Reported 9 months ago
Thousands of junior doctors in England are holding a strike just before the UK general election, marking their 11th walkout in protest against pay and working conditions. The strike, set to last five days, highlights the challenges faced by the underfunded National Health Service. The doctors are demanding a 35% pay raise, citing a 25% drop in pay over the past 15 years. The British Medical Association emphasizes the need for fair compensation to retain doctors and address overwork and underpayment issues in the healthcare system.
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Reported 9 months ago
The Personnel Office announced the 2025 government work calendar, revealing 6 long weekends with holidays lasting 3 days or more, including celebrations like Lunar New Year (9 days), Peace Memorial Day (3 days), Children's Day and Tomb-Sweeping Day (4 days), Dragon Boat Festival (3 days), Mid-Autumn Festival (3 days), and National Day (3 days). The office clarified the adjustment of workdays before Lunar New Year's Eve and noted that the calendar applies only to government employees, while private sector holidays follow labor standards laws, and military personnel follow regulations set by the Ministry of National Defense.
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Reported 9 months ago
The owner of a pet store in Neihu, surnamed Tang, who was known for rescuing stray cats, passed away in his store. Neighbors visited the store to pay their respects, leaving flowers and bowing in mourning. While the cause of death is still under investigation, it has gained public attention. Tang and his girlfriend had faced challenges with a neighboring resident who initially agreed to sign a consent form for renovations but later refused, preventing them from obtaining a business license. Tang had been under significant financial pressure, leading to his demise. The incident highlights the complexities of opening a pet grooming business in residential areas in Taipei, requiring unanimous consent from property owners.
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Reported 9 months ago
Following the joint rejection by the blue and white parties in the Legislative Yuan of the proposal to expand parliamentary powers, President Lai Ching-te announced amendments to the 'Legislative Yuan Exercise of Powers Act' and sought a constitutional interpretation, leading to a heightened dispute. Lin Chun-xian of the Democratic Progressive Party criticized the opposition for resorting to futile tactics and urged them to argue their case with the Chief Justice, emphasizing the importance of clarity and honesty in legislative language.
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Reported 9 months ago
Kuomintang's parliamentary party leader, Fu Kun-Chi, announced the plan to establish an investigation team and committee to examine the Ultra Sound Egg case. With numerous corruption cases over the past 8 years, including those related to eggs, slag, optoelectronics, wind power, and media, Kuomintang is actively calling for public participation in protecting taxpayers' interests. The party aims to swiftly investigate these cases and address any wrongdoings by senior Democratic Progressive Party officials. Additionally, discussions on forming an investigation team to examine other corruption cases are ongoing, with a focus on addressing a few key cases in the near future.
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Reported 9 months ago
LOOKin on June 27, 2024, at 4:40 a.m., introduces three recommended apps designed for iPhone lock screen customization with iOS 18 updates. These apps provide an array of wallpapers, diverse widgets, and even interactive pet islands for a personalized and fun user experience. The recommended apps include Mico, offering a variety of widgets and HD wallpapers, iScreen with creative lock screen widgets, and colorfulwidget for customizable widgets like weather, countdowns, to-dos, and more. Users can easily enhance their phone's aesthetics with these apps, making lock screens unique and functional.
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Reported 9 months ago
With one week left before the EU starts imposing tariffs on Chinese electric cars, reports suggest that Beijing proposed lowering import tariffs on EU large-displacement cars to persuade the EU to cancel their tariffs. This move is seen as China's effort to avoid escalating trade tensions with both the US and the EU. By proposing to lower tariffs on EU cars, China aims to gain support from influential countries like Germany to sway the EU's decision on imposing temporary tariffs on Chinese electric cars.
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Reported 9 months ago
Comedian and YouTuber Hu Gua invited Chung Ming-Xuan, known for his love of traveling, on his show 'One Below' to share his experiences of traveling solo to over 20 countries. Chung Ming-Xuan recounted an incident in Myanmar where he was prevented from filming by police and was subjected to inappropriate gestures by foreigners. The 24-year-old YouTuber's candid style and confidence have garnered him a following, and in the show, Hu Gua and Chung Ming-Xuan also explored generational gaps and differences in online behavior. Hu Gua, as a 64-year-old, reminisced about past courtship practices and tested their hand gesture and pop culture knowledge on the show.
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Reported 9 months ago
The highly-anticipated Harry Potter TV series by HBO and Warner Bros. has announced its screenwriter and director, Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod respectively. J.K. Rowling will produce the series alongside Neil Blair, Ruth Kenley-Letts, and David Heyman. The series will span seven seasons, following each book in the original series, with faithfulness to the source material expected due to Rowling's involvement. Fans are eagerly awaiting the casting of the second generation of characters such as Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley. The first season is set to premiere on HBO Max in 2026, with fans anxiously awaiting the casting announcement day!
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Reported 9 months ago
On the morning of June 27, 2024, China Times News reported that a certain domestic TV political talk show was closely monitored by Chinese state media stationed in Taiwan, sparking discussions. Democratic Progressive Party legislators accused Kuomintang legislator Chen Yu-chen of eavesdropping on their discussion during a press conference, prompting green lawmakers to imitate popular internet gestures and mock the blue camp as being '急了.' However, a Facebook page highlighted that this meme originated from China 2-3 years ago and accused the green camp of falling into a united front trap by playing along. This highlights the ongoing political undertones in Taiwan's digital sphere.
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Reported 9 months ago
The controversy over imported eggs continues to heat up, with the revelation of a shortage of imported eggs, and the Livestock Association acquiring an import license. The Deputy Minister of the Agricultural Department initially stated no issues were found during the investigation, but later reversed course, indicating administrative flaws in the Livestock Association's actions. As a result, the Agricultural Department is reclaiming over 50% of the subsidies granted for cold storage and transportation costs related to imported eggs, totaling 3.68 million. Allegations of improper procurement practices and lack of oversight have raised questions about the department's relationship with the former chairman and prompted a transfer of the case to investigative authorities.
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Reported 9 months ago
The Taiwan Fact Check Center investigated a viral video of pangolins supposedly spotted in various locations like Nanzhuang, Taichung, and Xizhi, but found that the video actually originated in Nantou in April 2022, not recently. Experts explained that pangolins inhabit all low-altitude mountain areas in Taiwan and advised maintaining distance and not disclosing locations online to prevent disturbance or capture by opportunists. The spread of misinformation and misidentification of the video's location led to incorrect claims and a broader discussion on protecting pangolins in their habitat.
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Reported 9 months ago
ABV Japanese izakaya launched a Toyama Prefecture food festival, presenting eight classic dishes from the region known for its natural resources and rich culinary traditions. Featured dishes include traditional ice-seen udon with tempura, Toyama black shrimp assorted tempura, vinegar miso seasoned firefly squid, and more, showcasing the local flavors and cooking techniques.
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Reported 9 months ago
This article discusses two beaten-down dividend stocks, Pfizer and Realty Income, which currently offer yields above 5%. Despite their recent declines, both stocks have the potential for long-term growth and steady dividend payouts. Pfizer's falling stock price is attributed to declining sales of its COVID-19 products, but the company remains poised for significant profit growth with recent acquisitions. Meanwhile, Realty Income faces challenges due to underperforming tenants, but its well-diversified portfolio and consistent dividend increases make it an attractive investment option for income-seeking investors.
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Reported 9 months ago
On June 27, 2024, WAFERLOCK showcased WAFERGO elevator robot and Taiwan's first luggage elevator robot at the Taiwan International Hotel and Catering Equipment Exhibition 2024 in partnership with KEENON Robotics, aiming to redefine robots in hotel operations and enhance customer experience. The showcased robots include WAFERGO elevator robot, welcoming and serving robots, luggage transport robot, and cleaning robot. WAFERGO, designed for tall buildings, features advanced functions like autonomous elevator travel, precise navigation, secure delivery, adjustable compartments, automatic door operation, and hybrid navigation technology. The alliance between WAFERLOCK and KEENON Robotics aims to improve efficiency and customer experience in the hotel industry through service robots handling routine tasks and mobility, allowing staff to focus on enhancing service quality for guests.
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Reported 9 months ago
夾子電動大樂隊主唱應朗丰（小應）在社群宣布退出演藝生涯，進入工程師領域。53歲的小應表示，為個人生涯規劃而做出此決定，將踏入新的工作領域，表示希望保持工作狀態是最充實的過程。粉絲紛紛為他打氣，祝福他的全新人生。
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Reported 9 months ago
The calendar for 2025 was released by the Personnel Administration Office, revealing a total of 6 long weekends with 3 days or more, including holidays like Chinese New Year (9 days), Peace Memorial Day (3 days), Children's Day and Tomb Sweeping Day (4 days), Dragon Boat Festival (3 days), Mid-Autumn Festival (3 days), and National Day (3 days). This news has excited and raised anticipation among the workforce, especially after the current year ended with a long holiday in April and had no holidays in the second half of the year. The office also specified adjustments for workdays following holidays falling on weekdays and rescheduling of workdays. Public holidays for government employees were detailed, while arrangements for private company employees were recommended to adhere to labor regulations set by the Labor Department.
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Reported 9 months ago
Della丁噹推出新專輯《日與夜，跟自己說晚安》，其中〈跟自己說晚安〉歌曲情感豐富，讓丁噹透露唱到崩潰想撞牆。MV中的鋼琴手是金曲獎入圍者，丁噹也預祝他金曲獎大獲好成績。丁噹將透過巡迴演唱會療癒人心，與歌迷一同分享音樂。
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Reported 9 months ago
47歲內湖寵物店老闆黨男意外身亡，店內還有領養的十多隻貓狗，親友透露他對動物比對人更好，經營寵物店期間展現出對動物的熱忱和關愛，包括救治狗狗花費自己的錢、照顧失明的老狗等細心舉動。黨男的過世對親友而言是沉重的打擊。
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Reported 9 months ago
行政院將聲請釋憲及暫時處分國會擴權法案，國民黨主席朱立倫指出行政院應接受覆議結果，否則卓榮泰應辭職負責；但行政院發言人陳世凱表示，覆議和聲請釋憲是兩套獨立程序，朝野各黨團相信卓榮泰，目前不考慮辭職問題。卓榮泰則指出修法程序有瑕疵且違反憲法原則，將聲請釋憲及暫時處分法案。
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Reported 9 months ago
The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) in Taiwan has announced that the travel warning to China and Hong Kong/Macau has been upgraded to 'orange' (avoid non-essential travel) as a response to China's recent imposition of the '22 measures to punish Taiwan independence,' which includes severe penalties like the death sentence. The MAC urged Taiwanese nationals to avoid non-essential travel to mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau due to increasing national security laws and risks to personal safety, as well as recent regulations targeting 'separatists.' The council advised citizens to be cautious when traveling to these regions and provided guidelines to minimize risks, such as refraining from sensitive topics, taking certain types of books, and registering travel plans with the council.
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Reported 9 months ago
On June 27, 2024, Mayor Gao Hong'an of Hsinchu City led department heads to visit the People First Party caucus, where discussions were held regarding amendments to the Financial Planning Law. Both sides evaluated the potential impact of the two amendment versions on local finances, with Huang Shanshan stating that the caucus will assess whether to propose an amendment motion to make the distribution of local finances more equitable. The visit aimed to advocate for fairer financial distribution for Hsinchu City residents amidst challenges posed by the current law, especially related to insufficient funding for local development projects like public transportation.
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Reported 9 months ago
After a long and arduous battle with stomach cancer, artist Tang Ling successfully overcame the difficulties, passed the first 5-year milestone post-cancer safely, and had her major illness benefit card canceled as a doctor declared her a fully recovered ordinary person. Tang Ling expressed gratitude towards medical staff for their professional treatment with care and love. She decided to make a short film about her cancer journey to inspire other patients, emphasizing the importance of health awareness and early disease prevention for everyone to cherish life and enjoy each day.
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Reported 9 months ago
Popular for his role in 'Cape No. 7,' Rainbow small frog and vocalist of the band Hairpin announced his sudden departure from the entertainment industry to pursue a career as an engineer. Despite originally planning to study law, age restrictions hindered his plans. He has already found a job as an engineer, emphasizing the fulfillment he finds in working and urging fans to enjoy his past works.
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Reported 9 months ago
Lee Zisen and Du Xintian, a screen CP in Kaonew show, faced immense pressure for their hosting debut and both caught severe colds before filming. To ensure professionalism, they went to the hospital during breaks and got 8 injections each, aiming to reduce throat swelling for better singing quality. Apart from singing, Lee also showcased his musical talents by playing various instruments, like the Chinese flute, during the program. Du, the only female host, struggled with numb toes due to long hours in high heels standing. The latest episode of 'Variety Excellence' saw Kaonew candidly sharing about the necessity to switch spots with Xu Zhihao, citing communication difficulties with Chen Suiyi during filming. Xu later joked about their on-set challenges.
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