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Do you have a habit of binge-watching shows on Netflix or other streaming services? A survey shows that 73 percent of Americans admit to binge-watching, with the average binge lasting three hours and eight minutes. Do you think there is a fine line between healthy viewing habits and addictive behavior? Do you think the lockdown has contributed to developing such a habit? Find out more on Studio Plus and share with us your thoughts.

Teachers' unions in the U.S. are playing a powerful role in determining the shape of public education as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage. With mixed ideas and opinions about when to reopen classrooms and how to engage children online, there are many tricky issues facing the nation as it heads toward a chaotic back-to-school season. Find out more on Studio Plus.

Jiang Wenqiang, who became nationally known as Dalian xiaohuo, or "young guy from Dalian" in China, based on his experiences in Wuhan, Hubei province, during the coronavirus lockdown, is now volunteering to fight for his hometown - Dalian, Liaoning province. Find out more on Studio Plus.

The past few months in lockdown have been the longest that many people have ever gone without touching or hugging their family or close friends, and it could be contributing to feelings of loneliness. Experts say that we feel "skin hunger" when we notice a discrepancy between the amount of physical contact we want and the amount that we receive. Can you identify with "skin hunger"? Share your feelings and your observation with us on Studio Plus.

As air travel has seen an upsurge in the last month, airlines have also been divided into two camps: those blocking strategic seats to offer more space, and those willing to fill planes to capacity to maximize on demand. Have you traveled lately by air? Do you think airlines should allow passengers to freely switch seats in order to further social distance at no extra cost? Share your thoughts with us on Studio Plus.

China will ban non-degradable single-use plastic straws by the end of 2020. Companies such as McDonald’s China and Hey Tea, are already introducing the change. Are you OK with life without straws? Are paper straws the answer? Studio Plus hosts share their opinion on this issue.

Are you a people-pleaser? Some may feel pressured to turn down a friend's or a family member's invitation to attend a birthday party or a get-together. According to psychologists, people-pleasers during the pandemic would find it more challenging to say no to others' warm-hearted invitation. They don't want to take the risks to join any parties, but they find it difficult to say no. The desire to make others happy can undermine our safety. Find out more on Studio Plus and be sure to share with us your observations.

The 51-year-old San Diego Comic-Con kicked off this week and for the first time in its history was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual event is providing traditional events for fans, including panels, workshops, exhibits, award ceremonies, and even outside immersive experiences as usual.The four-day online event features approximately 700 exhibitors from all around the world, including China. Are you a big fan of the Comic-Con, and what's your idea about the online event? Find out more on Studio Plus.

A Starbucks barista who was publicly shamed by a customer after asking her to wear a face mask, has received nearly $100,000 in virtual tips, according to USA Today, after a Facebook post that criticized him went viral.

Many people voiced their support for the barista in their comments on

the post, with some wishing they could visit the location to tip him in person.

Studio Plus hosts also weigh in on the issue.

According to the NYtimes, more parents in the U.S. are thinking about home-schooling their kids in the fall semester. This however comes with term and conditions that require a certain process to be followed by parents in order to home-school legally and avoid truancy charges among other conditions to be met. Do you think home-schooling would be adaptable for many families in your country? Let us know your thoughts.