Reported 8 months ago
In response to the rejection of the legislative power amendment reconsideration by the Blue and White parties on June 21, President Lai Ching-te will personally announce the constitutional interpretation request. Nationalist Party legislator Wu Zongxian believes there is no constitutional issue with parliamentary reform laws and that if the chief justice insists some provisions are unconstitutional, it's akin to serving dishes with known contamination. This sparked a debate on the trustworthiness of the judiciary in constitutional matters.
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Reported 8 months ago
Following a report of a cat's death due to consuming a Taiwanese brand of cat food causing low potassium levels, Taipei City's Animal Protection Office conducted an inspection and sent the problematic food for testing, which met legal standards for trace elements, 6 major items, and ingredient content. However, the manufacturer failed to provide information on the problem batch, related sales channels, and inventory. Consequently, a fine of 60,000 was imposed for violations of animal protection laws. In total, 63 inspections were conducted on various pet food products, resulting in fines for 3 cases, with 9 businesses penalized out of 25 pet food stores inspected last year.
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Reported 8 months ago
Peng Jiahui, the Mandopop queen, recently held a concert titled 'Beautiful Love Songs' at the Esplanade in Singapore, where she showcased her powerful live vocals and charm by singing classic songs from Whitney Houston, Sandy Lam, Elva Hsiao, and Faye Wong. Peng's friend Vivian Hsu also made a surprise appearance to support her, singing 'The Eyes That Love to Smile' on the spot. Peng prepared a thoughtful song list that included Mandarin, Taiwanese, Hakka, and English songs, with a special highlight being a romantic performance of a Taiwanese song transformed for the seaside atmosphere, leading to a heartwarming sing-along moment with the audience.
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Reported 8 months ago
Due to heavy rain, Songshan Airport suspended operations for an hour on June 24, 2024, impacting 11 flights. The thunderstorm warning has been lifted with delays expected in flight schedules. Passengers and those picking up travelers are advised to stay updated on flight changes and contact airlines for assistance.
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Reported 8 months ago
新北市衛生局接獲遠雄鴻屋咖哩疑似食品中毒通報，案件涉及10人就醫，8人已返家休養，2人輕症住院中。因此，衛生局要求鴻屋咖哩停業整頓，待公司提出改善報告並經審查合格後才可恢復營業。局方啟動調查程序，進行相關採樣，如確認為食品中毒，將移送檢調處理。同時呼籲食品業者加強衛生管理，避免類似事件再次發生。
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Reported 8 months ago
Super Car enthusiast Zhou Zhenan appeared at Taipei District Court on June 24, 2024, where he confessed to assisting National Treasure Group CEO Zhu Guorong flee the country on a yacht arranged by him. Zhu is involved in 6 major cases, facing charges including insider trading and a bail amount of NT$517 million. The Taipei District Prosecutors' Office indicted Zhou and 10 others for their roles in the escape. While Zhou admitted to aiding Zhu's escape, he denied the charge of being the mastermind and expressed regret for his actions.
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Reported 8 months ago
Banijay, a major formats powerhouse known for producing shows like Big Brother and Survivor, has spoken out against the rise of social media and YouTube copycat versions of popular TV hits. Chief Content Officer of Operations, Lucas Green, highlighted the issue of copycats hurting the creative economy and expressed concerns about the challenges in legally addressing these imitations. Green emphasized the importance of discussing this issue with industry figures, trade bodies, and government agencies to safeguard the rights and integrity of original content in the face of growing copycat phenomena.
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Reported 8 months ago
The National Taiwan Office recently announced intentions to punish 'Taiwan independence advocates,' issuing new 22 articles with sentencing standards and notably harsh punishment of the death penalty. DPP legislator Lin Chu-yin pointed out that this week the Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee of the Legislative Yuan is scheduled to review the agenda 'Assist Taiwan Joining the United Nations,' with KMT legislator Ma Wen-chun serving as the committee chair. Lin criticized, questioning if Ma Wen-chun will be 'absent at trial' and labeled a 'Taiwan independence advocate' by China, or will she adjust the agenda for Thursday's meeting. This comes after China announced strict penalties for 'Taiwan independence activities,' including advocating for Taiwan's participation in international organizations, which the CCP considers acts of 'splitting the country.'
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
The Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting & Statistics announced that the unemployment rate in May was 3.34%, decreasing by 0.02 percentage points compared to the previous month. This marks the third consecutive monthly decline and the lowest performance for the same month in 24 years. After seasonal adjustments, the unemployment rate was 3.35%, a decrease of 0.04 percentage points from the previous month. The number of unemployed in May was 400,000, with a decrease of 3,000 people compared to the previous month, and a total of 12,000 fewer unemployed individuals compared to the same month last year. Unemployment rates varied by education level and age group, with the highest rates observed among those with university degrees and those aged 15-19 and 20-24 years old.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
During the premiere event of the youth romance film 'I Want to Be With You,' actors Lin Ying-Tong, Huang Hong-Xuan, Tu Shan-Chun, and Xi Wei-Lun interacted closely with fans. Tu Shan-Chun jokingly admitted to feeling electrified while dancing a partner dance with Huang Hong-Xuan's character in the movie, while Xi Wei-Lun expressed her desire to portray a comedic role in the future. The film, depicting a teenage girl's journey of first love, is set to be released nationwide on July 5th.
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Reported 8 months ago
Nationalist Party legislator Hong Meng-kai responded to Democratic Progressive Party legislator Wei Pei-yi's recent accusation of him obtaining confidential information from TSMC by stating that he has appointed a lawyer to file a lawsuit against her. Hong firmly denied the allegations, insisting that he did not request any confidential information and expressing his intent to seek justice through legal means.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 24, 2024, President Lai Ching-te held a press conference to announce the filing of a constitutional interpretation case in response to the recent formal announcement of parliamentary reforms passed by the blue and white camps. Senior media figure Huang Yang-ming stated that Lai Ching-te is the second president in the history of the Republic of China to apply for constitutional interpretation, following former President Chen Shui-bian as the first. Chen Shui-bian submitted constitutional interpretation cases twice during his eight-year presidency. Huang Yang-ming also noted that former President Ma Ying-jeou expressed that presidential involvement in resolving inter-departmental disputes through constitutional interpretation might be a better approach than utilizing presidential mediation powers, but Ma did not submit any constitutional interpretation cases during his tenure.
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Reported 8 months ago
The current members of the 'Curriculum Review Committee for Senior High Schools and Below' under the Ministry of Education are nearing the end of their term, with 13 non-government representatives set to complete their tenure on December 24th. In response, the Ministry has begun the selection process and welcomes nominations for various types of committee members involved in reviewing school curricula, such as experts in secondary education, different types of schools, teaching, evaluation, as well as representatives from teacher, principal, and parent organizations. The committee members serve a term of four years, with the task of reviewing curriculum guidelines, principles for curriculum revisions, and other related matters. Recommendations for new committee members can be submitted online before August 12th.
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Reported 8 months ago
桃園市警察局有11名警員成功入選中央警察大學學士班二年制，其中4名來自保安警察大隊，其中葉崧揚榮登行政系榜首。這次入選的警員展現出優秀的專業素養，市警局對他們感到驕傲，並期待他們在未來能回饋社會、服務民眾。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
On June 24, 2024, at 4:15 a.m., a 23-year-old driver surnamed Tang from a fraud gang in Kaohsiung was arrested on the spot by the police, who seized receipts, and a mobile phone as evidence. A 64-year-old grandfather from Kaohsiung invested 230,000 yuan in virtual currency but could not withdraw it. He complained to his grandson, who suspected a scam and decided to trick the scammers back by pretending to be his grandfather and promising a 1 million yuan investment, arranging a face-to-face meeting. The clever grandson also reported to the police, leading to the driver surnamed Tang getting caught red-handed by the police during the meeting. After investigation, Tang was prosecuted for fraud and money laundering prevention. The grandson's act of revenge was a success with the help of the police.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
The Central Weather Bureau in Taiwan has issued heavy rain warnings for 12 counties and cities in the northern region, including Taipei, Taichung, and Nantou, due to the intensification of rain. Areas like Nantou and Hsinchu are expected to experience localized heavy or torrential rain. Residents are advised to be cautious of thunder, strong gusts of wind, potential landslides in mountainous areas, and flash flooding. Specific alerts have also been issued for thunderstorms in certain areas, warning of heavy rain, lightning, strong winds, hail, and rising water levels in rivers and streams. The warnings are expected to last until 6:15 pm. Additionally, the national warning system has issued alerts for potential flooding in specific river basins in New Taipei City and Taichung City's mountainous regions. Overall, Hsinchu and Nantou are under torrential rain warnings, while areas like Keelung, Taipei, Taoyuan, and many others are under heavy rain alerts.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
金曲歌后彭佳慧在新加坡舉辦音樂會，邀請好友徐若瑄到場支持並清唱代表作。觀眾熱情回應喊她老婆，彭佳慧親暱回應「老公」，笑稱很久沒叫人家老公了。她演唱多首經典歌曲，展現Live實力和演唱魅力，還獻唱多位歌后級歌手的作品。
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 24, 2024, Dida Sister, also known as Li Mingshan, a popular live streamer, knelt down in a video unexpectedly and warned to be cautious of those who spread rumors. She emphasized the negativity of believing hearsay and encouraged maintaining a positive attitude to overcome challenges, triggering resonance among her fans.
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Reported 8 months ago
數以百萬年計，雄偉的猴面包樹在三個不同大陸上屹立不倒，彼此提出一個存在問題：誰先來的？猴面包樹的起源長久以來一直是一個謎。但一項發表在《自然》期刊上的研究揭示了這個謎團，指出這些樹來自馬達加斯加。研究發現指出這些樹種正面臨著急劇的衰落，而馬達加斯加的猴面包樹中可能有一種在2080年前可能滅絕，除非採取重大的干預措施。該研究還有可能對保護未來的樹木提供幫助。
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Reported 8 months ago
Tech investor Prosus NV has completely written off the fair value of its 9.6% stake in Indian edtech startup Byju's during the financial year 2024. This move by the Dutch firm comes as Byju's, once valued at $22 billion, has faced financial, legal, and operational challenges, resulting in a significant decrease in its valuation. Prosus recognized a fair value loss of $493 million in its annual report, reducing Byju's valuation to under $3 billion from its peak of $22 billion.
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Reported 8 months ago
在大陸湖南省婁底市的特殊教育中心，一名7歲女童吃老師餵的麵包後噎死，家長指孩子求救遭忽視。園方回應指已與家屬溝通協商調解，但家屬要求高額賠償。家長質疑四位老師未注意到孩子異常情況，這也是女童多次被噎住後送醫的案例。
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Reported 8 months ago
A recent survey conducted by the Taiwan Public Opinion Foundation revealed that 42.4% of the population supports the 'Non-Nuclear Homeland' policy, while 45.8% do not. The foundation's chairman, You Ying-long, noted a lack of consensus in Taiwanese society on the policy and highlighted that the current government's stance is based on limited support. The survey sampled 1070 adults over the age of 20 and indicated a divided public opinion on the policy, showing that the DPP government's initiative has not gained widespread societal acceptance despite being a core party value.
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Reported 8 months ago
Taiwanese police officer Gao Weixing from Wufeng Police Substation passed away last year while on duty. His son Gao Zhijia recently got accepted into the 43rd class of the Taiwan Police College to continue his father's mission of safeguarding the community. Gao Weixing's dedication to serving the public inspired his son, who aims to become an excellent officer like his father to ensure peace and stability in society. The police station director also encouraged Gao Zhijia and emphasized the importance of upholding his father's legacy and contributing to their hometown.
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Reported 8 months ago
Teenagers in the Gaza Strip were unable to take their final exams in June due to the ongoing conflict, which is a crucial step towards their university aspirations. With 85% of educational facilities in Gaza not operational, the hopes and dreams of these students have been shattered. The war has not only disrupted their education but also caused widespread destruction of schools, leaving many students uncertain about their future and aspirations.
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Reported 8 months ago
Safety should always be a top priority when venturing outdoors, as demonstrated by an incident at a forest park in Jiangxi, China. A man slipped and fell from the top of a waterfall, plunging five stories down, sustaining a head injury and losing consciousness. Witnesses reported that earlier, a group of young people had set up a dining table at the edge of the waterfall for a gathering, highlighting the dangers of risky behavior in natural settings.
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