Reported 9 months ago
Hu Gua, a cat owner living in a luxury residence in Xinyi District, shared his experience of hearing terrifying cat cries in a park near his home. He even imitated cat cries on video, causing laughter among the audience. Other guests on the show also shared anecdotes about their interactions with pets, including rescue efforts and playful behavior at home.
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Reported 9 months ago
On June 28, 2024, during the NBA draft's second round, the Lakers selected LeBron James' eldest son, Bronny James, at the 55th pick. LeBron James is expected to continue with the Lakers, creating the first father-son duo to play on the same team in NBA history. Bronny's performance at USC this season was modest, with average statistics, and he was initially projected to be a late second-round pick or undrafted until the Lakers picked him. Despite earlier warnings from LeBron's agent, Rich Paul, teams not to draft Bronny due to potential plans to play in Australia, the Lakers successfully secured him. LeBron is also set to sign a new contract with the Lakers worth approximately $162 million over three years, ensuring his NBA career continues until at least the age of 42.
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Reported 9 months ago
A woman in the United States, Sophia Bella, recently shared a video on TikTok claiming to have found a 'finger-like object' in a can of green beans she was almost finished with, causing her extreme nausea. She reported the incident to the FDA, and investigations are ongoing to determine the nature of the object. The canning company has reached out to her as well. While it's uncertain if the object is indeed a finger, the incident has left her emotionally shaken and uncomfortable, prompting her to seek medical attention.
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Reported 9 months ago
Many people like to visit Taiwan, but a mainland Chinese wife recently shared on social media that while Taiwan is good, she won't come back due to the extreme heat in the summer. She and her Taiwanese husband hadn't visited Taiwan in 9 years, but during their 1-month stay this time, she found it difficult to breathe due to the heat, gained 6 kg, and struggled with excessive sweating. Despite this, she still plans to visit Tainan, Lanyu, and Xiao Liuqiu next time. Taiwanese netizens also sympathized, noting the challenges of visiting Taiwan in the summer months.
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Reported 9 months ago
At a meeting of the Central Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China on June 27, former Defense Ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu were expelled from the party over corruption charges, while the review results of former Foreign Minister Qin Gang were not disclosed, leading Hong Kong media to speculate that Qin Gang may have a less serious issue and could 'land safely.' This comes amidst a broader anti-corruption campaign in China with upcoming party meetings scheduled. Qin Gang's fate remains uncertain as he awaits further evaluation, despite stepping down from his parliamentary position earlier this year.
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Reported 9 months ago
The first US presidential candidate debate has concluded, with CNN statistics showing Trump spoke for 40 minutes and 12 seconds, surpassing Biden's 35 minutes and 41 seconds. Outside the debate venue, supporters of both candidates gathered, along with pro-Palestine protesters demonstrating. Governor Newsom of California showed support for Biden before the debate, emphasizing failures on major issues by Trump. Age was a key focus, with 68% of voters seeing Biden as too old compared to 39% for Trump. Trump's wife Melania, who often skips his events, did not announce her vice-presidential running mate as planned. However, Senator Portman of Ohio, Governor Burgum of North Dakota, and Senator Rubio of Florida are considered top contenders. People showed keen interest in the debate, focusing on issues like the economy and age concerns surrounding the 81-year-old Biden and 78-year-old Trump.
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Reported 9 months ago
As Taiwan faces heavy rain and persistent afternoon showers, increased humidity in the air contributes to mold growth in bathrooms. Traditional methods like using baking soda or bleach can be tiresome for many, while mold removal products containing strong acids or bases may pose respiratory risks. To combat mold effectively, ALASKA introduces a multi-functional bathroom dryer that offers options for cooling, heating, and energy-saving drying, providing a quick and comfortable solution to reduce mold growth and slip hazards on wet floors. The device also allows for drying clothes indoors during rainy weather, further enhancing convenience and comfort in the bathroom space.
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Reported 9 months ago
YouTuber Qi Qi Liu sparked controversy with the thumbnail of his new video discussing Michael Jackson's 15th death anniversary. The thumbnail questioned whether Jackson was a child singer, drawing criticism and prompting a quick replacement by Liu's team. However, the revised thumbnail with a '#Really Lewd Children?' caption still received backlash, with fans and netizens expressing disapproval. Despite a prompt PR response, Liu's team was unable to quell the anger from fans.
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Reported 9 months ago
A male netizen wore a suit to an interview only to overhear HR secretly mocking him as 'Cai Bi Ba' (a derogatory term) and expressing his anger online. After posting his experience, many netizens joined the discussion, with most disagreeing with HR's comments and supporting formal attire for interviews. Suggestions were made like adjusting attire based on industry or season, such as wearing shirts in hot weather.
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Reported 9 months ago
The Central Weather Bureau in Taiwan issued high-temperature warnings for 15 counties and cities with temperatures exceeding 37 degrees Celsius in multiple locations. Cloud Lin recorded a high of 38.4 degrees Celsius, while areas like Taipei City, Changhua County, Tainan City, Kaohsiung City, and Pingtung County all reached temperatures above 37 degrees. The Bureau warned of extreme heat in certain areas and advised precautions against the scorching weather.
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Reported 9 months ago
Liu Yifei's exceptional acting in the new drama 'The Rose's Story' has solidified her position as the goddess of mainland Chinese dramas with her portrayal of the character Huang Yimei. Not only does her stellar acting earn praise from netizens, but her fashion taste off-screen is also highly acclaimed. Netizens are impressed by how Liu Yifei can skillfully dress in simple items to exude a goddess-like aura.
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Reported 9 months ago
Jacky Cheung and Ekin Cheng reunite after eight years in the new film 'Borderline', marking Jacky Cheung's return to the big screen. A special theme song was created for the movie, with music by Ekin Cheng and vocals by Jacky Cheung. The film also features Lee Ka Yan, who plays an important emotional role for Jacky Cheung's character. The song 'Far Away' is highlighted as both artists praise each other's work, showing their strong collaboration.
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Reported 9 months ago
The 2024 Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) officially kicked off with 29 participating countries, including newly joined Belgium, Italy, and Brazil. However, China was not invited to the military exercise due to its violation of international norms. The theme of this year's exercise is integration with partner nations and being prepared, with various military ships arriving at Pearl Harbor. Chief of the US Third Fleet hosting the opening ceremony emphasized the adherence to the One China principle based on the Taiwan Relations Act, explaining the reason behind China's absence from the event.
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Reported 9 months ago
The Taiwan-Canada School (TCS) held its first graduation ceremony, with Canadian representative in Taipei, Jim Nickel, providing encouragement and blessings to the graduates. The school, established in spring 2023 in collaboration with National Taiwan Normal University, Canadian teaching resources, and German Jena educational concepts, has shown remarkable progress in a short period. The first batch of high school graduates successfully gained admission to top universities like the University of British Columbia and the University of Toronto. Nickel praised TCS's educational excellence and encouraged students to embrace opportunities and contribute to the world, emphasizing the importance of international education in today's interconnected world.
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Reported 9 months ago
Alumis Inc., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, raised $250 million in a downsized initial public offering with a concurrent private placement, pricing its shares at the bottom of a marketed range. The California-based company focuses on therapies for patients with immune-mediated diseases, and it is developing two Tyrosine Kinase 2 inhibitor product candidates. Alumis had a net loss of $155 million in 2023 and its IPO was led by Morgan Stanley, Leerink Partners, Cantor Fitzgerald, and Guggenheim Securities, with shares to be traded on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol ALMS.
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Reported 9 months ago
AI PC目前很熱門，引發換機潮，電腦展上各大廠展示新品，大學生放暑假前先做功課，但認為還是要親自到場看才知道最適合自己的筆電。另外，人們也關心2025年的行事曆，預告多達6次連假，包含農曆新年9天假。
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Reported 9 months ago
29-year-old worker in Taichung was working on reinforcing external wall tiles when he accidentally fell from the 30th floor to the 3rd floor terrace, suffering severe injuries and being pronounced dead despite being rushed to the hospital. The incident is still under investigation to determine the cause of the fall. Taichung City Fire Department responded to the accident, where the worker lost his life, and efforts to rescue him were unsuccessful.
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Reported 9 months ago
Former President Tsai Ing-wen made her first public appearance after stepping down, attending a hotel opening event in Chiayi with a new stylish bob haircut that attracted attention. Her office website recently went live, featuring a surprise photo book titled 'Spicy Taiwanese Girl,' delighting netizens. Tsai debuted her bob haircut at the Chiayi hotel opening event. In other news, popular Taiwanese mountaineer tragically passed away at the age of 36 today, and Starbucks in Taiwan is offering a 'buy one, get one free' deal on selected drinks, including 5 popular Frappuccinos.
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Reported 9 months ago
On June 28, 2024, the Ministry of National Defense reported that 18 Chinese warplanes and 6 warships were detected, with 17 incidents of crossing the median line into northern and southwestern airspace. Notably, 13 warplanes crossed into Taiwan's western airspace, with 12 planes 'sandwiching' Taiwan from the north and south, coming as close as 42 nautical miles to Keelung. The military emphasized close monitoring and response with aircraft, ships, and missile systems. Further updates include news on former President Tsai Ing-wen's new hairstyle and travel warnings.
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Reported 9 months ago
On June 28, 2024, Ko Wen-je expressed opposition to increasing the recall threshold. Amid growing recall movements, the KMT intends to raise the recall threshold, with the KMT caucus planning to discuss amendments to the Election and Recall Act in the Internal Administration Committee next week. Ko Wen-je stated that recall has now become a tool for mobilizing hatred, and while the People's Party does not support changing the recall threshold or turning recall into a political tool, they advocate for the recall signature process to align with the procedure for presidential and vice-presidential candidacy. The KMT's move to potentially raise the recall threshold was criticized, with Ko Wen-je emphasizing the need for a more rigorous and rule-based process. KMT Chairman Eric Chu revealed support for amending the law, emphasizing that the discrepancies in recall conditions between presidents and local officials need to be addressed and the current process of collecting recall signatures should be made more stringent.
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Reported 9 months ago
一位網友在Dcard分享她因保養品開支與男友爭執的故事，男友將她的護髮素用在充電線上來譏諷她，引發網友震驚和討論。網友們質疑男友的行為荒謬，探討保養與浪費的界線。專業頭皮養護師也提醒使用保養品要挑對地方，呼籲女孩們保養自己是重要投資，男孩們應懂得尊重另一半。該帖子獲得熱烈討論，許多網友紛紛表達自己觀點和看法。
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Reported 9 months ago
In Taichung's Dongshi district, two individuals fell for the 'fake police fraud scheme,' handed over cash twice before realizing they were scammed. The fraud group attempted a third deception, claiming they needed to withdraw 400,000 yuan. Authorities set up an ambush and apprehended the fraudster during the transaction. The culprit tried to flee but was eventually caught by the police. The victim reported the scam to the police, allowing for the successful arrest and prevention of further swindling.
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Reported 9 months ago
Three 10 million NTD prize-winning receipts are up for grabs, one each for paying parking fees, refueling, and shopping at FamilyMart. The deadline to claim these prizes is July 5th, with only a week left to claim the 10 million NTD prize. The receipts include a parking fee of 60 NTD at a stop by Golden City Road in Tucheng District, New Taipei City, fuel purchase of 125 NTD at CPC on Zhongshan Road in Taoyuan District, Taoyuan City, and shopping worth 246 NTD at a FamilyMart on Guangxi Road in Qianzhen District, Kaohsiung City. The Ministry of Finance advises winners of cloud invoices to claim their prizes through the 'Unified Invoice Prize Claim' app or by printing the winning electronic receipt at convenience stores before visiting a physical prize redemption location.
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Reported 9 months ago
On June 28, 2024, 'Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale' won five Golden Horse Awards including Best Film. Director Wei Desheng confronted Chung Mong-hong over investment disputes arising from the film, accusing Central Motion Pictures Corporation (CMPC)'s chairman Guo Taiqiang of deceiving him and filing a lawsuit. However, investigations revealed that Wei had accumulated significant debt while making the epic film, and Guo had actually lent a helping hand through his connections. Guo, along with Lin Kun-huang and Bai Hui-yao, is now being sued by Wei for alleged fraud and issues related to their collaboration and company establishment surrounding the movie, with the legal proceedings divided into four aspects, in a complex legal battle.
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Reported 9 months ago
Adapted from Hong Kong author Yi Shu's novel of the same name, 'The Story of the Rose' recently reached its climax, with Liu Yifei playing the role of Huang Yimei, authentically portraying the modern woman's pursuit of independence and self-discovery. Her wardrobe in the series can be considered a fashion guidebook, showcasing the bubbly personality of the protagonist through various vibrant and bright outfits. From student life to entering the workforce, the dressing styles are worth learning from. Here, we share the practical dressing techniques from 'The Story of the Rose.'
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