Reported 12 months ago
When planning for Social Security, it's advisable to consider claiming benefits at age 62 even though it may result in a reduced monthly check. By being prepared to file for benefits at 62, you can have a backup plan in case of unexpected early retirement, helping you manage your finances more effectively and potentially maximizing your benefits in the long run.
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 2, 2024, at 3:57 AM, Hyuna posted a sexy selfie on IG, attracting over 450,000 likes in less than a day. Known for her amazing figure and sweet looks, Hyuna often showcases her sexy dancing skills on stage, earning her the nickname 'Sexy Little Wild Horse.' In the recent bathroom selfies, Hyuna wore a white bikini with a red heart-shaped design on the right chest, covering half her face with a cap, posing in front of a mirror. Fans were impressed by her sexy and cool image, especially as her stunning figure was fully reflected in the mirror. The post quickly garnered over 450,000 likes and fans praised Hyuna's perfection. Celebrities like Patrick from Taiwan even left comments, adding to the buzz.
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Reported 12 months ago
According to a news article from CtiTV, Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-Yen is expected to visit the United States in late July. The trip is said to include visits to Los Angeles, Houston, Seattle, and Cupertino in the Bay Area. The Taichung City Government is actively preparing for the itinerary, with a welcoming banquet being organized by the Los Angeles overseas community. Vice Mayor Zheng Zhaoshin mentioned that the trip is still under planning and they will officially announce the details once finalized.
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 2, 2024, Taiwan's stock market fell below the 22900-point mark, with foreign investors and proprietary traders withdrawing 24.79 billion and 9.98 billion from the market. Leading electronic stocks such as TSMC, Hon Hai, and Delta Electronics declined, causing the weighted index to drop to 22833.78 points during the day, breaking through the 23000-point and 22900-point marks. Closing at 22879.37 points, down by 179.2 points, both the 5-day and 10-day moving averages were breached. Overall, all three main investor types sold a total of 30.539 billion. Foreign investors sold 6.444 billion yesterday, reversed selling again today for 24.79 billion, totaling two days of net selling. Investment trusts bought 1.763 billion yesterday, adding 4.23643 billion today, with two consecutive days of buying. Proprietary traders, who bought 423 million yesterday, reversed to withdraw 9.98577 billion today. The top 10 stocks by trading volume today were Fuhua Taiwan Technology Enhanced Dividend (00929) with 261,762 shares, Citigroup Dividend Growth (00934) with 248,354 shares, UMC with 237,122 shares, Cathay Financial with 197,134 shares, China Airlines with 172,396 shares, Yuanta Taiwan Dividend High Yield (00940) with 149,162 shares, Hon Hai with 142,573 shares, Radiant with 137,077 shares, Yuanta Taiwan 50 Inverse (00632R) with 135,437 shares, and MasterLink ESG Bond + (00937B) with 142,041 shares. UMC, a leading wafer foundry, went ex-dividend today, reaching a low of 51.9 NT dollars in trading, attracting many retail investors to buy on the dip. The stock closed at 52.7 NT dollars, down by 1.2 NT dollars, with a trading volume of 237,122 shares, ranking third in daily trading volume. Hon Hai, another leading stock, also went ex-dividend with a reference price of 210.5 NT dollars, reaching a high of 213 NT dollars in early trading, but plummeted to a low of 203 NT dollars during the day, closing at 204.5 NT dollars. The stock traded 142,573 shares, ranking seventh in trading volume. The market experienced challenges with several stocks failing to issue dividends successfully.
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Reported 12 months ago
According to TTV News on July 2, 2024, Taipei Metro abruptly announced this afternoon that due to signal abnormalities caused by lightning during an afternoon thunderstorm, a section from Liuzhangli Station to Taipei Zoo Station, comprising 7 stations, was temporarily suspended for operation on the Wenhu Line. However, by 3:42 p.m., the operation had resumed. Repair work is ongoing with service adjustments in place. The exact cause of the signal malfunction is still under investigation.
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Reported 12 months ago
One media outlet reported on July 2, 2024, that the 'Warm-up King' Clam, known for his presence as an emcee, recently appeared on the live host talent show 'Super Sales King' as an outdoor host, showcasing his support for the contestants. He has established himself as a top host on 17 LIVE, consistently ranking among the top 100 hosts and even being one of the most popular male hosts. Clam shared that he earns a stable six-figure income per month through live hosting. He attributes his success to qualities like affinity, fairness, and politeness, providing warmth and joy to his fans. Despite facing challenges and setbacks after his parents' passing, Clam has reemerged, planning to collaborate with a chain grill restaurant and embark on new career opportunities.
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Reported 12 months ago
在民眾黨黨團會議後，黃國昌宣布將在12日提案邀請總統賴清德前往立法院進行國情報告。重點將放在國發基金是否被濫用以及鏡電視案的調查，呼籲依法進行國會聽證調查。此外，民眾黨也計畫修正選罷法連署程序，提出更嚴謹的程序以確保罷免程序符合當事人真意。國民黨則已提出在交通、司法及法制聯席會議中設立專案小組，來處理鏡電視弊案。
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Reported 12 months ago
In the episode of 'Miss Finance's Financial Soup' on the Brand View YT channel, host Jan Xuan-yi invited dividend expert Guo Jun-hong to share his investment wisdom. Guo emphasized the importance of stable cash flow for a comfortable life and introduced his book 'CASH Action Rules,' focusing on Continual, Assets, Securing, and Happiness concepts. Guo highlighted the benefits of dividend ETFs for all age groups, suggesting that young investors can benefit from market value ETFs' compounding effect and dividend ETFs can provide stable income during market fluctuations. He shared examples of friends buying houses and early retirement achieved through dividend income, showcasing the practicality and feasibility of dividend investments.
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Reported 12 months ago
A furniture warehouse fire broke out in Jindun Street, Huatan Township, Changhua County, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky visible for kilometers away. Over 20 firefighters rushed to the scene to extinguish the fire with water lines laid out. Fortunately, there were no casualties reported as employees had evacuated before the blaze. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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Reported 12 months ago
FTNN News Network reported that on July 2, 2024, the Taiwan Stock Market closed at 22,879.37 points, down 179.20 points, with a 0.78% decrease, and a trading volume of 4808.94 billion yuan. For the day, 20 listed stocks hit the daily limit, including Honyar (5484), Losheng (8374), Longi Green Energy (3018), among others, with a focus on the continuous strength of robot concept stocks and the outstanding performance of optoelectronics, solar energy, and green energy-related sectors.
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 2, 2024, at 2:00 PM, a small truck caught fire on the northbound lane of National Freeway 1 at the 353rd kilometer mark in Nanzih and Gangshan section. Emergency services quickly responded to extinguish the fire, with no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The incident resulted in a severe traffic jam of over 5 kilometers on the northbound lane. Authorities are on-site conducting rescue operations. (Image screenshot)
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Reported 12 months ago
《七月（外一首）》是王原昌創作的一首詩，描寫七月的生命力和美好。詩中提到熱烈的萬物和和時光共清歡，蟋蟀、百花、蟬鳴皆成風景；同時以葵花、草叢中的野兔等元素詮釋生命的美妙。詩人回憶起母親微笑的牽掛，抒發對母親的思念與感慨，用繁星比喻心碎難言，希望藉螢火蟲的微光修補心靈的殘缺，證明自己曾經是失落在人間的月亮遺珠。
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Reported 12 months ago
Starting from the Taiwan Central Weather Bureau, the influence of the Pacific high pressure will bring afternoon thunderstorms for the next week, with the range expanding. High temperatures are expected throughout the week, with a possibility of above 37 degrees Celsius in Taiwan. Thunderstorm areas will shift due to the impact of high pressure and prevailing winds. There's a warning for localized heavy rain and possible downpours. Specific temperature alerts were issued for high temperatures above 36 degrees in multiple cities, especially in southern and northern areas, with temperatures above 37 degrees expected.}
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Reported 12 months ago
After 10 years of renting and spending nearly 2 million in rent, a couple decided to buy a house following a rent increase notice, despite initially hesitating because of fluctuating housing prices. After 5 months of house hunting, they saw prices rising and decided to stop waiting, ultimately purchasing a house in Kaohsiung's Renwu District for 15 million, expressing a mixed sentiment of satisfaction and regret about delaying the decision.
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Reported 12 months ago
Reported by Yang Zhonghan from SET News on July 2, 2024, at 4:25 AM, in New Taipei City, at a driving school in Banqiao District, a male instructor, identified as Ah Hao, intentionally shut off the camera in the car while teaching a female student, named Xiao Xuan, how to drive on the road. He touched Xiao Xuan's inner arms, chest, and thighs multiple times. Xiao Xuan felt humiliated and reported the incident. Despite Ah Hao claiming they were like good friends, the New Taipei City District Prosecutors Office charged him with indecent behavior. Evidence showed that Ah Hao had inappropriate intentions as he turned off the camera during driving lessons and continued his misconduct even after Xiao Xuan expressed discomfort.
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Reported 12 months ago
In New Taipei City, a body found floating under the Hua Chiang Bridge today turned out to be a 50-year-old man surnamed Lin who fell from the bridge on the 30th of last month. Police quickly arrived at the scene, contacted the family to confirm the identity, and have requested further examination by the New Taipei City Prosecutor's Office to determine the exact cause of death. This discovery comes 3 days after Lin was reported to have fallen from the bridge. The incident serves as a reminder to seek help when needed. For suicide prevention, support is available through various hotlines.
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Reported 12 months ago
A 49-year-old man from Taipei city driving a Mercedes-Benz splashed with red paint, honked loudly outside the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), then accelerated to crash into the flower bed in front of the Presidential Office. He was immediately subdued and arrested by the police. Following a hearing, the man, surnamed Du, was granted bail of 200,000 NTD. Accompanied by a police officer, Du went to the hospital for medical treatment and shielded his wife's face from the media when leaving the Taipei District Prosecutors Office. Du claimed it was an unintentional act caused by a momentary lapse of attention, refused to clarify the meaning of the phrases written on his car, and is prohibited from leaving the country and going to sea as part of his bail conditions.
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Reported 12 months ago
A Thai woman in a revealing dress caused a disturbance at the CHARLES & KEITH (CK) counter in Taipei 101 by knocking down items, making threatening gestures, and being sent to the hospital by the police. It was later revealed that the woman, originally thought to be female, was a 29-year-old male tourist from Thailand named O. The police were informed of this when a friend presented the person's passport. The incident garnered significant attention on social media, with over 250,000 views of the altercation video. Despite no charges being pressed by CK, the police intervened due to the woman's aggressive behavior, eventually leading to hospitalization for evaluation and treatment.
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Reported 12 months ago
柯文哲在專訪中表示，民眾黨基期較高，得票率已達22%，強調成功的關鍵在於團隊的認真經營和努力，並指出小黨失敗的原因是因為缺乏認真對待政治事務。他指出民眾黨從創黨至今一直在上升，在整個歷史趨勢中仍持續成長，並認為民眾黨不易被打倒。
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Reported 12 months ago
Liberty Times Net, July 2, 2024, 3:55 AM Entertainment Center/Comprehensive Report Ouyang Long and Fu Juan's eldest daughter, Ouyang Nini, accepted boyfriend Zhang Shuhao's proposal on June 29 after 6 years of courtship, receiving blessings from all. As a second-generation star, her family's wealth is unquestionable, with many believing that marrying her would ensure a worry-free life. Ouyang Nini, a year ago, publicly shared her handbag collection, with one Hermes handbag's accessory alone costing up to 2.5 million New Taiwan Dollars. She also shared that she enjoys matching items she likes, ranging from bracelets, watches, necklaces, to even horse feed barrels, purchased together with her mother and sister. TV host Zheng Hongyi later commented on the matter, remarking on the difficulty of affording such luxuries, sparking a heated discussion.
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Reported 12 months ago
The film 'Classmate Don't Need to Strive' received rave reviews and applause at the Taipei Film Festival for its relatable storyline. The movie touches on themes of feeling unnoticed, striving for recognition, and the pressure to stand out in society. To resonate with the audience, the production company is offering free screenings for students with failing grades or delayed graduation, and for working individuals with proof of unemployment. The director shared that the film's message encourages viewers to appreciate their existence and value themselves beyond societal expectations of success.
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Reported 12 months ago
TVBS News, July 2, 2024, 5:26 AM: Here are 7 things about the drama heartthrob Kim Soo Hyun. South Korean star Kim Soo Hyun, aged 36, has been in the industry for 17 years and continues to attract new fans with each new drama release. His father was the lead singer of the famous 1980s rock band 'Seven Dolphins.' Despite facing family challenges at a young age, Kim Soo Hyun excelled in his career and even held a successful fan meeting tour. He overcame obstacles to achieve his dream of becoming an actor, displayed singing talent, overcame a heart condition during military service to become an exemplary soldier, and even showed his love for bowling. Kim Soo Hyun's success in the Asian entertainment industry has led to him commanding high fees for his acting roles, becoming one of the highest-paid actors in the region.
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 2, 2024, Taiwan Lottery Company announced that the jackpot for tonight's Mega Millions lottery is guaranteed to be 1 billion yuan. According to Sohu's astrology expert, today three zodiac signs have excellent financial luck and may even encounter a great fortune. It's recommended to buy a lottery ticket. Zodiac signs Ox, Sheep, and Rabbit are indicated to have particularly good financial fortunes today, with opportunities for significant gains and unexpected wealth. Don't miss the chance to buy a lottery ticket for a shot at winning big!
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Reported 12 months ago
A heavy thunderstorm hit Taipei city this afternoon, causing a signal anomaly on the Wenhu Line of Taipei MRT. The service between Liuzhangli and Taipei Zoo stations was suspended for about 45 minutes before normal operations resumed at 3:42 PM. Taipei Metro suspected that the anomaly was caused by lightning, and further investigation into the detailed reasons is ongoing. During the disruption, passengers were advised to consider alternative transportation methods. The MRT company provided shuttle buses between Taipei Zoo and Zhongxiao Fuxing stations. Maintenance personnel worked urgently to repair the issue, leading to the resumption of full service by 3:42 PM.
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Reported 12 months ago
European Central Bank's Governing Council member Bostjan Vasle stated that the ECB's fight against inflation is not yet over, emphasizing the importance of wage growth as a risk to the price outlook. He mentioned the need for more data before deciding on future policy steps, highlighting the importance of closely monitoring pay increases and different factors affecting inflation. Vasle also addressed the political stability and the need for preparedness in dealing with specific situations, indicating that the ECB is not changing its approach based on current events in Europe.
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