Lily Chang, autor en Bean watcher

Jun

30

2024

New COVID-19 vaccines recommended for all Americans 6 months and older this fall

More news - Breaking news The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Thursday that all Americans 6 months and older should receive one of the new COVID-19 vaccines when they become available this fall. The recommendation comes amid a summer surge in COVID-19 cases, with infection rates rising in at least 39 states and territories. While most Americans have developed some immunity to the coronavirus through previous infections or vaccinations, the new vaccines offer an incremental boost. However, their effectiveness wanes within a few months as immunity wanes and the virus continues to mutate. Data presented at a…

Jun

29

2024

By Lily Chang

Iran’s presidential candidates are united on one thing: Trump’s return

Politics

More news - Recent news During the Iranian presidential campaign, one recurring theme dominated debates, rallies, and speeches: the long-awaited return of Donald J. Trump. The six presidential candidates have repeatedly suggested that Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election is inevitable. The central question for Iranian voters as they head to the polls on Friday is which candidate is best equipped to handle a Trump presidency. Interestingly, President Biden is barely mentioned and the numerous polls indicating a close US election are ignored. Instead, Trump's name is invoked frequently. “Wait and see what happens when Trump comes,” Mostafa…

Jun

29

2024

By Lily Chang

Executioner-turned-TikTok star Shahjahan Bhuiya dies in Bangladesh

Social Responsibility

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,…

Jun

29

2024

By Lily Chang

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…