Lily Chang, autor en Bean watcher

Aug

2024

MSG Entertainment increases revenues by 13% thanks to record number of live events at the Garden

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. reported a significant 13 percent increase in revenue, capping a banner year that featured more than 960 events and attracted $6.3 million in ticket sales. The performance surge came on the heels of its separation from MSG Sphere, a futuristic music venue in Las Vegas. Since its separation in April of last year, MSG Entertainment has focused on its core venues, which include iconic locations such as Madison Square Garden itself, the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, the Beacon Theatre and the Chicago Theatre. The company also manages entertainment and…

Aug

2024

By Lily Chang

President Biden meets with digital influencers at White House event

Science and Technology

On a lively Wednesday in the White House Indian Treaty Room, President Biden wowed a roomful of digital influencers and media professionals with his entrance, immediately raising their smartphones as they prepared to document the event. In a display of modernity and relatability, President Biden interacted directly with attendees by taking selfies before addressing the crowd. He emphasized the critical role that social media creators play in today’s communications landscape, acknowledging the generational shift in media consumption preferences, particularly among younger people who prefer digital content to traditional media. “Unlike my generation’s media, you are where today’s young people listen,…

Aug

2024

By Lily Chang

Aaron Judge’s swing adjustment boosts his power

Politics

New York Yankees hitter Aaron Judge has rediscovered his power stroke after making a subtle but impactful change to his batting stance. Struggling early in the season, Judge made a critical change in May that reignited his offensive prowess. By closing his stance and standing straighter, Judge improved his ability to handle slow pitches, especially sliders. This adjustment led to a significant increase in his batting average and power numbers, putting him back at the top of the American League standings. Judge's resurgence is a testament to his dedication to continuous improvement and his ability to adapt to changing pitching…

Aug

2024

By Lily Chang

Unexplained brain ailment baffles doctors in New Brunswick

Health

Doctors in New Brunswick, Canada, are grappling with a scientific conundrum: a group of patients with similar, unexplained neurological symptoms. This unfolding medical mystery has become a political firestorm. The story begins in late 2018 with Laurie Beatty, an 81-year-old who showed sudden behavioral changes. He became preoccupied with an old business, displaying confusion and disorientation. His condition rapidly worsened, leading to seizures and ultimately his death. Dozens of people affected by an unidentified disease Gabrielle Cormier, just 20 years old, is the youngest confirmed case in this cluster. Many others share her situation, suffering from a series of unexplained…