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Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
To Be Hero X Episode 9: Cyan Becomes A Singer—Recap, Release Date, Where To Stream And More
In ' The Cyan Girl,' journalist Liu Zhen investigating a plane crash and discovering a lone survivor—a girl he names Cyan. Suspicious of the lack of hero involvement, he hides her in an orphanage. Cyan's abnormal luck soon becomes exploited, transforming the orphanage into a cult worshipping her. Isolated and treated as divine, Cyan befriends a new arrival, Luo, who is plagued by bad luck. Sharing her desire for normalcy, they bond and later attempt to flee, only for the director to expose his real goal—becoming a hero through her fame. Expected plot in To Be Hero X Episode 9 To Be Hero X Episode 9 will follow Cyan after she escapes the orphanage, now alone but discovering her talent for music, which becomes her new source of hope. The DoS management company, led by Meizhi, notices her abilities and offers to promote her as the singer-hero 'Lucky Cyan.' The episode will explore how she grapples with this new identity, created under corporate direction. Meanwhile, the dean's original plan to craft a hero from the orphanage is revealed. Luo's fate remains uncertain, which will only add to the pressure of Cyan's next steps. To Be Hero X Episode 9: Release date and where to stream To Be Hero X Episode 9, titled 'Loss and Gain,' is set to air in Japan on June 1, 2025, at 9:30 am JST, according to the official website. Due to time zone differences, some international viewers may be able to stream it as early as May 31. In Japan, the episode will broadcast on Fuji TV and other networks, and be available on platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, U-NEXT, and more. Internationally, fans can stream To Be Hero X Episode 9 via Crunchyroll, Aniplex and bilibili Global. Keep an eye on Pinkvilla for more updates from the To Be Hero X anime.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
What to do if Brown Health, UnitedHealthcare don't strike a deal
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Concerns are growing after thousands of patients enrolled in UnitedHealthcare's Medicare Advantage plans received notices that they will that they will no longer receive coverage at Brown University Health hospitals if the two sides don't agree on a new contract by July 1. The companies have been in negotiations since the beginning of the year but have yet to reach a deal, meaning patients may have to pay out of pocket at Rhode Island Hospital, Hasbro Children's Hospital, Newport Hospital and The Miriam Hospital. BACKGROUND: Some Medicare Advantage patients in RI may lose coverage at Brown Health hospitals Dr. Johnny Luo, a health insurance expert who runs Doctor's Choice, told 12 News that people shouldn't panic since there's still time for the two companies to come to an agreement. 'Brown University Health systems and UnitedHealthcare have a month to figure this out,' he said. Federal data shows that 60% of those enrolled in Medicare utilize Medicare Advantage plans in Rhode Island. UnitedHealthcare has not answered repeated requests for comment about the number of patients that could be affected. Dr. Luo said his company has been fielding questions from people who are concerned, but noted that there are ways to get a new insurance plan — if need be. 'Oftentimes, we'll see The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), offer special election periods on a case-by-case basis for those folks throughout the year,' he said. The other option is to switch insurance plans during Medicare's open enrollment period that starts mid-October. 'This is the time when folks can either switch to another Medicare Advantage plan, or they can elect Part D prescription plan, go back to original Medicare,' Dr. Luo said. 'No time not to act': Neronha unveils plan to confront RI health care crisis Those who opt for original Medicare often will elect a Medicare supplement plan to help fill the coverage gap, according to Dr. Luo. He said Rhode Island is an underwriting state, which means people will have to go through a medical evaluation process and some could be denied coverage. 'If they have special needs when it comes to health care, preexisting conditions, they may be denied coverage into a supplemental plan coming from Medicare Advantage plan, so that's something to be aware of,' he explained. UnitedHealthcare and Brown Health have until June 30 to come up with a new deal. Brown Health has said the two companies mutually agreed to end their contract, while UnitedHealthcare has said they are still willing to come to the table. 12 Health: Paramedic creates support network for first responders Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Experts advise manufacturers to ‘keep it calm, keep it cool' as tariffs drive uncertainty
This story was originally published on Manufacturing Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Manufacturing Dive newsletter. As manufacturers navigate tariff uncertainty, experts on a panel at the Medical Design & Manufacturing East expo in New York City on May 22 said it's important to keep a level head and make rational decisions about business operations and relationships. Andreas Haag, CEO at Streamliners Management Consulting, said his role recently has 'turned to being the therapist of senior leaderships,' with clients feeling more anxious or hesitant about decision-making due to tariffs. Global makers of drugs, microchips, cars and more have responded to the Trump administration's trade policy with pledges to invest or relocate their production to the United States to avoid higher taxes on goods and services. However, the panelists said not everyone should make the same move. Shay Luo, a partner at management consulting firm Kearney, said companies should consider factors like demand, location and cost before upheaving or expanding their production. 'We have to keep reminding people, like, be rational. Do not be emotional on this topic,' Luo said. Tensions between the U.S. and China have resulted in a rollercoaster of tariffs, with rates varying between 10% to 145% in recent months. At their peak, the reciprocal taxes tanked U.S. stock markets and created uncertainty around how tariffs would impact prices and consumer demand. They have since been lowered to an effective 30% rate for Chinese imports and 10% for U.S. exports as part of a 90-day pause between the two countries. With rates as volatile as they are, Haag recommended manufacturers keep their supplier relationships in place in China. At some point, he said, the tariffs will be lifted and companies that pivoted to the U.S. will be in a race to re-establish their former suppliers. 'It's going to be survival of the fittest,' Haag said. 'If you have cut off ties, you're going to be out of business.' Luo, who works on Kearney's annual reshoring index, a barometer that tracks job reshoring to the U.S. from Asia, has been monitoring relocation trends in manufacturing for years. Despite recent domestic manufacturing commitments from executives, this year's report showed an overall slowdown in reshoring activity, illustrated by declines in its manufacturing import ratio, driven by supply-demand factors. A common factor among companies who successfully make the transition is that they work with their existing suppliers rather than pivot to others, Luo said. 'You will be surprised how many of your suppliers based out of Asia are willing to work together with you to establish another factory or production line in Mexico or in the U.S.,' she said. One of the biggest challenges facing manufacturers looking to expand or bring production back to the U.S. is navigating the ever-evolving web of regulatory hurdles. Matthew Wright, founder and executive chairman at Specright, a software firm focused on specification data management, said it's hard to add production lines or construct buildings in most states and jurisdictions in a timely manner. Wright is a former packaging executive. '[A company] may have a great idea to bring product back to the U.S., then realize it's a two- to three-year project to get capacity up and running, and half of that is because of delays and local regulatory issues,' Wright said. To expedite business development, Congress previously launched the Opportunity Zone program during President Donald Trump's first term to spur economic growth by awarding companies tax benefits for investing in historically underserved or distressed areas. Wright said he wants to see the federal government do more with the program. As part of Trump's 'One, Big, Beautiful Bill,' lawmakers are looking to pass legislation that would restructure and expand the 2017 program to include more qualifying 'opportunity zones' and investment incentives. As tariffs raise the cost of goods and services, many manufacturers are looking for ways to avoid passing those increases on to consumers. Wright said leadership should re-engage their companies around a unified goal of lowering costs to drive demand during these uncertain times. 'I do think margins in general are very razor thin,' Wright said, but there is also an opportunity for companies to lower their costs through supplier negotiations or by acting on tariff mitigation 'playbooks' from years ago. Market disruption from tariffs can also yield opportunities that drive operational efficiencies within companies and workforces. 'I actually think this is an unbelievable opportunity right now to really make change happen, and to make improvements that will stay much longer than the tariffs,' Haag said. The MD&M East expo is run by Informa, which owns a controlling stake in Informa TechTarget, the publisher behind Manufacturing Dive. Informa has no influence over Manufacturing Dive's coverage. Recommended Reading How PPE makers strive to continue US production amid trade challenges Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Families remember Chinese immigrant railroad workers
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Railroads and infrastructure help shape a city and a country. Chinese immigrants had an important role in the creation of the first railroad across the United States. But some of their family members say their contributions have been forgotten. More Local News The first Transcontinental Railroad was finished officially in 1869, and it connected the western and eastern United States. Joseph Luo from Brooklyn can trace his family back five generations to a great-great-great-grandfather who worked on the project. He has copies of letters and pictures that reveal more of the history and emotional aspects of the construction. He says his grandma in China first told him about the connection to the Chinese immigrants who built the first railroad connecting the U.S. 'The documents show they worked in hard and dangerous conditions to build the railroad,' Luo said. More than 12,000 Chinese immigrants are believed to have been among the crews working on the giant project that began from both an eastern and western front. Luo is involved with the Chinese Railroad Workers Descendants Association. The Chinese immigrants were essential to the completion of the work through the mountains of the West. The group is working to shine a light on the depth of the immigrants' stories. They were laid less for more work in dangerous conditions. The association has created a mobile exhibit. When the tracks met in Utah, workers and officials appeared in famous pictures. The Chinese crews are not a part of the showcase. More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State Michael Lee is the director of the Museum of Chinese in America on Centre Street in Chinatown. 'Either they were done with their work, or they weren't invited to the celebration. You can see how history is written through a single image,' he said, pointing at a famous image. The museum features an area on labor and construction. Stanley Ng is a Chinese American who wants to help educate more people. He says it also refocused the narrative on discrimination. and unfair practices. 'The story has been passed down. They were here all alone. No family. They were motivated to make money and send it back home,' he said. William Colton is A New York State Assemblymember representing Brooklyn. 'We want to help people learn and credit them for the family history. That brings us together. It's what the American dream is really all about,' Colton said. The family association is working with the state of New York to bring presentations to museums, schools, and the New York State Fair. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Star
17-05-2025
- The Star
‘Give me a chance': Chinese influencer exposed as ex-convict sparks mixed reactions online
An influencer in China known for his raising cattle videos has been exposed as an ex-convict, sparking mixed reactions online. -- Photo: SCMP composite/YouTube/Baidu/Douyin SHANGHAI (SCMP): An online influencer who shares videos of himself raising a cow in a rural area in southwestern China has been revealed to be a convicted fraudster. The revelation has triggered a heated discussion among internet users. The man, surnamed Luo, was sentenced to 10 months for fraud in 2015 for manufacturing fake methamphetamine and selling it to drug addicts, according to the Yangtze Evening Post. On a leading social media platform where he has 210,000 followers, Luo has posted 300 videos of his countryside life in Dayi county, Sichuan province, most of which are about his interactions with a calf. Luo named the one-year-old calf Niuniu, a common nickname for a little girl, while calling himself Niuniu's Dad. 'I will not slaughter, sell, or beat my Niuniu. I will accompany her for life,' Luo said on his account. Luo's online videos about raising cattle have attracted tens of thousands of followers to his social media account. Photo: Baidu He has racked up 2.5 million likes for his 300 videos so far, with many viewers expressing appreciation for his care for the animal and leaving encouraging comments for him. However, in April, Luo was exposed to be a former fraudster. He used crystal sugar to make fake methamphetamine, commonly known as 'Ice' before selling it to drug addicts. Some of his customers reportedly used so much of his product that they developed diabetes. At the time, Luo said he did not fear getting caught because he believed his customers dared not call the police. After serving 10 months in prison he returned to his hometown of Dayi county. When asked by some netizens about his criminal background, Luo said: 'Yes, it is me. That was what happened 10 years ago.' 'What I am doing now conveys positive energy. A person with a record of misdeeds is not necessarily unkind. It does not necessarily mean he does not like animals. 'I beg the public to be merciful and leave me an opportunity to survive,' he added. The former fraudster has begged his online fans to give him a second chance. -- Photo: Baidu The news brought mixed reactions on mainland social media. 'Despite his criminal past, I do not think we should launch online violence against him. He treats Niuniu well, and Niuniu is lucky to have such a good owner,' one online observer said. However, another person said: 'I am afraid he will use his previous experience to attract traffic. If youngsters see this, their awareness of legal consequences will be diminished.' In April, a woman who served 14 months in jail for fraud years ago was banned online after she used her previous experience to promote herself. Her wanted photo issued by Sichuan police in 2018 went viral thanks to her good looks, with many people dubbing her the 'most beautiful fugitive' in China. - South China Morning Post/ANN
