fact or fiction

Is it a fact or is it merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the lesser known truths in the corporate culture of Journal.

The 6 Networking Rules I Wish I Knew Before I Started Job Hunting
Networking Is a Skill You Can Practice I. Nicole Leverich grew up in a small town in Oregon. After college, she moved to San Francisco. She knew no one in communications.
By Jinabout 5 hours ago in Journal
He Was Warned. Then He Brought Black Dog Blood to a Video Game Match.
From match-fixing to glutinous rice and black dog blood: Wayward’s self-exile and a doomed internal war On the night of September 14, Wayward said two things on stream.
By Jina day ago in Journal
The High-End Lie: You Can’t Buy Real Service With Marble
Low Pay, No High-End I Last winter, I was waiting in the lobby of a hotel that called itself the "city's living room." The marble floor was polished enough to reflect the ceiling. A crystal chandelier hung above like frozen rain. The sofa was leather, and when you sat in it, it let out a soft sigh. A waiter passed with a tray. On the tray were two glasses of sparkling water. He set one in front of me. Condensation slid down the glass and left a dark ring on the coaster. He smiled. The curve of his mouth looked measured with a ruler. Then he turned and walked away, back straight, steps even. At the corner, his shoulders dropped. He raised a hand and rubbed the back of his neck.
By Jin3 days ago in Journal
The Last Hurdle: Liu Xiang’s “Third Path” Was Never a Path
The last hurdle, eleven years late: Liu Xiang and the "third path" that was never there I. A number bib On August 26, 2026, Liu Xiang posted a photograph on Weibo. The 2004 Athens Olympics, men's 110-meter hurdles final. The number bib pinned to his chest. White background, black numbers: 1363.
By Jin3 days ago in Journal
The Letter Was Dated September 3. The Applause Came on September 8.
A letter dated September 3, and a trial that premiered early On September 8, on the Lido in Venice, in the Sala Grande, the last of the four-hour credits rolled and the lights came up. The audience stood. The applause lasted five minutes. At the same moment, in a Los Angeles law office, a printer pushed out its final page. The date on the paper was September 3. The recipient: Jigsaw Productions. The sender: Alex Spiro. Above the signature was a line: if the content is not revised, HBO, Bleecker Street, and Universal Pictures will be sued.
By Jin3 days ago in Journal
When Luo Yonghao Says Your Ice Cream Is Bad, the Smartest Move Is Silence
One Tweet, Two Reactions On September 12, 2026, Luo Yonghao posted on Weibo. “I tried the suddenly famous Mr. Wildman at the airport. It’s pretty average. Considering the price, you could even say it’s bad. How did it become so popular? It feels much worse than Zhong Xue Gao. I miss Zhong Xue Gao.”
By Jin4 days ago in Journal
The Robot Tax Is Back. Here’s the Part Nobody Wants to Admit.
Taxing machines, or taxing capital? An old question in a new shell At the Bund Conference in September 2026, Miao Yanliang, chief economist at CICC, said China could consider moderately levying an "automation tax," a "robot tax," or an "AI tax." He called the AI shock a structural and distributional problem.
By Jin6 days ago in Journal
NOT A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO MANIFESTING
NOT A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO MANIFESTING A Quiet Word With the Universe From Yourself I am not going to teach you how to manifest. There are enough people doing that already, usually while sitting in a perfect white room with a candle burning, three crystals lined up like obedient little soldiers and not a speck of dust anywhere. My house does not work like that, and neither does my mind. My thoughts arrive together, all talking at once, while the kettle is boiling and something I put down two minutes ago has mysteriously disappeared. This is not another guide promising that the universe will deliver everything you desire before teatime. This is simply a quiet word with the universe from myself.
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk 7 days ago in Journal
The Richest People You've Never Heard Of
0. The Disappearance Old‑money families do not appear on Forbes billionaire lists. Not because they are poor—but because their wealth takes a shape that the list was never designed to measure.
By Jin11 days ago in Journal
He Didn’t Win the Argument – He Changed the Table
I. On August 27, Sun Yuchen published a long post titled "My Girlfriend Jing Tian." It ran for thousands of characters, detailing the beginning and end of his relationship with the actress Jing Tian, mentioning a 30-million-yuan bride price, surrogacy, and the details of their breakup. At the end of the post, eight characters were printed: "This article is purely fictional."
By Jin14 days ago in Journal
My Boss Asked Me To Quit My $600k Job For His Startup — I Said "I'm Coming Later"
The private room in the Japanese restaurant had the air-conditioning set too low. When he sat down, his knee knocked against the table leg. The ceramic bowl wobbled but didn't tip.
By Jin17 days ago in Journal
Lost in a Sea of Backpacks
I went into that market looking for exactly one thing. A decent, sturdy backpack for university. That was the entire plan, nothing more. I figured I would grab something functional in fifteen minutes and be back home before my tea got cold.
By Zohan Khan22 days ago in Journal