Reported 12 months ago
The article discusses the recent attention on Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) and its financial performance, with a focus on its growth prospects and valuation. However, the author suggests considering investing in Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) instead of Dutch Bros due to Starbucks' established market dominance, competitive advantage, and more reasonable valuation. The article provides insights into the comparison between Dutch Bros and Starbucks, highlighting the potential long-term success of Starbucks over Dutch Bros in the coffee industry.
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Reported 12 months ago
Data reveals a rising trend in the number of people suffering from metabolic abnormalities in fatty liver. Taiwan's first Asia-Pacific Liver Research Society Fatty Liver Symposium in Kaohsiung brought together close to a hundred experts from 14 countries to discuss the complexities of Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD). The vice president of National Sun Yat-sen University, Yu Ming-lung, highlighted the increasing rates of fatty liver among adults over 40 years old, where 40% to 50% are affected, and the number of students with fatty liver is also on the rise. It was emphasized that while mild fatty liver may aid in clearing hepatitis B, metabolic abnormalities exacerbate liver diseases, potentially leading to liver complications like cirrhosis and cancer. Regular ultrasound screenings and lifestyle changes, including weight loss, are recommended for early detection and prevention of fatty liver.
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Reported 12 months ago
On June 30, 2024, at 11:16 AM, Mozilla introduced a new feature in the recent Nightly version of Firefox, allowing users to add OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Gemini, Hugging Face's HuggingChat, or Mistral AI's Le Chat Mistral artificial intelligence services to the browser sidebar. Users can quickly call their preferred chatbot for tasks like content summarization, translation, or highlighting content by right-clicking using a mouse or touchpad. Although users can customize all chatbots, this feature is experimental and can be enabled through browser settings to quickly access chatbot functionality in Firefox.
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Reported 12 months ago
Adults are sharing the strangest rules they had to follow at a friend's house when they were young, as revealed in a Reddit thread. Some of the peculiar rules included strict dinner protocols, vacuum lines that couldn't be stepped on, whispered communication only, early bedtimes, no swimming in the pool, living in the basement while the main house remained unused, specifying 'tinkle' or 'kerplunk' in the bathroom, and even paying for dinner and bringing personal bedding. These experiences left lasting impressions on the individuals, demonstrating how unique and diverse household rules can be.
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Reported 12 months ago
German police revealed that the man who climbed the stadium roof during the Euro 2024 game between Germany and Denmark was believed to be a would-be photographer and did not have any intentions to harm anyone. The 21-year-old from Osnabrueck is under investigation for trespassing, with authorities ruling out any political motivation. UEFA commended the professional handling of the incident by police and special forces, promising a security review in the 10 host cities without providing specific details.
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Reported 12 months ago
In the U18 Asia Cup championship game between China and defending champions Australia, Chinese basketball player Zhang Ziyu, dubbed the 'female Yao Ming,' scored 42 points, but lacked support from teammates, resulting in a 79-96 loss to Australia. Despite Zhang's impressive performance, China settled for second place for the second consecutive tournament as Australia secured their back-to-back titles in the women's basketball competition, highlighting her dominance on the court based on her exceptional height and scoring abilities.
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Reported 12 months ago
Boeing is awaiting a significant decision from the Justice Department by July 7, which will determine if the company will face criminal charges or reach a settlement as a result of its actions leading up to a door plug blowout incident on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9. Prosecutors have alleged violations of a deferred prosecution agreement from 2020 related to misleading communications with regulators following the crashes of two 737 Max planes. The decision holds high stakes for both Boeing and the Justice Department, with possible implications on Boeing's operations, reputation, and government business opportunities.
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Reported 12 months ago
台灣今日凌晨1300至晚間2200發生三次停電事故，分別影響台中市西區、新竹市南寮漁港、南投縣集集，共計9千餘戶停電。台電迅速澄清說明，修復過程中已恢復供電中，讓市民無須擔心。
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Reported 12 months ago
A unique and quirky Louisiana home in New Orleans has hit the real estate market for $2.2 million, featuring an exterior that may look like a plain windowless wall but surprises with its interior design. The mid-century masterpiece with four bedrooms, 4.5-plus bathrooms, and numerous amenities has garnered attention for its unusual layout and features, praised on social media for its distinctiveness and creativity.
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Reported 12 months ago
Kevin Costner reveals in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE that he sees similarities between himself and his 7-month-old Labrador puppy, Bobby. Costner explains that both he and Bobby go from extreme passivity to full engagement mode, with their intelligence and energy levels rising significantly in certain contexts. Despite their similarities, Bobby has a quirky habit of sleeping in the dishwasher, a behavior that Costner finds endearing but no longer feasible as Bobby has grown too big for the spot.
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Reported 12 months ago
A fire broke out in the dormitory of Taipei Veterans General Hospital on Xitun Road in Xitun District, Taichung City, with flames and thick smoke spreading on the evening of June 30, 2024. The Taichung City Fire Department dispatched 8 fire trucks and 20 personnel to the scene for rescue. The fire on the 4th floor, suspected to have been caused by electrical wiring, was extinguished without casualties. Further investigations are ongoing.
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Reported 12 months ago
On the last trading day of June, the Taiwan stock market closed at 23,032.25 points, with a cumulative increase of 1,858.03 points and a monthly increase of 8.77%. According to data from a popular investment website, eight major state-owned enterprises bought the most shares of Taiwan Tech Stock 00929, which was recently removed from the component stocks of the ‘Huang Renxun Concept Stock’, with Elderly Buying 98,359 shares this month to claim the top spot in buying shares.
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Reported 12 months ago
On the evening of June 30, 2024, in Taichung, visitors at Dadong Night Market experienced a sudden power outage around 7 p.m. Vendors resorted to using mobile phone lights to continue their businesses, while nearby street lamps that were still powered provided some illumination. The Dadong Night Market Management Committee explained that they were conducting peak load tests on their summer electrical systems, leading to small-scale, short-term power outages for practice, which were quickly restored to normal operation.
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Reported 12 months ago
法国科技公司Atos与其债权人达成原则性协议，以重组其债务。根据法国商业报纸Les Echos上周日的报告，投资者David Layani的Onepoint领导的财团退出了对Atos重组的讨论。Les Echos表示，除了德意志银行外，其他银行和债权人已于周日达成原则上的财务重组协议，而德意志银行预计在几小时内也会通过。
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Reported 12 months ago
Chinese internet sensation hei Lun, who impersonates Jay Chou, has suddenly halted his concert tour amid concerns of copyright infringement. He was charging exorbitant fees, nearly 2.5 times the price of a Jay Chou concert ticket, at high-end bars for his performances, which included singing Chou's songs. Fans were left dissatisfied, and complaints are mounting against the unauthorized imitator and the bars hosting him.
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Reported 12 months ago
A female netizen posted in a Facebook group complaining that her husband's aunt, who has a 5000 TWD monthly mortgage, had requested her husband to help with payments. The aunt still planned a trip to Japan and even bought an electric motorcycle for her ex-boyfriend in October. The post sparked criticism from netizens, questioning the aunt's financial priorities and suggesting that such family members should be kept at a distance.
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Reported 12 months ago
A notorious ex-convict released in April was caught by police after committing nearly 20 thefts using a 'daylight break-in' method, targeting rural households in China. The thief, wearing a silicone mask purchased online and pretending to be a maintenance worker, stole cash and valuables until he was arrested within an hour of a burglary by police who increased patrols during busy farming seasons. The suspect, who accumulated nearly 20 years of prison time for previous theft and robbery convictions, was caught red-handed in Xuzhou city.
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Reported 12 months ago
Keelung City Government held a 10-day flash mob activity called 'Keelung Summer Fun' last year, featuring a row of white sofas to create a beachfront cafe; however, after the event concluded, the white sofas disappeared. Criticism arose from netizens and councilors, questioning why the purchased sofas were not reused this year. The whereabouts of the sofas and the decision to spend public funds on them have become a subject of curiosity and controversy. The summary also mentions the government's plan to expand the event this year despite the disappearance of the white sofas, with a budget increase to 300,000 NT dollars.
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Reported 12 months ago
A renowned restaurant in Taipei's Neihu district, Juelü Café, faced a food safety crisis when a customer claimed to have found a cockroach crawling out of their salad. This incident sparked numerous allegations from netizens about the shop serving food with foreign objects like iron pieces and spiders. The Taipei City Health Bureau will conduct an inspection, while the shop has yet to respond. Netizens recounted similar disturbing encounters, such as finding insects in salads and encountering broken items in their meals.
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Reported 12 months ago
Coca-Cola is a well-known beverage giant that has been diversifying its offerings to adapt to changing consumer preferences. Despite recent financial stability and consistent dividend growth, potential risks include high dividend payouts in relation to free cash flow, debt servicing costs, challenges with acquisitions like BodyArmor, and an ongoing tax dispute with the IRS. With a stable valuation and attractive dividend yield, Coca-Cola remains an appealing choice for income-seeking investors, but monitoring its challenges is advised to ensure sustainable growth.
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Reported 12 months ago
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, which acquired the video content rental service Redbox, announced its bankruptcy protection filing in the U.S. due to a 6.37 billion USD loss in 2023, making it difficult to pay salaries. The company plans to pay pending salaries through loans post-filing but still faces debts with retailers, studios, and streaming services like Crackle, including owing amounts to Walmart, Universal Pictures, and Sony Pictures. With total debts accumulating to 9.7 billion USD, mainly linked to the Redbox acquisition and transformation costs, it is uncertain whether further business restructuring or selling off Redbox will follow the bankruptcy protection process.
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Reported 12 months ago
On June 30, 2024, hot weather persists across Taiwan, with the highest temperature recorded in Taitung's Jinlun reaching over 41 degrees Celsius influenced by the scorching hot wind. Tomorrow, high temperatures are expected in Taitung again, with sporadic short periods of rain in the southern and eastern coastal regions in the morning due to the southwest wind. Thunderstorms are likely in the north and central mountainous areas in the afternoon, warning people to be cautious of weather changes. Despite slightly weakening rainfall intensity this afternoon, temperatures continue to rise across Taiwan, reaching 40 degrees in the Taipei-New Taipei region. Rain is forecasted to persist in central mountainous areas from tomorrow morning until evening. The outlook for the next five days includes temperatures soaring with daytime averages around 35-36 degrees and even possibly hitting 38-40 degrees, urging people to stay hydrated and beware of heat-related illnesses such as heatstroke. The influence of the Pacific high-pressure system will maintain the high temperatures and muggy conditions in the following week. The weather is expected to be mostly cloudy to sunny with hot temperatures from Tuesday to Sunday (7/2-7/7) as the prevailing winds shift and sporadic precipitation is anticipated in various regions.
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Reported 12 months ago
台灣南投縣集集市區30日晚間9時發生停電事件，共93戶受影響。台電官方證實是由於18時05分發生變壓器故障，造成停電情況。台電立即派員修復，並在20時10分完成更換設備，成功恢復全部供電。
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Reported 12 months ago
根據Mashdigi.com的報導，印度政府計畫跟進歐盟新法規，從2025年6月開始要求所有小型手持裝置都採用USB-C作為統一充電連接介面。這項政策旨在減少電子垃圾並提高裝置的使用便利性，先從手機、平板開始執行，接著是筆電等裝置。印度市場目前新款產品已普遍採用USB-C，因此執行上預計不會遇到太大問題。未來可能還會要求裝置具有易更換電池和方便維修的設計。
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Reported 12 months ago
On June 30, 2024, DPP legislator Shen Boyang sparked controversy by suggesting that political views can be determined based on the adult content individuals watch, causing an uproar and drawing criticism from many KMT legislators. KMT legislator Xu Qiaoxin expressed concern for Shen Boyang's situation, advising appropriate medical attention as mental health is crucial. Concerns were raised over Shen's opinion and his sources, with Xu pointing out potential repercussions for the DPP. Xu urged for psychological well-being and highlighted the potential personality shift individuals may exhibit online. Shen's statement and the ensuing discussions were criticized, leading to further debates on privacy and political affiliations.
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