Reported 9 months ago
Texas州电力网格操作员预测，随着住宅和企业开启空调逃避热浪，电力使用量将在周四打破六月的峰值需求记录，之后还将在下周突破七月的记录。Texas电力可靠性委员会表示，尽管气温升高，但电网正常运行，有足够供应来满足未来一周的需求。高温将导致Houston等城市的气温升至95华氏度(35摄氏度)至99华氏度(37摄氏度)，而AccuWeather气象学家表示，由于湿度等因素，周四以及七月1日将感觉更像108华氏度和110华氏度。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 9 months ago
The number of continuing unemployment benefit applications in the US reached its highest level since November 2021, signaling signs of a cooling labor market as workers struggle to find new jobs. With nearly 1.84 million claims filed in a week and a rise in the 4-week moving average, LPL Financial chief economist Jeffrey Roach sees this as a 'warning sign' of potential labor market softening. Analysts are debating whether this slowdown is a normalizing trend or a sign that higher interest rates could harm the economy, with some suggesting risks lean towards a negative outcome. Economists caution interpreting the volatile weekly claims data too deeply, but a sustained increase in claims could indicate more labor market weakness, possibly leading to Fed rate cuts. Despite the Fed's current stance on waiting for lower inflation confidence before reducing rates, some economists argue the weakening labor market trends could prompt earlier rate cuts. Investors now anticipate two Fed rate cuts this year, whereas Fed forecasts initially suggested just one cut. Analysts believe monitoring the labor market is crucial, with the potential for a further decline in job openings leading to a rise in unemployment, ultimately influencing market strategies.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 9 months ago
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Reported 9 months ago
Nonprofit organizations argue in legal filing that requiring TikTok's parent company to sell the platform or face a ban is unconstitutional and infringes on the First Amendment, limiting speech and association possibilities for users. The groups include the Electronic Frontier Foundation, The First Amendment Coalition, and the Freedom of the Press Foundation, claiming that the law poses a threat to freedom of the press and free speech, echoing TikTok's own arguments in its lawsuit against the government.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 9 months ago
An Ohio driver, Ricky Raider, was indicted on felony charges for leaving the scene of an accident after a tire from his truck killed 18-year-old Lauren Collins, a University of Kentucky student, near the Ohio border in July 2023. Raider initially claimed he was unaware of the incident but a year-old jailhouse call revealed he knew about the collision and tried to cover it up by stealing lug nuts to reattach the tire. He remains in Boone County Jail on $40,000 bond awaiting his court appearance on July 24.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 9 months ago
Idina Menzel, the actress known for her role as Elphaba in Wicked, has shared advice with the new Elphaba, Cynthia Erivo. Menzel is also learning to navigate her son Walker's teenage years and how to not take things too personally during this time.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 9 months ago
Major US telecom service providers, including Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile US, acknowledged that some of their customers traveling abroad were facing connectivity problems due to issues with a partner network provider, identified as Syniverse. While Verizon reported that 70% of their customers' calls and data connections were unaffected, AT&T stated that disruptions were occurring outside of their network. Syniverse confirmed experiencing intermittent connectivity issues and was collaborating with network partners to resolve the problem.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 9 months ago
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Source: YAHOO
Reported 9 months ago
Source: WSJ
Reported 9 months ago
US stock market remained relatively steady as investors awaited key economic data, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones rising about 0.1%, and the Nasdaq Composite leading with a 0.3% gain. Micron's shares dropped over 7%, affecting chip stocks like Nvidia. Investors were monitoring new economic figures ahead of the PCE inflation print, including a drop in initial weekly jobless claims but a rise in recurring claims, as well as real GDP growth slightly up to 1.4% in Q1 2024.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 9 months ago
KMT County Councillor Tsai Qi-Yong from Kinmen successfully coordinated with a cattle farming business in Bishan Village, Jinsha Town, to relocate over 200 cattle to the county's 'livestock area' by the end of August. Tsai has resolved challenging issues during his term, including clearing abandoned waste under the Jinning waterway, proposing and passing legislation for public parking management, resolving a decade-long environmental pollution issue with the Taohu Road cattle farming case, and addressing safety concerns for students and residents in the Bishan cattle farming case. The cattle had been causing safety hazards and environmental pollution due to improper management of the farming business.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 9 months ago
After an increase in March, pending home sales dropped in May, with the Pending Home Sales Index hitting a record low, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The index fell 2.1% from April to 70.8 in May, marking a 6.6% annual decline. Industry experts attribute this decrease to mortgage rate fluctuations. Although there may be a potential for the market to recover with falling mortgage rates and increasing inventory levels, affordability issues pose a challenge. NAR projects over 4.26 million existing homes to be sold in 2024 with a record median sales price of $405,300.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 9 months ago
Sanchong Police Substation in New Taipei City took strong action against gangs and violence by conducting inspections at 58 locations known for gang activities and disturbances. The police aimed to eradicate unlawful behavior and demonstrate their firm control over public safety in the area. This year, the substation has executed multiple special operations, busted fraud groups, cracked down on gambling dens and drug cases, showing zero tolerance towards gangs and committing to maintaining public security.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 9 months ago
Following power outages in Banqiao and Xinpu areas in New Taipei City, two districts in Kaohsiung also experienced sudden blackouts affecting a total of 826 households. Taiwan Power Company's Kaohsiung division dispatched personnel for emergency repairs upon receiving reports, citing reasons for the outages in both areas and expressing apologies for the inconvenience caused to residents. The outage in Qianjin District in Kaohsiung City affected 720 households, with repairs completed by approximately 9:01 PM. Initial investigations revealed the outage was due to a fault in underground cable joints. In addition to Qianjin District, a separate outage was reported at 7:40 PM in Zuoying District, affecting 156 households. The cause was identified as a faulty kiosk-style transformer (167kVA), with power fully restored by 10:57 PM.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 9 months ago
在這篇文章中，作者指出許多人不能放鬆，因為他們習慣大腦一直忙碌。作者分享了一些病人的個案，他們即使在閒暇時間也填滿自己。文章探討在沒有任何干擾的環境中獨處對於個人成長和內在探索的重要性，鼓勵人們花時間與自己的思緒共處。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 9 months ago
Walgreens計劃在進行改革時關閉大量門店。該公司宣布將關閉全國8600家分店中的「重要」數量，可能達到25%的分店數，不過尚未就具體數量做出最終決定。關店的時間目前有些模糊。《華爾街日報》報導說，這些關閉將在未來幾年內發生，但CNBC的柏莎·庫姆斯報導說，它們可能在接下來的幾個季度內發生。幾乎四分之一的Walgreens分店無利可圖，其中許多位於城市地區。該公司指出，受影響的店鋪的員工將獲得在其他地點的職位提供，並且不期望這些閉店對員工人數產生影響。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 9 months ago
The Supreme Court rejected a nationwide settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family over the toll of opioids. The rejected plan aimed to convert the company to a public benefits corporation, using profits to combat the opioid crisis. The Sackler family faced accusations of pushing for more OxyContin sales. The family, once known for philanthropy, faced scrutiny as lawsuits unfolded. Purdue Pharma and its owners engaged in various legal steps, including bankruptcy and settlements, amidst the opioid crisis.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 9 months ago
In May, the US pending existing-home sales index dropped unexpectedly to a record low due to high mortgage rates and prices deterring potential buyers. The National Association of Realtors reported a 2.1% decline in contract signings, reaching 70.8, the lowest level since 2001. Despite rising inventory and lower demand, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun remains hopeful for a more active market with easing home price appreciation in the coming months, especially if mortgage rates decrease.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 9 months ago
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3, stating that individuals accused of fraud by the SEC have the right to a jury trial in federal court, thus prohibiting the SEC from using in-house proceedings in civil fraud complaints. This decision could have broad implications for other regulatory agencies and entities under investigation, affecting the landscape of securities fraud enforcement.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 9 months ago
在2024年6月27日上午11:35的娛樂星聞中，Hatti向姐姐告狀說她打人，卻在Doris面前被揭發說謊，尷尬場面卻演變成歡樂時刻。兩位小姐姐的日常互動令人捧腹，Doris聽到自己打人的消息後表情嚇傻，令人忍俊不禁。最後，她們還一起模仿皮卡丘，實在太可愛，非常值得一看。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 9 months ago
The Mainland Affairs Council of Taiwan raised its travel warning for visits to China to 'orange,' in response to Beijing's new legislation targeting 'Taiwan independence,' prompting criticism. During the press conference, Vice Chairman and spokesperson Liang Wen-chieh used the term '出台' (chūtái) to describe the mainland's actions, leading to accusations from netizens that the ruling party DPP was not truly standing up against China as claimed. Liang's use of mainland terminology has stirred controversy and accusations of double standards.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 9 months ago
Male celebrity Xie He Xian and wife Ria (Chen Xiang Ni) were sued by ex-wife Keanna for infringement of spousal rights, resulting in a court judgment of paying 1.2 million NT dollars. The case was used as an exam question by a high school, which angered Xie He Xian. Chen Xiang Ni later advised people not to get too caught up in the drama surrounding their personal affairs and questioned why their private marital dispute was being discussed continually for nearly five years and used in exams for underage students.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 9 months ago
The US Supreme Court blocked a Purdue Pharma bankruptcy settlement that aimed to provide immunity to the Sackler family, owners of OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, from lawsuits related to the opioid epidemic. The 5-4 decision reversed a lower court ruling, stating that the Sacklers had not filed for bankruptcy and were seeking discharge without consent from affected parties. The settlement, which was challenged by President Joe Biden's administration, involved Purdue paying up to $6 billion to settle lawsuits accusing the company of misleading marketing of OxyContin, a potent pain medication.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 9 months ago
German Finance Minister Christian Lindner expressed concerns about the European Central Bank intervening in lowering French government bond yields following the upcoming legislative election. Lindner highlighted potential legal and economic issues that could arise from such intervention, particularly in relation to the ECB's Transmission Protection Instrument (TPI). The spread between French and German bond yields has widened, reflecting investor unease due to political uncertainties ahead of the election rounds.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 9 months ago
One person has died from an E. coli outbreak in the United Kingdom, with at least 275 people affected and 122 hospitalized. The outbreak, linked to lettuce in pre-packaged sandwiches, was confirmed by the U.K. Health Security Agency. Most individuals experienced bloody diarrhea, and two deaths were reported in May, with one likely linked to the infection. Companies issued voluntary recalls of sandwiches, wraps, and salads, and new cases have declined as the investigation continues.
Source: YAHOO