Reported 12 months ago
According to SET News, on the morning of June 30, 2024, at 7:20 a.m., there were reports of a person drowning near the Hua Jiang Bridge connecting Wanhua District in Taipei to Banqiao District in New Taipei City. Witnesses stated that a person was seen swimming from the Wanhua Bank towards the New Taipei City Bank but appeared to become exhausted and sank into the water. Despite ongoing search efforts, the individual has not been located as of 1:00 p.m., and investigations are underway to determine the person's identity.
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Reported 12 months ago
花莲县举办2014HSH暨第十九届战国策全国创新创业竞赛，决赛在美侖大飯店举行，总奖金80万元。活动包括快闪市集、限时180分钟比赛及提供互动小礼品。该比赛吸引了产业界、学界和民众参与，共有202个团队参赛，包括旅游、餐饮、农业、数字科技和环境永续等不同行业。竞赛设有五个小组，金奖最高奖金为10万元。
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Reported 12 months ago
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator Shen Boyang has recently raised concerns about the dangers of using VPN to watch adult videos, suggesting that Mainland China could use the content you watch to understand your political position. His warning was met with criticism from Kuomintang (KMT) legislator Wang Hongwei, who dismissed it as fiction. Shen emphasized the risks of personal data collection through VPN with Chinese backgrounds and highlighted the potential political implications. Experts discussed the technical capabilities of VPN and whether it could be used for political purposes, raising concerns about cybersecurity and political manipulation.
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Reported 12 months ago
A married man in Pingtung, Taiwan, was sued by his wife for having an extramarital affair with a female colleague. To cover up the affair, he changed the colleague's name on messaging apps to his daughter's nickname, hoping to deceive his wife. However, his wife discovered the affair and sued the mistress for NT$500,000 in emotional distress. The court eventually ruled that the mistress had to pay NT$30,000 in compensation. The wife had initially forgiven the husband but later found out that he continued the affair and used explicit messages like 'Miss you, darling' and 'Can't stop thinking of you,' leading to her decision to take legal action.
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Reported 12 months ago
樂天桃猿邀請「最美日本體育記者」宮河麻耶在7月5日開球，消除去年因簽證問題未能開球的遺憾。樂天集團日活動將有樂天胖達現身，球迷可獲得限定禮物，互動遊戲及合照機會，並送出限量球員女孩卡和樂天胖達玩偶。
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Reported 12 months ago
Following the conclusion of the 35th Golden Melody Awards, Yang Naiwen expressed happiness at the success of her album 'Flow', winning awards for 'Best Album Art Design' and 'Best Album Producer'. Despite not winning Best Female Vocalist, she remained calm and focused on celebrating the achievements of her production team. She announced plans to bring her concert back to Taipei in the second half of the year, and hinted at future collaborations with new music talents based on genuine interest in working together.
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Reported 12 months ago
At the KMT National Congress Reform Seminar in Taichung, Taichung Mayor Lu Xiu-Yan, who is rumored to run for KMT Chairmanship, was absent. KMT Chairman Eric Chu praised Lu Xiu-Yan as an outstanding mayor and one of KMT's most important cadres and leaders, encouraging everyone to work together. During the seminar, Eric Chu discussed KMT's parliamentary reform bills and upcoming legislative agenda. Lu Xiu-Yan was absent, sparking speculation about her potential candidacy, to which Chu reiterated his support for her and emphasized the need for unity within the KMT. Chu also addressed upcoming legislative proposals, such as amending the fiscal budget law and advocating for nuclear power plant extensions to address Taiwan's power shortage.
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Reported 12 months ago
On the morning of June 30, 2024, at the crime scene, the police cordoned off the area with red, blue, and white tape to gather evidence on the deceased suspect. The incident occurred at the Embassy of Israel in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. The suspect asked for directions to a museum at the embassy guardroom and then shot an officer with a crossbow. Despite being struck in the neck with an arrow, the officer managed to return fire and killed the suspect. Serbian authorities labeled the attack as a terrorist act and have made preventive arrests in the area. The injured officer underwent surgery to remove the arrow and is now in stable condition, under observation in the hospital. Serbian President Vucic visited the officer and deemed the attack as terrorism, ordering a hunt for other suspects. Another suspect was arrested in a nearby residential area with connections to foreign terrorist groups. The attacker, identified as Jovik, a Serbian man who converted to Islam, had ties to Wahhabi sect of Islam. The incident led to the closure of the Israeli Embassy. Further reports by the Public Television News cover topics including a school shooting in Serbia, the 30-year siege of Sarajevo, German sanctions against Serbia, and rumors of a lockdown leading to protests and conflicts in Serbia.
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Reported 12 months ago
台灣YouTuber「Ru儒哥」帶領畢業生騎車上合歡山時，遭遇一輛砂石車惡意逼車，擦撞女學生差點輾過，引發儒哥怒批是「殺人行為」。警方認定砂石車駕駛違規，開出4張罰單，最高可處40200元罰款，吊扣汽車牌照6個月。網友紛紛呼籲應檢舉此類駕駛行為。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 12 months ago
KHTOY's flagship store specializing in plush toys has introduced oyster-themed 'Oyster Baby' plushies to celebrate summer and the oyster culture of Chiayi. The anniversary event from July 4 to September 3 features exclusive oyster-shaped plushies and merchandise for purchase, merging cuteness with local culture. The cafe also offers a range of promotions and limited edition items, along with collaborations with Hello Kitty and other popular characters, making it a must-visit spot for fans of plush toys and themed cafes. Additionally, the article includes information about other themed pop-up stores in Taiwan, including dtto Cafe and ZIZONE, offering unique and interactive experiences for visitors to enjoy.
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Reported 12 months ago
According to the Taiwan Stock Exchange's data on institutional investors' chip movements, last week saw a total net sell of 62.8 billion Taiwanese dollars, with mutual funds buying 19.194 billion and selling 19.969 billion, resulting in a net sell of 775 million. Taiwan Plastics Group, due to factors such as rising US interest rates and lower-than-expected economic recovery in mainland China, experienced a 20.9% decrease in performance last year. Despite former chairman Lin Jian-nan apologizing to shareholders during the shareholders' meeting, institutional investors still aggressively sold over 30,000 shares of the company this past week. Fortunately, the stock price rebounded by 0.88% on the 28th, closing at 57.5 Taiwanese dollars.
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Reported 12 months ago
LINE是大多數人聯絡使用的社交軟體，卻有些人在使用LINE時會給人壓力，其中最讓人感到煩躁的是「沒事在那邊@All」的人。討論中列出幾種討厭的行為，但最多人不滿的還是「@All功能」，因為即使手機靜音，被@All時仍會被提醒，最後提到如何關閉標註提醒避免打擾。
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Reported 12 months ago
Temples in Miaoli have received consecutive military documents requesting the signing of an agreement for pre-storing ammunition at temple grounds for support in times of conflict. This has raised discussions about whether temples are being used as backup ammunition depots, especially during the ongoing Rim of the Pacific Exercise, increasing military attention and causing tension among the public. These actions come after a similar incident in Kaohsiung earlier this year, with the military clarifying that there is no actual ammunition placement happening, but rather a collaboration with civilian resources for logistical support drills.
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Reported 12 months ago
Following Biden's disappointing performance at the debate with Trump, foreign media shifted its attention to First Lady Jill Biden, speculating that she might be the key figure persuading Biden to withdraw from the election. Although there are suggestions that Jill Biden should advise Biden not to run again based on his health and national interests, she has shown no intention of doing so. Various reports highlight Jill Biden's significant role in Biden's political decisions, emphasizing her influence in key matters alongside her husband, the President.
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Reported 12 months ago
President Tsai Ing-wen awarded posthumous honors to Chief Petty Officers Lin Chun-rong, Yen Chen-fan, and Chang Chao-yu of Navy's 256th Fleet submarine Hai Hu at a memorial service in Kaohsiung. She commended their bravery in rescue efforts and expressed the nation's highest respect, stating that the country is forever proud of their dedication. The service honored the officers who sacrificed their lives in a sea accident during a mission last year, attended by high-ranking officials like Defense Minister Gou Li-hsiung and Navy Commander Tang Hwa. Tsai urged the defense department to support the officers' families and emphasized the importance of maritime defense and national security.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 12 months ago
On June 30, 2024, at 1:20 a.m., according to SETN, Yang Naiwen narrowly missed out on the Song of the Year at the Golden Melody Awards by a margin of 2 votes. Despite this, he took home awards for 'Best Album Design' and 'Best Album Producer' for his 'Flow' album. Yang Naiwen expressed happiness for his production team's awards and announced a comeback concert in Taipei. He graciously accepted the results, joked about being the person who saves ceremonies from running over time, and humorously noted that he can only manage about 10 seconds of an acceptance speech before getting nervous when in the spotlight. Fans showed disappointment over his loss, but Yang Naiwen remains positive and grateful.
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Reported 12 months ago
On June 30, 2024, Mayor Ko Wen-je of the People First Party visited Taoyuan, Taiwan, and spoke about the closure of Nuclear Reactor 1 at Nuclear Power Plant 3 in July. He emphasized the necessity to approach the issue from a scientific perspective and expressed concerns about the potential power outage in July and August if nuclear power is shut down abruptly. Taipower stated that the addition of new generating units this year will surpass the decommissioned units, ensuring no electricity shortage in summer. Mayor Ko suggested extending the operations of Nuclear Power Plant 2 and 3 before considering alternatives like Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) or nuclear fusion, as Taiwan's renewable energy development has faced challenges.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 12 months ago
In Taoyuan City, a Taiwanese grandma was spotted riding an electric mobility scooter with 2 trailers attached, towing a bunch of recyclables along with a plastic vegetable basket dragging on the road, generating discussions online. Police mentioned the violation of road traffic regulations by the scooter driver and declared to issue a fine. The incident triggered a debate among netizens on social media, expressing concerns over traffic safety and adherence to rules.
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Reported 12 months ago
在第35屆金曲獎上，告五人樂團首次奪得年度歌曲獎項，結束典禮後盛大舉辦慶功宴。雖然在最佳樂團部分與草東沒有派對競爭直到最後一輪，告五人以些微票數落敗。草東沒有派對則獲得了3項大獎，包括最佳樂團以及最佳華語專輯等，經紀人也提到已故鼓手凡凡，感動現場觀眾。
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Reported 12 months ago
President Tsai Ing-wen awarded posthumous commendations to deceased Navy officer Chief Petty Officer Lin Chun-jung of the Tuo Chiang vessel, along with two other officers, for their brave spirit in rescuing their comrades during a mission in December last year. The President expressed the nation's highest respect and condolences, acknowledging the sacrifices made. The ceremony was attended by top military officials, and President Tsai urged the defense ministry to support the families and honored the officers' dedication to their duty.
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Reported 12 months ago
With the recent rise in COVID-19 cases, reaching a peak in mid-July is expected. ENT physician Zhang Hongyou has observed an increasing number of patients seeking consultations after 10 p.m., with many showing symptoms of fever or testing positive for COVID-19 and influenza. As the COVID-19 situation escalates, there is a possible flu upsurge as well, leading the government to expand the use of antiviral medications. It is advised for the public to be vigilant, seek medical attention early if experiencing symptoms, and consider antiviral medication if diagnosed with the flu.
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Reported 12 months ago
In the midst of uneven rainfall distribution in Mainland China, while the southern regions face continuous torrential rains causing disasters, the northern region's breadbasket, Henan Province, is suffering from severe drought. Local rivers, streams, and ponds have dried up, leading farmers to frantically dig deeper groundwater wells. However, drilling teams admit that they have reached the deepest levels in 30 years, indicating groundwater scarcity. With tens of thousands facing temporary drinking water difficulties, over 20 million mu of autumn crops affected by drought, and over 3 million mu unable to be planted due to dry conditions, groundwater wells have become a precious and rare resource in Henan as farmers eagerly compete for access amidst the dry spell.
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Reported 12 months ago
On June 30, 2024, at 1:13 am, a two-star police officer in a Kaohsiung city precinct, surnamed Lu, suddenly passed away at home due to suspected heart discomfort. After seeking medical help at a nearby clinic but showing no improvement, he was found unwell by family in the evening and was rushed to the hospital but unfortunately did not survive. Lu, approximately 64 years old, was about to retire, known for his diligent work ethic. His sudden passing has left colleagues in shock and sorrow.
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Reported 12 months ago
On June 30, 2024, at 1:13 AM, a 64-year-old police officer named Lu from the Kaohsiung Fengshan Substation Security Team, with the rank of two three-star, passed away at home after feeling unwell due to a suspected heart condition. Despite seeking medical help at a clinic, his condition did not improve, and his family found him in distress around 5 PM. He was taken to the hospital but unfortunately did not survive. This unexpected incident has shaken the Kaohsiung Fengshan Substation. (Image: Screenshot from Google Maps)
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Reported 12 months ago
On June 30, 2024, Taipei City Government held a joint job fair focusing on the service industry, offering over 2,000 positions from 53 quality enterprises with an average salary of 38,000 yuan. The fair included opportunities from companies like McDonald's, 7-Eleven, and Cosmed. Positions spanned various sectors with monthly salaries averaging around 38,000 yuan. Additionally, Taipei City Government is conducting its 7th job selection event of the year with 245 positions available, including a maximum monthly salary of 72,000 yuan. This event aims to provide diverse job opportunities and guarantees for job seekers from various backgrounds.
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