Month: September 2026

First mRNA influenza vaccine launched; suitable for people aged 50 and older

Moderna’s first mRNA-based influenza vaccine, “mFlusiva,” is now available in pharmacies, though not everyone is eligible to receive it. The FDA approved mFlusiva for individuals aged 50 and older back in August, and the CDC recommends that eligible individuals complete their vaccination by the end of October. According to NBC News, the FDA granted traditional […]

Median household income hit a record high of 87,000 yuan last year

After five years of battling inflation, U.S. median household income finally surpassed pre-pandemic levels last year. On the 15th, the Census Bureau reported that, after adjusting for inflation, median household income rose by a solid 2.6% year-over-year to reach $87,460—an all-time high that exceeded the 2019 figure of $85,320. According to the Associated Press, although […]

Trump once claimed that ammunition was virtually unlimited

Two weeks ago, U.S. President Trump stated that the United States possessed “virtually unlimited” ammunition and sharply criticized reports of shortages; Defense Secretary Hegseth also denied that U.S. ammunition stockpiles were strained. However, on the 14th, the Pentagon Inspector General released the first report on the U.S.-Iran conflict, indicating that the hostilities had depleted critical […]

Soy sauce-marinated crab costing 100 yuan a portion at the restaurant

Dining on soy sauce-marinated raw crab at a Korean restaurant can take a heavy toll on your wallet. However, the Korean supermarket chain H Mart is currently running a promotion on a 2-kilogram package of frozen soy sauce-marinated raw crab; a large tub costs just $18.99—with a price tag explicitly labeled “Our Lowest Price”—attracting many […]

Jensen Huang: AI technology continues to advance

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated on Thursday at the Goldman Sachs technology conference in San Francisco that as artificial intelligence (AI) technology continues to advance, cybersecurity is likely to become the next major application area for AI. He noted that AI models are automating programming and disrupting the cybersecurity industry; as the speed at which […]