Reported about 1 year ago
高雄龍華市場內的翠紅冷面食物中毒事件引發關注，14人食用後出現發燒、腹瀉等症狀。檢驗人員採檢食材及致病原，衛生局要求業者停業清消七天，如未改善將受罰。業者主強調問題可能來自皮蛋口味。專家提醒食物保鮮及安全，勿留置過久以免食出問題。
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Reported about 1 year ago
The weather in Taiwan is expected to be unstable with scattered thunderstorms in the western and mountainous areas in the afternoon, with a chance of heavy rain in central and southern regions as well as northern mountainous areas. The atmosphere will remain unstable over the next few days with a possibility of continuous rain until night time, especially in the central and southern mountainous regions. Clear to cloudy skies are expected on Tuesday, followed by scattered afternoon thunderstorms in various regions throughout the week.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A man in New Taipei City, Taiwan, had a financial dispute with his ex-girlfriend and repeatedly threatened her, even going as far as printing and distributing flyers with defamatory language around her neighborhood and at nearby factories. In the end, he not only faced legal consequences but also had to compensate the factories for the damages. The man's actions stemmed from his dissatisfaction with his ex-girlfriend's handling of their relationship and suspicions of wanting to collect money from her, leading to a situation where he and his accomplice resorted to defamatory tactics. Both were sentenced to time in detention and were ordered to compensate for the damages caused.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Boeing, the American aerospace giant, has been facing a series of safety incidents in recent years and has been exposed by multiple whistleblowers. In a TV interview, a former quality manager with 30 years of experience at Boeing revealed that the company has been using defective 'scrap parts' to assemble airplanes, estimating that around 50,000 non-compliant parts have been used since the early 2000s. This revelation sheds light on the frequent safety incidents involving Boeing aircraft and raises concerns about the company's manufacturing practices.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Zhao Shao-kang, founder of 'Battle Blue', led Kuomintang legislators and northern councilors to Keelung to support Mayor Xie Guoliang. He accused former mayor Lin You-chang of avoiding the real issues and compared it to becoming the 'second Cheng Wen-tsan'. Zhao reiterated that the recall against Xie Guoliang by the Democratic Progressive Party was unreasonable, emphasizing that there are no valid reasons for his removal as he has been doing well as mayor.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On July 7th, a high observation platform pole in Jinmen was suspected to have self-ignited due to the scorching weather, but the fire was quickly extinguished. Temperatures soared across Taiwan, with Pingtung measuring 39°C, New Taipei City 37.8°C, Miaoli, Hualien, and Taipei over 37°C, and Tainan reaching 36.9°C. Despite the heat, a festive atmosphere in Yujing, Tainan attracted visitors for mango desserts, leading to traffic issues. The weather bureau forecasts continued high temperatures with possible thunderstorms during the afternoons. Residents are advised to stay alert due to the potentially intense weather conditions.
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Reported about 1 year ago
TVBS News, July 7, 2024, 7:41 AM - A high-altitude cold core low pressure system is affecting Taiwan from Sunday onwards, leading to more unstable weather conditions across the island for the next few days. Afternoon showers will be widespread, with intense convection and thunderstorms posing risks of disasters. The Central Weather Bureau forecasts that the rain will slightly ease by the 9th. On Sunday afternoon, thunderstorms hit central Taiwan, with lightning striking power lines in Nantou City. The severe weather conditions are attributed to the presence of the high-altitude cold core low pressure system, which intensifies convective activities and thunderstorms during the afternoons in western Taiwan.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Cheng Wen-tsang, the Chairman of SEF, was accused of corruption during his tenure as mayor of Taoyuan City and was granted bail of 5 million NT dollars by the Taoyuan District Court on the 6th with restrictions on residence, exit, and sailing. Cheng Wen-tsang also announced his resignation as Chairman of SEF at noon on the 7th. The KMT legislative caucus believes that his resignation is just to stop the bleeding, and the key issue is whether Cheng Wen-tsang had any other misconduct during his time as mayor and vice premier, which should be clarified. The KMT caucus emphasizes that with Cheng Wen-tsang being the first vice premier involved in a corruption case, the prosecutors should thoroughly investigate whether there are other suspicious cases in the past. This is the urgent matter now and also the best proof of the DPP government's determination to fight corruption.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On July 7, 2024, in a game between the Taiwan Steel Hawks and the Wei Chuan Dragons, Wu Nien-ting of the Taiwan Steel Hawks made his first defensive error in the CPBL, indirectly causing the team to lose a run. Starting pitcher Hsu Tzu-chien did not give up any earned runs for the first time this season but was unable to secure a win as the Taiwan Steel Hawks fell behind and missed their third win of the season. Despite this, it was a notable performance by Hsu as he had not given up earned runs in a start in 1435 days. Wu Nien-ting continued his hot batting streak, but unfortunately, the team did not come out victorious.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On July 6, at the construction site of the fifth phase factory building of Fuh Mao Technology in Douliu City, Yunlin County, a scaffolding collapse accident resulted in two deaths and three injuries among passing employees. The husband and eldest son of the 46-year-old victim expressed their shock and disbelief, with the son mentioning that his mother had lost vital signs even before arriving at the hospital. Following the incident, the Labor Inspection Bureau found that the scaffolding used did not meet national standards for construction materials, leading to the collapse. The bureau immediately ordered a stoppage of work and fined the responsible construction company, Kyumok Construction, 300,000 under the Labor Safety and Health Act. Further investigations and legal actions are pending to determine accountability for the tragedy.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In the Tokyo governor election of 2024, with 56 candidates including the incumbent Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike, former Taiwanese senator Renho, and former mayor of Akiota City, Hiroshima, Shinji Maru. The incumbent Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike successfully won re-election as announced earlier today by NHK, making it her third consecutive term. With a total of 11,533,132 registered voters, this election had the highest number of candidates at 56. Yuriko Koike, 71 years old, who has been in office for 8 years, focused on initiatives like 'Tokyo Great Reform 3.0', emphasizing issues such as declining birth rates and disaster policies. Despite running as an independent candidate, she received support from the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito, defeating her major rival Renho and securing a third term.
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Reported about 1 year ago
2024年7月7日，桃園市長鄭文燦涉貪疑雲，可能影響他參選新北市長及桃園市長，政治動向受到擾動，可能提前保送新北現任市長張善政連任之路。另外，新北潛在候選人為台北市副市長李四川，若鄭文燦無法參選，可能出現蘇系立委蘇巧慧及林右昌角逐新北市長位置。鄭文燦原可重選桃園市長，但貪瀆情況下，是否抬高現任市長張善政連任機會。
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Reported about 1 year ago
In the French parliamentary election, the second round of voting commenced after the far-right 'National Rally' faced a united opposition from the center and left wings, making it difficult for them to secure an absolute majority in parliament. Despite the far-right’s pro-China stance, scholars believe that France's trends in economic and trade cooperation with Taiwan will remain unchanged, and whoever comes to power will not alienate Taiwan. The election, seen as a critical battle to stop the far-right from taking over, will determine the future direction of French politics, with potential implications for the 2027 presidential election as well.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Former Taoyuan City Mayor Zheng Wen-Can was involved in a corruption case and was granted bail at 5 million NT dollars by the Taoyuan District Court. It was revealed that the presiding judge, surname Deng, had a father who was a long-time political companion of Zheng, even serving as the head of the Political Ethics Office in the Taoyuan city government during Zheng's term as mayor. This connection raised questions about impartiality, but the court stated that the judge was on duty that day and followed all procedures. Criticism was raised by councilors and the public, highlighting the intricacies and potential conflicts of interest in the case.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On July 7, 2024, Chairman of the Straits Exchange Foundation Cheng Wen-chan was suspected of corruption and was granted bail of 5 million NT. The court mentioned that due to the case happening 7 years ago, there was no need for detention as relevant evidence was detailed in the case file. Many questioned why the case was initiated only after President Lai took office, with netizens feeling that the handling was too rough. The case involves changes to the Linkou Special District Project - Zone 5 Industrial Zone Expansion Plan, where individuals attempted to include agricultural land in the expansion plan through bribery, which was returned a year later. The court granted bail for Cheng Wen-chan based on the evidences provided. Huang Yang-ming, a senior media person, and netizens highlighted concerns about the case being overlooked for several years before being brought forward.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Former Vice Premier Cheng Wen-tsang, accused of bribery, was granted bail of five million NTD by the Taoyuan District Court. The prosecution criticized the decision, saying, 'Those who give bribes are detained, but the one who receives bribes is set free,' and immediately appealed. The Taoyuan District Court promised to process the case as a 'fast-track item' to the High Court, possibly leading to a detention hearing as soon as next Tuesday. International media are closely following the progress of Cheng Wen-tsang's investigation, which has triggered attention in both Taiwan and abroad.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Jeronimo Noriega, a student from San Antonio, shares his experience of moving to Spain and finding a new way of life that he prefers over the US. He appreciates Spain's work culture, public transportation, affordable dining, and sense of community. Despite missing friends and US customer service, Noriega has no plans to move back, enjoying the freedom, joy, and slower pace of life he has discovered in Spain.
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Reported about 1 year ago
E.Sun Financial Holding Co. (2890) announced a profit of 12.2 billion NT dollars for the first half of the year, marking a 20.8% increase and achieving a historic high compared to the same period last year. The bank and securities subsidiaries both saw record profits, with earnings per share reaching 0.99 NT dollars, nearing the 1 NT dollar level. Despite a decrease in net profit in June, the cumulative net profit for the first half of the year increased by 20.8% to 122.04 billion NT dollars, with an EPS of 0.99 NT dollars and an annualized ROE of 12.84%.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Uni-Lions faced Chinatrust Brothers for three games at Da-Ju Stadium in Taipei, with a total of 50,011 spectators attending over 3 days. The games set a record-breaking ticket sales for the team, surpassing 20,000 for the first time in their history. With attendance exceeding 200,000 for the season and averaging 6,444 per game, Uni-Lions' 3 home games garnered a revenue of over 50 million, including ticket and merchandise sales.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The 12th CTBC Black Panther Cup is set to begin, and a special 'Female Black Panther Pre-game Sprint Training' was organized featuring baseball stars from Taichung Tai-Soul Balong Baseball Team providing comprehensive training for female baseball players from 7 schools in Taiwan. The event includes a series of training sessions held in different regions, aiming to enhance the development of female youth baseball in preparation for this year's tournament which will include a women's division. Advanced sports technology will be utilized to analyze player performance and provide tailored coaching, emphasizing a commitment to environmental conservation during the event by using eco-friendly utensils. The train strives to promote youth baseball development, gender equality, and environmental sustainability, while encouraging participants to pursue their baseball dreams.
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Reported about 1 year ago
During summer travels, handheld fans have become essential items for cooling down. However, tourists should be cautious if they want to bring these fans abroad as those containing lead-acid batteries are prohibited from being taken on planes. These batteries are unstable and may expand or even explode due to collisions or changes in air pressure, leading to airport customs banning them from flights. Taiwan Power Company advises travelers to carefully check the product labels and instructions, ensuring the battery type and specifications before attempting to bring handheld fans with them when traveling overseas.
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Reported about 1 year ago
FTNN News, July 7, 2024, 7:30 AM - Many tech engineers enjoy high salaries and buying houses, particularly in areas like Hsinchu where TSMC factories have driven up property prices. A real estate agent with over 20 years of experience revealed that Nvidia employees in Silicon Valley are aggressively buying houses, causing prices to surge. Nvidia's employees are known for bidding aggressively, with one commenting that their behavior lacks ethics. The post drew attention to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's announcement of a 25% stock bonus for employees that influenced their house-buying habits, particularly in Santa Clara. Nvidia employees are said to be so wealthy that they are willing to outbid others by $50,000 increments. The fierce competition in the housing market has surprised many in Silicon Valley, with both netizens and industry professionals noting Nvidia's employees' ruthless tactics in acquiring properties.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A jeweler in Taichung, who is also the chairman of the local jewelers' association, recently received emails containing logos of well-known news stations and newspapers, claiming that the jeweler's social media page was infringing on intellectual property by using media images and videos. The emails included links that, when clicked, led to phishing sites or malware attacks. Businesses are urged to be cautious of such scams and take steps such as enabling two-factor authentication and changing passwords to protect against data theft.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A 57-year-old man from Wanli District, New Taipei City, drifted into the open sea after falling asleep while floating with a swim ring at the beach. He was rescued by a fishing boat 19 hours later. Despite being brought to the hospital, the man insisted he was fine and left on his own. The incident was discovered by fishermen the following day when they spotted the man floating with a swim ring at sea and promptly rescued him.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In the mountainous area of Taiwan's Nantou to Yunlin on Route 149, a sudden heavy rainstorm caused flash floods with rolling mudflows, making it impossible to see the road surface for a motorcycle team of 21 bikes and 22 people. Despite the perilous conditions, they all managed to safely travel downhill. The intense rain delayed their journey, but their heavy bikes provided stability. The experience highlighted the dangers of riding in mountainous areas during afternoon thunderstorms, urging caution for future trips.
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