Topic: Lifestyle — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-10 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: After viewers slammed AI-enhanced films for looking ‘cheap’, local experts warn that algorithms serve profit, not storytelling
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[2026-01-10 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Yontama is the third cat to become stationmaster on the Kishigawa Line in Wakayama prefecture after the death of her predecessor last year
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[2026-01-10 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Korean writing on the boat led to conjecture that it was a ‘ghost ship’ similar to those that washed up on Japanese shores in the past
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[2026-01-10 07:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In this volatile, turbulent year, Horses can expect to prosper at the office or in a new job, but health and romance will not be so lucky
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[2026-01-09 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: George Clooney’s charisma can’t mask the flaws of this 1996 gorefest written by Quentin Tarantino, from bad effects to treatment of women
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[2026-01-09 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Spring Fever pairs Ahn Bo-hyun and Lee Joo-bin in a rural romcom that leans hard on the ‘city woman finds love and healing in the countryside’ formula
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[2026-01-09 13:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Make your own instant noodle cups before it is too late, check out a street dance festival, join a run and more in Hong Kong this weekend
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[2026-01-09 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Bali’s governor says the plan would deter low-spending visitors, though its enforcement would face legal and practical hurdles
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[2026-01-09 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With immersive themes and Instagram-worthy interiors, Korean-style cafes offer comfortable ‘third places’ for Hong Kong’s busy populace
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[2026-01-08 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Southern Italian soul meets Hong Kong’s skyline atop The Ritz-Carlton, in this coastal classic turned elegant signature
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[2026-01-08 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Benedict Cumberbatch and Sam Spruell star in this touching drama about a father struggling to bring up his two boys after his wife dies
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[2026-01-08 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From the Hong Kong women tattoo artists making their mark to the “frog buttons” in Adidas’ viral jacket, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting
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[2026-01-08 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Kazakh founders of this SoHo restaurant eventually aim to expand it into a cultural hub, seeing an outpouring of support from the local Central Asian community
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[2026-01-08 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: We go on a culinary journey through Ningbo with the people behind Yong Fu Hong Kong to discover the region’s punchy and pungent flavours
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[2026-01-08 12:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ten years ago, Netflix officially entered Hong Kong with a ‘limited’ catalogue amid talk of being a threat to local pay TV service providers
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[2026-01-08 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Back to the Past is the talk of Hong Kong after smashing local box office records. Here’s what to know about the movie starring Louis Koo
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[2026-01-07 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Non-alcoholic or zero beers are a growing section of the drinks market and for many represent a stepping stone towards greater sobriety
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[2026-01-07 21:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Used in China for centuries, frog buttons are a key feature of a limited-edition Adidas jacket that has become a huge hit on social media
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[2026-01-07 17:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Indulge in a culinary journey this weekend, from limited-time yakitori to a Nordic-inspired afternoon tea, and a brand new weekend Mediterranean brunch
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[2026-01-07 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Jaclyn Hei Tsang is on a mission to debunk online health myths and unfounded advice by setting the record straight on her Instagram page
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[2026-01-07 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: What does 2026 have in store for travel? Experts talk about dark sky gazing, trips that make us feel like children, solo cruises and more
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[2026-01-07 07:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With their 95-year copyrights finished, iconic characters, films and musicians from the Jazz Age can be used without permission or payment
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[2026-01-06 20:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: These artists channel elements of Chinese painting, calligraphy and Buddhism through their needles in a new form of ‘poetic expression’
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[2026-01-06 20:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Companies like Toyota are playing cupid, betting that matching staff with partners from supportive firms will prevent burnout and resignations
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[2026-01-06 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In Hong Kong recently for a four-hands dinner, Scott Kang opens up on his Culinary Class Wars experience and redefining Korean cuisine
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[2026-01-06 19:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Besides Bangkok’s Michelin-starred tables and famed street food are intimate supper clubs and ‘social kitchens’ that are reinterpreting Thai flavours
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[2026-01-06 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: It’s going to be smooth sailing for the Dragon, Horse and Dog, but those under the Ox sign need to be careful while on the road
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[2026-01-06 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: American chefs are embracing this delicacy, used in omakase in New York and crab rice in San Francisco, as prices soar to over US$2,000 for a king crab
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[2026-01-06 14:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Starring Ji Sung, Won Jin-ah and Park Hee-soon, The Judge Returns is set in a dystopian near-future Seoul torn open by rampant corruption
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[2026-01-06 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From a horse show to a run in nature to a special character’s appearance at Hong Kong Disneyland, ring in the Lunar New Year at these events
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[2026-01-05 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Known affectionately as ‘The Nation’s Actor’, South Korea’s Ahn Sung-ki starred in more than 100 feature films during his long career
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[2026-01-05 21:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong’s Flo Fest will see performances from eight emerging local choreographers as well as from Ivan Michael Blackstock and The Ruggeds
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[2026-01-05 19:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Yamashita talks about ‘hard’ free-diving scenes in the wine drama’s new season as co-star Fleur Geffrier shares how her character got darker
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[2026-01-05 15:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Osteria Uno chef Bhupendra Singh developed his Italian cooking skills in restaurants run by Gordon Ramsay, Mario Batali and Enrico Bartolini
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[2026-01-05 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Remains of a new dicynodont species dating back over 250 million years link China and South Africa, suggesting passage of large animals
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[2026-01-05 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Peking opera actress Zhang Wanting performs poses that can take months to perfect, and leave more than a few bruises
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[2026-01-04 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Robert and May Leong have been posting online since 2022, with their quirky dance and comedy reels finding wide appeal
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[2026-01-04 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Shanghai’s elderly are flocking to the city’s dance halls for exercise, socialising and entertainment, with some venues open as early as 6am
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[2026-01-04 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 1994 cult classic The New Legend of Shaolin blends comedy, action and child martial artists in a fresh take on the Shaolin myth
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[2026-01-04 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Set in a beautiful 1926 colonial building, the hotel blends heritage charm with modern luxury, fine dining and a prime city location
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[2026-01-04 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: An avatar was the earthly incarnation of a Hindu god, and seen in other religions. Today, it’s a well-known word in films and video games
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[2026-01-04 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Experts say that in an age of urban isolation, the pressure of ‘real human eyes’ creates more panic in thieves than hi-tech security
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[2026-01-04 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Snoopy’s enduring appeal continues to boost Peanuts’ brand now – it has more than 1,200 licensees around the world
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[2026-01-03 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From the Ancient Greeks and Buddhists to Christian thinkers and positive psychologists, happiness has taken many forms
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[2026-01-03 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The maweiqun, an underskirt made from horsehair, was so popular in the Ming dynasty that the government banned it
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[2026-01-03 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The luxury hospitality brand’s first hotel in the country is a serene urban retreat blending modern comfort with Malaysian heritage
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[2026-01-02 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Little Perfections, by a Singaporean, US-based writer and cook, examines what Singaporean food is truly worth with essays and recipes
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[2026-01-02 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chef C-Y Chia, who is returning to Singapore after 13 years in the US, has put some favourite plant-based dishes into a new recipe book
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[2026-01-02 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Celery plants, known for their stalks, also yield tiny aromatic fruits used in European and Indian food, cocktails and alternative medicine
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[2026-01-02 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Silk-weaving loom dating to Western Han is world’s oldest known ‘computer hardware’ with corresponding ‘software’, China science body says
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