police headquarters to report the incident but were denied entry because their skirts were above the knee. She claimed she was told to buy trousers before she could enter, which she did at a nearby mall.

In a separate statement, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said attire should not prevent anyone from lodging a police report. He urged the inspector general of police to issue clear instructions ensuring no one is denied the right to report an accident or crime due to clothing. He noted that people do not anticipate crime and therefore should not be judged on their attire when seeking help.

Gobind said he would bring the matter to Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail and call for a review of guidelines that may restrict public access to police stations. He stressed that police stations must remain accessible at all times and that such incidents should not be repeated.

The report was first published by The Star.

Source:https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3335825/malaysian-woman-barred-police-station-over-skirt-length-forced-buy-trousers

Foreign Tourist Shocked by What You Can Rent in CN Scenic Parks

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Foreign Tourist Shocked by What You Can Rent in China's Scenic Parks

An American tourist's shocked video about trying out robotic legs in China is making the rounds—and it's pretty wild to watch.

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Christian Grossi (@christian.grossi) told viewers on TikTok that he and his friend were walking past a stand in Zhangjiajie National Park when they were offered the opportunity to try out "robotic legs" for free. It was a fascinating opportunity they couldn't pass up, so naturally they filmed the experience, as well.

The two videos show the seller giving the Americans a full demonstration—strapping them into what he called a Sport Assist Robot, showing them how to change the mode, and explaining the AI system that he says can recognize when someone is walking.

"This is literally the future," Grossi said, laughing. "I'm running with a robot!"

Between both videos, he demonstrated walking, running, and going up and down stairs.

"These robotic legs are so crazy, you can control how much power and sometimes it doesn't even feel like you are walking," Grossi wrote in the caption.

What is the purpose of robotic legs?

These particular products are sold in the park to help with hiking in the area, according to Grossi's video. That's also in line with previous news coverage of "robotic exoskeletons" used by tourists who want to climb the more than 7000 steps of Mount Tai but don't quite have the fortitude.

But there are clearly other uses for them as well, such as helping people who have problems walking in their daily life. Grossi noted that it would make a huge different for people with "any sort of knee problem," particularly when it comes to stairs. He described it as feeling as if the robot was lifting his legs for him to climb upward, without him putting any effort in himself.

"They have a secondary mode that you can switch when you're going down so that, basically, it saves your knees when they're impacting the ground," he said, before demonstrating. "I'm going down and this little lever is pushing up so it feels like I'm walking on pillows. This is insane."

The future of walking?

The videos have gotten somewhat mixed responses online. Some people think it's lazy, or assume it couldn't be any better than similar exoskeleton products that are already available for U.S. consumers. Whether that's true or not, what's clear is that a lot of people had never seen something like this casually in action, and were as impressed as Grossi was by the end of the TikToks.

"I have Parkinson's and struggle walking this would literally be life changing for someone like me," wrote @fitnessbyyoneyama. "China's approach to AI is very different than in the west," @kosheysplace suggested.

The price point was also a shocker, both to viewers and Grossi—just $950.

Chinese netizens also chimed in with their thoughts and personal experiences. Some pointed out that while the robotic legs assist movement, "Your muscles still work—you'll feel it tomorrow," while others praised the tech: "I used one on Huashan, and I was the fastest and least out of breath that day." Many expressed excitement about the potential for accessibility, especially for those with joint issues: "This is a blessing for people with knee pain."

Source: Daily Dot, China Daily

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Is Being Influencer the Easy Life?Creator Reveal the Hidden Cost

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Gone are the days when children dreamed of becoming doctors and teachers – today's youngsters want to become influencers or YouTubers.

The likes of former Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague, and YouTubers MrBeast and KSI have proved just how financially viable content creation is, raking in millions of pounds from their online videos and subsequent brand deals.

According to CEO of influencer brand VidCon Jim Louderbeck, 27million people in the US - including one in 12 workplace employees - are now creating content.

But as people around the world ditch their careers in medicine, teaching and even Olympic aspirations for the glare of the web, just how easy is it to reap the benefits they've seen online?

China Creator Week 2025 - a five-day international festival hosting the globe's most innovative influencers - to discover the crucial dos and don'ts of making it in the business.

Charly Jordan, 26, who grew up in a strict Mormon family and excelled in track sports like racing and hurdles, boasts 7.6million followers on TikTok, four million on Instagram and several offshoot businesses.

But despite her success (she charges $60,000 for a single TikTok post and earns enough to pay her bills and mortgage), she's warned fans never to rely solely on content creation for money.

'Just relying on social media for income is not smart because it can change. Social media is a tool to get you to where you want to be,' said the influencer and DJ, who started her online career aged 17 after giving up her Olympic ambitions.

Meanwhile, on the topic of romance - she's learned to keep it far away from social media: 'It's really hard to move on from relationships because people bring it up all the time'.

Elsewhere, Phaith Montoya, a beauty and lifestyle content creator with four million followers on social media, made content for two years before quitting her job as a substitute teacher in 2022 when she got her big break.

The decision to pursue content creation has afforded Phaith her first home and major collaborations with brands like Shein and Victoria's Secret. But if people want to follow in her footsteps they'll need to withstand temptation, she warned.

'You can survive off your social media income but you have to make really smart moves and smart investments,' she said. 'For example, I'm very frugal but I bought a house. I'm the youngest person in my family to ever own a home'.

Phaith - who attended Creator Week with her boyfriend of four months - now lives a more lavish life, courtesy of raking in six figures per TikTok post. She said the money is worth it despite constant trolling and 'death threats' from social media users.

Phaith gave up her job as a substitute teacher after her online followers grew to two million (the content creator is pictured in China for Creator Week)

The 27-year-old, from New Jersey, didn't quit her role as a teacher until she had two million followers, explaining: 'I was making money at the time - the amount of money I was making on TikTok was what I was making as a substitute teacher.

'I could've quit way earlier but the stability of having that pay cheque every two weeks was what kept me employed in a 9-5 for so long'.

'It's either really positive or negative... but a lot of the time it's really negative, especially being plus-size in the fashion space.

'A lot of people are in the era of Ozempic and they don't think I belong, so every time I post a picture and it goes viral I get thousands of think pieces... it's hard.

'I've gotten death threats for being plus-size but I always say "the haters bought my house" so that's how I weather the storm. If you're going to hate you're boosting my engagement.'

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