🔥 Hot Topics · Jul 2, 2026

More companies prove AI can't replace humans, Belgium infighting doesn't stop their advance as even opponents mediate, Japanese queue for hours to buy DJI cameras, 10-man USA beats Bosnia 2-0, Tsinghua student expelled, microwaving plastic releases 125x more microplastics, French museum director says will return looted Chinese artifacts immediately, Sun Yingsha crushes Lebrun, luxury used car prices plummet dealers switch to BBQ, Jaylen Brown and Paul George swap teams.

1. 1. More Companies Prove AI Can't Replace Humans

   39% of business leaders have laid off workers due to AI deployment. 55% admit it was a mistake. Experts say human-AI collaboration is more valuable than full replacement.

2. 2. Belgium Infighting: Even Opponents Came to Mediate

   Trailing 0-2 in Round of 32, Belgium teammates Tieleman & Trossard fight on pitch. Lukaku and even opponents mediate. They later combine for a dramatic equalizer, win 3-2 in extra time.

3. 3. Japanese Queue for Hours to Buy DJI Pocket 4

   Japanese consumers queue average 9 hours in Akihabara for DJI Pocket 4 gimbal cameras. 450 tickets sold out within 30 minutes.

4. 4. 10-Man USA Beats Bosnia 2-0, Advances to Round of 16

   Despite being reduced to 10 men, the US defeats Bosnia 2-0 in the World Cup Round of 32 to advance.

5. 5. Tsinghua University Student Expelled

   A Tsinghua student (suspected US citizen) is expelled after taking a half-year leave in 2023 and failing to apply for reinstatement for two years.

6. 6. Microwaving Plastic Releases 125x More Microplastics

   Zhejiang University study: microwaving oily food in plastic containers for 3 minutes releases 125x more microplastics than water. Heavy metals also leach. Use glass or ceramic instead.

7. 7. French Museum Director: Will Return Looted Chinese Artifacts Immediately

   Director of Guimet Museum says if Chinese artifacts are proven looted, they will be returned within 24 hours. Roughly 1/3 of the museum's collection is Chinese.

8. 8. Sun Yingsha Crushes Lebrun at WTT US Smash

   WTT US Smash mixed doubles quarterfinal: Wang Chuqin/Sun Yingsha beat Lebrun/Otogaki. Sun's powerful forehand sends Lebrun diving to the floor.

9. 9. Luxury Used Car Prices Plunge, Dealers Switch to BBQ

   BMW, Mercedes, Audi and other luxury brands slash prices. Industry insiders say half the dealers have left, many switching to ride-hailing or BBQ businesses.

10. 10. Jaylen Brown and Paul George Swapped in Blockbuster Trade

    Celtics trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers for Paul George plus two first-round and two second-round picks in a blockbuster NBA offseason deal.