Six Years of Dedication: Connecting China and the Globe Through Classics

Co-hosted by China Education Television and New Channel International Education Group, the "Stories of China Retold in English" Challenge is China’s first large-scale cultural exchange event for young people both in China and abroad, focusing on the international dissemination of Chinese culture. Launched in 2020, the challenge has attracted 1.53 million young participants from 149 countries and regions worldwide. Starting from its third edition, it has introduced an overseas division for Chinese students studying at foreign universities, offering them a platform to express their national sentiments and share China’s voice with the world. Following successful overseas sessions at the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford in 2024 and 2025 respectively, this year’s edition made its debut in Singapore.

As a cultural hub of Southeast Asia, Singapore serves as a vital gateway for Chinese culture to reach Southeast Asia and the world. By choosing The Analects as its core theme, this Singapore session delved deeply into the scholarly spirit of "Learning and then constantly putting what you’ve learned into practice," the value pursuit of "A gentleman can be guided by righteousness," and the principle of "Do not impose on others what you would not wish for yourself." It allowed Confucian wisdom spanning over 2,500 years to thrive anew in multicultural Singapore, infusing profound cultural meaning into people-to-people exchanges between China and Singapore.

Grand Opening: Distinguished Guests Gather to Explore Cultural Missions

The event garnered extensive attention and strong support from educational and cultural circles in both China and Singapore, with representatives from institutions including the Chinese Embassy in Singapore, the Singapore Institute of Management, PSB Academy, Curtin Singapore, and the Singapore Culture and Education Association attending in person.

Mr. Wang Yong, First Secretary of the Education Office of the Chinese Embassy in Singapore, delivered the opening address. He stated that the "Stories of China Retold in English" Challenge is of far-reaching significance. It provides a high-quality platform for young people and culture enthusiasts to showcase themselves and engage in exchanges and learning. It also helps hone their cross-linguistic and cross-cultural communication skills, fosters their cultural confidence, and consolidates their sense of responsibility and commitment to inherit and carry forward fine traditional Chinese culture. With stories as a medium and culture as a bridge, the event features sincere voices from young people, which, in addition to conveying China’s strength, draws the hearts of the Chinese and Singaporean peoples closer and facilitates exchanges between diverse civilizations. He also hoped that Chinese students studying in Singapore would take this event as an opportunity to strive to be storytellers of China and ambassadors of Chinese culture.   

Zhang Fanlin, Executive Commander of the "Stories of China Retold in English" Challenge and VP of New Channel International Education Group, noted in his speech that as a leading Chinese international education institution, New Channel adheres to the educational philosophy of "cultivating young learners with deep Chinese cultural roots and authentic global competence," and is committed to deeply integrating international education with international communication. This Singapore overseas session, themed on The Analects, carries profound cultural significance: It inspires Chinese international students to unleash their creativity and vitality, interpret Chinese classics from a contemporary perspective through an international language, and tell China’s stories well and share China’s voice across the globe.

Classics Revitalized: Diverse Renditions of The Analects‘ Contemporary Meaning

The performances at this edition highlighted a hallmark  of "integrating ancient and modern elements, blending Chinese and Western styles." Young participants delivered creative interpretations, rendering the ancient Confucian classics vivid and approachable while showcasing the younger Chinese generation’s admiration for and inheritance of the classics.

Wang Minda from Nanyang Technological University presented an original Chinese-English rap titled PhD Rap Diary (Confucius in a Group Meeting), which stood out as one of the event’s highlights. He cleverly wove Confucius’s educational principles of "teaching students in accordance with their aptitude" and "diligently pursuing knowledge without ever feeling satisfied" into the daily research and group meeting experiences of modern PhD students and supervisors. Through trendy rap, he portrayed Confucius as "China’s earliest doctoral supervisor," delighting the audience in a lighthearted atmosphere. Ji Sihan, an environmental engineering student at the National University of Singapore, delivered a speech titled "Standing Firm in Hardship," resonating deeply with the audience. Drawing on her own experience of loneliness and academic pressure while studying abroad, as well as the social mission of environmental engineering in global climate governance, she offered a profound interpretation of the quote: "Noble men, indeed, also face hardships, but unlike petty men, they do not lose their composure or act recklessly when confronted with adversity," illustrating how Confucian ethos informs contemporary personal growth and global problem-solving.

The fusion of traditional art and international expression was equally splendid. Highlights included the bilingual bel canto performance Ode to the Orchid, bilingual recitations of The Analects: Youthful Journey and A Millennium of Questions and Answers, the original cross-talk Confucius Goes South to the Ocean, and the martial arts performance Youthful Grace of Benevolence. These programs showcased the diverse expressive charm of The Analects from multiple dimensions.

Passing the Torch: Writing a New Chapter Through Cultural Bridges

The event also arranged a Chinese cultural experience zone outside the venue, featuring three signature activities: solving lantern riddles, hanging sachets, and creating handwritten brush-calligraphy slips. This allowed Chinese and international guests to experience the charm of traditional Chinese culture up close through sight, sound, touch, and perception after the performances.

Under colorful lanterns, traditional Chinese riddles drew many visitors to stop and participate. In the calligraphy and painting area, foreign friends picked up brushes for the first time to experience the charm of traditional Chinese calligraphy and painting. People of different nationalities and languages exchanged ideas and strengthened friendship through interaction, making this the most touching part of the event.

The successful Singapore session not only provided a platform for Chinese and Singaporean youth to showcase themselves and engage in cultural exchanges, but also enabled Confucian wisdom to transcend boundaries and radiate its unique charm in Singapore, contributing Chinese insights to the exchange and mutual learning of world civilizations. Moving forward, the "Stories of China Retold in English" Challenge will continue to serve as a bridge for cross-cultural communication, joining hands with global youth to help more authentic, profound and heartfelt Chinese stories take root, bloom and bear fruit worldwide.

Novarè Injury Care and Rehab Expands Chiropractic Services in Fort Myers, FL

Fort Myers, FL , May 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Novarè Injury Care and Rehab has expanded its accident injury services at its Fort Myers location, bringing more than $2 million in specialized recovery equipment and advanced rehabilitation technology to Southwest Florida patients seeking treatment after auto accidents and personal injuries. 

The expansion strengthens the clinic’s ability to provide advanced accident injury care for residents throughout Fort Myers and surrounding communities. Patients visiting the facility can access treatment options that include spinal decompression therapy, rehabilitation programs, soft tissue therapy, mobility restoration, neurological rehabilitation, and chiropractic care. 

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The clinic also offers diagnostic-focused evaluations aimed at identifying the underlying effects of trauma commonly associated with car accidents, slip-and-fall injuries, workplace incidents, and other personal injury cases.

According to the clinic, many accident injuries involve more than temporary discomfort and often affect the nervous system, soft tissue structures, posture, biomechanics, and long-term mobility. The expanded Fort Myers location was developed to address those complex conditions through a combination of advanced technology and individualized rehabilitation plans. 

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“A five-minute adjustment never healed an accident injury. We treat the nervous system, the biomechanics, the soft tissue, and the legal case — because all four have to recover for a patient to actually get their life back,” said Dr. Ivan Bracic, DC, Novarè Injury Care and Rehab.

The Fort Myers clinic features advanced rehabilitation equipment designed to support recovery after whiplash, herniated discs, spinal compression injuries, neck pain, back pain, headaches, and joint injuries commonly caused by motor vehicle accidents. Patients can also access Novarè Injury Care and Rehab spinal decompression therapy services, which are used to reduce spinal pressure and improve mobility for individuals dealing with disc-related pain and nerve compression.

Novarè Injury Care and Rehab

As a leading chiropractor and injury rehabilitation provider in Fort Myers, the clinic offers treatment plans that combine chiropractic adjustments with corrective rehabilitation therapies. Its approach focuses on restoring motion, reducing inflammation, improving posture, and addressing muscular and neurological dysfunction associated with traumatic injuries. The clinic also works with attorneys and insurance providers to help document injuries and treatment progress when patients are pursuing accident-related claims.

The expanded services reflect growing demand for specialized injury rehabilitation in Southwest Florida, where traffic congestion and population growth continue to contribute to rising numbers of motor vehicle accidents. By increasing access to advanced equipment and therapy options, the clinic aims to help patients recover more efficiently while reducing the risk of chronic pain and long-term complications.

The clinic also offers Novarè Injury Care and Rehab chiropractic services that integrate manual therapy techniques with rehabilitation exercises and advanced recovery equipment. Its treatment philosophy emphasizes identifying the root cause of pain and dysfunction rather than only addressing surface-level symptoms.

Patients seeking advanced Accident injury care in Fort Myers can learn more about available treatment options, rehabilitation services, and spinal decompression therapy by visiting https://novareinjurycare.com/.

About Novarè Injury Care and Rehab

Novarè Injury Care and Rehab provides chiropractic treatment, spinal decompression therapy, rehabilitation services, and accident injury recovery programs for patients throughout Southwest Florida. The clinic focuses on treating the neurological, structural, and soft tissue effects of personal injuries and auto accidents using advanced rehabilitation technology and individualized treatment plans.

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Best Gold IRA Companies in the USA Revealed by AFRL Horizons for 2026

New York City, NY , May 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AFRL Horizons delivers new clarity for retirement investors through its latest 2026 report on the best gold IRA companies in the USA, recognizing Goldco as the best overall gold IRA company. The findings respond to growing demand for clearer evaluation standards as more investors turn to gold-backed retirement strategies amid shifting market conditions. Through this report, AFRL Horizons provides a structured framework for comparing leading gold IRA companies with greater confidence and clarity.

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The report highlights a clear shift in retirement planning as more individuals move toward asset-backed strategies. A spokesperson for AFRL Horizons stated, “We developed this report to bring structure to a crowded space where gold IRA companies compete for investor attention and vary widely in transparency, service quality, and long-term reliability. Goldco secured the top position by consistently delivering clear pricing, responsive support, and dependable outcomes across both new and experienced investors.”

The rapid growth of gold IRA companies has made it harder for investors to distinguish between providers that deliver consistent results and those that rely on surface-level claims. That challenge led AFRL Horizons to apply a focused evaluation framework that compares service reliability, pricing transparency, and long-term performance across leading firms.

That framework takes a practical view of what investors actually experience when opening and managing a gold IRA. The methodology centers on how effectively each company supports investors throughout the entire process, including account setup, fund transfers, secure storage, and ongoing communication. For example, an investor rolling over funds from an existing retirement account needs clear guidance, timely processing, and transparency at each step to avoid delays or penalties. Goldco stood out by combining a straightforward onboarding process with consistent guidance, allowing investors to move forward without unnecessary delays or confusion.

Independent sources support these findings and reinforce Goldco’s position in the market. A Business Insider report recognizes Goldco as the best overall gold IRA company for 2026, highlighting its consistent service standards and strong reputation among investors. A separate Yahoo Finance analysis also places Goldco among the leading gold IRA companies, pointing to its reliability and performance across key evaluation factors. Together, these assessments align with AFRL Horizons’ conclusions and reflect a broader industry consensus around Goldco’s standing.

For investors, the report replaces uncertainty with a clear, structured way to compare gold IRA companies based on consistent criteria. This clarity becomes critical when protecting retirement savings and evaluating long-term stability. Industry observers also point to the importance of ongoing support, noting that Goldco continues to guide investors through account setup and maintains clear communication as conditions evolve.

This report reinforces the importance of selecting among the best gold IRA companies with a clear understanding of value and reliability. By naming Goldco as the best overall gold IRA company, AFRL Horizons establishes a strong benchmark for investors evaluating their options. The findings highlight the growing role of gold-backed retirement solutions in long-term financial planning.  

To learn more, readers can explore the full report and insights at https://www.afrlhorizons.com/.  

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AFRL Horizons operates at the intersection of financial research and investor decision-making, delivering structured analysis on retirement strategies and alternative investments. The firm evaluates market trends, benchmarks leading firms, and translates complex data into clear, actionable insights. Its reports help investors cut through uncertainty and identify opportunities grounded in real performance. 

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Sinopec’s Zhong Ren Delivers Keynote Speech and Receives Global South Outstanding Contribution Award

CAIRO, May 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Global South Media and Think Tank Forum Chinese-Arab Partnership Conference was held on May 13 in Cairo, Egypt, under the theme "Pooling Wisdom, Embarking on a New Journey: Jointly Building a China-Arab Community with a Shared Future."

Mr. Zhong Ren, director of the board of Sinopec Group, attended the Conference and delivered a keynote speech titled "Building a Foundation with Energy, Driving New Growth with Innovation, and Connecting Through Culture," sharing Sinopec’s practices and insights in China-Arab cooperation and accentuating the group’s firm commitment to contributing to a closer China-Arab community with a shared future.

For its active engagement in cooperation initiatives, its exceptional contribution to promoting mutual trust and amplifying the voice of the Global South, as well as its demonstrated spirit of collaboration and outstanding leadership, Sinopec was presented with the Global South Media and Think Tank Cooperation & Communication Partnership Outstanding Contribution Award.

In his keynote, Mr. Zhong noted that the friendship between China and Arab states spans over a millennium and continues to grow stronger. Chinese and Arab civilizations have complemented and inspired each other, setting a shining example of dialogue and mutual learning among world civilizations. Under the strategic guidance of head-of-state diplomacy, China-Arab relations have embraced new historical opportunities. As highlighted in the Think Tank report "Achievements, Opportunities, and Prospects of China-Arab Cooperation in the New Era" released by Xinhua News Agency, China-Arab cooperation has injected stability and certainty into the world and set a benchmark for South-South cooperation.

"Sinopec has always adhered to the principle that ‘energy security means common security and energy development means coordinated development.’ We have been deeply involved in landmark projects such as the Yanbu Refinery in Saudi Arabia and the Al-Zour Refinery in Kuwait, while continuously expanding oil and natural gas trade and promoting the coordinated development of traditional energy and green new energy," he said.

At the same time, Sinopec is accelerating its digital and intelligent transformation, building an independent and controllable AI system as well as an international omnimedia communication matrix, contributing to the development of the Global South’s independent discourse system. In terms of cultural exchange, Sinopec has established "Silk Road Book Houses" in eight Arab countries, donating over 10,000 books and training more than 100,000 local professional and technical personnel, continuously building a bridge for dialogue and people–to–people connectivity between China and the Arab states.

Mr. Zhong noted that the upcoming Second China-Arab States Summit will surely inject new momentum into China-Arab relations and South-South cooperation. Sinopec is ready to join hands with all partners to contribute greater efforts toward building an even closer China-Arab community with a shared future.

The two-day event co-hosted by Xinhua and the League of Arab states gathered about 250 representatives from around 110 media outlets, think tanks, government institutions, and enterprises from China and Arab countries, as well as from international and regional organizations.

At a Glance:

• DNA analysis of 49 colonists from 17th-century St. Mary’s City reveals over 1.3 million living genetic relatives of Maryland’s founding settlers.
• Researchers used DNA to trace the migration of St. Mary’s colonists from Great Britain and Ireland to Maryland, and subsequent migrations of their descendants across the United States, including a wave of migration of Maryland Catholics to Kentucky following the Revolutionary War.
• The study uses a novel framework that combines genetic and genealogical information to propose possible identities for previously unknown individuals buried in Historic St. Mary’s City’s Chapel Field cemetery, leading to the possible identification of Maryland’s second governor, Thomas Greene (1609–1651).

PALO ALTO, Calif., May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, researchers from 23andMe Research Institute, Harvard University, and the Smithsonian Institution have teamed up to study one of the country’s founding settlements: St. Mary’s City, Maryland.

Established in 1634, St. Mary’s City was the first English settlement in the colony of Maryland. Despite existing written records and the ability of many present-day Americans to trace their ancestry to the historic city, many gaps remain in our knowledge of this early founder population.

Published in Current Biology, the study focuses on the genetic ancestry of 49 colonists who were buried in St. Mary’s City’s Chapel Field cemetery between 1634–1730.

By studying their DNA, the research team learned about the ancestral origins of this founding population and traced the migration of their descendants across the United States. Using a novel approach that combines genetic connections to research participants in the 23andMe database with self-reported family history information, they even propose possible identities for three previously unknown individuals buried in the cemetery, including Maryland’s second governor, Thomas Greene.

“This work highlights the power of ancient DNA analyses to fill in gaps in the historical record,” said co-senior author David Reich, professor of genetics in the Blavatnik Institute at Harvard Medical School and professor of human evolutionary biology in Harvard’s FAS. “While written records are extraordinarily rich, genetic data can still address gaps in that record and yield surprises.”

Expanding the Calvert Family

“This project has been decades in the making, starting with the excavation of three rare lead coffins from the Brick Chapel,” said Douglas Owsley, curator of biological anthropology at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. “Years of interdisciplinary research eventually led us to team up with Harvard for DNA analysis, which became the springboard for these incredible new genetic discoveries.”

The lead coffins contained the remains of Philip Calvert, his first wife, Anne Wolseley Calvert, and an infant son, who the genetic analysis revealed to be the son of Calvert and his second wife, Jane Sewell. The results of this genetic analysis were released in 2016 as part of a technical report, but are formally published for the first time in this study.

Philip Calvert, who served as the colony’s fifth governor, was the youngest son of George Calvert, England’s first Baron Baltimore. The prominent Calvert family played a critical role in the founding of the colony of Maryland. The colony was first envisioned by George Calvert as an expansion of the King’s realm and a place of religious freedom, especially for persecuted Catholics. The royal charter for the new colony was granted shortly after his death. In 1633, the first settlers set sail for Maryland aboard the ships The Ark and The Dove, led by George’s son Leonard Calvert. The travelers arrived at Maryland’s southern tip in 1634, where they founded St. Mary’s City. While many members of the Calvert family are known to have traveled to St. Mary’s City, only Philip’s burial location has been identified.

When comparing the DNA of Philip Calvert and his wife and son to the 46 other individuals included in this analysis, the research team identified three additional members of the Calvert family.

“Although additional work is needed to determine exactly how these individuals were related to Philip, this finding is significant given that several members of the extended Calvert family, including Philip’s half-brothers Leonard (1610–1647) and George (1613–1634), died in St. Mary’s during this period,” said Owsley.

The DNA study also identified related individuals belonging to five additional families buried at the site, including one that spanned three generations. “Because mortality was so high in the early days of the colony, finding a multigenerational family was a surprise,” Owsley added. “It’s a discovery that simply wouldn’t have been possible without genetic study.”

DNA helps trace historic migrations

By studying patterns of genetic sharing between the St. Mary’s individuals and over 11.5 million research participants in the 23andMe genetic database, the researchers were able to identify the likely places of origin for many of the colonial city’s earliest inhabitants. The majority of these individuals share the strongest connection with participants from Great Britain, particularly in western England and Wales, while several appear genetically Irish.

Further, by examining patterns of sharing across the United States, they discovered a strong genetic signal that mirrored a documented migration of Catholics from Maryland to Kentucky that primarily occurred between 1780–1820, driven by economic pressures and anti-Catholic bias in Maryland.

“Detecting such a clear genetic signal of this documented historical migration to Kentucky highlights the power of our approach,” said Éadaoin Harney, Senior Scientist, Population Genetics Research and Development at 23andMe Research Institute.

Possible identification of the colony of Maryland’s second governor, Thomas Greene (1609–1651)

By focusing on research participants who shared the strongest genetic connections to the St. Mary’s individuals, and inviting them to share details of their family histories, the research team tackled a novel problem: identifying otherwise unknown individuals by harnessing their genetic connections to living people.

Focusing on the burials of three related individuals identified at the site, researchers collected genealogical information from study participants who shared the strongest genetic connections to these individuals. By searching for overlaps in their family trees and integrating other anthropological information, the research team concluded that the most probable candidates for the identities of these individuals are Governor Thomas Greene, second governor of the colony of Maryland, his first wife Anne, and their son, Leonard.

“This is the first time that ancient DNA has been used to help identify unknown individuals, without any prior knowledge of who they might have been. And it just so happens that one of those individuals turned out to be one of colonial Maryland’s most prominent figures,” said Harney.

“We didn’t go into this study searching for Thomas Greene, but when the genetics team brought this name to me, it was remarkable how well the historical and archaeological records supported this potential identification,” said Henry Miller, Senior Research Fellow at Historic St. Mary’s City. “There is more work to be done to confirm his identity, but this genetic analysis was the key we needed to unlock this finding.”

“The possibilities that this kind of approach holds for enabling future reidentifications of historical individuals are truly exciting,” said Reich.

Honoring America’s 250th Anniversary through DNA

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, this research underscores the enduring connections between the nation’s earliest European settlers and millions of living Americans. The project relied not just on cutting-edge science, but on the active support of the early Maryland descendant community, including those who trace their lineage to the original Ark and Dove voyage.

“Community collaboration is at the heart of this work,” concluded Miller. “The descendant community has championed this research from the beginning, and this genetic analysis allows us to directly link our archaeological findings with the living people who represent that enduring legacy today. It is incredibly meaningful as we reflect on the founding of our country.”

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Authorship, Funding, and Disclosures
Reich and Owsley are co-senior authors with Joanna Mountain, formerly of 23andMe. Reich is an investigator at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. First author Harney led the study.

Additional authors are Ethan Jewett, Steven Micheletti, Roslyn Curry, Karin S. Bruwelheide, William A. Freyman, Henry Miller, Ali Akbari, Kathryn Barca, Katarzyna Bryc, Shaeloren Deering, Samantha Ancona Esselmann, Kira Kalkus, Aisling Kearns, Alexander Moran, Dominique T. Nguyen, Iñigo Olalde, Jakob Sedig, Kendra Sirak, Kim Callan, Lora Iliev, Lijun Qiu, J. Noah Workman, Matthew Mah, Gregory Soos, 23andMe Research Team, Swapan Mallick, Nadin Rohland

The ancient DNA analysis was funded by NIH grant HG012287; by John Templeton Foundation grant 61220; by a gift from Jean-François Clin; by the Allen Discovery Center program, a Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group advised program of the Allen Family Philanthropies; and by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. The pedigree analyses were funded in part by NIH grant R35GM133805. The Rice Family Endowment for Forensic Anthropology and The Kathryn Nell Harrison Foundation provided critical support for Smithsonian Skeletal Biology Program contributions.

About 23andMe Research Institute
23andMe Research Institute is a new nonprofit 501(c)(3) medical research organization that enables people everywhere to access their genetic information, learn about themselves and participate in large-scale research for public good. The Institute unites people with the common goal of improving health and deepening our understanding of DNA, the code of life.

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At Harvard Medical School, our mission is to create and nurture a diverse community of the best people committed to leadership in alleviating human suffering caused by disease. With our vast reservoir of talent, extensive network of affiliates and commitment to problem solving, Harvard Medical School is uniquely positioned to steer education and research in directions that will benefit local, national, and global communities.

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The National Museum of Natural History is connecting people everywhere with Earth’s unfolding story. It is one of the most visited natural history museums in the world. Opened in 1910, the museum is dedicated to maintaining and preserving the world’s most extensive collection of natural history specimens and human artifacts.

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The Cove at Encinitas is an enclave of 42 distinctive new homes with one- and two-story designs. The three remaining homes for sale in the community range in size from approximately 2,600 to over 4,000 square feet with 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, and bonus spaces such as lofts, offices, and flex rooms. The homes feature Coastal Contemporary architectural style with seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces to embrace the Southern California lifestyle.

Ideally located in Encinitas, The Cove at Encinitas is within walking distance of the beach and offers convenient access to local restaurants, shopping, and major freeways. The city is home to six pristine beaches, 85 acres of open space, 40 miles of trails, and 19 parks, making it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts and families alike.

“The Cove at Encinitas offers an exceptional opportunity for home shoppers seeking luxury coastal living in one of Southern California’s most desirable locations,” said Brad Hare, Division President of Toll Brothers in Southern California. “With its proximity to the beach and stunning architecture, this community truly epitomizes the best of Encinitas living.”

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Toll Brothers was named the #1 Most Admired Home Builder in Fortune magazine’s 2026 list of the World’s Most Admired Companies^®, the ninth year the Company has achieved this honor. Toll Brothers has also been named Builder of the Year by Builder magazine and is the first two-time recipient of Builder of the Year from Professional Builder magazine. For more information visit TollBrothers.com.

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Major shareholders exit as Vietnam’s securities boom fuels record revenue growth at Vietcap.

As Vietnam’s stock market positions itself as Southeast Asia’s next major capital market story, insider transactions at Vietcap Securities are drawing fresh scrutiny from investors watching the country’s fast-evolving financial sector. A series of high-profile share sales linked to company insiders and affiliated investment funds comes at a time when Vietnam’s brokerage industry is benefiting from surging trading activity, margin lending demand, and renewed foreign investor interest ahead of the country’s anticipated market upgrade.

Vietnam Discovery Investment Fund, known locally as Quỹ Đầu tư Bản Việt Discovery, disclosed that it had sold all 135,000 shares of Vietcap between May 6 and May 8 through exchange-matched transactions, fully exiting its position in the brokerage firm. The fund is chaired by Nguyen Thanh Phuong, who also serves as Chairwoman of Vietcap. Despite the fund’s exit, Phuong personally remains a shareholder with roughly 30.8 million VCI shares, equivalent to 2.68% ownership.

The divestment follows another insider-related transaction earlier this year. Between March 10 and March 25, Viet Capital Fund Management — the management company overseeing the Discovery Fund — sold 218,300 VCI shares, reducing its stake from 0.08% to 0.05%.

Investor attention intensified further after To Hai’s spouse, Truong Nguyen Thien Kim, sold her entire 16.91 million-share stake in Vietcap through negotiated transactions between April 15 and May 4. The block represented approximately 1.47% of the company’s charter capital. Following the transaction, Kim no longer holds any VCI shares, while To Hai continues to own more than 174 million shares, equivalent to 15.19% of the company.

The insider selling activity comes against the backdrop of sharply improving business performance. In the first quarter of 2026, Vietcap reported operating revenue exceeding VND1.4 trillion ($55 million), up 65% year-on-year. The company benefited from strong gains in trading assets, brokerage activity, and margin lending as Vietnam’s equity market experienced a resurgence in liquidity and retail participation.

Revenue from financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL) contributed more than VND500 billion, while brokerage income more than doubled to nearly VND340 billion. Lending and receivables income rose 61% to almost VND415 billion, underscoring how securities firms in Vietnam are increasingly functioning as shadow banking and wealth management platforms alongside traditional brokerage operations.

Still, profitability growth lagged revenue expansion due to rising costs. Operating expenses doubled to VND632 billion amid heavier brokerage and trading-related losses, while financial expenses jumped nearly 90%. Net profit after tax reached approximately VND341 billion, up 16% from a year earlier.

By the end of March 2026, Vietcap’s total assets had climbed to nearly VND37.1 trillion ($1.45 billion). Its balance sheet remains heavily exposed to margin lending and equity investments, with over VND16.6 trillion allocated to loans and more than VND13 trillion invested in available-for-sale assets. The firm also increased exposure to several major Vietnamese stocks, including FPT Corporation, Mobile World Investment Corporation, and Masan Consumer.

The timing of these insider exits is likely to fuel debate among investors: are major shareholders simply taking profits after a strong rally, or signaling caution as Vietnam’s market enters a more volatile phase? With Vietnam pushing toward emerging market status and global funds increasingly hunting for exposure to Southeast Asia’s growth story, moves inside firms like Vietcap may offer an early read on where smart money believes the market is heading next.

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How She Became Her Own Doctor

Charleston, SC, May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Palmetto Publishing has released How She Became Her Own Doctor, a new memoir by Beata Kis. The book traces the journey of a practicing physician and mother of three who, after a sudden and mysterious collapse in 2021, was forced to confront the limits of the medicine she had spent her career practicing. 

Kis had built her life around caring for others. As a doctor and a mother, she held the weight of her patients’ needs and her family’s demands with steady hands. But beneath the surface, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and depression were quietly pulling her under. In 2021, her body gave out entirely, leaving her stripped of her career, her home, and her sense of identity. She found herself on a cold bathroom floor, facing a darkness that carried painful echoes of her own mother’s story. 

Rather than surrender, Kis chose to listen inward. The memoir follows her through intuitive painting, energy healing, sound therapy, and the painstaking work of unearthing the buried beliefs and inherited pain she had carried since childhood. Each step demanded that she abandon the certainty of clinical protocols and trust something she could not measure or prescribe. The stakes were not abstract. With three children depending on her and no clear path forward, the cost of failure was losing herself entirely. 

Beata Kis stated, “I wrote this book for every woman who has given everything to everyone else and wonders if there is anything left of her own life to reclaim. I wanted to show that healing does not always come from a prescription. Sometimes it begins the moment you stop performing wellness and start listening to what your body and soul have been trying to tell you.” 

The memoir arrives at a moment when conversations around burnout in healthcare, the integration of holistic practices with conventional medicine, and women’s chronic illness are reaching a wider audience than ever. Readers who connected with Gabor Maté’s When the Body Says No or Glennon Doyle’s Untamed will find familiar ground in Kis’s candid account. The book speaks directly to women in caregiving and healing professions, as well as anyone navigating the intersection of chronic illness, spiritual awakening, and personal transformation. 

How She Became Her Own Doctor is available for purchase online at Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com. For more information about the author, please visit any of their social media platforms.  

About the Author: Beata Kis is a medical doctor, energy healer, and transformational guide who brings a rare fusion of clinical expertise and spiritual insight to everything she does. As the founder of LumiSol Wellness and Retreat Center, she supports individuals in reclaiming their health, vitality, and soul purpose. Her distinctive ability to bridge the worlds of Western medicine and intuitive, holistic healing lends her work both scientific credibility and deeply personal resonance. 
 
Beata’s debut memoir, How She Became Her Own Doctor, was born from a life-altering experience. In 2021, a mysterious collapse forced her to reevaluate everything she thought she knew about medicine, healing, and herself. Through Reiki, sound healing, deep inner work, and intuitive guidance, she uncovered the strength and wisdom to become her own doctor, body, mind, and soul. Written with poetic vulnerability and raw honesty, the book is both a testament to self-healing and an invitation for readers, especially women in caregiving and healing professions, to reclaim their own voices and lives. 
 
Originally from Hungary and now living in Wisconsin with her family, Beata draws creative and spiritual nourishment from her roots and her ongoing study of holistic wellness practices. Her writing reflects the same introspective, soulful energy she brings to her healing work, offering readers not just a story but a companion on the path to transformation. Follow Beata Kis for updates on new releases. 

Media Contact: bea.kis@hotmail.com 

Available for interviews: Author, Beata Kis 

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