Consort Wan’s dark story, the good and bad with GLP-1s: 7 Lifestyle highlights

We have selected seven Lifestyle stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.1. The dark story of Consort Wan, 17 years older than the emperor who loved herWan Zhen’er became a beloved consort of Emperor Chenghua against all conventions, but records indicate a pernicious side to her tale.2. The story of Snow Garden, Hong Kong restaurant loved by the rich and famousFrequented by people such as Run Run Shaw, Jet Li’s wife Nina Li Chi and Macau’s Stanley Ho, Snow Garden continues to delight Hongkongers.3. How GLP-1s are more than just weight-loss wonders – but not without riskGLP-1 drugs offer broader health benefits beyond weight loss, but they carry serious risks requiring medical oversight, experts say. Illustration: Mario CameiraResearch suggests GLP-1s like Ozempic may help with more than just weight loss and type 2 diabetes, but experts warn of risks from abuse.4. Are mould and toxins in your home making you ill? How to reduce health risksMould thrives in humid climates, and certain furniture can introduce particles that can cause coughs and even cancer. Here’s how to stay safe.5. Best movies from the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, from Fjord to MinotaurVirginie Efira in a still from All of a Sudden – one of the highlights of the Cannes Film Festival – directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi.The 2026 Cannes Film Festival may have lacked its usual blockbusters, but that gave indie films more exposure. Here are 10 of the best.6. Hong Kong-born Elim Chan becomes first woman to lead San Francisco SymphonyHong Kong-born conductor Elim Chan has been named music director designate of the San Francisco Symphony, capping months of intense industry speculation over her next permanent posting.7. 95-year-old dim sum chef launches menu of forgotten items in Hong KongDim sum chef Foo Shing (left) shares a laugh with Cheung Yat-sing, global product innovation director at Tim Ho Wan. The Hong Kong dim sum restaurant chain has launched a nostalgic dim sum series based on Foo’s recipes. Photo: Tim Ho WanHong Kong dim sum restaurant chain Tim Ho Wan has launched a nostalgic dim sum series with the help of 95-year-old veteran chef Foo Shing.Further Reading