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According to Reuters, on December 21st, the US Senate passed the Social Security Equity Act, which increases the social security retirement benefits for some retirees who receive public pensions, including former police officers and firefighters. In addition, the US Congress has passed a government appropriations bill, successfully avoiding the crisis of the federal government facing a shutdown due to funding expiration and ensuring that the federal government can maintain its current spending levelsMarch 14th, 2025. This bill not only involves funding for the government's daily operations, but also includes $100 billion in disaster relief funds and $10 billion in aid for farmers. 01Russia launches missile attack on Kiev According to Russian news, Russia recently launched a missile attack on the Ukrainian capital Kiev and stated that it was retaliation for Ukraine's use of Western missiles to attack a Russian chemical plant a few days ago. The targets of the attack included the Ukrainian National Security Agency and a defense industrial facility. The Ukrainian Air Force stated that they activated the Patriot air defense system and shot down five Iskander missiles. In addition, the attack also caused damage to the buildings where six foreign embassies were located. The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the affected countries are the embassies of Albania, Argentina, North Macedonia, Palestine, Portugal, and Montenegro, all of which are located in the same building. 01Starbucks employees go on a large-scale strike According to Reuters, a union representing over 10000 baristas in the United States recently announced that the strike by Starbucks employees has expanded to multiple cities, including New York. It is reported that due to issues such as salary, personnel allocation, and scheduling, negotiations between Starbucks and the union have reached a deadlock, and Starbucks employees have started to strike one after another, which has now spread to New Jersey, New York City, Philadelphia, St. Louis and other places. It is reported that the United Workers' Federation, representing baristas, demands that companies immediately increase the minimum wage for hourly workers by 64% and cumulatively increase it by 77% over a three-year contract. Starbucks responded by stating that these requirements are 'unsustainable'. The United Workers' Union warns that the strike may expand to "hundreds of stores" before Christmas. It is reported that Starbucks operates over 11000 stores in the United States and employs approximately 200000 employees. According to the Vietnam News Agency, recently,After years of funding shortages, cost inflation, and bureaucratic delays, Ho Chi Minh City finally opened its first subway line, providing10 million citizens provide services. This 19.7-kilometer-long subway line，From the downtown Bincheng Market to the suburban cities of Qiude and Shuitian Amusement Park, ticket prices range from6000 Vietnamese dong to 20000 Vietnamese dong，Daily operation200 trips. This subway projectApproved in 2007, the initial cost estimate was 17.4 trillion Vietnamese dong, which eventually increased to 43.7 trillion Vietnamese dong. After the project started in 2012, it encountered funding shortages and soaring costs, resulting in slow progress.The Ho Chi Minh City government announced plans to open six more subway lines. 01Albania bans TikTok According to Agence France Presse, on December 21st, Albanian Prime Minister Rama announced the implementation of short video applicationsTikTokImplementing a one-year ban, he accused social media, especially TikTok, of fueling violent behavior among teenagers. It is reported that in November, a 14-year-old student was stabbed to death by a classmate near a school in the capital city of Tirana. The report stated that the two had a dispute on TikTok. This incident has attracted the attention of parents, psychologists, and educational institutions. Except for Albania, European countries such as France, Germany, and Belgium have implemented restrictions on children's use of social media. Australia also approved a regulation in November targetingBan on social media for teenagers under 16 years old. According to Agence France Presse, on December 21st, near the mining town of Teofilotoni in Minas Gerais state, Brazil, a bus was traveling from S ã o Paulo to Bahia state when a large granite fell from an oncoming truck and hit the bus. The bus caught fire and burned, resulting in 41 deaths. Rescue workers spent several hours extinguishing the flames and clearing the wreckage. The authorities stated that the truck driver fled the scene and his driver's license was revoked two years ago. Brazilian President Lula expressed condolences to the families of the victims on social media, prayed for the early recovery of survivors, and urged relevant units to investigate and hold accountable as soon as possible. According to Yonhap News Agency, the Korean Academy of Science and Technology has recently developed a lightweight wearable robot that can move to paralyzed patients and lock onto them, assisting them in walking, bypassing obstacles, and climbing stairs. Its walking speed can even reach 3.2 kilometers per hour. It is reported that this product is calledThe WalkON Suit F1 robot weighs approximately 50 kilograms and is powered by 12 electronic motors, which can simulate human joint movement while walking. In order to ensure that users maintain balance while walking, the robot's feet and upper body are equipped with sensors that can monitor 1000 signals per second and predict the user's next action, which can be integrated into the daily life of paralyzed individuals.
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