Reported about 1 year ago
The merger of Taiwan's basketball leagues has caused a stir, with three teams returning to the PLG league. Despite this, a new league has been formed with Zhuang Rui Xiong appointed as the chairman. Tsai Chi-Chang, the chairman of the Chinese Professional Baseball League, congratulated Zhuang on his new role and highlighted the importance of reforming institutional structures in both basketball and baseball, aiming for continued growth of both sports in Taiwan.
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Reported about 1 year ago
After the High Court ruled to withdraw the 5 million bail for Zheng Wencan, the Taoyuan District Court is scheduled to hold a detention hearing on the morning of the 9th at 10 a.m. Zheng Wencan was brought in for questioning regarding a corruption case on the 5th, and after the interrogation by the prosecution, they applied for detention, with the Taoyuan District Court initially granting a 5 million bail. However, following a protest from the prosecution, the High Court issued a new ruling on the 8th to revoke the bail and send the case back to the Taoyuan District Court for further consideration.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Ge Zhao'en, also known as Bao Di, was caught by police for drunk driving a Mercedes Benz out of an underground parking lot and parking illegally on the roadside with red lines. Police detected a strong alcohol odor, and Ge claimed he had called a designated driver who couldn't find a parking spot, leading to him driving. His blood alcohol level was tested at 0.61mg/L, resulting in him being investigated for public endangerment. Ge later explained the situation on social media, urging everyone not to drive after drinking, even waiting for the designated driver inside the car is not acceptable.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Amidst a heatwave in Taiwan, tragic incidents have occurred in New Taipei City today. One worker in Banqiao collapsed while working on a glass project on the 15th floor due to suspected heatstroke, and another member of the farmers' association in Xizhi fainted while weeding and fell into a 3-meter deep creek, both succumbing to their injuries. Emergency services rushed to the scenes, but the extreme heat may have contributed to these unfortunate events. Authorities are investigating the incidents to prevent similar tragedies during the scorching summer weather.
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Reported about 1 year ago
寶弟葛兆恩，高凌風與金友莊的兒子，被警方在北市信義區逮捕，酒測值為0.61。金友莊受訪表示希望一家人能持續監督寶弟，並強調喝酒不開車、開車不喝酒的重要性。
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Reported about 1 year ago
The 'Mountain Sea Citizen Demolition Action' officially completed the second-stage petition submission, with over 43,000 documents received. After encountering issues in the initial submission due to discrepancies and registration errors, the group made corrections and successfully resubmitted the petition to the Keelung City Election Commission. The commission will now proceed with verification procedures and aims to complete the process within 40 days. The petition aims at removing Mayor Xie Guoliang and has been progressing despite some challenges during the submission process.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On July 8, 2024, at 8:54 AM, CTi News reported that the Taiwan Lottery Company announced the latest winning numbers for the 113000055th Power Lottery draw with a jackpot prize of up to 2 billion NT dollars. Players are encouraged to check their tickets as the numbers are 10, 11, 13, 30, 32, and 37 for the first section, and 05 for the second section. Stay updated for more news.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A bubble tea shop employee shared on Dcard about the 4 most irritating types of customers they encounter, including those who compare with other branches, order without waiting, cut the line, and make numerous specific requests like requesting to deseed passion fruit drinks. Other industry workers also chimed in with their frustrating experiences. The article sparked discussions and complaints about customer behaviors in the service industry.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A major bus accident occurred in Pinjore, Haryana, India on July 8, 2024, where a bus carrying students overturned due to losing control, resulting in 46 students being injured and hospitalized. The driver fled the scene and is being pursued by the police. The bus belonged to the Haryana Roadways Corporation, and the driver's negligence led to the accident. Despite the chaos at the hospital, all the injured individuals are reported to be in stable condition.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Since its establishment in 1790, King Arthur Baking Co. faced challenges during the pandemic with a sudden surge in demand. CEO Karen Colberg, leveraging the company's strengths, focused on managing supply chains and ramping up production. With a robust mail-order business, King Arthur's online presence and baking tips helped build trust over the years. The company saw continued interest in home baking after the pandemic, expanding its market share by planning to open baking schools across the country. As an employee-owned company, King Arthur strives to innovate beyond flour while maintaining quality, value, and a culture of collaboration among its employees.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On July 8, 2024, Taiwan Television News reported that the Democratic Progressive Party's Integrity Commission convened an emergency meeting regarding former Taoyuan Mayor Cheng Wen-tsang. Under the Integrity Law, the commission decided to open an investigation and announced that if Cheng Wen-tsang is proven to be involved in illegal activities and is detained, he will face a three-year suspension. The commission emphasized that public officials should uphold high integrity standards, especially at higher levels of government. If sentenced guilty in the future, further disciplinary action may be taken. The commission also stated that in case of more severe situations, they will conduct a more thorough investigation and impose stricter penalties.
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Reported about 1 year ago
An 18-year-old fresh graduate started working at a startup company, only to have 8,000 deducted from her 35,000 monthly salary for not achieving perfect attendance, resulting in her net income even falling below the legal minimum wage in Taiwan. The company's strict rules on attendance and salary deductions, which were not disclosed during the interview, have sparked outrage online with netizens advising the individual to report the unethical practices to the labor bureau.
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Reported about 1 year ago
As Taiwan experiences high temperatures, even animals are struggling with the heat. Farm operators have started shearing camels and providing water pools and mist sprays to help them cool down. They have also updated the animals' menu by serving chilled grass, adding cooling fruits and vegetables like watermelon and carrots. With temperatures reaching 37 degrees Celsius, camels have resorted to opening faucets to drink water to combat the sweltering weather. Operators are implementing various measures to help the animals stay cool, including spraying mist, planting trees, and providing flowing mountain spring water filled with chlorides and minerals for them to drink. The new summer menu features chilled grass, fruits, and vegetables to increase their appetite and help them cope with the heat, ensuring a refreshing summer for the animals.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Former Mayor of Taoyuan and ex-chairman of the Straits Exchange Foundation Ching Wen-Chan is suspected of being involved in a corruption case related to land development, potentially violating the Anti-Corruption Act. The DPP Integrity Commission decided to initiate an investigation under the Integrity Act. If Ching Wen-Chan is detained, he could face a 3-year suspension. The Commission stated that higher public office holders should be held to higher standards. Ching Wen-Chan's defense lawyer, who is also a member of the Commission, voluntarily recused himself to avoid conflict of interest. The Commission emphasized that they will proceed with the case regardless of Ching Wen-Chan's involvement. If evidence of wrongdoing is found during the judicial process, a 3-year suspension will be imposed, with the possibility of further disciplinary action if more serious offenses are revealed.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Taiwan High Court revoked the initial ruling to grant Taoyuan Mayor and SEF Chairman Cheng Wen-tsann bail of 5 million Taiwan dollars due to lack of detailed rationale on how to exclude the possibility of Cheng influencing or colluding with accomplices or witnesses. The case involves allegations of bribery and other offenses, and the Taoyuan District Court will reconvene for a remand hearing on the morning of July 9, with the judge deciding based on new evidence provided by the High Court.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Former Chairman of the Forward Foundation, Zheng Wen-Can, was involved in a land development case, with Taoyuan District Court originally ordering a five million bail, but the prosecution appealed. Today (8th), the original release order was revoked and sent back to the Taoyuan court. The handling judge decided to reopen the detention hearing tomorrow morning at ten o'clock. Meanwhile, the DPP Clean Government Committee decided to register a case, stating that if detention is ordered, a three-year suspension will be imposed. The High Court pointed out that the Taoyuan court failed to justify why Zheng Wen-Can was not detained, the necessity and basis for it, and why the bail of five million was issued, stating that Taoyuan court's lack of reasoning for the decision led to the revocation and sending it back. The public is closely watching whether the Taoyuan court will reverse detention or increase the bail amount during the upcoming detention hearing.
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Reported about 1 year ago
During a speech by Huang Renxun on July 8, 2024, morning at 8:47, where he stated Taiwan being the starting point for AI infrastructure, taken from a NVIDIA livestream screenshot. Referred to as the 'Huang Renxun AI Yao Hu' by netizens, Wisdom (5484) had its stock price soaring significantly, prompting a 'attention stock' notice by the Stock Exchange, disclosed its May revenue of nearly 58 million, a 105% increase year on year, but with a net loss of about 23 million, a 258% decrease year on year, resulting in a loss per share of 0.35 yuan. Today, Wisdom's stock price plummeted to the limit down, following Huang Renxun's association, gaining market confidence, with volumes significantly reduced compared to last week. Analysts noted Wisdom's struggles in transitioning to the automotive sector in recent years, aiming to turn losses into profit this year amidst market volatility and additional expenses, optimistic about its 7 AI products currently in shipment to boost operations. Another 'AI concept stock,' Advantech (2365), also met the attention trading standard with June revenue of nearly 89.04 million, an increase of 68.94% year on year, closing the day with a 1.85% increase after hitting a record 59.5 yuan.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On July 6, former Taoyuan Mayor Zheng Wen-chan was arrested on corruption charges and granted bail of 5 million NT dollars by Taoyuan District Court, but the prosecution appealed. The High Court has now overturned the bail decision and returned the case to the Taoyuan District Court. The court will hold a detention hearing at 10 am tomorrow. Zheng is facing corruption allegations.
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Reported about 1 year ago
金仁寶集團旗下的電子代工大廠金寶（2312）被外資指定為入選輝達（NVIDIA）GB200受惠股，股價在連6個交易日中狂漲34％，創下20年來新高。另外，旗下上市存託憑證泰金寶-DR（9105）也連續三天上漲，吸引外資購買，金寶標得外資關注。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Affected by the Pacific high pressure and cold-core low pressure, the weather today is unstable, with the possibility of sudden thunderstorms and even hail. Yesterday evening, people witnessed lightning and thunder in the sky over Kaohsiung, with some comparing it to scenes from a movie like Thor. The lightning resembled a spider web extending across the sky, emitting purple light, brightening the sky. Fans attending a beer festival in Kaohsiung had to seek shelter from the sudden thunderstorm, with some jokingly enjoying the unexpected rain. The Central Weather Bureau forecasts more thunderstorms and hail today, mainly affecting mountainous areas, central and southern Taiwan, and greater Taipei. Unstable weather conditions are expected in the coming days, possibly leading to rare and dramatic meteorological phenomena.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On July 8, 2024, the Internal Affairs Committee's meeting was delayed for over 5 hours when Chairperson Hsiao Kuan-Su-Mei and staff were found socializing in her office instead of attending the session, leaving MPs and officials waiting. The situation raised concerns over the impartiality of the proceedings. Committee members were seen chatting and eating in the office, causing the meeting to be postponed. The incident drew criticism from opposition MPs for disrupting parliamentary business.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Taiwanese actress Gu Jie recently disclosed during a media dinner that three weeks after her surgery for stage IV colorectal cancer, doctors found three new cysts on her liver during a follow-up scan. She is currently under observation and considering another surgery if necessary. Despite her health setbacks, she remains optimistic, focusing on recovery and alternative treatments. Gu Jie also shared about her weight loss and stable relationship, emphasizing the support of love in her life.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Former chairman of the Taoyuan Arms Citizens' Association Zheng Wen-Can, who is involved in a corruption case related to the Hua Ya Land Development during his tenure as Taoyuan Mayor, was summoned for allegedly accepting a bribe of 5 million yuan. His bail was revoked after a successful prosecution appeal, and the High Court sent the case back to the lower court for further consideration. The Taoyuan District Court is scheduled to hold a hearing on July 9 in the morning. The High Court determined that the original ruling did not provide clear reasons for Zheng Wen-Can's remand, questioning the necessity of remand and potential collusion among accomplices and witnesses. They found the original ruling to be inadequate and sent the case back to the district court for a more appropriate decision.
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Reported about 1 year ago
在樂天桃猿對戰富邦悍將的比賽中，球員蔡鎮宇代跑時被發現球褲過短，看起來像是穿著黑絲襪。儘管中職規章未特別限制球褲長度，但球團還是向蔡鎮宇提出改正要求，要求他未來出賽時將球褲長度調整至膝蓋以下，以避免這樣的突兀情況。
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Reported about 1 year ago
台北市警方發現高凌風的兒子寶弟開車違停路邊紅線，涉嫌酒駕且酒測值高達0.61，雖然他解釋叫了代駕但對方找不到停車場，因此自己開車出來，最終被要求帶回派出所。寶弟經常在社群分享生活，該次喝酒後明明有叫代駕卻開車，最終被依公共危險罪送辦。警方提醒飲酒後勿開車，以免發生意外。
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