Bot-driven scalping kills fair ticket access

Ticket scalping has gone digital, making it nearly impossible for real fans to secure seats for events. Automated bots are driving prices up and exacerbating the issue, as seen with high-profile tours like Taylor Swift's. The conversation shifts to challenges in China, where third-party brokers complicate ticket access. Solutions like anti-scalping technologies gain attention. Plus, inspiring stories from an English speech contest highlight the transformative power of language learning. The emotional struggles of a successful actress reveal the complex nature of familial expectations.