Reported 12 months ago
FTNN News Network, July 3, 2024, 12:12 AM - In a newly constructed warehouse in Inner Lake District, Taipei, where electrical cables were stored, frequent thefts occurred recently. The police, upon receiving reports, reviewed the surveillance cameras around the site and discovered a man surnamed Wei sneaking in during the night to steal the cables. To evade detection, Wei covered two digits of the license plate with tape on the vehicle used in the theft. Despite Wei's attempt to hide, the police located the vehicle and found drugs such as methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia during a search of his home. Wei, a 45-year-old security guard, targeted the warehouse after scouting the area and would enter through gaps in the fencing at night to steal cables, load them into his vehicle, and escape on a motorcycle after the theft. Wei even tampered with the surveillance cameras but was still recorded committing the crime. The case has been transferred for prosecution on charges of theft and drug possession. The thief used tape on the license plate to escape capture. (Photo courtesy of FTNN)
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Reported 12 months ago
During a fundraising event on July 2nd, US President Biden admitted that his performance in the first presidential debate on June 27th was not ideal, attributing it to jet lag from two overseas trips earlier in June. Biden faced criticism for his debate performance, with one Democratic congressman even publicly calling for his withdrawal. Despite White House officials attributing Biden's poor performance to a cold, Biden did not mention any illness during the event. Recent polls suggest a third of Democrats believe Biden should not seek reelection, but no other prominent Democratic candidate outperforms him in a hypothetical matchup against Trump. The polls indicate that Biden has not lost support among voters post-debate, with both him and Trump maintaining 40% support each. The US presidential election is set for November 5th.
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Reported 12 months ago
Shanghai faced a financial crisis rumor when an online screenshot circulated, claiming the city requested temples in its jurisdiction to provide money for temporary relief, with the amount reaching 100 billion RMB (approximately 44.8 billion TWD). Authorities promptly denied the claims, clarifying the situation and revealing the rumors to be unfounded. The news sparked public attention and discussion, leading to further investigations by relevant departments and the involvement of law enforcement agencies in handling any illegal elements.
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Reported 12 months ago
Andy Lau, the 62-year-old 'eternal heartthrob,' announced his return to the stage with the new 'Today...is the Day' concert tour. The highly anticipated Taipei shows are scheduled for October 31st for a limited 4 consecutive nights at Taipei Arena. Lau's tour will kick off in Shanghai on July 5th, with additional stops in Guangzhou, Beijing, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Chongqing, and his home city of Hong Kong with a total of 20 shows. Lau has been rehearsing diligently, counting down to the tour and expressing gratitude to his fans. Throughout his music career, Lau has produced many timeless hits, from the 90s classics to the post-2000 era. Despite the concert preparations, Lau remains cautious by wearing a mask during rehearsals to protect his health.
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Reported 12 months ago
Published by Scene+ on July 3, 2024, at 12:11 AM, the exotic vegetarian buffet 'Fruitful Gathering' collaborates with 'One Inch Fresh' to introduce a summer limited dining area featuring three-day-old baby sprouts. Customers can create their own Poke Bowl to experience the fun of DIY Hawaiian poke rice and enjoy summer specials like healthy green latte. Fruitful Gathering, known as one of the world's top ten vegetarian cities in Taipei by CNN, continues to innovate this summer with refreshing and delicious vegetarian dishes, offering a trendy and diverse range of international cuisine. The menu includes various dishes such as 'olive oil mushroom salad with sprouts,' 'fresh vegetable Sardinian pearl noodles,' and 'Japanese-style bird's nest salad,' providing nutritious and appetizing options for the season.
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Reported 12 months ago
With the UK general election approaching, the Conservative Party is making a final push for votes, with former Prime Minister Johnson appearing at the last minute in campaign events. However, the latest polls suggest that the party may be heading towards its worst election result in history. Labour is projected to potentially win 484 seats, surpassing Blair's record in 1997, while the Conservatives may only secure 64 seats and become a weak opposition. The right-wing Reform UK aims to become the largest opposition party but is predicted to only win 7 seats. Despite Labour's potential victory, significant challenges lie ahead, such as addressing severe economic issues and flaws in the national healthcare system.
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 2, a fishing boat registered in Penghu, Taiwan, was forcibly boarded and detained by the Mainland Chinese coast guard and taken to the Wutou Port in Fujian. Captain Lu Li-shih questioned Taiwan's patrol rights after the incident, raising concerns over the lack of chase pursuit by the Taiwanese Coast Guard when another country intrudes even within its territorial waters. Lu Li-shih clarified the concept of chase pursuit on Facebook and criticized the Coast Guard for not taking immediate action as the incident occurred well within Mainland China's territorial waters, in what is considered 'internal waters.'
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Reported 12 months ago
Russian President Putin is scheduled to arrive in Kazakhstan on Wednesday for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, where he is expected to hold separate talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Turkish President Erdogan. This meeting comes shortly after Putin's recent visit to China, highlighting the active international diplomacy efforts. Additionally, Indian Prime Minister Modi is set to visit Moscow next week for talks with Putin, marking Modi's first visit to Russia since the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, amid concerns over deepening China-Russia-India cooperation.
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Reported 12 months ago
Taiwan has seen an increase in scam incidents, with scam groups resorting to extreme measures, such as stealing identities of celebrities to create fake accounts. Yang Xiuhui, who is focused on managing her personal skincare brand, had her name used to set up a Facebook fan page selling products. The imposter even boldly 'taught' consumers how to identify real and fake accounts, leading Yang Xiuhui to express her anger, saying 'there is really no government.' Facing these fake accounts, Yang Xiuhui has long shared ways to distinguish the real from the fake on Facebook, emphasizing her real fan page name with a blue checkmark symbol. Fans were shocked by the situation and expressed the need for caution in online purchases amidst various and exaggerated scam tactics.
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Reported 12 months ago
Purchasing a house is a significant decision in life, involving factors like price, neighborhood environment, and living functions. Recently, a netizen shared their dilemma over whether to buy a property they found satisfying in all aspects, except for having young tenants as neighbors, making them hesitant due to potential noise and security issues. Online discussions revealed many advising caution against buying due to concerns over tenant turnover, complex access, and poor public area maintenance, emphasizing the importance of neighbors in quality of life.
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Reported 12 months ago
The Taiwanese fishing boat 'Da Jin Man 88' was seized by Chinese maritime authorities for illegally fishing in Chinese waters near Kinmen. The boat, along with its crew of 5, was taken to Fujian, China, prompting a standoff between Taiwanese and Chinese patrol boats. This is not the first incident of Taiwanese fishing boats being seized during China's fishing moratorium, with a total of 3 cases involving 17 fishing boats. The seized boats are typically released after paying fines, but the fate of the crew and boat remains uncertain in this case.
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Reported 12 months ago
Keelung Mayor Xie Guoliang is deeply embroiled in a recall storm, with the second stage of the recall petition having passed the threshold and the substantial vote expected in mid-September. Media veteran Huang Weihan revealed key data on the recall votes, analyzing the likelihood of a successful recall. Huang pointed out that it would take about 76,000 affirmative votes to successfully recall Xie Guoliang, who received 96,000 votes in the mayoral election, making the threshold seem lower compared to recent DPP election results in Keelung. However, Huang believes that the low voter turnout and the formation of a 'Support Guoliang Group' by the Kuomintang could make it difficult to reach the recall threshold.
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Reported 12 months ago
林志穎推出全新單曲《溫柔失控》，特別邀請《披荊斬棘3》合作夥伴馬伯騫。林志穎透露兩人緣分源自馬伯騫不停地餵食，形容小馬是貼心又有音樂想法的男孩，並表示新歌讓他找回音樂感覺。對於失控的感覺，林志穎坦言現實生活中無法控制的事情會讓他感到失控，並透露未來將以不同方式與粉絲見面，持續推出新音樂，請大家繼續期待。
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Reported 12 months ago
The People's Party has decided to officially propose inviting President Lai Ching-te to deliver a national report at the Legislative Yuan on the 12th, with party leader Huang Kuo-chang stating that the law is already in effect, questioning when the government will freeze legal operations in response to the constitutional issue. Meanwhile, KMT's legislative convener Ko Jian-ming received a notice yesterday for a preliminary injunction hearing scheduled for next Wednesday, criticizing the aggressive behavior of the blue and white parties. The party announced three resolutions at a press conference on the 12th, requesting President Lai to conduct a national report in accordance with the 'Legislative Powers Exercise Act.'
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 3, 2024, at 1:55 AM in Taichung City, the Criminal Investigation Division cracked down on a drug trafficking case. A 24-year-old suspect, surnamed Shi, attempted to escape by reversing his car and hitting the police officers but was immediately stopped when the officers drew their guns and yelled at him. Another case involved a suspect selling imported sleeping aid gummy candies as a cover for selling drug-infused coffee packets. The police apprehended the suspects and seized a significant amount of drugs. The suspects used various tactics to evade arrest, including using messaging apps for transactions and changing hotels frequently. Through undercover operations, the police successfully caught the suspects involved in drug trafficking using deceptive methods. The article warns against drug use and provides a hotline for drug prevention consultation.
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Reported 12 months ago
A young OL (office lady) in Zhejiang, China, rushed to the hospital at night after seeing 'many tiny people running around' in her home, even with 'figures' trying to crawl into her bed. The doctor suspected she had eaten a type of mushroom called 'Boletus speciosus' ('seen-blue'), causing hallucinations. The OL, named Lin, purchased and consumed the mushroom after seeing it on a short video platform. She experienced hallucinations and confusion, eventually diagnosed with neurological and psychiatric wild mushroom poisoning. After hospitalization and treatment, Lin was discharged with a need for regular follow-up. Experts warn of proper cooking to avoid discomfort and hallucinations when consuming 'seen-blue' mushrooms.
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Reported 12 months ago
Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution inaugurated Indonesia's first battery cell production plant for electric vehicles in Indonesia with an annual capacity of 10 Gigawatt hours. The plant is part of their commitment to invest up to $9.8 billion in Southeast Asia's largest economy to develop an EV supply chain, leveraging the country's rich resources of nickel and copper. The plant will produce batteries for Hyundai's Kona Electric SUV and they plan to invest $2 billion in expanding the plant's capacity.
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Reported 12 months ago
Aaron Yan, formerly known as Wu Bingru, has been sentenced to 7 months in jail with a 3-year suspended sentence for filming and possessing intimate videos of the underage 'internet celebrity' Yao Le, which were leaked. The court considered Yan's successful mediation and settlement with Yao Le in March. Yan admitted to the charges and has already fulfilled part of the settlement payment. Another defendant named Chen, a musician, was also involved in the case and sentenced to a fine. The prosecution did not appeal Yan's sentence, resulting in his suspended sentence being confirmed.
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Reported 12 months ago
In the midst of visiting the Silicon Valley tech giants and Wells Fargo to explore AI financial services and ESG finance development in the US West, an interesting historical comparison was drawn in a small town reminiscent of the Wild West riches around the 1860s. Rich with mining resources, this town's prosperity led to innovative financial services at the time, showcasing parallels between modern Fintech challenges like cybersecurity threats and the need for a 'zero-trust' mindset with the vigilance and skills of a Wild West bounty hunter to protect wealth in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
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Reported 12 months ago
ETFs announce dividend information for July, with 00937B issuing a dividend of 0.084 yuan per share and the last purchase date set on July 18. This marks the sixth consecutive dividend for 00937B, focusing on ESG investment-grade corporate bonds. Investors looking to participate must purchase by July 18 for distribution on August 9. The ETF's focus on sustainable ESG companies issuing long-term BBB-rated bonds with a coupon rate above 4.5% has garnered investor interest, showing potential for capital gains in the current economic environment.
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Reported 12 months ago
In the state of Uttar Pradesh, India, a stampede broke out during a Hindu gathering in Hathras on July 2, resulting in at least 116 fatalities and over 100 injuries. Among the victims was a man who lost his mother, wife, and 16-year-old daughter in the tragedy, with his mother's body still missing. The incident prompted compensation for victims' families, a thorough investigation by the state government, and condolences from Indian Prime Minister Modi.
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Reported 12 months ago
SoftBank集團股價週三上漲1.5％至歷史新高，是對孫正義增加在人工智慧和半導體投資野心的信心票。這對孫正義的聚光燈投下光芒，他透過與微軟和初創公司Perplexity AI Inc.合作以及擁有裝滿Nvidia Corp.加速器的數據中心，來增強其對AI相關基礎設施的競爭力。
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Reported 12 months ago
On the morning of July 3, 2024, Deputy Director Xie Qingqin of the Coast Guard Administration explained the situation where Chinese coast guards forcibly detained a Taiwanese fishing boat named 'Da Jin Man 88' near Jinjiang for fishing in Chinese waters during a closed fishing season. While many fishing boats were operating in the area, only 'Da Jin Man 88' was detained. The Coast Guard Administration stated that maritime law enforcement is sometimes random without specific intentions. They are working to release the boat and crew promptly through diplomatic channels, as Chinese coast guards have detained 17 Taiwanese fishing boats in the past for similar violations.
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Reported 12 months ago
A survey on July 3, 2024, revealed that one-third of Democrats hope President Biden will withdraw. Pressure is mounting within the party for Biden to step down following the end of last week's debate. According to CNN, many Democratic officials and donors believe Biden should withdraw, with some even suggesting he announce it within the week. Michelle Obama is seen as the most likely Democratic hopeful to defeat Trump among several named alternatives. The article suggests that Biden has not shown any signs of withdrawing, and his performance in an upcoming interview will be closely watched by Democrats.
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Reported 12 months ago
According to a report by the Japanese newspaper 'Mainichi Shimbun' on July 3, 2024, the suspect, Yamagami Toharu, who is accused of shooting former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, confessed that he had prepared to shoot Abe indoors while he was giving a speech the day before the incident, having already loaded the gun with bullets. Yamagami initially planned to shoot Abe during a speech at a venue in Okayama City, but due to the large number of people and tight security, he couldn't get close enough, leading him to abandon the plan. He later shot Abe while approaching him from behind at a distance of 5 to 7 meters in Nara. Yamagami cited dissatisfaction with a cult to which his mother belonged, with Abe's alleged connections to the group being a motive for the attack.
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