Reported about 1 year ago
Three unclaimed winning lottery tickets, including one that has already expired, valued at 10 million each have been announced by the Ministry of Finance. The unclaimed tickets from January and February will expire on July 5, with locations of the winning purchases ranging from parking fees at a facility in Taipei to purchases at gas stations and convenience stores. Despite 12 individuals claiming the March and April special 10 million prizes, there are still 5 winning tickets left. Winners are advised to claim their prizes within the specified period through various means to save on taxes.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Scholar Zhang Dingxuan pointed out that the government has not taken any effective actions to curb housing prices, with policies like 'New Qing'an' actually serving as the opposite. Despite recent tightening measures on second home loan limits and stricter regulations, most believe they will have no impact on the hot housing market. Zhang forecasts that concrete policies for market control are unlikely to be seen until Q4 this year, as the government still needs precise official data analysis before making decisions. Suggestions to curb the housing market include increasing supply through government-led construction and implementing a real estate transaction tax to truly deter short-term buying and selling.
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Reported about 1 year ago
According to a report by SET News on July 4, 2024, Taiwanese media revealed that Chinese state media had been closely monitoring and influencing political talk shows on local television stations, aiming to meet the Chinese Taiwan Affairs Office's requirements. Wu Tz-Chia, chairman of the Liberty Times Electronic News, accused Zhao Bo, a journalist from Xinhua News Agency, of inciting rebellion and requested DPP legislator Shen Po-yang to testify. Shen confirmed having information that China was trying to interfere in Taiwan's political discourse and was asked to provide evidence matching his knowledge. He emphasized the importance of strengthening law enforcement capabilities in such cases.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Former Kuomintang legislator Cai Zhengyuan previously publicly discussed TSMC stock price issues, claiming that reaching 1,000 NT dollars was impossible. Today, TSMC's stock price surged over 1,000 NT dollars, approaching a market value of nearly 26 trillion NT dollars. Cai Zhengyuan's past statements regarding TSMC's stock price have been dug up and directly contradicted as the stock reached the milestone he said was unattainable. Two years ago, Cai had asserted that TSMC's stock price would never reach 1,000 NT dollars due to various industry factors, which have now proven to be inaccurate.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Jiang Kunjun, a renowned doctor, was recently exposed for engaging in extramarital affairs with a nurse. Following this scandal, new allegations surfaced claiming that Jiang had sexually harassed a female nutritionist during a TV program. Despite the accusations, Jiang's spokesperson denied the claims, while the alleged victim responded stating that their interactions on the show were normal and denied any personal relationship. This controversy has further damaged Jiang's reputation and raised public concern.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Golden Meditech (2312) saw its stock price hit a 20-year high on the ex-dividend date as it not only paid out dividends but also hit the daily price limit increase. The stock opened at NT$18.15 after the dividend of NT$0.3 per share was paid, quickly surging to NT$19.70 and attracting over 23,000 orders. The company's expansion into semiconductor production and positive expectations for its AI server business have fueled investor optimism.
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Reported about 1 year ago
No need to worry about what to do for summer vacation anymore! Green Dance International Tourist Hotel in Yilan is now offering the 'New Classic Holiday' one night stay with four meals special package until 12/30. Guests can enjoy Japanese-style sukiyaki or Western-style dinner, interact with cute pets, try archery and grass sliding, wear beautiful kimonos for exploring the Japanese garden, learn tea ceremony, and experience virtual golf. At only $3,598 per person for a group of four, this summer, have a blast with Green Dance! Indulge in the popular cute cat-themed 'Scoop LALA Sweets' for a fulfilling cat cafe afternoon tea experience. Have fun and take cute photos with different breeds of cats serving as adorable hosts at the cafe. Enjoy a fun summer vacation with these playful pets!
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Reported about 1 year ago
In New Taipei City, a 34-year-old woman surnamed Jian took her 9-year-old and 10-year-old daughters to Bitan on the morning of the 2nd to end their lives. She came ashore alone while the two children drowned. Their bodies were discovered on the night of the 3rd and underwent forensic examination on the morning of the 4th. The girls' father and grandparents were in mourning at the funeral home, with the grandparents covering their faces in sorrow. The exact details of the case are still being investigated.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Renowned actress Xie Yingxuan, who has won awards such as Golden Horse, Golden Bell, and Taipei Film Festival, was recently honored with the 'Best Contribution to Equality Award' at the Partner Alliance annual conference. She expressed her dedication to LGBTQ rights and discussed her roles in 'Women's Transformation Diary' and 'The Chosen One - Wave Maker,' highlighting themes of female empowerment and societal changes. Xie praised Partner Alliance's efforts in advocating for LGBTQ rights and shared humorous remarks about the 'smiling assassins' among the alliance's lawyers, drawing laughter from the audience.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In the early hours of July 4th, a sudden large-scale power outage occurred in the Nantun District of Taichung City, affecting approximately more than 2,000 households. The outage was caused by a mouse biting through a high-voltage line, resulting in the unfortunate death of the culprit. Taichung Power District urgently responded to the situation, with power being restored around 1 hour later. The incident disrupted the daily lives of the affected residents, with many woken up in the middle of the night by the heat.台中市南屯區因老鼠咬斷高壓線導致大停電，造成約2093戶受到影響，其中一隻老鼠亦不幸慘死。
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Reported about 1 year ago
A fire broke out in an apartment building in Sanmin District, Kaohsiung, where a grandmother managed to escape with her 5-year-old granddaughter, but a 2-year-old girl was trapped and found dead. It is suspected that the fire was caused by the two sisters playing with a lighter. Further investigation is still required to confirm the exact cause of the fire. Firefighters were dispatched immediately to extinguish the fire, which left the grandmother and granddaughter with burns. Tragically, the younger child did not survive the fire. The father, upon learning the news, rushed home and was devastated. The incident occurred on July 4, 2024.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In Taichung City's Nantun District, a sudden power outage occurred in the early hours of July 4, affecting over 2,000 households due to a dead mouse biting through a high-voltage wire on a utility pole. The hot weather had many residents waking up in discomfort without air conditioning or fans. After receiving a police report about a fallen power line at 2:19 a.m., Taipei Electric dispatched personnel for inspection and emergency repair, with power being fully restored by 3:35 a.m. Despite the mouse being the cause of the outage, Taipei Electric apologized for the inconvenience caused to the residents.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On July 4th, around 2 am, over 2,000 households in Nantun District, Taichung City, experienced a sudden power outage. Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) discovered that the outage was caused by a rodent climbing the utility pole and causing a wire to drop. Repair work was carried out promptly, and power was restored within approximately an hour. The incident left residents hot and frustrated in the middle of the night as they resorted to going outside to cool down, unable to use fans or air conditioning due to the blackout.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Jeff Bezos seized the opportunity as Amazon's stock hit a record high, selling off a large portion of his shares to cash in around $5 billion. Following the AI boom, Amazon's stock surged, nearing the crucial $200 mark. Bezos, after stepping down as Amazon's CEO, has sold off shares multiple times and this time plans to sell 25 million shares translating to over $5 billion with Amazon's post-trading price around $197.59 per share. Despite the sale, Bezos still holds 9.12 billion Amazon shares, representing 8.8% of the publicly traded shares. Bezos, focusing on his space venture Blue Origin, now holds assets worth $214.4 billion, ranking as the second on Forbes' billionaire list.
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Reported about 1 year ago
With the upcoming UK general election on July 4, 2024, current Prime Minister Sonak and his Conservative Party are facing a tough battle as prominent financial and economic media like the Financial Times and The Economist, along with The Sun - which primarily appeals to blue-collar readers, have come out in support of the Labor Party. Polls suggest that the Conservative Party may not reach over a hundred seats, while the Labor Party could achieve its highest number of seats in history. Various signs indicate that the momentum may have shifted away from the Conservative Party, with Sonak's re-election chances dwindling and the possibility of losing even his own constituency.
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Reported about 1 year ago
在立法院內政委員會審議《公職人員選舉罷免法》時，民眾黨的8名立委全數缺席，但黨團主任陳智菡卻跑到現場開直播，遭到民進黨立委林楚茵、王定宇猛烈批評，指控他們是薪水小偷且連火龍果都偷。陳智菡被綠委圍攻後只能尷尬回應，最後留下一句「希望民進黨可以儘速開會，不要霸佔主席台」就離開現場。
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Reported about 1 year ago
FTNN News reported that the 13th Ultra Sharp Party will be held on August 24th and 25th at the Taipei Arena. The lineup features top Taiwanese bands like Mayday, Cosmos People, Energy, EggPlantEgg, Mango Sauce, and B.B.B, along with Japanese bands GLAY and flumpool. Ticket sales for the event will start on July 7th at noon. This event marks the first time for band Energy and popular rock duo Power Station to participate, adding to the excitement of the already star-studded event. Japanese band GLAY expressed their excitement for their first performance at an overseas music festival in Taiwan organized by Mayday. It's a highly anticipated event for music fans.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On July 4, 2024, Yueyang County, Pingjiang City, Hunan Province, China, faced the most severe flood in history. Media buildings were submerged, and journalists and hosts had to evacuate by rescue boat. Nearby Hubei Province also suffered greatly, with CCTV footage capturing several residents being washed into an underground parking lot by floodwaters. The neighboring areas are dealing with the aftermath, including cleaning up the mud and assessing damages.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In Vietnam, an illegal gambling website was running a money laundering operation in Taiwan handling up to 5.1 billion NTD in just six months. To eradicate them, the Kaohsiung City Criminal Investigation Bureau not only launched a coordinated attack on the locations but also brought in Taiwan's only electronic detection dog named 'Crystal'. Within minutes, Crystal found two mobile phones that the police had missed. The operation resulted in the uncovering of three local hubs, with a special focus on electronic devices, totaling a laundering amount of 5.1 billion NTD. 'Crystal' has special training in the US and specializes in detecting a unique coating on electronic products, successfully contributing to this bust.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A post circulating online claimed everyone in the tech industry earns a 3 million annual salary, but a master's graduate with 10 years of experience only made 1.5 million. The post sparked discussions as many shared their real salaries, revealing that 300 million salaries are rare with examples like 160-300 million for front-line tech workers and 120 million for second-line testing factories. Varied salaries come with different work intensities and living qualities, where some earn less but enjoy better work-life balance while others with higher earnings face more stress and pressure.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On July 2nd, the fishing boat 'Da Jin Man 88' from Penghu was forcefully inspected by Chinese coast guard vessels outside Kinmen, and is currently being detained by China along with its crew. Chairperson of the Taiwan Fisheries Agency, Kuan Pi-ling, received criticism for being 'missing' during the incident. In response, Nationalist Party legislator Wang Hung-wei harshly commented that Kuan Pi-ling only knows how to pass the buck and should have resigned long ago. Wang emphasized the urgency of negotiating with China to understand the reasons for the detainment and to rescue the crew and vessel promptly.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Billie Eilish's net worth in 2024 is estimated to be $53 million. She has earned this through successful music sales, streaming income, lucrative concert tours, and various collaborations with brands. These partnerships not only contribute to her financial success but also allow her to express her unique style and values, resonating with her fanbase.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Recently, Ann Wilson, the lead singer of the renowned rock band Heart, announced on social media that she had been diagnosed with cancer, underwent surgery to remove the cancerous tissue, and will undergo preventative chemotherapy as advised by the doctors. Consequently, the band has postponed their upcoming tour for the second half of the year until she recovers. Fans flooded her posts with well wishes for a speedy recovery. Ann Wilson, known for her operatic vocal range, has been a key member of Heart since 1970, contributing as a lead singer and songwriter. The band has sold over 35 million records globally and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Legislative Yuan's Interior Committee reviewed the amendment draft of the 'Public Servants Election and Recall Law' on July 4. The DPP Legislative Caucus mobilized early and occupied the chairman's platform. The KMT Legislative Caucus counteracted leading to conflicts and a halt in the meeting. The KMT criticized the DPP for disrupting discussions on amending the 'Election Recall Law.' The DPP urged not to turn the law into a political tool. The meeting was disrupted with accusations from both sides, leading to the committee being suspended.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On July 4, 2024, at 12:14 a.m., three high school students encountered a dangerous situation at Zhubei's New Moon Beach where two of them were rescued by a bystander using a pink swim ring, while the third student remains missing. Despite search and rescue efforts by authorities, the missing student has not been located. Authorities warn about the hidden dangers during low tide, emphasizing the strong seawater currents and advising individuals to crouch down for self-protection in similar situations.
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