Year: 2024

Jun
29
2024
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By Lily Chang
Executioner-turned-TikTok star Shahjahan Bhuiya dies in Bangladesh

Executioner-turned-TikTok star Shahjahan Bhuiya dies in Bangladesh

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Related media - Latest news Shahjahan Bhuiya, who rose to fame by executing some of Bangladesh’s most notorious criminals in exchange for reduced sentences for his crimes and later gained brief fame on TikTok, died on Monday in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka. The National Police announced Tuesday that the cause of his death, which occurred in hospital, has not yet been confirmed. Abul Kashem, Bhuiya's landlord, said he took Bhuiya to the hospital on Sunday after Bhuiya experienced chest pains. Last year, Bhuiya had claimed to be 74 years old in local media, but his national identity card, provided by Kashem,…
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Jun
29
2024
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By Lily Chang
The Fed’s preferred measure of inflation shows signs of cooling

The Fed’s preferred measure of inflation shows signs of cooling

Investments and Business
Related media - Latest news The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge continues to show signs of cooling, accompanied by moderate growth in consumer spending - good news for central banks aiming to control rising prices and curb demand. The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index rose 2.6% year-over-year in May, in line with economists’ expectations and down slightly from a 2.7% gain in April. Excluding the more volatile prices of food and fuel, the “core” inflation measure also rose 2.6% year-over-year, down from 2.8% in April. On a monthly basis, inflation remained remarkably subdued, with overall prices not showing any significant…
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Jun
28
2024
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By Lily Chang
Middle East Crisis: Israel Orders Evacuation Amid Gaza City Attacks

Middle East Crisis: Israel Orders Evacuation Amid Gaza City Attacks

Politics
Related media - Recent news Israel ordered evacuations in eastern Gaza on Thursday as heavy attacks hit the region, leaving scores of people dead, according to Palestinian officials and residents. Those in the area described a desperate scramble to escape amid ongoing explosions. The Israeli military did not immediately comment on the strikes, which reportedly targeted the Shajaiye neighborhood, an area badly damaged by previous intense fighting. Israel's public broadcaster, Kan, noted that the military was conducting a ground operation to eliminate Hamas, based on intelligence suggesting the group was regaining control of the neighborhood. A witness from a human…
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Jun
28
2024
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By Lily Chang
American Travelers in Europe Face Phone Outage

American Travelers in Europe Face Phone Outage

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Related media - Breaking news US mobile carriers AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile suffered an outage that impacted travelers in Europe. Many vacationers have lost access to essential phone functions such as data, calls and messages. Social media was buzzing with frustrated travellers from Britain to Türkiye, unable to connect for 24 hours. The cause of the outage remains unclear, but appears to be related to an issue with a third-party provider used for international roaming. Carriers have recognized the problem: AT&T says its network is operating normally, but some international customers may experience outages due to an external issue. They…
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