Today, the city will see a shift from cloudy to sunny skies, with a southwesterly breeze of force 2-3 and temperatures ranging from 17 to 27 degrees Celsius in the urban area.

On the 15th, the Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee and Mayor Wang Yanfeng chaired a regular meeting of the Municipal Government, deliberating on the optimization and integration plan for the Linfen Economic Development Zone and studying projects concerning the upgrade and improvement of urban sewage treatment facilities.

On the 16th, a cooperation framework agreement was signed in Beijing between the Linfen Municipal People's Government and the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, focusing on the academic construction of the Dingcun Site Museum. Mayor Wang Yanfeng and Institute Deputy Director Liu Jun attended the signing ceremony.

On the 16th, a city-wide work scheduling meeting on workplace safety was held, attended by Standing Committee Member and Executive Vice Mayor Hu Xiaogang. That same day, the Municipal Federation of Trade Unions convened its fourth session of the seventh committee, reviewing the first half of the year's work and outlining tasks for the second half.

On the 15th, Zhang Jinwei, a Standing Committee Member of the Municipal Party Committee and Secretary of the Hongtong County Party Committee, chaired a meeting on addressing road safety hazards. From the 14th to the 15th, Zhao Songqiang, Secretary of the Yaodu District Party Committee, led a delegation to Shanghai and Hangzhou to study digital economy, AI data services, and entrepreneurial incubation.

On the 14th, Huozhou City held a special meeting on upgrading public elderly care institutions. On the 16th, Wu Bin, Secretary of the Quwo County Party Committee, visited Beidong Township to inspect rural collective asset management and road safety work. That day, Gao Yaming, Secretary of the Yicheng County Party Committee, surveyed urban planning and landscaping improvements. Zhang Kexin, Secretary of the Fushan County Party Committee, chaired a meeting on key project planning for the 15th Five-Year Plan and 2027 initiatives. Jin Hongfeng, Secretary of the Anze County Party Committee, inspected elderly care services at a township nursing home. On the 15th, Liu Yong, Secretary of the Gu County Party Committee, toured the Guyang Township mushroom plantation, holding a work meeting to assess local progress. On the 16th, An Haiqing, Secretary of the Fenxi County Party Committee, conducted a special inspection at the county comprehensive governance center. Also on the 16th, Ma Ping, Secretary of the Ji County Party Committee, inspected road safety, food safety, fire safety, and market order at locations including the Jizhou bus station and Hukou Waterfall. That day, the 8th Congress of the Xiangning County Federation of Trade Unions opened, with Secretary Li Yongfang and Deputy Secretary and County Mayor Xu Huawei attending. In Xi County, the 2026 Yulu Xiangli pear industry conference and picking season launched, with Secretary Liang Shaojie announcing the opening. Zhai Jiting, Secretary of the Daning County Party Committee, inspected urban sanitation and infrastructure. On the 15th, Pu County held a national defense education month activity and a send-off ceremony for new recruits, with Deputy Secretary and County Mayor Ren Ligang participating. On the 16th, Hu Guohua, Deputy Secretary and County Mayor of Yonghe County, conducted research visits to the Yonghe Red Army Primary School and the County No. 2 Middle School. Additionally, on the 14th, Wang Guizhu, Vice President of SenseTime Group, toured the Linfen Economic Development Zone's digital industry park and micro-drama base.

A resident of Houma City inquired about uniform fees for motorcycle license exams. Authorities responded that there is no unified standard, as fees are market-regulated and set independently by driving schools based on operating costs.

The Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology recently publicized the winners of the 11th "Maker China" Shanxi SME Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, with four projects from Linfen making the list.

What can AI truly accomplish? On September 18th, the Linfen Daily Public Welfare Lecture will introduce a new zero-based AI practical course. Designed for beginners, the course moves beyond abstract theory, focusing on practical application and easy-to-understand breakdowns of everyday AI scenarios, helping ordinary users master AI tools with confidence.

On the 16th, the Municipal Water Supply Co., Ltd. announced a scheduled water outage and pressure reduction in parts of the urban area from 2:00 AM to 10:00 PM on September 18th, due to pipe network connections for the Pingyang Street drainage improvement project.

Also on the 16th, a press conference introduced the 2026 Yao Culture Tourism Festival, themed "Embracing Yao Feng and Jin Yun, Enjoying the Original China." Co-hosted by Yaodu District, Xiangfen County, and Pu County, the festival will run from September 23rd to October 7th.

A report from Xinhua News focused on Shanxi Jinnan Iron and Steel Group, examining how the traditional steel company is forging a new path toward green, intelligent, and innovative development.

On the 16th, the Gravity-1 rocket successfully launched from the East China Sea, placing eight satellites from the Qianfan constellation and one ultra-high-speed wireless communication experiment satellite into orbit.

With no dialogue and a simple story, the melody of "Ru Yuan" accompanies an AI-generated short video that has deeply moved millions. Why has the "No. 8" little soldier, now viral across the internet, brought so many to tears?

On the morning of the 16th, the Pinglu Canal, a key project of the New Western Land-Sea Corridor, officially opened to navigation.

Scammers are now using collected voice samples and AI technology to clone your voice, calling your relatives and friends while imitating your speech. Police remind citizens: remain silent for three seconds during unfamiliar calls to help detect fraudulent activity.

Many seniors regularly dye their hair, but improper use of hair dyes can significantly increase health risks. What should you do if an allergic reaction occurs after dyeing? Why should older adults be extra cautious, and what should they look for when selecting hair dye products?

As autumn dryness sets in, what is the most effective way to keep your body properly hydrated?