Reported 9 months ago
In Taipei on June 28, 2024, a driver caused a traffic dispute by attempting to make a right turn at a restricted time under the bridge near Huanhe North Road. After waiting at the intersection for about 30 seconds, the driver finally let others pass but responded by making an obscene gesture out of the window, leading to a defamation complaint by a following driver. With new traffic regulations coming into effect on July 1, drivers are reminded to obey the rules to avoid penalties and suspensions.
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Reported 9 months ago
President Tsai Ing-wen instructed lawyers to file a constitutional interpretation request with the Judicial Yuan on the morning of June 28, 2024. After the Parliament Power Act failed to be reconsidered by the Executive Yuan, it is now in effect. The President's office emphasized the need for legal and constitutional methods in reforming the parliament. The new law includes the offense of 'contempt of parliament,' impacting questioning procedures. Premier Su Tseng-chang attended parliamentary questioning for the first time since the law's implementation, aiming for respectful interactions during the process. The Executive Yuan has filed for a constitutional interpretation, hoping for mutual respect between questioners and those being questioned.
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Reported 9 months ago
On June 27, 2024, during a television presidential debate, the incumbent U.S. President Biden's performance was woeful, causing dismay even among Democrats. However, with the unlikelihood of finding a replacement for Biden within the party due to the primaries being concluded, it's impossible for Democrats to switch candidates just months before the upcoming election. Biden has already declared that he will not withdraw, and with the National Democratic Convention scheduled for August 19th to officially nominate him as the presidential candidate, any potential changes to this scenario appear highly improbable.
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Reported 9 months ago
A Ferrari supercar, the GTC4 Lusso, crashed while cornering and hit a guardrail, causing severe damage to the front end. Valued at least 18 million, the car is likely to be scrapped. The driver and passenger, a husband and wife, only suffered minor injuries and were treated at the hospital. The exact cause of the accident is still under investigation by the police.
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Reported 9 months ago
Taoyuan prosecutors conducted a search at the Military Armaments Bureau of the Ministry of National Defense, detaining a lieutenant colonel surnamed Lin and several vendors for questioning. Following the questioning on June 28, they were held in custody for suspected violations of the Government Procurement Act related to the procurement of bulletproof fiber fabric. The case, which may involve military secrets, led to the first search of the bureau since Minister of National Defense Chiu Kuo-cheng took office, signaling a potentially significant development in the procurement scandal investigation.
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Reported 9 months ago
The author recounts his experience of living with cryptorchidism, a condition where one testicle is undescended. From the initial diagnosis in childhood to the fear of surgery and the emotional trauma associated with the condition, the author shares the impact it had on his life. After years of hiding and carrying shame, he eventually finds healing through honesty and sharing his story, leading to self-acceptance and understanding the power of compassion and vulnerability.
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Reported 9 months ago
On the morning of June 28, 2024, President Lai Ching-te visited the one-year compulsory military training for new recruits at Success Camp, where he not only encouraged the soldiers but also shared memories of his own training at the camp years ago. The surprise came when the troops presented Lai with his own graduation report card from his time at Success Camp, revealing his excellent marksmanship and overall graduation score of 89.63. This visit also raised questions about the sustainability of one-year recruits and the possibility of recruiting foreign soldiers due to Taiwan's declining birth rates.
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Reported 9 months ago
With the current Mayor of New Taipei City, Hou You-yi's term ending in late 2026, there is speculation on who from the Kuomintang will succeed him. Recent calls from political and business circles suggest that Taipei City's Deputy Mayor, Lee Sichuan, should run for the position in the next election. However, Deputy Mayor Liu Ho-yan, who is highly regarded by Mayor Hou, mentioned that having multiple individuals willing to contribute to New Taipei City is a positive development. He emphasized the importance of focusing on municipal development and stated that cooperation and interaction are crucial. The discussions about Lee Sichuan were pointed out, with Deputy Mayor Liu mentioning that there is no competition issue among talented individuals within the Kuomintang for the role, emphasizing the significance of collaboration for Taiwan.
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Reported 9 months ago
The ongoing conflict between towing truck personnel and violators escalated as relatives and friends of the violators were accused of surrounding the towing lot, resulting in mutual lawsuits. Both sides ended up pressing charges against each other at the police station after a heated confrontation. Police had to intervene and secure the area to prevent further escalation, and the situation eventually calmed down without any major incidents. However, the incident highlighted the challenges faced by the limited number of police officers on scene during such conflicts.
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Reported 9 months ago
On June 28, 2024, at 7:52 am in Kaohsiung Daliao District, a gas station had fake employees wearing uniforms waving hands to guide customers, resembling real people closely. This raised suspicions of a labor shortage at the station, leading to the use of fake personnel. The station clarified that the fake figures were placed in the manned refueling area as a guide due to concerns about staff busyness. The Human Resources Bank found a long-term labor shortage at the gas station, with difficulties in attracting workers, especially for outdoor jobs under high temperatures. The station's location in Daliao District, away from the city center, and the migration of young people for work or study were contributing factors to the shortage.
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Reported 9 months ago
In the Suzhou Japanese School bus attack on June 24th, Suzhou woman Hu Youping was critically injured while protecting a Japanese mother and child from the attacker. Unfortunately, she passed away on Wednesday (June 26th). The Japanese Embassy in Beijing mourned her and lowered the flag to half-mast. Hu Youping is to be posthumously awarded the title 'Suzhou City Model for Gallantry'. Many Chinese netizens praised her bravery and selflessness in protecting others, regardless of nationality, and called for justice for the perpetrator.
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Reported 9 months ago
Faye Chan Wenting recently sang the insert song 'One Lifetime of Wisdom' for the Chinese drama 'Ink Rain in Clouds', further solidifying her status as the new OST queen. The song delves into the inner world of the antagonist 'Princess Wan Ning' in the series, which made Faye feel a sense of understanding life's ups and downs. Despite the character's villainous acts, Faye empathized with her, highlighting the complexity and loneliness behind those actions. Faye also shared a heartwarming moment when watching a concert in London and being moved to tears by seeing the aging yet charismatic performers. Overall, Faye's emotional journey and reflections were highlighted in recent events.
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Reported 9 months ago
On June 28, 2024, the Nationalist Party's 'Blue Hawk' campaign allowed the public to vote on which Green Committee member they most wanted to recall. The current recall threshold in the Public Office Election and Recall Act has been criticized for being too low, prompting Nationalist Party lawmaker Hsu Yu-chen to propose amendments that require recall approval votes to exceed the number of votes obtained by the recalled person in the election. This move has been questioned by Democratic Progressive Party lawmakers who feel this would raise the recall threshold for public officials. The Nationalist Party group criticized the Green Committee members for maliciously guiding and engaging in cognitive warfare. They emphasized that the proposed amendment aims to make the current recall system fairer and more rational to prevent situations where recall approval votes are lower than the number of votes obtained in the election. Additionally, the amendment seeks to prevent retaliatory recalls for officials who have been in office for less than a year, aiming to safeguard social stability and election fairness. The Nationalist Party group urged all sectors to positively consider the amendments to the Public Office Election and Recall Act, emphasizing the importance of rational political discourse in Taiwan and the need to address the election and recall system. They reminded Democratic Progressive Party lawmakers that they are elected as 'representatives of the people,' not as representatives of a party or mere rubber stamps for the executive branch, stressing the importance of understanding grassroots voices before engaging in political operations. The Nationalist Party group announced that next week they will review drafts related to the amendment of the Public Office Election and Recall Act and hold a public hearing to listen to various opinions to openly discuss how to correct the current unreasonable aspects of the recall system.
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Reported 9 months ago
During the first televised presidential debate of the US election, held four months before the election by news media for the first time, viewers in Arizona had mixed reactions as a mother and daughter disagreed on the performance of Biden and Trump. Surveys conducted before and after the debate showed that Trump was perceived to have performed better, with 67% favoring him over Biden's 33%. Despite Biden stuttering during speeches on stage, he expressed satisfaction with his own performance, while commentators described the debate as lackluster with no clear winner, as both candidates aimed to rally their supporters rather than persuade undecided voters.
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Reported 9 months ago
Renowned investor Warren Buffett has significantly increased Berkshire Hathaway's holdings in short-term U.S. Treasury bonds by over $58 billion in the past year, with plans to add another $11 billion by the end of 2024. This move reflects Buffett's preference for maintaining liquidity and safety while seeking good long-term investment opportunities. By focusing on short-term government bonds, Buffett aims to secure both safety and yield, ensuring Berkshire's substantial cash reserves are well-managed and available for potential profitable ventures in the future.
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Reported 9 months ago
The case involving a high school student with five hundred million in assets remains unresolved as the cause of his death is still unknown. The family and their lawyer continue to push for further investigation by the authorities, leading to the deceased's body being preserved in the funeral parlor for a year. The Mother of the deceased emphasizes the importance of seeking the truth behind her son's death and expresses concerns over the nationality issue she faces. Despite a man being found guilty of 'fake marriage,' the focus remains on uncovering the son's cause of death, with legal battles and nationality matters adding to the challenges faced by the family.
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Reported 9 months ago
Taiwan's Fubon Taiwan Technology High Dividend ETF (00929) announces the list of new component stocks, including Far EasTone (4904), Taiwan Mobile (3045), and MediaTek (3005) bought in large quantities by institutional investors, with Far EasTone and Taiwan Mobile exceeding 20,000 shares. Among the 12 new component stocks added, deleting 12 previous component stocks. Fubon Securities purchased a significant portion of the top ten individual stocks, notably adding Far EasTone, Taiwan Mobile, and MediaTek to the exchange-traded fund's holdings.
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Reported 9 months ago
On June 28, 2024, the Chinese Communist Party announced the appointment of Han Jun, the former Secretary of the Anhui Provincial Committee, as the new Secretary of the Party Group of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, potentially also becoming the new minister. This marks the third cabinet change in Xi Jinping's third term, following the removal of the Foreign Minister and Defense Minister. The delayed 'Third Plenum' of the Chinese Communist Party is set to be held from July 15 to 18 in Beijing, where unresolved personnel issues may be addressed. Attention is focused on whether there will be a full explanation of Qin Gang's case.
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Reported 9 months ago
Netflix公布了《航海王》真人版第2季的演員陣容，包括飾演斯摩格、達絲琪等角色的演員人選。漫迷對於演員選角表示期待，特別是大衛達斯馬齊連將加入巴洛克華克飾演反派組織角色，更讓觀眾期待第2季的正式播出。
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Reported 9 months ago
On June 28, 2024, Taichung Mayor Lu Xiuyan led the city government team to visit New Taipei, where New Taipei Mayor Hou Youyi personally accompanied and even expressed his intention to visit Taichung. Despite internal party members urging Lu Xiuyan to 'run for party chairman,' she avoids election talks during work hours but praises Hou Youyi's municipal construction efforts multiple times. The two blue camp leaders, Lu and Hou, visited several locations together, showcasing mutual admiration for each other's governance with Hou acknowledging Lu's achievements surpassing his own.
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Reported 9 months ago
Taiwan's CPC Corporation announced on June 28, 2024, that utility prices for residential and electricity users will remain unchanged in July to prioritize consumer welfare. However, prices for non-electricity users will be moderately adjusted to reflect rising costs. The adjustments aim to reduce subsidies for industrial users, with only about 1.5% of the country's industrial users affected by the price changes.
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Reported 9 months ago
Entertainment News: Sodagreen band member is absent due to sudden illness, raising uncertainties about the concert performance during the Golden Melody Collaboration Day event on June 28, 2024, at 7:45 AM.
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Reported 9 months ago
Wall Street analysts see significant growth potential in UiPath and Block. Keith Weiss from Morgan Stanley predicts UiPath could reach $35 per share by May 2025, implying 175% upside from its current price. Maximilian Friedrich from Ark Invest forecasts Block could reach $375 per share by December 2025, suggesting a 495% upside. Although these targets are ambitious, both companies remain attractive investment choices. UiPath leads in robotic process automation, while Block operates in the fintech sector with Square and Cash App ecosystems.
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Reported 9 months ago
台中市一名29歲劉姓工人在進行補料作業時從30樓摔落至3樓露台身亡，勞工局派員檢查後勒令停工並移送偵辦，劉姓工人穿戴安全帶但未確實勾掛，違反職業安全衛生法規定。事故發生時有其他工人在場，但墜落原因仍不明。
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Reported 9 months ago
Three News Network reported on June 28, 2024, that the Constitutional Court has accepted the Democratic Progressive Party's petition challenging the expansion of parliamentary powers imposed by the Kuomintang and the Taiwan People's Party. In response, DPP legislator Wu Siyao expressed determination, stating that no legislator is above the constitution and emphasized the importance of respecting the judiciary's review process. The court has proceeded to review the petition, signaling the formal beginning of the constitutional process against the controversial bill.
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