Reported about 1 year ago
The Ministry of the Interior in Taiwan approved new standardized lease contracts on July 4, with a focus on the 'New Electricity Fee System.' Landlords found overcharging electricity fees in violation of the regulations after the new system is implemented on July 15 may face fines ranging from 30,000 to 300,000 yuan, escalating to 50,000 to 500,000 yuan for repeated offenses. The revised contracts aim to ensure fair electricity pricing and transparency, helping to prevent rental increases and protect the rights of tenants from being exploited by landlords.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In a shocking revelation shared on a podcast, 30-year-old American woman Emma Klipstein recounted her one-night stand with a stranger who turned out to be a convicted murderer. After meeting the man at a bar and engaging in conversation, Emma went to his apartment and spent the night with him. The next day, she discovered his criminal past through a Google search, including an 8-year prison sentence for murder and secret recordings of women. Horrified, Emma quickly left the apartment. Despite continuous calls and messages from the man, Emma blocked his number, putting an end to the terrifying ordeal. The incident, although years past, still haunts her.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A column on fortune-telling shares five zodiac signs that can turn their luck around in middle age, suggesting they can enjoy a worry-free life of prosperity and wealth in their later years. Individuals who mature in middle age, exhibiting more stability and confidence than in their youth, will witness changes in their careers, families, and financial luck. These zodiac signs are considered to have benefactors supporting them during midlife, leading to success and abundance. Tigers, Rats, Dogs, Sheep, and Dragons are highlighted as examples of those who may encounter challenges early in life but will see significant improvements in their luck and financial situation in middle age, paving the way for a successful and prosperous future.
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Reported about 1 year ago
台灣名醫江坤俊被週刊爆出與同醫院的護理師婚外情，引起愛家好男人形象嚴重受損，粉絲大感失望。網友指責他偷吃後神隱，並疑似偷偷刪除批評留言。江坤俊在爆料之後停止更新社群平台，有網友懷疑他可能私下清除不利評論，而留言出現奇妙斷層疑似被修改。
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Reported about 1 year ago
蔡阿嘎公開指控蘿拉做了「AB合約」，近3、4年間涉及超過20家公司，涉及不法金額高達八位數。蔡阿嘎表示蘿拉利用雙合約方式收取金額，讓廠商付款到B公司，而公司則未參與其中。蘿拉還被揭發未經授權使用公司肖像權，涉及的金額相當龐大，目前已涉及民事、刑事調查。
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Reported about 1 year ago
The preview of the movie 'The Path of the Ghosts' featured actors such as Chen Bolin, Zhang Rongrong, Wang Jing, Yao Yiti, Bai Bai, and Shou Shou in full ghost makeup, with Zhang Rongrong and Wang Jing performing exaggerated actions like a master bending over and sliding in order to scare people. Zhang Rongrong revealed she sustained injuries while performing the sliding action due to skin abrasions, while Wang Jing ran in a rain of blood in freezing temperatures, portraying a distressed appearance that even Zhang Rongrong found heart-wrenching. The movie is set to be released nationwide on August 7th.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On July 4, 2024, Elkie from the Korean girl group CLC held a press conference for her first physical mini-album '#EK,' where she revealed that she first let TWICE member Chou Tzu-yu listen to it. Chou Tzu-yu loved the Cantonese version and gave it full marks. Elkie's album was praised by her friend Chou Tzu-yu. Elkie's album includes four songs, with one being a Cantonese version first before a Mandarin version was released. Elkie also announced upcoming album promotions and fan events in Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung, and Hong Kong, with a birthday fan meeting planned for November.
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Reported about 1 year ago
During a TV show filming in Chiayi Dongshi, hosts Chang Hsiao, Lollipop's AoXiang, and Yang Hsiu-hui experienced a day in the lives of oyster farmers. The hosts struggled compared to two 27-year-old female farmers who efficiently shucked oysters. AoXiang introduced the local oysters as 'milk oysters,' and during the tasting, he enthusiastically exclaimed 'It's all coming!' in response to Yang Hsiu-hui jokingly asking if she felt something. Additionally, AoXiang shared about AoXiang's encounter with a pursuer, revealing parental discouragement due to concerns about entering the oyster industry.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The UK Parliamentary Election is taking place today, with polls open until 10 PM local time. Pre-election polls suggest that the Labour Party is likely to exceed the threshold of 326 seats, with Labour leader Keir Starmer potentially becoming the new Prime Minister, while current Prime Minister Rishi Sunak may struggle to hold his own constituency. The Conservatives, in power for 14 years, are at risk of losing their rule, with Labour projected to win decisively, as Starmer boldly declares 'on Friday morning, the Labour Party will become the new government.'
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Reported about 1 year ago
Former Yunlin County Chief Zhang Rongwei's residence in Chiayi was vandalized with red paint and vulgar words sprayed on the gate, aimed at him. The perpetrator, a 46-year-old man surnamed Qiu, was apprehended by the police and cited dissatisfaction with the current situation as the reason for his actions. The incident caused damage to the property and led to his arrest on charges of vandalism and public insult.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Axa SA is exploring options for its investment manager and contemplating a combination with BNP Paribas SA's asset manager, potentially creating a joint venture with total assets under management of about €1.4 trillion ($1.5 trillion). Talks are ongoing to merge Axa Investment Managers and BNP Paribas Asset Management, forming one of the largest European firms by AUM, although there is no certainty a deal will be reached. Asset managers globally are seeking consolidation, with insurers and banks looking to combine their asset management arms for greater scale and income.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The article discusses how the U.S. money supply, specifically the M2 money supply, is finally growing again after a decline in 2021 and 2022. This growth in money supply, along with potential easing of fiscal policies by the Federal Reserve, could lead to a shift in the stock market. It suggests that as money supply growth accelerates, it could potentially benefit smaller companies, making it a favorable time to invest in equal-weight index funds or small- and mid-cap stocks as market concentration decreases.
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Reported about 1 year ago
At a recent event for HYPHY, a brand founded by Lin Ke-tong and her husband Lin You-li, Lin Ke-tong openly discussed her lack of sexual interest after having children, humorously mentioning that she might be 'seasonally in love' and that their encounters now only take 10 minutes. She expressed confidence in their marriage despite admitting to a lack of physical intimacy and preferring quick encounters for pleasure rather than lasting endurance, adding that infidelity has no correlation with frequency. Lin Ke-tong also mentioned trying out skincare products daily for business purposes and her husband's compliments, yet asserting her personal space by jokingly telling him not to approach her unnecessarily.
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Reported about 1 year ago
According to SET News, on July 4, 2024, at 7:05 am, the weather center reported a heavy rain warning for 2 counties and cities. Due to the vigorous development of convective cloud systems, there is a high chance of short-term heavy rainfall in some areas of Tainan and Kaohsiung starting from 18:30 today. The public is advised to be cautious of thunder and strong gusts of wind. The counties and cities under the heavy rain warning are Tainan City and Kaohsiung City.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Yang Naiwen will return to Taipei Pop Music Center on October 26 for her 'MUSE Concert.' Known as the 'First Lady of Reserved Style' on stage, Yang admits she is more introverted compared to other singers, avoiding extensive dialogue with the audience to maintain emotional continuity. Despite her limited speech, the final concert will showcase an upgraded setlist, with Yang humorously noting she ends up singing more songs within the same time frame as she lacks additional banter. Embracing the design concept of the concert, praised for its lighting and minimalistic projection approach, Yang's performance has garnered both fan approval and international awards. Tickets for the Taipei finale on October 26 will be available on July 20 at 11 am on the ibon ticketing system.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Reporting from London, UK, on July 4, 2024, international media outlets have positioned themselves outside 10 Downing Street as the UK general election unfolds, with initial polls indicating a likely victory for the Labour Party, though the margin remains to be seen. Concerns are raised over voter turnout due to widespread political disillusionment. Despite this, the British public appears poised for a change in government. The Labour Party has pledged to focus on economic growth, wealth creation, and fiscal issues to address healthcare and education concerns. Foreign policy, though not a central campaign issue, has seen a spotlight with both parties outlining future policies to foreign press. The Labour Party aims for a more consistent China policy and promises a review of past government policies towards China within the first 100 days in office. The UK's shift towards the left in the election contrasts with other European right-leaning trends, highlighting Labour's potential impact and future foreign relations challenges, particularly regarding China.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On July 4, 2024, Sun Peng and Di Ying's son, Sun Anzuo, discussed his feelings and future goals with SWAG and Internet celebrity Chen Yi. Sun Anzuo showcased his firearm collection during the livestream, expressed confidence in his military skills, and welcomed challenges from any special forces or instructors. He admitted losing his virginity after being released from a U.S. prison and mentioned getting Mia Sand pregnant and having an abortion, attributing the situation to overly trusting women's words, but assured that he now prioritizes safe sex practices.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Kaohsiung's International Tourism is making strides in the United States as Kaohsiung City Government's Tourism Bureau Director Ka Min-lin was invited by the U.S. State Department for the second time to participate in the three-week 2024 International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). Representing Taiwan, Ka attended the program focusing on 'Women in Politics and Civil Society' along with 15 female leaders from five continents, discussing gender, politics, public policies, and civil rights. Ka introduced Taiwan, promoted Kaohsiung's international tourism, and facilitated friendly exchanges and cooperation between Kaohsiung and its sister cities in the U.S.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The awaited announcement of the 34th Academicians and Honorary Academicians of Academia Sinica was made, with a total of 28 Academicians and 2 Honorary Academicians selected this year, including 7 female Academicians. Among them, YU Zhenhua, the Vice President of Research and Development at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company known for his research on AI key technologies, was selected as an Academician in the Engineering Sciences category. Academia Sinica announced a total of 28 new Academicians in the 34th cohort, across various disciplines including Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Life Sciences, and Humanities and Social Sciences.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Male group Ozone held a press conference on July 4, 2024, at 6:49 AM, to launch their concert at Taipei Arena with the encouragement song 'Speed Reload'. Friends like FEniX, VERA, Saturnday, and LU Zhiyu, who competed together, came to show support, saying it gave Ozone more motivation to perform perfectly at Taipei Arena. Ozone announced their 'Road to the Peak' plan and will have a large concert on August 3 at Taipei Arena, releasing the concert's theme song 'World Top' and encouragement song 'Speed Reload', which received good reviews. They shared that they collaborated in creating the energetic dance, incorporating classic game movements to symbolize teamwork and mutual support. Their friends and juniors from 'Atomic Teenagers 2' also joined them in the dance, expressing happiness and wishing Ozone success.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The article discusses the potential for growth in the stock market and highlights the artificial intelligence (AI) sector as a lucrative investment opportunity. With the AI industry expected to reach close to $2 trillion by the end of the decade, investing in key companies such as Nvidia and Alphabet could lead to significant returns. Nvidia's dominance in AI chips and Alphabet's investments in AI software make them attractive choices for investors looking to capitalize on the AI market's growth potential.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The '2024 Love and Charity Carnival,' organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council and the Little Tree Love Transmission Association for the third year, will be held with enthusiasm at Nangang Exhibition Center in Taipei on August 3-4. The event aims to awaken everyone's purest love and care through various activities in 8 main theme areas, including music, dance, interactive sessions, and educational forums for holistic development of individuals, families, and children. Lydia Huang, the event ambassador, promotes a movement of 'Embrace the Heart' to spread love without boundaries and encourages public participation to continue spreading warmth and hope at the event.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On July 4, 2024, during an inspection in the Hsinchu area, Legislator Zheng expressed discontent towards the Directorate General of Highways (DGH) for their prolonged failure to clarify maintenance responsibilities regarding slope areas in cooperation with the Hsinchu City Government, criticizing their passive attitude. Zheng demanded a specific timeline for completing the clarification work, with the DGH promising to do so within a month. This issue stemmed from a fatal incident caused by a tree collapse on a slope road, leading to unclear maintenance responsibilities. Despite Zheng's previous coordination efforts in April, a resolution to delineate responsibilities swiftly, the DGH's delayed progress left Zheng unsatisfied, highlighting the urgency to prevent similar incidents by promptly establishing maintenance responsibilities for the city's unclear areas to protect public safety and interests.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Yahoo News reported on July 4, 2024, that the Taipei City Sports Office stated that the Taipei Dome can hold concerts under the regulation of large gatherings safety ordinances. Concert organizers can submit applications to the Taipei City government for review and approval under these regulations, ensuring safety before holding events. The Taipei Dome is currently undergoing fire safety verification procedures, and upon completion, organizers can submit the necessary safety verification documents to the Sports Office for further review, allowing concerts to proceed after confirming safety measures.
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Reported about 1 year ago
楊乃文宣布將在10月26日舉辦「繆斯MUSE演唱會」重返台北流行音樂中心，門票將於7月20日開賣。她將表演升級版的MUSE，包括新專輯《Flow》的歌曲，並表示在舞台上話少的風格導致她不得不唱更多的歌曲。
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