Reported 8 months ago
中央氣象署發布14縣市高溫特報，屏東縣為「紅色燈號」，有連續出現38度極端高溫的機率，其他縣市也面臨高溫警戒。署方提醒避免戶外活動，注意防曬、補充水份並遠離高溫環境，氣象專家預測今年太平洋高壓強勢，氣溫會偏高。
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 26, 2024, at 12:30 AM, a container truck overturned at 13.9 kilometers on the westbound side of National Highway 10 in Yanchao, Kaohsiung, turning into a massive wall of trucks blocking the road. The entire route is currently closed, and authorities are on-site to handle the situation. Details on injuries and the cause of the accident are pending clarification.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 26, 2024, Taiwanese legislator Hsu Chiao-hsin criticized the Chinese government for their statements about Taiwan's independence, stating 'If the Chinese Communist Party tells us to eat sh*t, then we eat sh*t, who cares.' Minister of National Defense Kao Hsiung laughed at her remarks. Meanwhile, President Lai Ching-te emphasized that in China's eyes, even those supporting the Republic of China are seen as advocating for Taiwan independence. The Defense Minister assured that the armed forces are loyal to the Republic of China and its people.
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Reported 8 months ago
According to media reports, Chinese state media are rumored to be involved in producing political talk shows in Taiwan, with personnel even monitoring the studios. The Ministry of Culture and Mainland Affairs Committee have both stated that they will investigate, while the television station involved denies the allegations. Legislator Huang Kuo-Chang criticized the situation, warning that if true, it would harm Taiwan's democracy and rule of law. He questioned the inaction of national security units and the National Communications Commission, calling for a serious response. Huang held a press conference regarding the issue, expressing shock at the news and emphasizing the seriousness of the situation if Chinese officials are influencing Taiwanese television content. He urged authorities to address the matter responsibly and not spread misinformation in the media.
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Reported 8 months ago
Huang Hongxuan, a rising actor known for his roles in BL dramas, recently faced criticism from fans for transitioning to a heterosexual role after BL work, with some accusing him of 'losing morals' and demanding a year break between roles. Huang expressed understanding, emphasizing his desire to challenge various characters and hoped fans would appreciate him as a person beyond his roles. Despite the backlash, he remains grateful for fan support and plans to release music, showcasing his versatility and bringing joy to his fans.
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Reported 8 months ago
Huang Hongxuan, known for his role in BL dramas, recently starred in the film 'I Want to Be With You' where he faced criticism from fans for immediately taking on a romance film after BL. He expressed understanding towards the differing viewpoints, emphasizing his desire to challenge various roles and hoping fans would appreciate him as a person rather than a specific character. Huang Hongxuan also shared insights on relationships, communication, and his upcoming music projects.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 26, 2024, in Xindian District, New Taipei City, Taiwan, a bald man in black attire opened fire on the roller shutter of a motel, firing over 20 shots in a demonstration. Witnesses were terrified, leading the suspect, a 26-year-old man with the surname Gao, to surrender to the police station with the gun. The motive behind the shooting at the motel is still under investigation by the authorities.
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Reported 8 months ago
A husband expressed his regret for not buying TSMC stocks when they were lower, costing them 3 million in potential earnings, blaming his wife for choosing to buy a house instead and even threatening divorce. The wife, following a conservative investment strategy, suggested buying the house while the husband insisted on buying TSMC stocks. Their differing opinions led to arguments, with the husband now blaming her for the missed opportunity. Netizens sided with the wife, criticizing the husband's behavior and suggesting separating finances or even divorce.
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Reported 8 months ago
During a recent interview on the After Show, Bryan Safi, from 9-1-1, discussed his experiences interviewing celebrities for Access Hollywood. He spoke fondly of how Cher helped him feel at ease during their interaction, praising her as a true star. Safi also mentioned that the shooting for 9-1-1 will commence at the end of July. Additionally, Taleen Marie from The Real Housewives of Dubai talked about her connections with Sonja Morgan from BravoCon and her friendship with Jennifer Aydin from The Real Housewives of New Jersey.
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Reported 8 months ago
Hong Kong singer-songwriter AP Poon is set to release his new album 'Lights' on July 8, featuring a mix of Cantonese and Mandarin songs including the lead single 'By Your Side' with Gold Bell Award-winning actress Cheng Yu Xi. This marks Poon's first time acting alongside an actress in a music video, where he made sure to inform his wife beforehand and maintain appropriate boundaries on set, earning praise for being a considerate husband. The music video portrays a cute and innocent story of a chance encounter, emphasizing the importance of cherishing loved ones. The collaborative process was enjoyable for both Poon and Cheng, with Cheng praising Poon's Chinese fluency and friendly personality, while Poon expressed appreciation for Cheng's professionalism and shared a touching childhood memory. 'By Your Side' MV is now available on AP Poon's YouTube channel, showcasing the uplifting and heartfelt message of valuing and protecting those close to us.
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Reported 8 months ago
Taiwan Television News Network reported on June 26, 2024, at 12:25 AM. The Rim of the Pacific Exercise 2024, set to kick off in the early hours of the 28th, will see the US sending the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson, anticipated to arrive at Pearl Harbor on the 27th, with a record 29 participating countries. The exercise, lasting from June 26th to August 1st, under the command of Vice Admiral Wade, aims to enhance multinational cooperative combat capabilities, specifically targeting China. This exercise symbolizes the united defense of democratic nations against China's external ambitions.
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Reported 8 months ago
The DPP legislative caucus held a press conference to propose a constitutional interpretation on parliamentary reform laws. KMT legislator Xu Qiaoxin 'listened in' at the entrance, emphasizing the right of everyone to eavesdrop and not to spy. Xu justified her actions by stating her right to understand her opponents' views as a lawmaker. The incident drew media attention, with Xu questioning why the DPP was so afraid of others hearing the conference content and making remarks as DPP legislators left the caucus room through a different door.
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Reported 8 months ago
Legislator Huang Kuo-chang of the People First Party held a press conference accusing the green energy national team under 'United ReTech' and its subsidiary Yongliang Company of violating the contract by installing mainland Chinese-made solar inverters in the Army's Lanyang Area Command Photovoltaic Lease project. Huang questioned if this was due to strong political backing, as the company's chairman has connections to high-ranking officials. The National Defense Ministry admitted fault and promised a thorough investigation and consequences for the breach.
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Reported 8 months ago
A young man surnamed Hong from Pingtung, Taiwan, carried out a planned knife attack on a Taichung metro train, injuring two individuals, as he felt discontent with society due to family and educational reasons. The investigation revealed that he intended to draw attention to himself by harming people and chose the date based on the anniversary of a previous high-profile murder case in Taipei. Hong, a 20-year-old former nursing student, was indicted on charges of attempted murder, causing harm, and public intimidation. The prosecutors concluded that he was mentally sound and proceeded to prosecute him instead of seeking temporary placement.
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Reported 8 months ago
South Korean footballer Son Heung-min's father and two coaches from 'Son's Football School' were accused of physically abusing and insulting players, leading to a settlement of hundreds of millions of Korean won in compensation. Son's father apologized but denied any inappropriate disciplinary actions by the school. The case involved incidents of physical punishment and insults towards players, triggering legal action and an ongoing investigation by the police in Gangwon Province. Son Heung-min, known for his success in English Premier League, distanced himself from the situation while expressing regret for the incident and emphasizing the importance of modern teaching methods.
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Reported 8 months ago
Kenya's government recently passed a finance bill to increase tax revenue by $27 billion to alleviate national debt pressure, causing strong public resentment. Massive protests ensued with demonstrators storming the parliament in protest, leading to police opening fire, resulting in at least 5 dead and 31 injured. Among the affected was Auma Obama, the half-sister of former US President Obama, who was hit by tear gas. The protests aimed to oppose a controversial new taxation law, and Auma Obama highlighted the plight of the country's youth in the ongoing economic crisis.
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Reported 8 months ago
The parliamentary reform law took effect today, and the DPP caucus immediately applied for a constitutional interpretation at the Judicial Yuan, with other government institutions also planning to follow. KMT legislator Huang Jianhao expressed that the DPP, as the ruling party, should stop engaging in continuous political battles and instead focus on normalizing the country's operations. Huang emphasized that the reasons provided by the DPP for the constitutional interpretation do not align with the legislative process, and the reform aims to implement existing laws rather than being unconstitutional. He called for the DPP to prioritize addressing livelihood issues, fulfilling parliamentary hearings and presidential state of the nation reports commitments to ensure the country's smooth operation and discourage perpetual election-like political struggles.
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Reported 8 months ago
Economic Affairs Minister Guo Zhixue mentioned during a press conference in Washington that Taiwan is facing a potential shortage of 500,000 workers in various industries by 2040, and the solution could involve importing foreign workers to fill the gap, especially in high-end manufacturing and service sectors. Guo is currently leading a delegation to the United States and discussed easing immigration and tax regulations to facilitate the influx of foreign talent. The goal is to attract foreign workers without affecting the local job market, as the demand for labor exceeds the growth rate of the domestic workforce.
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Reported 8 months ago
Sixteen Nobel laureates in economics have signed a public letter warning of the economic risks, including a resurgence of inflation, if former President Trump were to be re-elected. They expressed concerns that Trump may reignite inflation by implementing irresponsible fiscal policies he advocated, such as changing tax cuts into long-term policies, imposing tariffs on all imports, pressuring the Federal Reserve, and potentially causing economic instability. The economists, led by 2001 Nobel laureate Stiglitz, emphasized the importance of Joe Biden's economic policies over Trump's. Recent polls showing more voter trust in Trump regarding the economy prompted the economists to take this action to convey their differing viewpoints.
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Reported 8 months ago
最近台灣COVID-19本土確定病例激增，台大醫院小兒部專任主治醫師黃立民表示，門診的新冠患者增加很多，至少有增加兩成。特別是近期有兩起幼兒重症病例，其中有幼兒因新冠肺炎併發腦炎，呼籲民眾不可鬆懈，除接種疫苗外，保持衛生習慣和避免短距離、長時間接觸病患是重要措施。
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 26, 2024, Chen Yu-chen stormed a DPP press conference and confronted DPP Caucus Chief Wu Si-yao. Angered by Wu's mention of her surveillance by the Chinese Taiwan Affairs Office during a press conference, Chen claimed Wu insulted her and demanded an apology for the wrongful accusation. Chen clarified she was not invading but passing by, emphasizing Wu's need to apologize for her offensive remarks. Chen expressed readiness for a public confrontation, challenging Wu to take responsibility for her words. The incident was captured on video, leading to further controversy amidst political surveillance allegations.
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Reported 8 months ago
A serious incident recently occurred in Suzhou, China, where a Chinese man attacked a Japanese school bus for unknown reasons, causing injuries to a Japanese mother and son, as well as severe injuries to a Chinese female staff member who protected the children. Veteran media personality Yabuta Akio warns that Taiwanese residents and tourists in China could also become targets of extremists. This incident, coupled with a lack of media coverage in China and ambiguous responses from the Chinese Foreign Ministry, has caused concerns among foreigners in China. Yabuta Akio attributes these potential attacks to recent anti-foreign propaganda by the Chinese government, particularly targeting Japan and Japanese people, sparking fears among Taiwanese in China. As the Chinese propaganda machine intensifies attacks on 'Taiwanese independence forces,' Yabuta Akio urges caution for Taiwanese friends planning to visit China, emphasizing the need to avoid imitating such behaviors.
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Reported 8 months ago
Amid escalating tensions between both sides of the strait, the Mainland Coast Guard dispatched 4 Chinese coast guard ships into Taiwan's Kinmen restricted waters on June 25. In response, the Taiwan Coast Guard Administration swiftly deployed patrol boats to drive them away from the restricted zone. With the possibility of such incidents recurring, the Taiwan Coast Guard Administration issued a stern statement on June 26, vowing to defend the country's sovereignty at all costs. Deputy Director of the Coast Guard Administration, Xie Qingqin, stated that from January to June 25 this year, they had driven away 835 mainland ships and conducted checks on 7 vessels, emphasizing the unwavering determination in law enforcement. Xie also criticized China for creating disputes in the Pacific Ocean and reaffirmed Taiwan's commitment to controlling related situations and responding promptly while condemning any improper enforcement methods or disturbances.
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Reported 8 months ago
Taipei City Police Department's Central District First Substation's 52-year-old Deputy Substation Chief Lin Yueguan suddenly fell ill at home on the evening of June 23 and went into a coma after receiving emergency medical treatment. He was immediately placed on ECMO for treatment and is currently recovering well after the removal of ECMO, now being observed and treated in the intensive care unit. Lin's colleagues hope for his speedy recovery as he remains under medical care.
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Reported 8 months ago
Having a celebrity lookalike could lead to being praised or imitated, but nowadays it could even result in holding concerts with ticket prices exceeding tens of thousands of dollars? The King of Mandopop, Jay Chou, has numerous impersonators online, with some selling pancakes, porridge, drinks, and now a Chinese internet sensation named 'Hei Lun' specialized in imitating Jay Chou's singing even held a concert tour starting in June, leaving fans puzzled. Amidst these lookalikes, Jay Chou's long-time assistant, Da Ni, has become the ultimate verification for fans, as she has been by his side for over 20 years, even closer than his wife, Hannah Quinlivan.
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