Reported about 1 year ago
Crystal Seitz, a fantasy author, found solace in books during her diagnosis journey and now writes characters with disabilities that she wishes to see. In her debut novel, 'Inheritance of Scars,' she created Astrid, a determined girl with Crohn’s disease, to show that disabilities do not define a person. Seitz emphasizes that disabilities should be represented in sci-fi and fantasy genres, challenging the misconception that they need to be 'fixed.' She also recommends SFF books with disability representation by disabled authors as crucial for providing new perspectives.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On July 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., Chen Yizhen, the Chairman and CEO of the Trend Education Foundation who originally aspired to pursue literature, talked about her journey of entrepreneurship with her husband, injecting humanistic thinking into the technology industry and channeling corporate resources into culture. With her experiences as nourishment, Chen Yizhen gracefully navigates through her beloved field of arts and culture, paying homage to literary masters, promoting theater through literature, and expanding her inner world through reading, enriching her life and inspiring creativity.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On July 5, 2024, during the Golden Melody Awards ceremony, acclaimed actor and Asia Television Award winner Gao Jie greeted the audience with 'good evening,' which was criticized as a Chinese phrase and led to backlash online. Despite this, Gao Jie continued to interact with fans using the same greeting and received strong support. Lawmaker Wu Chuncheng commented on the incident, questioning the cultural sensitivities in Taiwan and criticizing the tendency to attack others' loyalty and thoughts. Wu also raised concerns about the cultural clashes and tensions in Taiwan, urging for a more inclusive approach towards various cultures to avoid self-inflicted consequences.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Taiwanese surgeon Jiang Kunjun has recently been accused of engaging in an extramarital affair with a nurse and being involved in multiple MeToo incidents. While his agency denies the rumors and emphasizes his good family status, insiders continue to reveal details. It is rumored that Jiang Kunjun sexually harassed multiple nutritionists, as well as 'Health 2.0' host and T-stage anchor Zheng Kaiyun. Zheng Kaiyun confirmed the incidents but declined interviews and discussing specifics, stating that she no longer wishes to work with individuals of questionable character. Desiring to protect victims of harassment and sexual violence, Zheng refused to comment further, emphasizing the importance of respecting bodily autonomy and speaking out against harassment.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A fire broke out at an ink factory in the Quan Valley Industrial Park in Hwaseong City, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea on July 5, 2024, at around 7:15 am. Three workers were urgently evacuated as firefighters worked to extinguish the flames. The factory stored hazardous chemicals like ethyl acetate and methyl ethyl ketone, with no significant casualties expected. This incident comes shortly after a major fire at the ARICELL battery manufacturing plant in the same industrial park led to 23 deaths. The two locations are only a little over 500 meters apart.
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Reported about 1 year ago
一名網紅在台鐵上模擬喪屍行為，嚇壞其他旅客並拍攝影片，引起爭議。台鐵回應該行為妨礙乘車秩序，並提醒乘客共同維護車站秩序及安全。該網紅不僅在台鐵車廂表演，還在月台引起困擾，引發社會議論及台鐵相關規範。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Federal Reserve policymakers are considering interest-rate cuts as the US labor market shows signs of cooling, with recent reports indicating slowing job creation and rising unemployment. The data, which suggests a potential need for rate cuts, could lead to a more active debate during the Federal Reserve's upcoming meeting in late July. While no rate change is expected in July, the possibility of a rate cut in September looms as the labor market approaches a healthier balance.
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Reported about 1 year ago
金秀賢晚間抵達桃園機場後直奔鼎泰豐用餐，引起網友熱議。網紅黃小愛在外直擊金秀賢的1舉動，驚呼「好扯喔」，並感慨「跟金秀賢吃同一批麵粉」。金秀賢親民地向路人揮手，展現平易近人的形象。
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Reported about 1 year ago
The June jobs report in the US surpassed expectations with the addition of 206,000 new jobs, higher than the anticipated 190,000. Ameriprise Financial's VP of Equity Research, Justin Burgin, views the data positively, noting the job additions surpass last month's report. Burgin explains the unemployment increase could lead to favorable Federal Reserve policy conditions, emphasizing the importance of job growth. Despite an optimistic outlook with a projected GDP growth of 2.1%, Burgin believes the report signals a promising outlook for markets, as economists seek a gradual economic slowdown with a stable job market, robust consumer spending, and strong corporate profits maintaining market highs.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On July 5, 2024, Chinese coast guard ships harassed Taiwanese fishing boats by crossing the median line in the Taiwan Strait, leading to the deployment of the Taiwanese coast guard ship Taichung to protect the fishermen. Reports emerged suggesting Taichung demanded the fishing boats leave to avoid escalation, but the Coast Guard clarified that they indeed provided strong protection. The Taichung ship intervened to prevent Chinese coast guard vessel harassment and maintained patrol until the situation resolved, dispelling misconceptions about their actions.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Renowned artist Lin Wanshi from Yilan, known for his reclusive lifestyle, teaching, and friendly demeanor, showcases his unique color blending and brushwork skills in a recent solo exhibition at the Yilan Art Museum. With a background in fine arts and studying in the UK, Lin's aesthetic vision is broadened, evident in his artworks inspired by nature and personal experiences like moonlit nights and seascapes. Through his paintings, Lin captures the essence of time and space, creating a blend of reality and imagination in his artworks, reflecting his dedication to artistry.
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Reported about 1 year ago
At the 26th Taipei Film Festival, Jerry Yan, Bai Runyin, Lin Pintong, Li Xue, and Xiang Jieru attended the cocktail party as nominees. Bai Runyin, who worked with Jerry Yan in 'The Distance of Us 2,' joked about Yan's past as a heartthrob from 'Meteor Garden' fame, causing Yan to self-deprecate and describe his past achievements as 'just clouds.' Bai Runyin revealed Yan once teased him about being short, but Yan explained he was giving advice on how to grow taller. Bai Runyin found Yan easy to chat with, equating their mental ages, and expressed a desire for Yan to win an award and expand his acting range to represent Taiwan in the global film industry. Awards for the evening included 'The Old Fox' winning the Audience Award and 'Evanescent' winning the Media Recommendation Award, among others.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Andy Lau started his concert tour in Shanghai with a spectacular performance that thrilled fans. Returning to the stage in mainland China after 13 years, he kicked off the show with the theme song 'Today is the Day,' declaring, 'Shanghai, I'm back!' Lau performed classic hits like 'Tian Yi' and interacted happily with the audience. The concert featured impressive visual effects and installations, culminating in an electrifying performance of 'Chinese People' that left the audience in awe. The tour will continue to other cities in China before arriving at Taipei Arena for a four-day concert in October, building up excitement among fans.
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Reported about 1 year ago
According to SET News, on July 5, 2024, at 9:55 AM, the Fu De 2nd Road Police Substation of the Lingya Police Substation in Kaohsiung City was searched as police officers were suspected of using official computers to access personal data. The officers involved were brought back to the station for investigation, and their phones and related computer records were confiscated. Further details of the case are still under investigation. Please refrain from engaging in misconduct and do not replicate such behavior.
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Reported about 1 year ago
在第26屆台北電影獎入圍酒會上，包括陳意涵在內的「最佳女配角」入圍演員們現身。湯詠絮直呼喜歡陳意涵，現場氣氛熱鬧；曾珮瑜被加入提名成為討論焦點；劉奕兒透露今年不同帶幸運物；林艾璇首度入圍感受壓力。陳意涵與大元間的夫妻情趣互動引發關注，大元提到旅行驚喜，陳意涵回應兩人之間的互動趣事。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Many Taiwanese people enjoy traveling to Japan and pay increasing attention to the type of accommodation they choose, focusing on comfort, convenience, or traditional Japanese style. Online booking brand 'Rakuten Travel' is holding a 'July Summer Festival' promotion until July 19, offering various discounts for hotel bookings in Japan. The performance in Taiwan has grown significantly, with a 4-fold increase in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period last year. Aichi Prefecture saw the highest growth at 116%, attributed to the opening of multiple Nagoya flight routes. Rakuten Travel's efforts to promote and offer promotions tailored to Taiwanese travelers have contributed to this growth.
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Reported about 1 year ago
According to TTV News on July 5, 2024 at 9:53 am, the first-ever eSports World Cup is taking place in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, from July 3 to August 25. Over 1500 top eSports players from more than 60 countries are competing for a total prize pool of $60 million, equivalent to NT$1.9 billion, setting a record in eSports history. The event aims to support professional eSports careers and promote regional teams, with Saudi Arabia hoping to create opportunities for Middle Eastern eSports teams and contribute to the country's 2030 vision of creating 40,000 job opportunities in the industry. Featuring various competitions and events, the eSports World Cup is set to become a global celebration for eSports fans.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Patrick and Brittany Mahomes were spotted at Morgan Wallen's concert at BST Hyde Park in London on July 4, 2024. The couple, who have been traveling around Europe, were seen cuddling in matching red outfits while enjoying the music festival. They also shared snapshots on social media from the event, along with clips of Wallen's performance and quality family time with their children in London.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Jerry Yan and Bii attended the nominees reception for the 26th Taipei Film Awards, where both actors are nominated for Best Actor for their respective roles in TV dramas. During the event, 43-year-old Jerry Yan and 15-year-old Bii playfully bantered, with Bii jokingly remarking that their mental ages are similar. Bii also admitted to not being familiar with 'Meteor Garden,' a series Jerry Yan is famous for, leading to some awkward and humorous moments between the two. Jerry Yan praised Bii for his youth and potential for growth in the industry, encouraging him to speak responsibly and explore different roles in the future.
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Reported about 1 year ago
At the Taipei Film Awards nomination cocktail party, nominees for 'Best Supporting Actress', including Da Yuan and Chen Yi-han, attended. Da Yuan, a first-time nominee, teased her fiancé with a sexy surprise in her red carpet dress. Chen Yi-han, a married actress, jokingly defended her relationship with her husband, declaring, 'We have plenty of romance!' The event also saw other nominees sharing their experiences and expectations for the upcoming awards ceremony.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On July 5, 2024, the Chairman of the Lanyang 21st Century Hongyi Group, Lin Yisheng, led a group of over 40 employees to visit the 153rd Infantry Brigade of the Army in Yilan County, where they conducted a military respect and blood donation activity as a gesture of appreciation for the soldiers. The group also organized a blood donation event at the Gold Six Camp, with 122 participants donating a total of 42,250cc of blood. Various sponsors generously contributed to the event, and the Chairman personally expressed gratitude to the military personnel participating in the blood donation. The group aims to support the military and express gratitude to those defending the homeland, emphasizing the importance of a strong national defense.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Ahead of its Unpacked 2024 event in Paris, Samsung released its financial results for the second quarter of the 2024 fiscal year, attributing the growth of its memory business to the increasing demand for artificial intelligence technologies. The overall profit surged to 10.4 trillion Korean Won (about 75.4 billion USD), significantly higher than the previous year's 6.7 trillion, surpassing market expectations. Samsung's profit for this quarter was the highest since the third quarter of the 2022 fiscal year. The price increase of memory products driven by the development of AI applications contributed to Samsung's profit growth, including high-bandwidth memory (HBM) used in AI servers, memory modules for AI PCs and smartphones, and the significant demand for NAND flash memory. However, Samsung still lags behind SK Hynix in the competitive high-bandwidth memory and SSD application markets, facing pressure from Micron's competition. There's also ongoing market interest in Samsung's entry into the AI server wave led by NVIDIA, even as NVIDIA collaborates mainly with SK Hynix for its upcoming 'Blackwell' GPU. Micron also plans to deepen its collaboration with NVIDIA by investing in HBM3e high-bandwidth memory and developing HBM4 products for NVIDIA's next-gen architecture 'Rubin'.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Key Democratic donors, including Abigail Disney, are withholding their financial support from President Joe Biden's reelection campaign, urging him to step aside. This pressure comes amidst concerns about Biden's age and performance, with Vice President Kamala Harris potentially emerging as a frontrunner for the Democratic nomination. Despite Biden's strong job creation record, public focus on inflation and skepticism about his age are challenging his campaign. For more insights, watch the full episode on Morning Brief.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On July 5, 2024, the Constitutional Court temporarily held a hearing on the National Congress reform legislation constitutional interpretation case. The People's Party announced the appointment of lawyer Lin Shi-meng as the Legislative Yuan's legal representative and also nominated its party leader, Huang Kuo-chang, as the institutional representative. The KMT later revealed their appointments, nominating Chen Ching-hsiu and Zhang Gui-mei as legal representatives and KMT legislators Weng Hsiao-ling and Wu Tsung-hsien as institutional representatives. The legislators are tasked with representing various parties for the constitutional interpretation, with the appointments reflecting the commitment to parliamentary reform and upholding the dignity of Congress.
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Reported about 1 year ago
YouTuber Cai Aga recently disclosed the truth about former employee Laura's involvement in fraudulent activities, including deceiving the company and businesses of millions through contracts, receiving substantial amounts in public relations goods under Cai Aga's name, and then unexpectedly releasing a 'non-suicide declaration,' causing concern for their safety. Cai Aga's wife, Second Brother, expressed feeling completely betrayed and deceived by Laura, mentioning instances of loaning large sums of money and discovering discrepancies in Laura's reasons for taking leave to care for her father, showcasing a series of deceptions that have deeply hurt them.
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