Reported 12 months ago
A man is being sought by the NYPD for decapitating a statue of a child Jesus outside a Queens Catholic church, causing around $20,000 in damages. The incident, captured on video, occurred at Holy Family Roman Catholic Church in Flushing, and the NYPD Hate Crime Task Force is investigating. This act of vandalism follows a previous incident where an angel statue at the same church was damaged.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 12 months ago
On July 2, 2024, Chiayi City became the first in the nation to introduce a smart counter machine that integrates land administration and tax services. The machine allows citizens to easily apply for land-related and tax services. In efforts to promote convenience in e-government services, Chiayi City has placed these machines in strategic locations for public access. The mayor emphasized the importance of technology in advancing administrative efficiency and announced plans to extend services to other regions through inter-city collaborations. The initiative was praised for its user-friendly design and efficiency, offering incentives for citizens to utilize the new system.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 12 months ago
A woman in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, complained that a cleaning service she hired damaged her appliances while cleaning, demanding compensation but failing to reach an agreement on the amount. Subsequently, the service provider stopped sending personnel, leading to suspicions of unilateral termination, which the provider claimed is still under negotiation with the customer. The disagreement highlights challenges in resolving compensation disputes and fulfilling contract obligations in such circumstances.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 12 months ago
M.奈沙馬蘭導演的最新懸疑驚悚電影《圈套》爆出最新預告，描述喬許哈奈特飾演的父親在演唱會中發現了FBI設下的連環殺手天羅地網，展開鬥智鬥力的逃脫計畫。喬許哈奈特表示和導演相遇後立即合作，電影充滿驚喜反轉，比預告更加瘋狂。影片將於8月1日在台上映。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 12 months ago
The Internal Administration Committee of the Legislative Yuan will review amendments to election and recall laws on July 4. In response, civic groups like Taiwan Citizen Front are urging the public to gather on Jinan Road outside the Parliament to protest the increase in recall thresholds. To maintain order, Taipei City Police will regulate vehicle traffic on Jinan Road on July 3. The amendments include proposals to raise recall thresholds, and the protesting groups plan to demonstrate outside the Legislative Yuan. Taipei City Police will facilitate the protest by regulating traffic from 1 pm on Jinan Road on July 3.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 12 months ago
On July 2, 2024, Taiwan Life, a subsidiary of the CTBC Financial Holding Co., announced that its board had approved to participate in Junlong Life's cash capital increase with 250 million RMB. This move aims to strengthen Junlong Life's capital and seize the development potential in Mainland China's insurance market, highlighting significant growth opportunities. With this seventh capital increase, Taiwan Life maintains its shares in Junlong Life while enhancing its presence in the Mainland market.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 12 months ago
On the evening of July 29, a serious traffic accident occurred in Heilongjiang, China, where an SUV driver collided on the highway for unknown reasons, resulting in at least 5 deaths and 12 injuries. The vehicle was severely overloaded, with some passengers dying even after being taken to the hospital. The cause of the accident is still under investigation by local authorities.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 12 months ago
As summer approaches, despite the heatwave, families and students are still heading to the beach, mountains, and traveling both locally and abroad, boosting consumers' desire for various deals. Uber Eats has announced two new features for businesses, increasing discounts and products significantly for consumer convenience, offering more than just buy one get one free deals, and providing a shopping experience closer to physical supermarkets. The summer specials in partnership with grocery merchants such as MEGA, Carrefour, RT-Mart, and Watsons on Uber Eats offer discounts on popular summer items like beverages, snacks, and sunscreen, with offers like second item at 50% off and buy one get one free. Each week features different promotions with discounts on a variety of products catering to summer needs, making it easier for customers to enjoy refreshing treats despite the hot weather.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 12 months ago
On the morning of July 2, 2024, Wu Junwei and He Guanyi drove a Mercedes-Benz that crashed into the Presidential Office, with the car bearing slogans like 'National Cognitive Warfare.' Prior to this incident, they had caused a disturbance at AIT but were persuaded by the police to leave. The driver, identified as a wealthy second-generation individual, refused to cooperate during questioning, insulted his wife as a spy, and was released on bail of 200,000 yuan after re-examination by the prosecution. Despite claiming it was an accident, the driver did not provide reasons for his actions at AIT or the graffiti on his car.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 12 months ago
In an effort to enhance the vocational development of Indigenous youth students and provide them with workplace experience during their studies, this year's Indigenous youth summer work-study program is taking place at the Taiwan Indigenous Cultural Park for the first time, focusing on promoting Indigenous dance culture performances. By offering a variety of learning experiences, the program aims to train Indigenous youth dancers and encourage career development, ultimately fostering Indigenous dance talents and creating local employment opportunities.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 12 months ago
Linjia Ling, a former member of 'Blackie's Teenage Club' who is now a YouTuber, brought home two Shiba Inus to try and help her father's depression, but he strongly opposed it. Netizens criticized her for being irresponsible, stating that her actions were disrespectful to her family. While Linjia Ling believed that the dogs could heal her father's depression, many felt she was merely 'consuming' her father's illness. Her father's reaction in the video sparked heated discussions online, with many urging her to be more considerate of her father's mental health and not exploit it for views.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 12 months ago
On July 2, 2024, in Yuanlin City, Changhua, a 50cm shell casing was found next to a sink outside a residence, mistaken for a toy by locals and left there for two years. A nearby military officer identified it as an illumination shell, made in Israel and no longer a threat. The military promptly investigated and safely disposed of the shell, speculating it may have been mistakenly brought in with imported scrap metal or acquired by a collector.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 12 months ago
A 28-year-old man, Yan Weichen, was suspected of organizing a drug trafficking group, using Telegram to recruit members and buyers. The group smuggled various drugs from the Netherlands to Taiwan through international mail, with at least 19 shipments sent to 6 cities within 2 months. The Criminal Bureau investigation led to the arrest of Yan and 5 others, seizing over 1 kg of cocaine, marijuana, MDMA, LSD, amphetamines, and ketamine. The operation involved members collecting drugs sent via international mail and delivering them to buyers to earn a commission. Yan and key members are in custody facing drug charges after the joint efforts of law enforcement agencies across several cities.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 12 months ago
In a case involving New Taipei City Mayor Kao Hung-an and commentator Hsu Ching-huang, Kao sued Hsu for defamation and sought compensation of 1.6 million NT dollars for comments made on a political talk show during the 2022 election season alleging she had an affair with a married man. The court found Hsu did not verify the information before making the statements, leading to significant damage to Kao's reputation, and ordered him to pay 100,000 NT dollars in damages on July 2, 2024.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 12 months ago
The popular Taiwanese drama 'Not Good Enough as Us', starring Ariel Lin, Ivy Shao, and Marcus Chang, has become the champion of drama theaters on streaming platforms in the first half of the year. The series, directed by award-winning screenwriter Xu Yuting, delves into the inner thoughts of men and women and has received great responses from viewers. Ariel Lin expressed her excitement upon hearing the news of the show's success and thanked the audience for their support. The drama remained in the top ten of MyVideo's viewing charts for two months, with a 100% growth in new registered members and winning multiple drama rankings on platforms like Yahoo and LINE TODAY.
Source: COM
Reported 12 months ago
The Central Weather Bureau announced that on July 3, 13 counties and cities in Taiwan might experience temperatures as high as 36 degrees Celsius, with the possibility of extreme highs of 38 degrees in Tainan City, Kaohsiung City, and Pingtung County. The week ahead is expected to remain hot, with potential afternoon thunderstorms in central and southern areas due to prevailing southeast winds starting Thursday. People are advised to avoid unnecessary outdoor activities, stay hydrated, take precautions against heat injuries, and keep indoor spaces cool and ventilated to cope with the heat.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 12 months ago
On July 2, 2024, at 7:34 am, the globally renowned 'Magic Lyrics Website' disappeared without warning, displaying an error message when visited, shocking many long-time fans. Users expressed their shock on social media as the site vanished suddenly, even disappearing from Google search results. The website, known for user-submitted and corrected lyrics, had been operating for years with embedded advertisements. The specific reason for its takedown remains unclear, leaving fans expressing surprise and regret online.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 12 months ago
有網友質疑西門町的阿宗麵線店面簡陋，被稱作「盤子店」，但仍有人堅持前往享用熱騰騰的麵線。雖然遭到負面評價，但持續吸引許多食客，網友不解觀光客為何陸續前往用餐。有人認為口味不錯，價格也合理，且堅持稱讚麵線好吃，認為即使被指責已久仍能屹立不搖。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 12 months ago
Steve Bannon, a former core figure in Trump's 2016 presidential campaign and chief strategist in the White House, reported to a federal prison in Connecticut on July 1 to begin his four-month sentence for contempt of Congress in the January 6 Capitol riot investigation. Bannon, who referred to himself as a 'political prisoner' and had been appealing his conviction for nearly two years, was denied further appeals by the Supreme Court. Bannon had been pardoned by Trump in 2020 for federal charges but still faces state charges for allegedly misusing donations collected for the US-Mexico border wall construction. He had been welcomed by Trump supporters at the prison. (AFP, AP, Reuters)
Source: YAHOO
Reported 12 months ago
Beginning from next year's edition, the Berlin Film Festival will introduce Perspectives, a new competition dedicated to discovering new talent while discontinuing the Encounters section. The Perspectives competition will feature up to 14 fiction debuts from around the world, with a jury awarding the best first feature with a prize of EUR50,000. The festival director, Tricia Tuttle, and other key figures will curate the films selected for this competition, aiming to offer a prominent platform for emerging filmmakers with bold cinematic voices.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 12 months ago
The Financial Supervisory Commission's Insurance Bureau clarified the new regulations for full reimbursement medical insurance effective from July 1, focusing on the principle of damage compensation in response to concerns about the limit imposed on purchasing only one policy instead of the previous maximum of three. Consumers must sign a special disclaimer stating that the total claims amount for several similar insurance products obtained from the same medical procedure should not exceed the actual medical expenses borne. When applying for claims, beneficiaries must submit the original medical expense receipts, and insurance companies will only compensate for the shortfall from claims paid by other similar insurance products. The Bureau reminded consumers to only apply for claims with original medical expense receipts, and insurance companies should assess the suitability of accepting multiple full reimbursement medical insurance policies based on consumers' needs, suitability, and the company's risk-bearing capacity. Currently, there are no co-sharing full reimbursement medical insurance products available, only those offering full reimbursement, which means the first policy will pay within the coverage limit, and subsequent policies will only compensate for the shortfall from the first policy's claim. Beneficiaries can choose which insurance company to apply for claims first, with available proof for claiming the shortfall from other insurance companies. Lastly, insurance companies must not reject claims made according to the insurance contract terms; consumers can file complaints with the Bureau if faced with scenarios where insurance companies seek to delay or redirect claims to other companies, which will be handled in accordance with insurance laws.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 12 months ago
JPMorgan Asset Management's David Kelly believes that the dominance of tech giants in the US stock market will continue unless there is a major market downturn similar to what occurred in 2022. He predicts that earnings growth in the S&P 500 Index will expand beyond tech behemoths by the end of the year but may not be enough to close the performance gap. Kelly asserts that a significant blow to market sentiment would be necessary to halt the flow of cash into Big Tech, which has been driving the market's rise in 2024.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 12 months ago
Chinese EV maker BYD saw a significant increase of over 20% in second-quarter EV sales, narrowing the gap with Tesla, which Barclays predicts will experience an 11% drop in deliveries. Hurricane Beryl, now a Category 5 storm, and growing Middle East tensions are causing Oil prices to rise, with some experts forecasting it could reach $90 a barrel. Other topics include the JOLTS report, Federal Reserve Chair's upcoming speech, and top trending tickers on Yahoo Finance like Tesla, Chewy, and BYD.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 12 months ago
Zhang Zhijie, a 17-year-old badminton player from China, suddenly collapsed during a match in Indonesia and passed away, leading to online speculation after a so-called 'time traveler' accurately predicted a badminton player's death on July 1st. This prediction stirred up fear among netizens, with a subsequent eerie forecast of a plane crash on July 3rd resulting in 102 deaths, which was debunked by Chinese netizens as the flight in question did not exist on that day. The incident caused concerns over spreading panic, prompting authorities to investigate such alarming predictions.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 12 months ago
Far-right National Rally party leader Marine Le Pen is seeking broader support beyond her party to secure an absolute majority in the French parliamentary elections, as mainstream rivals are pulling candidates to block her from taking control. National Rally and allies dominated the first voting round, with projections indicating they may reach the 289-seat threshold for majority. Macron's coalition and left-wing alliance are strategically withdrawing candidates to prevent this. The potential for a hung parliament raises the possibility of a broad, minority government in France.
Source: YAHOO