🔥 Hot Topics · Jul 3, 2026

Ronaldo penalty winner as Portugal beats Croatia 2-1, Croatia's 103rd-minute equalizer ruled out by VAR, Wang Chuqin eliminated from WTT quarters, woman installs stair lift for disabled mother faces opposition, 19-year-old carries building materials to pay off father's debt, Apple folds iPhone production target raised to 10M, Tsinghua PhD couple dedicates themselves to national defense, 3 teams implode in 2 days at World Cup, Modric smiles goodbye to World Cup, Shanghai programmer captures Milky Way waterfall.

1. 1. Ronaldo Penalty Seals Portugal 2-1 Win Over Croatia

   Portugal beats Croatia 2-1 in Round of 32. 41-year-old Ronaldo scores first World Cup knockout goal from penalty spot, then honors late teammate Jota with his shirt.

2. 2. Croatia's 103rd-Minute Equalizer Ruled Out

   Croatia scores a dramatic equalizer in 103rd minute, but VAR rules it out. Ronaldo's emotions swing from despair to joy in a moment of pure football drama.

3. 3. Wang Chuqin Eliminated from WTT Quarterfinals

   World No.1 Wang Chuqin loses 1-3 to Denmark's Lind in WTT US Smash Round of 16, eliminated from quarterfinals in a major upset.

4. 4. Woman Installs Stair Lift for Disabled Mother, Neighbors Object

   Shanghai woman spends 62K yuan on stair lift for 78-year-old mother. Railings narrow public stairs to 67cm, violating fire codes. Faces removal order from objecting neighbors.

5. 5. 19-Year-Old Carries Materials to Pay Off Father's Debt

   After losing both parents, a 19-year-old rural teen carries building materials earning 600 yuan/day, pays off father's 30K+ yuan debt, plans to build a house in his hometown.

6. 6. Apple Raises Foldable iPhone Production Target to 10M

   Apple tells suppliers to prepare for ~10M foldable iPhones this year, up from 7-8M estimate. Plans at least 5 new models through late 2026 and early 2027.

7. 7. Tsinghua PhD Couple Dedicates Themselves to National Defense

   Tsinghua aero-engine PhD graduates Wang Xiting and Jiang Jincen, a married couple, choose to work together on national defense R&D in Sichuan.

8. 8. 3 Teams Implode in 2 Days at World Cup

   Belgium's Tieleman & Trossard fight then dramatically win. Austria eliminated 0-3 by Spain as captain Alaba screams at teammates. 3 teams implode in 2 days.

9. 9. Modric Smiles Goodbye to World Cup

   Croatia eliminated by Portugal. 40-year-old Modric smiles farewell to the World Cup. Ronaldo crosses the pitch to embrace his old rival and friend.

10. 10. Shanghai Programmer Captures 'Milky Way Falls from Sky'

    A Shanghai programmer captures a stunning photo of the Milky Way aligning perfectly with a waterfall in Anhui, hailed as a real-life version of Li Bai's famous poem.