Reported 8 months ago
On June 23, 2024, at around 10:44 AM, an earthquake struck Taiwan in the late evening around 22:27, felt primarily in the Hualien area. According to data from the Central Weather Bureau, the earthquake measured 5.4 on the Richter scale, with a depth of 17 kilometers. The epicenter was near the sea off Hualien County, with intensities of 4 in Hualien and Nantou, 3 in Yilan, Taitung, Taichung, Yunlin, and Chiayi, and 2 in Miaoli, Changhua, Hsinchu County, Chiayi City, Tainan, and New Taipei City, and 1 in Taoyuan, Kaohsiung, Taipei, Hsinchu City, Pingtung, and Penghu.
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Reported 8 months ago
根據中央氣象署最新資訊，花蓮近海23日晚上10時27分發生芮氏規模5.4地震，震央在花蓮縣政府南方18.3公里處，造成19縣市有不同程度的震感，最大震度達到花蓮縣和南投縣的4級。民眾應注意避難時的三守則：趴下、掩護、穩住。
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 23, 2024, at 10:43 AM, a magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Hualien around 10:27 PM with a depth of 17 kilometers and the epicenter located 18.3 kilometers south of the Hualien County Government. The shaking intensity was reported as 4 in Yilan County, 3 in Taitung County, 2 in Changhua City, and 1 in Taipei City. Almost all of Taiwan experienced the tremors. (Image source: Central Weather Bureau official website)
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Reported 8 months ago
During a Foo Fighters concert in London, Dave Grohl made a playful comment seemingly poking fun at Taylor Swift's “The Eras Tour” taking place at a nearby stadium. The frontman jokingly referred to their own tour as the 'Errors Tour,' emphasizing their preference for live music over backing tracks. Despite the light-hearted nature of the comment, some fans speculate it may be related to recent social media backlash directed at Grohl's daughter. Grohl has previously praised Swift for reclaiming her music catalog, suggesting his remarks were made in jest.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 23, 2024, at around 10:41 am, a 35-year-old man named Huang riding a heavy motorcycle on the northbound lane of Taiwan Provincial Highway No. 3 in Miaoli lost control on a turn and crashed into an electric pole, then collided with a makeshift water pipe causing the vehicle to catch fire. Meanwhile, at noon on the same day, a female rider also lost control on a bend at the 313-kilometer mark on Highway No. 3 but fortunately, both riders were sent to the hospital with minor injuries. Police urge caution on the winding mountainous roads to prevent accidents.
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Reported 8 months ago
YouTuber蔡阿嘎分享了兒子蔡桃貴因中耳炎需要接受手術的狀況，蔡阿嘎感嘆兒子即將滿6歲長大成人。照片顯示小蔡桃貴手術期間表現超乖，引起網友關注與共鳴。
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Reported 8 months ago
今日22:27，在花蓮地區發生有感地震，地震規模5.4，震央位於花蓮縣政府南方18.3公里，深度17公里。各地震度分別為花蓮縣、南投縣4級；宜蘭縣、台東縣、台中市、雲林縣、嘉義縣3級；苗栗縣、彰化縣、新竹縣、嘉義市、台南市、新北市2級；桃園市、高雄市、台北市、新竹市、屏東縣、澎湖縣1級。
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Reported 8 months ago
Legislative Yuan recently passed the 'Legislative Yuan Powers Exercise Act' and amendments to the 'Criminal Code'; however, the Executive Yuan's request for reconsideration was rejected this week. Amid speculations of a constitutional interpretation request, President Tsai Ing-wen's office is set to hold a press conference to safeguard constitutional governance and protect the people. Netizen Chen Yi criticized Taipei City Councilor Miao Poya for allegedly using public opinion to interfere with the judiciary, prompting a response from Miao. With the ruling party, Legislative Yuan caucus, Executive Yuan, and Control Yuan considering a constitutional interpretation request, tensions rise with opposition parties voicing concerns about judicial independence.
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Reported 8 months ago
A pregnant woman's mother-in-law refused to help during her postpartum period and even complained about the baby being noisy, resulting in the daughter-in-law and grandchild being sent back home. Despite this, the mother-in-law now demands that the daughter-in-law be responsible for caring for them in their old age to move past the previous conflicts and have a harmonious relationship. Netizens express outrage and offer advice on how to handle the situation.
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Reported 8 months ago
Former Taipei City Mayor Ko Wen-je violated council resolutions by persistently holding the Ke Shuangcheng Forum before leaving office, resulting in an outstanding 1.07 million TWD debt. Ko's wife Chen Pei-chi stated that she would immediately pay if the city government issued an invoice, but urged future mayors to pay out of their own pocket and avoid double standards. In response to the increased Chinese military activities around Taiwan, Ko questioned the continuation of the forum, while Taipei City councilor Chiang Wan-an promised to respond appropriately. The tension necessitates communication, but mutual goodwill is currently lacking.
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Reported 8 months ago
A tourist in Florida recently discovered over 70 pounds of cocaine bricks, valued at 400 million US dollars (approximately 1.3 billion Taiwan dollars), while searching for sea turtle nests on a beach in Nassau County, northeast Florida. The cocaine bricks were found wrapped in plastic with eagle motifs and are believed to have been intentionally thrown overboard from a smuggling vessel to evade coast guard inspection, washing ashore due to ocean currents. This discovery is particularly unusual for the area, as such large quantities of cocaine are rarely found on the northern coast of Florida.
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Reported 8 months ago
凱拉娜特莉罕有現身引眾人矚目，穿著美麗亮相。在新展覽《虛構對話：以德比公爵夫人為靈感的ERDEM系列》開幕式上，她與丈夫詹姆斯·賴頓一同參加，該活動由FARFETCH贊助，在以《傲慢與偏見》取景地莊士華斯豪斯舉行。凱拉娜特莉身穿ERDEM服裝，搭配黑色配件，令人心曠神怡，以令人流連忘返的方式回歸公眾視線。
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Reported 8 months ago
Recently, a netizen pointed out on a forum that the once popular YouTube channel, 《木曜4超玩》, is now experiencing a significant decline in views, with the latest episode only reaching 77,000 views in one day, sparking discussions online about whether the show has lost its appeal. The departure of key team members and the decrease in viewership have led to disappointment among long-time fans, with some even questioning if this marks the end of an era. The post also mentioned another channel, 《上班不要看NSFW》, facing similar challenges, indicating that the glory days of these two channels may be over.
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Reported 8 months ago
Isabel Schnabel, an Executive Board member of the European Central Bank, emphasized the need for flexibility in interest rates due to the risk of new inflation shocks. The ECB recently lowered borrowing costs but has not committed to a fixed rate path, citing the importance of staying data-dependent. Schnabel pointed out that while goods inflation is slowing, price pressures from services are more persistent, and the ECB projects consumer-price growth to reach the 2% target only by the final quarter of 2025.
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Reported 8 months ago
After decades, Sandra Bernhard and Morgan Fairchild have reconciled their past beef from the set of Roseanne. Bernhard expressed regret for not always being kind to Fairchild during a recent episode of Watch What Happens Live, acknowledging Fairchild's talent and inviting her to reconcile over coffee. Fairchild responded positively, and the two are now in touch to mend their former on-set tensions.
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Reported 8 months ago
A man in Taichung has suffered long-term verbal abuse from his wife, leading to his decision to seek a divorce. The couple, who got married due to an unplanned pregnancy, have an unstable relationship, with the wife often using hurtful language towards the husband, causing him mental distress. Despite the husband's 60,000 monthly income, the wife, a stay-at-home mother, spends extravagantly, with monthly expenses ranging from 90,000 to 130,000, mainly on dining out. The court granted the divorce and ordered the wife to pay a monthly childcare fee of 9,000, totaling 162,000, with room for appeal.
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Reported 8 months ago
FTNN News Network reported on June 23, 2024, that Taiwan's stock market last week (06/17-06/21) saw the Weighted Index rise by 748.67 points to close at 23253.39 points, a 3.33% increase. Based on data from 'Wantgoo,' the eight major state-owned banks had the top selling stocks last week, with financial stock Shin Kong Financial Holding (2888) leading with over 28,500 shares sold, followed by AI PC stock Acer (2353) and panel stock AU Optronics (2409) with over 24,255 and 19,516 shares sold respectively. Among the top 10 selling stocks, 8 closed higher for the week, with Acer being the sole decliner, and Compal Electronics (3481) ranked fourth.
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Reported 8 months ago
Chinese actress Xinyi Lei, known for her role in the TV drama 'The Blooms at Ruyi Pavilion' and the recently released drama 'The Long Ballad 2' on Disney+, has been announced as the brand ambassador for Roger Vivier, the renowned French shoe label. Lei showcased the brand's iconic designs in a black-and-white photoshoot, exuding elegance and classical charm. She expressed her excitement to represent Roger Vivier and collaborate on creating more romantic chapters with the brand.
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Reported 8 months ago
The Bombay sandwich, a famous street food filled with ingredients like boiled potatoes, onions, and green chutney, originated in the 1960s to feed migrants in Mumbai's textile industry. Despite the decline of the industry, the sandwich has remained popular worldwide for its convenience, customizability, and historical connections to British and Portuguese influences. Locals adapted the sandwich, creating their own versions, and it continues to be loved internationally even after the textile mills have closed down.
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Reported 8 months ago
來自埃爾帕索的71歲女性瑪麗莎·泰荷將在休斯頓參加密斯泰克薩斯州選美比賽，成為史上最年長的參賽者。冠軍將代表德克薩斯州參加密斯美國選美大賽，再進入密斯宇宙大賽。密斯宇宙組織今年取消了參賽者的年齡限制，允許已婚、懷孕或離婚的參賽者參加。泰荷表示希望傳達追夢永不嫌晚的訊息。她希望能激勵埃爾帕索人和德克薩斯人打破各行業的障礙，年齡不再是限制。
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Reported 8 months ago
A netizen in Taipei asked where they could sleep and enjoy air conditioning without having to rent a place due to the increasing housing prices and rents in the city. Suggestions from other netizens included internet cafes with private booths, cooling off in parks at night, capsule hotels, libraries, and even 24-hour saunas where one can lie flat, sleep, enjoy air conditioning, and bathe for a monthly fee. Other ideas included investing in a portable air cooler, industrial fan, using ice packs, cold showers before bed, and sleeping with a fan blowing over ice cubes and salt. Lastly, a unique suggestion was from someone who stored all belongings in their car, rented a place in Taipei to sleep in a sauna, and visited home once a week to do laundry.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 23, 2024, in the mountainous area of Da Keng in North District, Taichung, a suspected bridge accident occurred where a 70-year-old man was found lying near Guangxi Lane and Dongshan Road. He was discovered under a bridge above a dry 10-meter deep riverbed. Despite immediate rescue efforts by 15 personnel and 4 vehicles from the fire department, the man was pronounced dead after being rushed to Ci Ji Hospital. The exact cause of the accident is still under investigation.
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Reported 8 months ago
Chinese Taipei's U18 women's volleyball team claimed the season's third place in the Asian U18 Women's Volleyball Championship held in Thailand, securing a spot in the 2023 U19 World Championship. Despite a defeat to Japan in the semi-finals, they bounced back and defeated Thailand in the finals, earning the bronze medal. Coach Lin Yongshun credited the team's success to effective strategies and strong performances against opponents, especially in the face of taller teams. The victory was particularly significant as many players were inexperienced at the international level.
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Reported 8 months ago
A former sergeant with the surname Hu, who was rescued by Quanzhou sea police after falling into the sea off Kinmen on March 14, has been detained in China due to his military status and has not been able to return to Taiwan. The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) expressed strong protest and urged the Chinese authorities to swiftly and unconditionally return Hu to Kinmen. In relation to the Kinmen Three No Fishing Boat overturned incident, they reiterated the willingness to provide condolence money to the families first. The MAC emphasized the need for timely repatriation on humanitarian grounds and condemned China's inhumane actions, expressing serious concerns. They stated that Hu's situation should be resolved before addressing the overturning incident and acknowledged the delays in legal proceedings caused by lack of cooperation from the Chinese side.
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Reported 8 months ago
Chan Tzu-Hsien of the CTBC Brothers delivered 3 hits and 3 RBIs in a single game on June 23rd, with his recent performance gradually heating up. After the game, he mentioned that his recent improvement is due to adjusting his stance, jokingly adding that the coaches are 'scratching their heads'. Chan revealed that he made some adjustments while studying how to improve his performance, emphasizing the need to maintain a stable routine. Both teammates and coaches have been assisting him, with coaches diligently helping him and senior players offering advice. Despite facing a performance slump recently, Chan remains proactive and calm by watching period dramas to stay composed. Overall, his performance has shown a positive trend with the support of the team.
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