Reported 12 months ago
A report by The Guardian on June 28 highlights President Biden's shaky performance in the recent election debate, reigniting concerns over his age and mental condition among Democrats. Democratic strategist and former Obama campaign manager David Plouffe referred to the situation as being in a 'Defcon 1' state, emphasizing the gravity of the situation. While Vice President Harris and California Governor Newsom tried to emphasize support for Biden, even they acknowledged his subpar performance, with Harris describing it as a 'slow start' but confidently asserting it would end strongly. Various Democratic figures expressed worries, with some suggesting alternative nominees like Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer or Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown.
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Reported 12 months ago
The first televised debate for the 2024 US Presidential election concluded with disappointment from voters and foreign diplomats towards Biden's performance. High-ranking allies of President Biden accused his campaign team of overpreparing him during rehearsals at Camp David, suggesting that allowing Biden more rest could lead to a better debate performance. Discussions are ongoing with hopes for potential changes as it is still June, providing time for adjustments.
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Reported 12 months ago
In the CPBL mid-season draft, the Fubon Guardians selected overseas pitcher Zhang Yi. When asked about his role, both head coach Chen Chin-Feng and pitching coach Guo Yong-Zhi mentioned they will discuss it further when he arrives in Taiwan. Currently, Zhang is capable of both starting and relieving. They will adjust his position based on team needs. The pitching coach noted that Zhang can perform well as a starter or in the bullpen, and they will solidify the bullpen's strength. Zhang's physical condition is stable, and his specific role will be determined based on the situation.
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Reported 12 months ago
Zheng Huajuan, a talented musician, posthumously received the Golden Melody Awards Special Contribution Award. Her record company released an album titled 'First Encounter…' featuring unreleased demo tracks that include classic hits and songs like 'Three Numbers' and 'Sister's Love.' Collaborating artists uncovered original recordings like 'Too Wronged' for Tao Jingying, 'Slow Train' for Wan Fang, 'One Second' for Chen Yonglong, 'Love Worry' for Guo Jing, and more. Zheng passed away in Germany in March, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in the music industry.
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Reported 12 months ago
As housing prices rise in Taiwan, the cost of renting a house also increases, leading to a rise in rental scams online. One man fell victim to a scam after being asked to pay a deposit upfront before viewing the property advertised at a below-market price. The Criminal Investigation Bureau advises the public to be cautious, not to make payments before signing contracts, verify the landlord's identity, and avoid suspiciously low-priced rental listings to prevent falling prey to rental fraud.
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Reported 12 months ago
Following his debate appearance on June 29, President Biden's lackluster performance has sparked calls within the party to 'replace Biden,' with his vice president, Kamala Harris, being considered a potential alternative. Despite criticism, Biden currently shows no plans of withdrawing from the 2024 U.S. presidential election race. Various reports highlight a drop in support for Biden following the debate, with calls for a potential replacement candidate to be named before the national convention in August, including Harris and even former First Lady Michelle Obama. While Biden has acknowledged his lackluster debate performance, his campaign team affirms that he will not withdraw from the race, emphasizing that the voters have not agreed to such a move.
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Reported 12 months ago
Economic Ministry state-owned enterprises have launched a large-scale recruitment drive, offering a total of 826 new employee positions across 23 categories. The starting salary has been increased to 42,000 to 45,000 NTD, with the highest going up to 62,000 NTD. Applications close on July 2nd, with the first round of exams scheduled for October 13th in Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung, and Hualien. The recruitment covers various fields to meet manpower needs and pass on core technical experiences, including popular areas like electrical engineering, business management, and machinery, as well as civil engineering, electronics, chemical processes, information technology, and accounting. The application process this year is conducted online.
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Reported 12 months ago
After a delay of about 20 days, the Fuzhou study group finally arrived in Matsu for a 3-day, 2-night inspection trip. Organized by the Fuzhou Tourism Association, the group of 22 members, mainly young people born after the 1990s, visited Matsu to thoroughly examine the local tourism resources and features. Local tourism operators in Matsu warmly welcomed the study group, hoping for the resumption of normal exchanges to welcome more tourists in the future.
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Reported 12 months ago
The 2024 NBA draft concluded with the spotlight on 'The King's Son' Bronny James, selected as the 55th pick (25th in the second round) by the Lakers, becoming teammates with his father LeBron James. Despite doubts about Bronny's future success in the NBA, Warriors' Draymond Green holds a contrary opinion, believing Bronny will not only prove himself but surpass his peers. Green commended Bronny's resilience and professional ethics, predicting his success in the league under LeBron's leadership. With superb athletic abilities and basketball IQ, Green sees Bronny excelling not only as a shooter but potentially emerging as one of the brightest new stars in the league among the 2024 draft class.
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Reported 12 months ago
The article discusses the potential of Nvidia facing a crash in the latter half of 2024 despite its market performance and advancements in AI technology. It highlights the history of previous technological innovations facing bubbles and the concerns around Nvidia's valuation, particularly its trailing-12-month price-to-sales ratio, which has reached a level reminiscent of past market crashes. The uncertainty regarding whether Nvidia will experience a crash in the second half of 2024 is emphasized, despite its leadership in AI hardware and potential for growth.
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Reported 12 months ago
On June 29, 2024, at 4:28 AM, a netizen's iPad 5 caught fire while charging, causing significant damage to a wooden desk. Due to the non-original charger, the possibility of compensation claims from Apple's repair center was questioned. However, after contacting customer service, the issue was resolved within a week, leaving many impressed and describing it as a 'lucky break'. The netizen shared the incident on PTT, detailing the smoke and damage from the charging mishap, and received a promise from Apple for a replacement 10th generation, 256GB iPad in a color of their choice. The quick resolution process and positive after-sales experience with Apple garnered attention and praise from other netizens.
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Reported 12 months ago
Today in Yingge District, New Taipei City, a fire broke out on the 4th floor of an apartment building. The owner was initially trapped but managed to escape on their own, although they were later sent to the hospital for inhaling smoke during the evacuation. Firefighters extinguished the blaze after 25 minutes, with the cause speculated to be related to an electrical malfunction. Authorities urge the public to take precautions to prevent electrical fires at home.
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Reported 12 months ago
During the 'Mountain and Sea Citizen Dismantle' campaign to recall Keelung Mayor Xie Guoliang, the second stage of petition collection is about to end with over 36,000 collected signatures surpassing the threshold of 37,920. Founder of United Microelectronics Corporation Tsao Hsing-cheng stressed the importance of winning this recall as it is crucial to the future of Keelung and Taiwan. Tsao called on the people of Keelung to unite and ensure the success of the recall, emphasizing that starting from Keelung, victories should be achieved by recalling officials from north to south. Tsao also criticized certain legislators for their behavior and encouraged unity and assistance among all Taiwan citizens to ensure success in the recall campaign.
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Reported 12 months ago
According to SET News on June 29, 2024, political influencer Elastic Band Child believes Xu Qiaoxin is a hate value promoter. The civic group 'Mountain Sea Citizens Demolition Action' initiated a recall action against Keelung Mayor Xie Guoliang, with the latest number of signatures reaching 36,000, exceeding the threshold of 37,920. Nationalist Party (KMT) Legislator Xu Qiaoxin called for support for Xie Guoliang, which was met with backlash from the local influencer who criticized Xu as a hate promoter. The recall process in Keelung will involve a series of steps that could lead to a potential vote between September and December.
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Reported 12 months ago
The 'Mountain and Sea Citizens Demolishing Beam Action' initiated the recall of Keelung Mayor Xie Guoliang, with the latest petition count exceeding the second-stage threshold of 36,000 signatures. The group plans to submit the signatures to the Keelung City Election Commission on July 5th. If approved, it will proceed to the third stage of the recall vote.
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Reported 12 months ago
Actress Shu Zi-Chen (Nikita) announced her lightning marriage to national volleyball player Hsu Mei-Zhong after dating for 2 months on May 14 last year. Despite their sweet relationship, Shu Zi-Chen revealed on a TV show that her mother only found out about her marriage through the news and blocked her for 3 days, asking 'What does your husband do?' After unblocking her and learning that he is a retired volleyball player and a sports teacher at a university, her mother blessed the marriage.
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Reported 12 months ago
FTNN新聞網報導，小S徐熙娣在動力火車第11張原創專輯《結伴》主打歌〈催眠〉的MV中演技爆棚，挑戰情慾戲和崩潰戲表現，並在拍完後反問團隊是否演得比女兒Elly好，Elly先前也和導演合作過。
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Reported 12 months ago
In the by-election for the Pingtung City Council President, veteran council member Lin Shuxiang won with 18 votes, marking her first successful attempt after running for the position three times. This election was held due to the former President, Xiao Guoliang of the Kuomintang, being imprisoned following a conviction. Lin Shuxiang's victory came after internal disputes within the party, but she ultimately emerged as the winner after receiving majority support.
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Reported 12 months ago
In a shocking incident, a wealthy man with a Cambodian noble title shot and killed two tenants over a dispute, captured on surveillance footage following an argument over parking. The perpetrator, Sok Sreinith, owns 1500 rental units and is known as the 'most badass landlord' in the area. Despite his arrest, he showed no remorse and even laughed at the police station, with the video going viral online. This case has sparked attention across Asia as a wealthy landlord with 1500 rental units committed a violent crime which led to two deaths.
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Reported 12 months ago
The suicide of a pet shop owner in Neihu district, Taipei, due to pressure from upstairs tenants' refusal to sign an agreement affecting his business operation has caused public debate. While there are conflicting accounts from both sides, a lawyer stated that the manslaughter charge against the upstairs tenants is unlikely to hold because the circumstances surrounding the agreement were not clearly documented according to contract law. The lawyer explained that without proper written or oral agreements, establishing responsibility in this case would be challenging. The public has questioned whether the upstairs tenants played a role in the suicide of the pet shop owner, but based on legal definitions of negligence, the tenants' actions were deemed not to have directly caused the tragedy. Despite the tragedy, the lawyer emphasized the importance of clear documentation in agreements to avoid conflicts in the future.
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Reported 12 months ago
A-Mei's song 'Farewell Always Comes So Suddenly' has been nominated for three major Golden Melody Awards at the 35th Golden Melody Awards. A-Mei's manager revealed that when she received the news of the nominations, her response was simply 'What,' seemingly shocked and unaware that the song she sang for the movie 'Speed Matrix,' 'Farewell Always Comes So Suddenly,' had been nominated for three awards. The nominations include Best Single of the Year, Best Producer for a Single, and Best Composer. The manager also shared that it can be challenging to reach A-Mei at times, especially in their large household where finding her phone can be a scavenger hunt.
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Reported 12 months ago
FTNN news reported that the Heping Power Plant in Hualien suddenly stopped operating last night, causing concerns among the public about possible power outages on a hot summer night. Taiwan Power Company explained that the private Heping Power Plant experienced a line trip due to lightning strikes around 6 pm yesterday, temporarily halting its operation. The power supply has since been restored, with plans for improvements to prevent similar incidents in the future. Despite the incident, Taiwan's power reserve capacity remained above 10% during peak hours last night.
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Reported 12 months ago
新潟縣的彌彥村彌彥綜合文化中心在改裝空調管道及廁所時爆炸，釀成1死1重傷5輕傷，幸好當時無遊客或工作人員在內。警消正在調查爆炸原因。
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Reported 12 months ago
According to FTNN News on June 29, 2024, Kuomintang Taoyuan City Councilor Ling Tao planned to initiate a recall of Keelung City Council Speaker Joshua Wei from the Democratic Progressive Party as a response to Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang's recall efforts. Joshua Wei expressed that this retaliatory action by the KMT would only worsen Mayor Hsieh's predicament. He criticized the KMT for avoiding addressing the absurdity of their own mayor's governance and instead engaging in political struggles, stressing the need for meaningful reflection on the city's governance issues and seeking to assist Mayor Hsieh for the benefit of Keelung residents.
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Reported 12 months ago
Taiwanese mangoes are known for their exceptional sweetness, and Tainan is the largest mango-producing region on the island. This year, Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che recommended popular mango varieties like Aiwen, Jinhwang, and Xishi, which have made their way to international markets such as Singapore. In an effort to promote Taiwan's mangoes in Singapore, a press conference was held featuring Tainan mangoes, including the famous 'Tainan Mango Ice' crowned as one of the best desserts globally by CNN. The event garnered attention from Singaporean media, influencers, and sparked a buying frenzy at supermarkets, with orders for mangoes increasing sixfold compared to last year. Tainan mangoes, known for their unique flavors and textures, are now also available for online purchase through platforms like Shopee and Red Mart, catering to a wider range of consumers in Singapore.
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