Reported 12 months ago
Loneliness can affect people of all ages, but studies suggest that individuals tend to feel the most lonely around the age of 60 and above, with teenagers and young adults also experiencing peaks of loneliness between ages 16 to 24 due to life transitions and changes in social interactions. Various experts emphasize the importance of recognizing loneliness, its symptoms, and taking actions such as connecting with loved ones, caring for oneself, and seeking professional help if needed to overcome feelings of loneliness.
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Reported 12 months ago
Lockheed Martin subsidiary Sikorsky confirmed on June 27th that the U.S. Army has delivered two new T901 turboshaft engines to Sikorsky's factory in Florida for integration testing with the UH-60M 'Black Hawk' helicopter, aiming to enhance its performance. The T901, created by GE Aviation, is part of the U.S. Army's Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITE) to replace the 1970s T700 engines on the 'Black Hawk'. It is anticipated to boost success rates by 5%, reduce fuel consumption by nearly 25%, and has more durable components than the T700 series for lower lifetime costs. Sikorsky will install the engines on a test aircraft for ground and flight tests, with plans to swap all 'Black Hawk' engines with T901s in the future.
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Reported 12 months ago
On June 29, 2024, the National Youth Daily reported that the Cingjing Farm, which received the 'National Sustainable Development Award' last year, hosted a 'National Sustainability Seminar' at the Taipei Social Innovation Experimentation Center to share its sustainable concept of 'over half of the original forest area and grassland rotation grazing restoration,' hoping to inspire people in Taiwan to value sustainable lifestyles. The seminar, led by the farm's director Lin Zhongxing, introduced the farm's achievements in sustainability development in terms of cleanliness, environmental protection, and economic aspects, in addition to promoting the farm's specialties and local products from Nantou through the Green Market, aiming to raise awareness about Cingjing Farm.
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Reported 12 months ago
Michal Caban, along with his brother Šimon & their team, has been creating spectacular opening ceremonies for the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival for nearly three decades. Their shows include ice skaters, fire, and daring stunts like synchronized trampoline jumping. Caban shared insights on their inspirations, challenges faced, and the extensive preparation involved in putting together these elaborate performances, which have become a staple at the festival. Despite a brief hiatus in 2003, they returned stronger, incorporating new and exciting elements each year. Caban also delved into past works in film, television, and other projects he's undertaken, showcasing his diverse creative endeavors.
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Reported 12 months ago
A survey on future political leaders by Ling Media focuses on the issue of the social safety net and who can address the gaps in it. It highlights that Wang Wanyu, known for her experience, and Lu Xiuyan, with her 'Mom Mayor' image, are prominent figures. Wang's attention on child welfare and Lu's governance achievements have garnered recognition. The survey also queries about initiating a more robust social safety net and ranks leaders based on public opinion categories.
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Reported 12 months ago
In a survey on future political leaders by Ling Media, Lai Ching-te is praised for qualities like courage, sense of duty, and aversion to evil, making him the most mentioned figure in fraud prevention. However, the public believes politicians who 'love fraud' most are Democratic Progressive Party's chairman Ko Wen-je and Nationalist Party's legislator Xu Qiaoxin. With fraud prevention being a top concern for citizens, Lai Ching-te's government is expected to prioritize it, along with the ongoing legislative efforts towards new anti-fraud laws.
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Reported 12 months ago
The article discusses the trend of recording strangers in public, especially on platforms like TikTok, to publicly shame and expose their actions. It highlights the toxic nature of this behavior, the dangers of online vigilantism, and the importance of minding our own business and respecting boundaries in the age of smartphones and social media.
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Reported 12 months ago
The 3G network will be shut down today, affecting an estimated 530,000 users. The National Communications Commission (NCC) is reminding people to check if their phones and SIM cards support 4G voice (VoLTE) to ensure communication rights, as failure to do so may result in the inability to make emergency calls. To comply with government energy-saving policies, the three major telecom companies will close the 3G network starting June 30th. NCC has been overseeing user rights protection plans since March, urging companies to enhance communication and provide replacement phone solutions. Following the shutdown, it is estimated that over 2.8 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity will be saved annually, reducing around 142,000 tons of carbon emissions.
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Reported 12 months ago
The 2024 Golden Melody Awards Annual Song Award, representing the overall atmosphere of the year, was won by G.U.T.S. with 'Darkness Comes Again'. It was G.U.T.S.' first time winning an award on the Golden Melody Awards stage. They expressed their happiness and gratitude to the Golden Melody Awards, fans, producers, musicians who participated in recording, sound engineers, and especially to the fans for their continuous support and encouragement through cards. They hope to bring different songs to fans with blessing power. They also wish everyone to find their own life BGM. 'Darkness Comes Again' is included in G.U.T.S.' album 'Fly with You', a song born from fulfilling busyness, dedicated to everyone staying up late and working hard to chase their tomorrow. The song pays tribute to The Beatles' 1960s rock music, offering gentle encouragement and shining light to brighten everyday life for all.
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Reported 12 months ago
The United Nations (UN) recently released its 2024 Sustainable Development Goals Report, showing that only 17% of the 17 SDGs are on track to be achieved by 2030, with nearly half making modest progress. Factors like war, funding shortages, and global crises like the COVID-19 pandemic are hindering progress. UN Secretary-General Guterres emphasized the need for global cooperation, accelerated action, and conflict resolution through dialogue and diplomacy to ensure goals like poverty eradication and environmental protection are met by 2030.
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Reported 12 months ago
According to a report by Military.com on June 28, 2024, the USS Hornet, leading the Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) to stabilize the Middle East region, has entered the East Mediterranean Sea to deter the escalating conflict between Israel and Lebanon, preventing it from evolving into a wider war. The USS Hornet ARG, including the USS Oak Hill and the USS New York, carrying the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU), is capable of conducting amphibious landings, humanitarian rescue missions, and various other tasks. This deployment is similar to the one last year when the USS Baton Rouge was in the East Mediterranean following a Hamas attack on Israel, offering more options for US decision-makers and deterring conflict escalation.
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Reported 12 months ago
On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Marine Corps announced that the AH-1Z helicopters of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) successfully launched the AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) during training exercises in the Philippines Sea. This marked the first live firing of the missile in the Indo-Pacific, showcasing the Marine Corps' capability to defend crucial maritime environments in the region. The success of the JAGM test demonstrates the Marines' precision strike capability at sea, contributing to regional security and stability in the Indo-Pacific.
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Reported 12 months ago
The 35th Golden Melody Awards ceremony took place tonight, with President Lai Ching-te congratulating nominees and winners while urging everyone to find their own life's BGM. He emphasized the importance of safeguarding and defending creative freedom, creating a better environment and stage for more music works to be presented to everyone. President Lai praised the diversity of melodies on the Golden Melody Awards stage, emphasizing the connection between music, life, and freedom, and encouraging everyone to explore unfamiliar but touching albums and songs to find their own life's soundtrack. The ceremony concluded with a reminder from singer Panai Kusui, winner of the Best Taiwanese Album award, to recognize the political significance in music and to remember historical events like the Tiananmen Incident, with a call for Taiwan to stay strong.
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Reported 12 months ago
According to FTNN News, the Taiwan Railways EMU3000 trains have been officially named 'New Tze-Chiang Express,' disappointing many railway enthusiasts who had hoped for a different name. Despite speculations of a naming event for the second half of the year, Taiwan Railways confirmed that the EMU3000 trains are already named 'New Tze-Chiang Express' with no plans for a new name. Suggestions for names like 'Black-Finch Express,' 'Mencius Express' based on its design and 'Yao-Suan-Bei-Tong Express' due to poor seat design were circulating among enthusiasts. However, the business class of the EMU3000 trains has been officially named 'Soaring Cloud Cabins,' with some passengers referring to them as 'Soaring Cloud Express' for their spacious seats and dining service. The trains are set to enhance railway capacity and efficiency upon full operation in November.
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Reported 12 months ago
The US Army announced on June 28 that the new Army Prepositioned Stocks site in Poland has started receiving the first batch of tanks and armored vehicles as part of a plan to enhance armored capabilities in Europe, strengthening US presence in the NATO Eastern Flank. By 2025, the site will have 14 M1 Abrams main battle tanks and 1 M88 armored recovery vehicle. This strategically important site, funded by NATO, features advanced facilities and is crucial for quick deployment of armored forces, enhancing deterrence and defense capabilities against potential threats in Europe.
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Reported 12 months ago
On June 26, 2024, the NATO Maritime Command (MARCOM) confirmed on social media that the Portuguese Navy's Tridente-class submarine, NRP Arpão, completed the first-ever voyage under the Arctic ice sheet for a Portuguese diesel-electric submarine. The submarine participated in NATO's 'Operation Bright Shield' in the North Sea, monitoring surface and underwater activities to protect alliance assets, before beginning the 'Arctic 2024' mission on April 28. With support from the Royal Danish Navy, the submarine navigated through Greenland's waters and ice, followed by a 4-day underwater journey with assistance from the US and Canada. The successful completion of this rare mission showcased the exceptional skills of Portuguese sailors and the cooperation within the NATO alliance.
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Reported 12 months ago
On June 28, 2024, Russian President Putin stated that Russia should restart the production of land-based missiles with a range of 500 to 5500 kilometers in response to and to counter new U.S. missile deployment actions. The missiles mentioned by Putin refer to those eliminated in large numbers by the U.S. and the Soviet Union based on the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) and have been out of production for many years. However, the U.S. exited the treaty first in 2019, citing Russia's non-compliance, leading to Putin's recent announcement. The U.S. has already begun producing medium-range missiles and conducting exercises in Denmark and the Philippines. As a response, Russia plans to restart the production of medium-range missiles as needed.
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Reported 12 months ago
The 35th Golden Melody Awards held in Taipei on June 29, 2024, crowned Crowd Lu & Hsiao Yuwei’s band 'No Party for Cao Dong' the biggest winners by taking home three major awards. MC HotDog was named 'Mandarin Song King', Sun Shengxi as 'Mandarin Song Queen', Su Mingyuan as 'Taiwanese Song King', Huang Fei as 'Taiwanese Song Queen', Makav as 'Best New Artist', and Elephant Gym as winner of the 'Judges' Award'. The event showcased Taiwan's diverse and promising music scene, with performances ranging from emotional tributes to energetic displays, making it a memorable evening for music lovers.
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Reported 12 months ago
On June 29, 2024, Li Keqiang, the Premier of the State Council of the Communist Party, mentioned that the Chinese mainland economy should not take drastic measures, but this statement was not widely reported by official media and some reports were even taken down. Experts interpreted this as an indirect acknowledgment of the severe state of the Chinese mainland economy, contradicting recent policies of Xi Jinping. Market expectations for reform at the 20th Central Economic Work Conference in July were dampened by Li Keqiang's remarks, seen as discordant with Xi Jinping's recent economic stimulus measures.
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Reported 12 months ago
The article discusses the historical significance of the Battle of Tamsui during the Qing-French War in 1884, highlighting how the defense of Tamsui played a crucial role in safeguarding Taiwan from French invasion. The battle marked a turning point in Taiwan's political status and eventually led to the formal establishment of Taiwan as a province in 1887. The remnants of this historical event can still be explored in Tamsui, making it a place of interest for visitors seeking to delve into Taiwan's past.
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Reported 12 months ago
On June 27th, 2024, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) officially began construction of a new generation of Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) vessels, marking Canada's largest post-WWII shipbuilding investment to date with plans to build 15 new destroyers. The first ship is expected to enter service in the mid-2030s. Based on the British Type 26, these new destroyers will be equipped with the latest weapons and technology, replacing existing vessels and strengthening Canada's naval capabilities. Concerns have been raised about the project's substantial cost and potential impact on other military procurement plans, such as the F-35 and new radar systems, amidst uncertainties about the final budget and design of the CSC program.
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Reported 12 months ago
On June 29, 2024, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida marked his 1000th day in office, becoming the 8th post-World War II Japanese Prime Minister to achieve this milestone. Kishida emphasized his ongoing commitment to his duties and efforts in addressing various issues. Kishida, who took office in 2021, is set to face the Liberal Democratic Party leadership election in September, which typically determines the Prime Minister due to the party's majority in parliament. If re-elected, Kishida's tenure will continue to advance the record for Prime Ministerial service.
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Reported 12 months ago
During the 35th Golden Melody Awards held in Taipei, DogG experienced a microphone malfunction while performing, and Bana, winner of the Best Taiwanese Album Award, mentioned Tiananmen Square Incident in his acceptance speech, which was later missing from the official Facebook page. The Ministry of Culture promptly issued an apology for these incidents and explained that efforts are being made to address the shortcomings and errors at the awards ceremony for future reference.
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Reported 12 months ago
艾怡良去年大出包後，時隔1年再次登上金曲頒獎舞台，這次僅花短短30秒即將最佳女歌手獎頒給孫盛希，展現了她的勇氣和自信。
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Reported 12 months ago
Entertainment News, June 29, 2024, 11:55 AM - A hot dog performance hit a snag but quickly bounced back to win an award, surpassing JJ Lin to claim the Song King title.
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