Reported about 1 year ago
As Hurricane Beryl approached with strong winds and rain, a Texas alligator park took preemptive action by relocating 37 large alligators to avoid them escaping due to the storm. Although Beryl had weakened to a Category 2 hurricane, it still posed risks to the US and Mexico. Meanwhile, in the Caribbean where Beryl had caused fatalities, concerns arose among locals about their livelihoods. The precautionary measure in Texas aimed to protect both the alligators and the public from potential harm.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Various sectors are interested in the transformation of Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and when the military honor guards will leave the premises. The Ministry of Culture proposed that the honor guards be withdrawn from the hall and future duty displays be conducted on Democracy Boulevard without standing guard, but the implementation timeline is pending. The government will continue to listen to public opinions and promote transitional justice, while the adjustment allowing the honor guards to move away from authoritarian symbols holds significant meaning in terms of depersonalizing and de-authoritarianizing the place, aligning with the basic principles of transitional justice.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Under Jay Chou's label, Pai Weijun held his debut solo concert at Zepp New Taipei after 8 years in the industry, performing rock songs like 'Sweet Dreams,' 'Butterfly,' and 'Last Heartbreak' that excited fans. Addressing rumors of dating a junior high school student, Pai Weijun clarified his single status and expressed gratitude towards friends like Li Haowei and Lou Junshuo for their support during the concert. The event was praised by Lou Junshuo as one of the top 3 best concerts he has seen, showcasing Pai Weijun's talent on stage.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The well-known ice cream shop, 'Langhuawan,' announced its closure on July 5, 2024, leaving fans disappointed in Hualien. The local favorite ice cream shop 'Langhuawan かき氷•島食' revealed that due to unexpected natural disasters and unfortunate incidents, their main store in Hualien will close on September 1st. In addition, the renowned century-old mansion restaurant, 'Black Gold Passage,' also confirmed its closure in September, much to the regret of many fans and foodies.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The band Wild Things released a new song 'God' on July 5, 2024, featuring popular internet celebrity Lin Hsuan in the music video. The band, comprised of vocalist Aliang, guitarist Jack, guitarist Seke, and drummer Heineken, won the Best Rock Album at the 13th Golden Melody Awards with their indigenous language album 'Tracing', and after 3 years released the new single 'God' with Chinese lyrics. Lin Hsuan starred in the MV and cried for 2 hours, impressing the director and band members with her acting skills. Fans expressed concern for her emotional performance, with one saying, 'Lin Hsuan, don't cry, I'll take care of you.'
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Reported about 1 year ago
As technology advances and consumer behaviors change, the thriving e-commerce industry has brought unprecedented opportunities for young entrepreneurs. With more than 60% of newly registered e-commerce businesses founded by entrepreneurs under 35, the youth are leveraging technology for personalized products and unique market insights, transitioning from social media platforms to independent websites to build their personal brands. Taiwanese e-commerce revenue is expected to grow by 11.7% in 2026, reaching NT$652.4 billion, indicating a shift towards individualized and AI-enhanced marketing strategies. 907X, a unique 'speedy fashion' brand, stands out in the interest e-commerce wave by integrating AI technology to offer a wide range of globally sourced fashion products. The success of 907X demonstrates how young entrepreneurs can respond to market demands swiftly and secure a prominent position in the competitive industry through technology and innovative thinking, ushering in a bright future for new e-commerce developments.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A 52-year-old mother-in-law recently complained online that her daughter-in-law's dirty habits turned their home into a mess with leftover hotpot scraps, dog hair, and foul odors, leading to flies and cockroaches infestation. When she asked the couple to move out, the daughter-in-law retorted that the house would belong to them in the future and questioned why they should leave. This conflict escalated into a near-fatal confrontation, with the mother-in-law fainting and being hospitalized. The son is willing to improve cleanliness but does not want to leave due to financial instability and a desire to stay with his mother, while the daughter-in-law insists on staying, claiming equal ownership of the house.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Xu Guanghan's first Korean drama 'No Way Out: Russian Roulette' released a preview video recently, generating anticipation among Taiwanese and Korean audiences with his killer eyes. The action-packed thriller series, starring an impressive cast, will premiere on Disney+ on July 31. The story revolves around a criminal named Kim Gu-ho, despised by all of South Korea for his heinous crimes, who is released on parole after serving 13 years. With a mysterious figure offering a ₩20 billion bounty to anyone who can find and kill him, Kim Gu-ho must rely on a detective assigned to protect him to survive.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In response to the recent surge of the sixth wave of Covid epidemic with 64 new cases and a rise in death toll, Nationalist Party legislator Chen Ching-hui expressed concerns over the government's ineffective execution of epidemic prevention policies even after experiencing the epidemic for over four years. Chen criticized the low efficiency of the prevention measures, stating that the situation has evolved from a natural disaster to a man-made calamity due to the government's inadequacies. She pointed out the failure of the Health Department to meet the established goals of the epidemic response plan and emphasized the need for improved strategies to combat the Covid crisis.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A 76-year-old woman in Taoyuan, Taiwan, was found riding an electric scooter with a trailer and five baskets filled with recyclables, prompting online users to joke that it resembled a 'Grandma Train'. Despite being fined twice for this unconventional method of transporting recyclables, the woman continued her activities until police visited her residence to educate her on traffic safety regulations, warning about the dangers of overloading and obstructing other road users. The woman expressed remorse and promised to abide by the rules moving forward.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
知名YouTuber蔡阿嘎最近宣布開除員工蘿拉，並重新聘用前員工耶嫩回歸。蔡阿嘎指出蘿拉私吞公司款項和欺騙行為導致損失，耶嫩將協助企劃並頻繁出現在影片中。耶嫩擁有台大企管學歷，曾和同事關係良好，對於回歸表示將全力協助團隊。粉絲熱烈歡迎耶嫩的加入，認為他將為工作室帶來活力和創新。
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Reported about 1 year ago
On July 5, 2024, in Taiwan, entertainer Aben (Weng Ruidi) was mistaken for Qiufengze by a fan while shopping and awkwardly clarified his identity, self-deprecatingly calling himself 'not popular.' The entire awkward encounter was captured on video by a friend, and Aben humorously shared the moment on social media, receiving laughter and support from fans. Despite the mix-up, Aben maintained a positive attitude and even jokingly praised Qiufengze's good looks, amusing his followers.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Another incident of a truck getting stuck at the water's edge occurred at the Shuiwei Beach in Houlong, Miaoli, where the driver went fishing during low tide and failed to notice the rising tide, leading to the truck being submerged. This is the second such incident in three days at the same location. Nearby residents helped in the rescue, with one using a cultivator machine to pull the truck to safety. The Coast Guard reminds people to be cautious during the summer season to avoid accidents while playing or cooling off at the beach, especially paying attention to tide times.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
According to Reuters, a Chinese government vessel set up a floating buoy in the Four Kuroshio Basin in Japan's continental shelf waters in June, causing concern as it's a rare move into Japan's Pacific jurisdiction. The Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan expressed regret over China's actions. Despite Japan's requests for the buoy's removal through meetings and diplomatic channels, China has not responded. The buoy, suspected to be collecting wave data transmitted via satellite, was placed after a large Chinese survey vessel violated Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone last year. This recent incident raised concerns over potential violations of international maritime laws in the mineral-rich seabed area, highlighting ongoing tensions between China and Japan over territorial disputes in the region.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Renowned Taiwanese entrepreneur, Chang Ju-Shan, known as the 'Medical Aesthetics Master,' has extended a helping hand to coach Tang Chih-Ping by inviting him to work as a Thai boxing instructor at the leading medical aesthetics group, Ireli. Chang Ju-Shan expressed willingness to invest in a movie project if Tang Chih-Ping successfully transforms, highlighting the importance of helping Tang regain a healthy state before proceeding. Tang Chih-Ping, who has two movie contracts lined up, including one in Thailand, expressed gratitude for the support and encouragement received.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
From July 3 to September 29, the 'PAW Patrol Summer Fun' event is taking place at the Taipei Children's New Park as a perfect destination for families during the summer vacation. Featuring various activities and merchandise related to PAW Patrol, kids can enjoy meeting their favorite characters and creating lasting memories. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets online in advance to avoid long queues under the hot sun.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A dispute erupted in a sushi restaurant in Kaohsiung on July 5th, 2024, when a male customer became angry at a staff member due to a faulty sensor in the bathroom. The customer's loud complaints led other diners to confront him, resulting in a heated argument. The restaurant had to call the police to intervene, but fortunately, no further escalation occurred, and both parties decided not to press charges. The incident was triggered by dissatisfaction with the bathroom service, causing a chain reaction of conflicts.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
European Union leaders express concern over rumors of Hungarian Prime Minister Orban's visit to Russia, with EU Council President Michel clarifying that no authorization was given. Orban, known for his close ties with the Kremlin, is the only EU leader maintaining such relations since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. As Hungary holds the EU rotating presidency, it wields influence over the EU agenda for the next six months. Michel emphasized on social media that the rotating presidency has no authority to represent the EU in contacts with Russia, reaffirming the stance that Russia is the aggressor and Ukraine is the victim, and discussions about Ukraine require Ukraine's involvement. Orban is reported to meet Russian President Putin in Moscow after previously meeting Ukraine's President Zelenskyy in Kyiv. The Hungarian government has not commented on the rumored visit despite multiple verification attempts by EU officials.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
A shocking incident in China was captured on video showing a van being impaled by a wind turbine blade, resulting in at least 2 fatalities. The driver was thrown out of the vehicle by the impact, while the passengers were trapped inside. The exact cause of the accident, which occurred during transportation of the blades, remains unclear as authorities have yet to provide official information. The disturbing video has sparked discussions online and raised questions about safety measures during the transport of such equipment.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
According to SET News on July 5, 2024, KMT accused DPP of 'imprisoning' session staff during a conflict over a bill amendment at the Legislative Yuan, but DPP legislator Lin Chuyin refuted the accusation as a playacting by KMT. Lin clarified that the staff were not confined and detailed the events, criticizing KMT for dragging innocents into the conflict, emphasizing the need to focus on the legislators instead.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
A conflict erupted between the blue and green camps in the Legislative Yuan on July 4th during the review of amendments to the Public Servants Election and Recall Act. The KMT accused the DPP of 'imprisoning parliamentary staff' and filed a report with the Taipei District Prosecutors Office. DPP legislator Wang Shih-cheng clarified that it was a misunderstanding and found the KMT's accusation 'ridiculous'. The conflict arose over proposed changes to the recall threshold, leading to a clash between the two parties. Wang criticized the KMT for creating unnecessary turmoil, stating that the low public support for the KMT is a result of their constant troublemaking.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Many young people aspire to work and holiday in Australia to broaden their horizons and earn money, but the reality is harsh with many struggling to find jobs. In a park in Brisbane, foreign young people from Taiwan, Japan, and other countries can be seen queuing for free food provided by volunteer groups. The group mainly serves the homeless and disabled, but recently an increasing number of foreign workers on working holiday visas are seen, including Japanese individuals. The free food handouts, partly donated by local supermarkets and sometimes bought by the group, aim to assist struggling youth, with hopes that they will remember the kindness and treat foreigners kindly when they return to their own countries.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
A 70-year-old woman named Lin in Taoyuan, who makes a living by recycling, was recently caught on camera dragging 6 large boxes of recyclables in the opposite direction on a street, causing a traffic disruption and sparking online discussions. Despite being fined twice by the police for violating traffic rules, she continued her unsafe behavior until the police warned her of the serious consequences of her actions. Lin promised to abide by traffic regulations in the future and cooperate with law enforcement efforts.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
台積電股價突破千元，引發市場討論是否應該進行股票分割。雖然分析師認為對散戶進場投資有幫助，但台積電表示目前無需進行股票分割，且股票是否分割需由公司主動提出決定。股價波動變動對台股大盤和期指有一定的影響，但目前台積電尚未有分割股票的計劃。
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
The situation across the strait escalates as a fishing boat from Penghu is detained by Mainland China. Nationalist Party chairperson Eric Chu expressed in an interview that in the past, maritime law enforcement between the two sides was conducted with consensus and mutual respect, but now without communication, incidents like the collision in February occurred. Chu emphasized the importance of communication and dialogue to prevent conflicts and accidents, criticizing the DPP government for lack of communication, coordination, and dialogue with the Mainland, hence leading to misunderstandings.
Source: YAHOO