Reported 12 months ago
In a collaboration between Morning Health and Italian pharmaceutical giant Menarini, the trial of Sustenium capsules has garnered enthusiastic responses from over a hundred users, effectively aiding in better sleep at night and improving daytime energy, kickstarting a positive daily cycle. With various patented ingredients, non-addictive and without Western medicine, Sustenium capsules promote quality sleep and energetic days. The capsules, containing patented Japanese tryptophan, American peppermint, Korean FDA-approved PS phosphatidylserine, and additional B vitamins and folic acid, help regulate physiological functions, aid in sleep, and enhance overall energy and mood, ensuring consumers can rest easy while boosting vitality for each day.
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Reported 12 months ago
Recent reports suggest that Apple is considering adding camera modules to its Bluetooth wireless earbuds, AirPods, with a possible production beginning in 2026. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo from TF International Securities revealed that the camera module is not for taking photos but more like an IR camera similar to Face ID, primarily for environmental sensing. Possible uses include supporting gesture control and enhancing spatial audio experience, especially when paired with Apple's rumored Vision Pro glasses for a more immersive sound effect based on head movements. Apple's focus on hardware, software, and services for ecosystem competitiveness, with a priority on spatial computing advancement, is likely to drive strong growth in the future. (Source: TVBS)
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Reported 12 months ago
As the pandemic situation improves, many people choose to travel abroad to relax. When flying, flight attendants often ask 'coffee or tea,' but a flight attendant with a million followers on social media revealed the unknown secrets on board. She disclosed that passengers should never drink the 'tea and water' on the plane because the water tanks are never clean. She warned against requesting hot water from flight attendants for bottles, suggesting asking for bottled water and using it to heat baby bottles instead. The flight attendant emphasized the importance of avoiding non-bottled liquids due to unclean water tanks on planes.
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 1, 2024, Taipei police arrested a driver named Chen, a suspect of a fraud group, after finding his car illegally parked with 14 bank cards and 890,000 cash. Chen was discovered during a patrol in the Minsheng East Road area and was found to have been withdrawing large sums of cash in the DaZhi district. Despite evading authorities, Chen was finally caught during a routine check for illegal parking, where police found the incriminating items in his possession. The case has been referred to the Taipei District Prosecutors Office for money laundering and fraud charges.
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Reported 12 months ago
Health inspectors found roaches in the operation area of a soy milk shop in Nanzih District, Kaohsiung, where a customer discovered a half-inch roach floating in the sauce container. The shop refused to take responsibility and only offered a refund for one bun. The health bureau identified multiple violations, including roaches, uncovered sauce containers, and unclean facilities, and ordered the business to improve by July 2 or face a fine of at least NT$60,000. This incident has caused public outrage and raised concerns over food safety practices.
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 1, 2024, Democratic Progressive Party legislator Lin Shu-fen exposed a hospital allegedly charging $6000 for preferred bed placement, raising concerns about the public healthcare system becoming marginalized as private systems grow. Minister of Health and Welfare, Chen Shih-chung, promised further investigation. This controversy stems from the cancellation of the reference range for registration fees by the Department of Health earlier this year, allowing hospitals to raise rates without approval. Lin criticized Chen for seemingly not being in touch with reality when discussing clinic fees. She also revealed instances of hospitals offering preferential treatment for exorbitant fees, highlighting concerns about the collapsing national healthcare system.
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 1, 2024, Japan's sacred mountain, Mount Fuji, kicked off this year's climbing season. To regulate the number of visitors, the popular Yoshida Trail in Yamanashi Prefecture now only allows 4000 people per day and requires early registration along with a 2000 yen fee per person to access the mountain. The restrictions aim to reduce overcrowding and maintain the environmental integrity of Mount Fuji during the brief two-month climbing season from July 1 to September 10, attracting around 300,000 visitors annually. Violations of climbing regulations, including disregarding closure orders during winter, have led to accidents and fatalities, prompting authorities to urge climbers to follow the rules to prevent law infringement.
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Reported 12 months ago
In a recent episode of 'House of the Dragon' Season 2, Milly Alcock makes a cameo as young Rhaenyra in Daemon Targaryen's vision at Harrenhal, where she is seen involved in a disturbing incident. This portrayal of Rhaenyra reflects Daemon's regret and guilt, as he sees the version of her that he initially loved. While her return is uncertain beyond this episode, it opens up possibilities for more characters to reappear, especially with Daemon and Alys Rivers together at Harrenhal.
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Reported 12 months ago
In an exclusive report on July 1, 2024, at 2:34 AM, reporter Zhang Shiyi disclosed that the '113 Summer Protection for Adolescents-Youth Special Project' officially launched in Changhua County. The county police department, along with various government agencies, formed a joint inspection team involving 260 officers to strengthen inspections at 82 locations prone to dangers. The focus is on places where adolescents gather, like KTVs, internet cafes, and arcades, to ensure public safety and prevent underage drinking and smoking. Parents and adolescents are urged to be cautious during the summer, stay safe, avoid job frauds, and dangerous activities due to the hot weather. The police are committed to creating a healthier and safer environment for young people, emphasizing prevention of harm and providing a secure summer for children.
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Reported 12 months ago
Boeing announced plans to purchase Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7 billion, aiming to enhance aircraft quality and safety in response to heightened scrutiny. The acquisition aims to reverse Boeing's outsourcing strategy and address concerns relating to disrupted production at Spirit, impacting the delivery of Boeing planes like the 737s and 787s. The move follows safety concerns prompted by the Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 incident and legal pressure on Boeing to plead guilty to criminal fraud over past deadly crashes involving the 737 Max aircraft.
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Reported 12 months ago
Despite the recent resumption of 'panda diplomacy' between the US and China, tensions persist, with the US ambassador to China uncommonly criticizing Beijing for inciting anti-American sentiments. Gao Qianqian, the former Ford Foundation director for China who has been promoting bilateral relations for over 20 years in mainland China, expressed concern over the lack of dialogue between the two countries. With both sides demonizing each other, she warned that this could lead to more misunderstandings, emphasizing the urgent need for communication to break the chain reaction of strained relations caused by the lack of exchange and understanding, particularly exacerbated during the pandemic, and stressed the importance of continuous high-level dialogues despite disagreements to maintain communication and avoid misjudgments in their complex relationship.
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 1, 2024, 28-year-old male celebrity Jiang Zhihao, who appeared on the talent show 'Youth With You 3,' was diagnosed with late-stage lung cancer last year despite not smoking or drinking and having a love for sports. The cancer rapidly worsened, spreading to his brain membrane. Doctors warned him that he only had 3 months left to live, leading to severe physical and emotional pain. Jiang Zhihao shared his latest condition on Weibo, expressing pessimism due to recurrent brain membrane metastasis and worsening brain tumors, causing constant severe headaches and declining mobility. He is struggling to cope financially and emotionally, with fans showing support and concern for his well-being.
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Reported 12 months ago
Japan has revised its earlier estimates, showing a 2.9% annual contraction in the economy in the first quarter of the year due to sluggish demand and rising prices. A survey by the central bank revealed ongoing sluggish conditions with a slight improvement in business sentiment among manufacturers but weakness in demand both domestically and internationally. The downward revision in GDP data was primarily due to changes in construction activity data, and analysts point to a slowdown in GDP growth and production, indicating a possible economic slowdown.
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Reported 12 months ago
遠通電收宣布eTag用戶數已超過820萬，新申辦eTag停車扣繳服務用戶有機會抽iPhone15等獎品。高雄市路邊停車可獲得減碳車幣回饋，6都逐步導入eTag停車扣繳數位服務，尤其台北市效果顯著，交易量逐年成長，2023年達250萬次。高雄市政府則積極推動智慧停車，提供回饋與抽獎活動，詳情可至遠通電收官網查詢。
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Reported 12 months ago
An interactive machine at the Kaohsiung Museum of Science and Technology featuring Simplified Chinese characters has sparked concerns among parents and lawmakers regarding potential cybersecurity risks. The machine, which compares users' faces to those of terracotta warriors, has been temporarily suspended for investigation as it is unknown if the software is developed in mainland China. The museum has clarified that the device will only be reopened once software safety is confirmed, otherwise the exhibit will be shut down.Various concerns have been raised, including worries about facial recognition data being shared with mainland databases.
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Reported 12 months ago
The 35th Golden Melody Awards ceremony took place on June 24th with Banai winning the Best Taiwanese Album award. During her acceptance speech, Banai mentioned the 35th anniversary of the Golden Melody Awards coinciding with the Tiananmen Square incident, urging not to forget and cheering on Taiwan, leading to a mixed reaction from the audience and online. While Banai's speech was reduced in the official live broadcast on Facebook, it sparked discussions on self-censorship by the Golden Melody Awards. President Lai Ching-te and Culture Minister Li Yuen praised Banai's courage and ideals, but the speech also faced criticism online for mixing music and politics, with arguments for and against the mention of sensitive political issues in a music awards ceremony.
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Reported 12 months ago
The Ministry of Agriculture announced new measures for agricultural loans, aligning them with the revised regulations of housing welfare loans. Changes include limiting borrowers to one loan application, requiring new borrowers to sign a declaration of self-occupancy, and strengthening pre-loan assessment and post-loan management. This move aims to assist households without their own homes in purchasing residences for a stable living environment. The enhanced regulations seek to prevent abuse and ensure responsible lending practices in the housing market.
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Reported 12 months ago
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Reported 12 months ago
Actress Lin Ting-yu, also known as Bunny Lin, disclosed her recent hardships due to a hefty mortgage exceeding ten million in a press event. The stress has led her to avoid going out and decline social invitations, expressing regret over the financial strain of property ownership. Despite this, Bunny remains grateful for friends' support and generous gestures, such as actor Xie Cheng-jun contributing to her new home. She humorously mentioned the need for a male partner and eagerly awaited one, feeling lonely after her ex-boyfriend, Zhu Wei, recently married. Bunny, who relocated to Taipei from Pingtung, was excited to update her household registration and shared her milestone achievement of being able to vote in Taipei in the future. She also expressed joy in providing accommodations for her family on their visits to the city.
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Reported 12 months ago
Following the attack on a Japanese school bus in Suzhou, China, where a Chinese woman sacrificed her life to protect Japanese passengers, extreme nationalist and hateful comments towards Japan surfaced online. This led to major Chinese platforms such as Netease, Douyin, Tencent, Baidu, and Bilibili cracking down on such comments by banning or suspending accounts that spread extremist content or incited hatred between China and Japan. These platforms collectively removed hundreds of pieces of harmful information and suspended multiple accounts.
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 1, 2024, at around 1:00 pm, an approximately 57-year-old man drowned at QiXingTan in Hualien. Coastguards pulled him ashore and sent him to the hospital, but he had no signs of life upon arrival, ultimately declared dead. The detailed cause of the incident is pending further investigation. Coastguards performed CPR before the man arrived at the hospital. The incident occurred when security personnel found a person drowning in front of BeiPu pier around 1:10 pm and immediately performed first aid while notifying the fire department to dispatch an ambulance. Initially thought to be an angler falling into the sea, only a personal bag was found at the scene, with no fishing gear present.
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Reported 12 months ago
A serious fire broke out in a three-story house on Guangming Road in Sanchong District, New Taipei City, putting a same-sex couple in danger. One of the women, Ms. Hsu, is now in critical condition after risking her life to save her partner, Ms. Sung. Despite being rescued and resuscitated, both women are still in a precarious state. The cause of the fire is under investigation, with the mother of one of the victims collapsing upon hearing the news, while her dog was safely rescued.
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Reported 12 months ago
The Kuomintang (KMT) Chairman, Eric Chu, announced plans to push for the passing of the 'Nuclear Energy Extension Amendment Act' by as early as July 8th, with the Education and Culture Committee set to review the case. In response, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator Ker Chien-ming emphasized the need for consensus in the Legislative Yuan for the law to pass, urging the KMT to consider the feasibility of the proposed measures. The issue of extending the operation of nuclear power plants is a topic both parties must address in Taiwan, especially as the country faces challenges of power shortages and safety concerns in the upcoming hot summer months.
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Reported 12 months ago
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Reported 12 months ago
Lin Po-Hung and Xie Xin-Ying starred in a passionate bed scene in the movie 'Night of Love,' where Xie, clad in sexy black lingerie, showcased a daring bare-back 'woman on top' pose. During the filming of an action scene, Xie initially moved too fast and was asked by the director to slow down, leading to laughter on set. Both actors praised the director's vision and expressed their comfort and professionalism during the intimate scenes, with the movie set to release on July 12.
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