Lily Chang, autor en Bean watcher

Aug

20

2024

Russia calls Clooney Foundation for Justice “undesirable”.

MOSCOW, Russia — The Russian Revenue Service has officially designated the Clooney Foundation for Justice, an American nonprofit, as “undesirable.” This classification, which has been used against foreign organizations since 2015, accuses the foundation of engaging in activities that allegedly aim to discredit Russia. Founded by famed actor George Clooney and his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, the foundation has been active in advocating for justice globally. Russian authorities, however, say the foundation's operations mirror Hollywood-style tactics to undermine Moscow's image. According to a statement released via the Telegram messaging platform by the General Tax Office, the foundation allegedly…

Aug

20

2024

By Lily Chang

Circo Vázquez celebrates 55 years with new international shows

Culture and Entertainment

For over five decades, Circo Vazquez has been wowing crowds with breathtaking performances. This year, as they celebrate their 55th anniversary, they are introducing an entirely new lineup of international performers ready to wow Atlanta audiences. ATLANTA – When Circo Vazquez sets up camp, it’s a signal for the Good Day Atlanta team to capture the magic. This year marks the 55th anniversary of the family-run circus, which is currently delighting visitors at the Plaza Fiesta Mall with shows scheduled through September 1. If you’ve tuned into Good Day Atlanta before, you may remember our segment last year under the…

Aug

20

2024

By Lily Chang

Estee Lauder forecasts lower profits and Freda announces her retirement

Social Responsibility

Estee Lauder Chairman and CEO Fabrizio Freda will retire, marking the end of an impactful era for the cosmetics giant. Estee Lauder forecast its annual sales and profits will fall short of expectations as the global beauty industry faces declining demand, particularly in China. The announcement comes amid news that CEO Fabrizio Freda, who has led the company since 2009, will step down on June 30, 2025, ending nearly 16 years of leadership. During her tenure, Freda, 66, has significantly expanded Estee Lauder’s skin care line, incorporating popular brands like Dr. Jart and Deciem, which owns The Ordinary. She has…

Aug

20

2024

By Lily Chang

Social networking giant X halts operations in Brazil amid legal and censorship challenges

Science and Technology

MEXICO CITY — Social media giant X said Saturday it would cease operations in Brazil, a move that comes after Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes reportedly ordered the arrest of X’s legal representative in Brazil unless specific warrants were complied with. X announced an immediate withdrawal of its staff from its Brazilian operations, although it mentioned that Brazilian users would still have access to its services. The company did not clarify the apparent contradiction in continuing to offer services while suspending operations. This announcement follows a series of meetings earlier this year between X representatives and Judge de…