Reported 12 months ago
On July 3, 2024, at 3:50 am, a blue sedan was seen making a U-turn directly on the Guandu Bridge, causing other drivers to brake and wait to avoid a collision. The driver uploaded the dashcam footage online, sparking criticism from netizens for the dangerous maneuver. The incident could result in a fine of at least 600 to 1800 yuan. The video of the U-turn quickly sparked heated discussions online with many condemning the reckless act.
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Reported 12 months ago
A clinic in Liujia, Tainan, specializing in stroke treatment and prevention, has been accused by a former employee of administering unmarked injections of ginsenoside with questionable efficacy at a high cost of up to 230,000 NT dollars for the entire treatment. The clinic clarified that the ginsenoside used is a food supplement, not intended for injection, and the expensive fees cover the full treatment regimen. The Tainan Health Bureau will investigate further to verify the claims and source of the injections. Although the clinic refuted the allegations, the health bureau aims to ensure transparency and compliance with medical regulations.
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Reported 12 months ago
The Changhua Anti-Smuggling Team intercepted a major case involving the illegal import of poultry vaccines, with the mastermind 'Xiao Li' and their network purchasing prohibited drugs from mainland China via air transport to Taiwan, then reselling to poultry farmers in Yunlin, Chiayi, and Tainan, amounting to an estimated market value of 2.24 million NT. The investigation revealed that the vaccines were fake or of low quality, posing a serious threat to the livestock industry if they had entered the market. Investigations are ongoing, and those involved may face up to 7 years in prison and a fine of 4.5 million NT under the Animal Drugs Management Act.
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Reported 12 months ago
The '2024 Hualien Summer Love Carnival Concert' has been extended by one day to meet the demands of fans, featuring performances by popular Taiwanese bands such as 831 and GX on the additional day. Artists including Lü Siwei and Xiao Bingzhi from GX and members from U:NUS, Bai An, Fran, Wei Jiaying, Lin Yi, Yu Caizhen from 'Little V', and Huang Tingrui will be part of the lineup. The event will continue until the 8th with various performances for music enthusiasts to enjoy.
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 3, 2024, at 1:11 AM, Hui You (GigaDevice) surged to the limit up to 98.4 yuan, marking a historic high. After Huang Renxun's visit to Taiwan last month for an AI map seminar, GigaDevice's stock price has continued to rise significantly, reaching an all-time high today. The company's main business focuses on industrial computers and image analysis, with a recent shift towards the automotive sector and the use of NVIDIA chips in some products for AI edge computing. The company expects to turn losses into profits this year, with support from Huang Renxun, CEO of NVIDIA, who began backing the company on June 2. Foreign investors are also optimistic about GigaDevice, with a recent nine-day streak of net buying and positive evaluations of its future prospects.
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Reported 12 months ago
Popular Japanese actor Mokuren Imagase surprised everyone by seeking guidance from a 7-year-old child star! The exclusive hit Japanese drama 'The Beginning of the Sea' is now available on firDay Video every Tuesday. Imagase, along with other actors, attended a premiere recently and praised Seina Izumi's excellent portrayal of his daughter in the series. 'The Beginning of the Sea' depicts the theme of parent-child love and features Imagase, Karu Murakawa, and Kanon Furukawa among the main cast.
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 3, 2024, undercover police surrounded and arrested a man suspected of being involved in a fake investment fraud scheme along with a former boxing national athlete in New Taipei City. The suspect was accused of using friends to carry out fraud, acquiring dummy accounts to launder fraudulent funds for an illegal group, with unexpected accomplices including the former boxer who had achieved 5th place in the Doha Asian Games over a decade ago. The investigation revealed a widespread scam involving various deceptive tactics, exploiting even youth entrepreneurship loans. The main suspect manipulated unsuspecting individuals through false investments, ultimately facilitating over 36 million NT of illicit money flow for the fraudulent organization. The police operation led to the apprehension of 14 suspects, the seizure of over 20 million NT in cash, mobile phones, bank passbooks, and ATM cards, indicating the prevalence of deceptive practices in the country.
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Reported 12 months ago
64歲美國男子駕駛雪佛蘭衝進紐約美甲沙龍，造成4死9傷，檢方指他當天早上灌下18瓶啤酒後上路。涉嫌醉駕的男子施瓦利被控罪名但否認，法庭指出他事發後才願接受酒測，而警方當時發現他酒氣濃重。事故中有4人身亡包括美甲沙龍老闆、兩名員工和一名紐約警官，另有9人受傷，法庭裁定延至下次審判。
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Reported 12 months ago
As the UK heads to the polls, the Associated Press sheds light on the distinctive vocabulary surrounding UK elections, which includes terms like battle bus, Brexit, blue wall, coalition government, House of Commons, House of Lords, hung parliament, King's Speech, red wall, supermajority, swingometer, and tactical voting. These terms highlight the political intricacies and traditions that shape the UK electoral process.
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Reported 12 months ago
In preparation for Father's Day in August, Häagen-Dazs has launched three ice cream cake designs, including the revamped 'Gentleman Style' and the collaboration 'Mickey MVP' party box. From now until 7/31, purchasing selected Father's Day cakes will get you an early bird discount of 12% off. The cakes are available at Häagen-Dazs stores nationwide, with the classic 'Gentleman Style' cake now sporting a new bow tie design, adding a touch of elegance and style to the treat. There's also a surprise Disney collaboration cake, 'Mickey MVP' featuring mango and blueberry ice cream, presented in a basketball-themed party box with chocolate Disney characters. Additionally, the realistic 'One Shot Hole' golf-inspired ice cream cake is back, offering a blend of matcha and Hawaiian nut flavors. These Father's Day treats are available for purchase at Häagen-Dazs stores and online until 7/31, with early bird 12% off deals for the 'Gentleman Style' and 'One Shot Hole' ice cream cakes.
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Reported 12 months ago
FTNN News Network, July 3, 2024, 1:08 AM - The Taiwan stock market surged over 260 points with the weighted index reaching 23142.83 points. Robot concept stocks continued to soar today, with 7 stocks including Kun Ying, Luo Sheng, and Ying Han hitting the limit up, with Luo Sheng marking the 4th consecutive day of limit up, successfully joining the hundred yuan club with a remarkable increase. Huang Renxun presented an AI humanoid robot at the NVIDIA GTC conference in March. NVIDIA CEO Huang Renxun expressed optimism about the future of automation in heavy industries utilizing robots under the AI wave, leading to market focus on robot-related stocks like Luo Sheng, which exceeded 100 yuan for the first time and hit limit up for the fourth time in a row.
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Reported 12 months ago
New Mexico tax authorities have denied an application for tax incentives worth as much as $1.6 million to Rust Movie Productions, following the fatal shooting incident involving Alec Baldwin on the set of 'Rust' in 2021. The denial may affect the film's financial arrangements, which included using the tax credit to finance a legal settlement with the cinematographer's family. The denial comes as Baldwin faces trial for involuntary manslaughter, and the production tries to secure a U.S. distributor for the completed film.
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Reported 12 months ago
The 2024 Hualien Summer Love Carnival concert featuring a star-studded lineup including U:NUS, GX, and other artists will take place on July 3rd. U:NUS member Kao Hsueh-wei expressed excitement about their participation while Tsai Cheng-yu emphasized the energy exchange with the audience. The possibility of shirtless performances due to the rising temperatures was hinted by the members, with Kao Hsueh-wei considering it in the future as he is currently shy. GX, a special group formed by Lulu Hsu and Hsiao Ping-chih, will also perform and bring seven songs to the stage, with both expressing eagerness about the event.
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Reported 12 months ago
Blue Hsin-Chi, a former top ten criminal in Taiwan, who committed the 'Hushan Double Homicide' in Taipei in 1981, faced rejection in his attempts to register for presidential and legislative elections due to his gun-related criminal record. After being denied by the Central Election Commission, he appealed and filed administrative lawsuits seeking to dissolve the commission and enforce the ‘Taiwanese National Foundation Constitution’ and ‘Great Harmony World Constitution,' but was rejected by the Taipei High Administrative Court. Turning to constitutional interpretation, Blue Hsin-Chi's case was deemed ineligible by the Constitutional Court. Hsin-Chi's outlandish presidential campaign included proposals like granting 100 billion NT dollars to Republic of China citizens and establishing a world governed by Taiwan, among other controversial ideas. Despite his efforts, he was barred by the Central Election Commission from officially registering to run for office.
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Reported 12 months ago
During a discussion on July 3, 2024, President Biden acknowledged his poor performance at a recent debate and even admitted that he almost 'fell asleep' on stage due to jet lag. Biden attributed his shaky and stuttering speech during the debate with former President Trump to the effects of traveling across approximately 100 time zones before the event. Biden also mentioned that he did not follow his aides' instructions and almost fell asleep on stage, with the White House later attributing his performance to a cold. The debate performance has raised concerns within the Democratic Party, with some calling for a replacement candidate.
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 3, 2024, the Yunlin District Prosecutor's Office seized 1119 bottles of avian influenza vaccines at a logistics company in Chiayi. A man surnamed Li from Yunlin County was found to have purchased 343 boxes (each containing 10 bottles) of concentrated avian influenza vaccines and waterfowl avian virus antibodies on the Chinese e-commerce platform Taobao, which were then smuggled to Taiwan by air cargo. The man, knowing Taiwan's animal health regulations, is now accused of illegally importing and transferring banned animal medicines, violating the Animal Drug Management Act. The vaccines containing components of avian influenza and waterfowl avian virus antibodies are strictly prohibited in Taiwan's current epidemic prevention policy to prevent the spread of diseases among poultry and potential risks to public health.
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Reported 12 months ago
In a recent legislative session, the blue and white camp passed an amendment to the 'Island Construction Act,' allowing mainland Chinese companies to participate directly in island construction projects, sparking criticism. Nationalist lawmaker Chen Xuesheng, who proposed the amendment, responded by challenging opposition party members to initiate a recall against him, indicating his readiness to face the consequences. The proposal has stirred debate over national security and implications of increased mainland Chinese involvement in Taiwan's infrastructure projects.
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Reported 12 months ago
Recently, the popular lyrics website Mojim.com suddenly disappeared and could not be accessed, causing distress among many users. Known for providing a wide range of music lyrics in various languages, including some rare ones, Mojim.com is considered a classic by many. Speculations suggest the domain might not have been renewed, and users express sadness and frustration over its unavailability, emphasizing its significance in the music scene.
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Reported 12 months ago
To promote youth entrepreneurship guidance, the Taoyuan City Youth Affairs Bureau collaborated with Longhua University to host the 3rd 'Taoyuan Youth Entrepreneurship Competition'. Longhua students showcased excellent innovative research and development capabilities by winning 1 bronze and 1 honorable mention amidst tough competition. The competition aimed to provide a platform for young students to showcase their creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and practical skills, encouraging them to turn ideas into actions and discover new potential startup teams. Through joint efforts, the bureau and Longhua University are fostering a supportive environment for youth entrepreneurship, nurturing a new generation of innovative entrepreneurs.
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Reported 12 months ago
Dutch Prime Minister Rutte leads a new government consisting of 16 ministers and 13 state secretaries, with the far-right Freedom Party gaining control of the ministries of Economy, Foreign Trade Development, Asylum and Immigration, Infrastructure, and Public Health in the coalition government. The youngest minister in the cabinet, Breyman, has previously advocated for joint efforts among EU and like-minded European countries to uphold the status quo in the Taiwan Strait and enhance cooperation with Taiwan. Prime Minister Rutte vows to implement the strictest asylum policies and comprehensive immigration control plans in Dutch history.
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Reported 12 months ago
Carina Lau celebrated Tony Leung's 62nd birthday by feeding him strawberries, showcasing their harmonious relationship. Tony, known for being reserved, willingly accepted the sweet gesture. The couple's intimate birthday gathering included photos with Tony's mother and sister, highlighting their strong family bond. Lau's social media post captured heartwarming moments, demonstrating the close relationship within the Leung family.
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Reported 12 months ago
Federal Reserve Chairman Powell, during a central bank forum in Portugal, signaled a dovish stance which led to a surge in major US stock indices on Tuesday, with Tesla's stock price soaring by 10.2%. The S&P 500 index hit a new record high as Powell expressed satisfaction with the progress in inflation reduction over the past year but emphasized the need for more progress to initiate rate cuts. The dovish tone boosted the stock market with the S&P 500 rising by 0.7% and setting the 32nd closing high of the year, while the Nasdaq also reached a new peak with a 0.8% gain. Tesla's strong performance was driven by higher-than-expected second-quarter deliveries, and Apple's stock rose by 1.62% on reports of potential collaboration with OpenAI. Gold prices are expected to surpass $2400, with analysts warning of potential market misjudgment regarding the extent of Fed rate cuts.
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Reported 12 months ago
Japanese actor Kazuya Kamenashi was previously rumored to be dating former broadcaster Mina Tada, with talks of marriage. However, Tada recently revealed on a show that their relationship is in a 'really bad' state, leading to speculations of a possible breakup. Kamenashi also faced negative news last year, adding shadows to their budding relationship. Netizens are now questioning the status of their relationship.
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 3, 2024, at 1:03 am, the Legislative Yuan's Transportation, Justice, and Legal Affairs Committee convened a joint meeting and passed the establishment of a special investigation group for the 'Mirror Media Application and Subsequent Malpractice Dispute'. Mirror Media declared that all processes of the application were carried out legally. The formation of the investigation team was criticized for potentially infringing on press freedom, but Mirror Media emphasized its commitment to upholding journalistic integrity and continuing to produce quality content despite the controversy surrounding its establishment.
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Reported 12 months ago
A female netizen expressed disappointment after landing a public servant job, realizing it was far from what she had imagined. She found the job demanding, lacking a sense of achievement, and failing to provide practical skills useful in society. This led her to question whether she could endure doing this job for 40 years just for the salary. Her post sparked a heated discussion among others who shared similar experiences and advised gaining varied work experiences before settling for a public servant role.
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