Good morning,

I’ve been very rude and not yet introduced out newest member of staff - Varun. He’s been writing all the new event shorts on Tide the past week. Like our lovely Charlotte, Varun’s still at high school but very bright (otherwise we wouldn't trust them anywhere near Tide).

Look at the lovely weekly roundup wrote:

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Another reminder then that we are always looking for more hands-on-deck. Age doesn’t matter - just whether or not you’re news savvy, learn quick and a good writer. We’ve all got to start somewhere!

— Cyril

On Today’s Tide

Today’s normal High Tide is a Leader of The Week issue featuring Justin Kim - Hong Kong’s own Diana Award Recipient.

1. Politics | Bullet wounded protester faces charges after 18 months

2. COVID |

   • Border cases? Penny’s Bay with you!

   • 25% of HKers put on 2.5kg during COVID (oops)

   • Leave Home Safe can’t track you - it literally can’t: Sun Dong

3. Events

4. Transport | Taxi fares rise on Sunday

5. Animals | Giant Panda An An won’t eat :(

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