South Africa's Lion Hound: The Rhodesian Ridgeback - A Perfect Blend of Strength and Loyalty
The Rhodesian Ridgeback, affectionately known as the "Lion Hound," is an ancient South African breed celebrated for its distinctive dorsal ridge—a strip of hair growing against the grain. This unique feature not only defines its appearance but also symbolizes centuries of hunting heritage56.
Industry News
Russian Online Pharmaceutical Sales Surge 35.7% in Q1 2025, Driven by Cold Remedies and Smoking Cessation Products
Online pharmaceutical sales in Russia soared by 35.7% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, reaching 139.5 billion rubles, triple the average growth rate of the sector. This marked the first time online drug sales accounted for over 1.15% of the total pharmaceutical market share.
Sports News
Five Sports Added to 2028 LA Olympics
In October 2023, the International Olympic Committee voted to include flag football, baseball/softball, cricket, lacrosse, and squash in the competition events of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. This decision has brought new development opportunities to these sports.
Sci-Tech News
Meta Buys 3% Stake in EssilorLuxottica Asia-Pacific for $3.5B to Boost AI Glasses Push
Meta has invested $3.5 billion to acquire roughly 3% of EssilorLuxottica’s Asia-Pacific unit, the world’s largest eyewear maker, in a bid to strengthen its artificial intelligence (AI) glasses business. Sources say Meta is considering raising its stake to around 5% in the future, signaling a shift to reduce reliance on smartphone platforms and build its own dedicated hardware ecosystem.
Movie News
New Poster Released for the Film Descension
A new poster has been released for the movie Descension. In the film, Riya wakes up amidst chaos and is shocked to find her companions, including Kevin, lying dead in a pool of blood. Riya suffers from an excruciating headache and can't remember how this tragedy occurred. At this moment, Brion, who has been on a mission outside, returns. He comforts Riya and helps treat her. According to Brion, all of this seems to be caused by Clarke, who has lost control after being infected with a certain virus. Riya is skeptical of this explanation. Gradually, Riya's memories start to piece together.
Animal Information
Ancient Survivor: Endangered Pallid Sturgeon, a Living Fossil from the Dinosaur Era
Beneath the waters of the Missouri River basin resides a creature that stands as a living testament to Earth's ancient past—the pallid sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus albus). Dubbed a "living fossil," this substantial fish traces its lineage back to the age of dinosaurs, persisting through tens of millions of years of geological shifts and biological evolution in these river systems.


































































