Reported 8 months ago
A restaurant owner shared an encounter with a customer who brought her daughter for a meal and then complained about the prices being too high, insisting on paying the prices from ten years ago. Despite attempts to explain inflation and price changes, the customer persisted, leading the owner to cleverly suggest selling her house at a ten-year-old price as well. The customer became enraged and even called the police, who eventually confirmed she had to pay the current bill. The incident sparked discussion online with many criticizing the customer's behavior and sharing similar experiences in the service industry.
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Reported 8 months ago
A leading IV fluid manufacturer, Yongfeng Chemical, ceases production due to violations, causing a significant impact on medical institutions with some pharmacies, clinics, and veterinarians left without a source of IV drips. Despite the Food and Drug Administration ensuring no shortage for end-users, many frontline physicians struggle to obtain supplies. Deputy Minister of Health Lin Ching-yi, who quickly changed her stance, apologized to healthcare partners and announced plans to import around 300,000 bags of IV fluids next week to address the shortage caused by the halted production of 2-liter saline bags.
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Reported 8 months ago
On the day of the parliamentary review on reform, someone raised a Nazi flag near the Blue Eagle Action, leading to criticism from DPP legislator Hsu Chih-chieh. However, the KMT discovered that this flag bearer was once a member of the DPP and demanded an apology from Hsu. The DPP clarified that the individual had left the party over 14 years ago. Both the Green and Blue parties engaged in accusations and counter-accusations regarding the incident, with accusations of Nazi sympathies and demands for apologies being exchanged.
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Reported 8 months ago
The economic narratives of Joe Biden and Donald Trump will be on display at their first debate, with key aspects such as inflation, job creation, oil production, national debt, and trade policies being highlighted. Both candidates have offered oversimplified versions of events, with Trump focusing on inflation, job creation, and oil production, while Biden emphasizes job creation and handling the economy post-COVID. Examining facts like inflation rates, job creation numbers, oil production, national debt increase, and trade policies can help voters see through campaign rhetoric and understand the candidates' economic records accurately.
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Reported 8 months ago
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) found that Intuit's (INTU) TurboTax Free was not truly free for most users, as more free filing programs enter the market. Intuit CFO Sandeep Aujla discussed the impact and future of the tax platform, emphasizing their focus on providing expertise through AI to help users file taxes. Aujla highlighted the growth of their business, which generated $1.4 billion in revenue last year and remains a key part of their overall tax revenues, boosting confidence in their ability to scale consumer group and tax revenues.
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Reported 8 months ago
Despite winning against the Taichung Steel Eagles, the Chinatrust Brothers were eliminated in the first half of the season. After the game, pitcher Hirano Yuiichi emphasized the importance of the match and the defensive changes made to secure the win, praising teammate Yueh Cheng-Hua's spectacular defensive play. With the elimination confirmed, Hirano stated that their mindset won't change for the remaining 2 games, emphasizing their challenger spirit.
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Reported 8 months ago
Sun Anjo, the 24-year-old son of entertainers Di Ying and Sun Peng, recently caused a stir by appearing in Xinyi District with a gas-powered air gun and trying to test it on the spot. He was subsequently transferred to the Taipei District Prosecutors Office for violating the Firearms and Ammunition Control Act. During a public event in Xinyi District, Sun Anjo mentioned being busy with work recently, spending less time at home but still having good relations with his family, especially chatting with his mother. Sun Anjo also mentioned working on a confidential project with a group of friends in the technology field, emphasizing that he has grown up.
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Reported 8 months ago
Warren Buffett, known for his successful track record in finance, has Apple as Berkshire Hathaway's largest holding, comprising 43% of the massive $390 billion portfolio since Q1 2016. The article examines why Buffett initially chose Apple, highlighting factors like the company's strong brand, loyal customer base, pricing power, and solid financials. While Apple proved to be a fantastic investment for Buffett, its current more mature status suggests limited growth prospects and a high valuation, making it less attractive for new investors compared to when Buffett first invested.
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Reported 8 months ago
Weekly Wang CTWANT | Wu Jiawei 9:34 PM on June 23, 2024. Commentator Xu Shengmei organized how much money Sun Anzuo has cost the Sun family, from 2018 when he committed terrorist threats in the United States to being caught breaking into a Thai residence in 2024. Xu Shengmei pointed out that Sun Anzuo, from a young age, has been well taken care of, attended private elite schools from elementary to junior high school, with an annual tuition of about 600,000 Taiwan dollars. The expenses incurred due to various incidents over the years, such as legal fees, travel expenses, and facing charges, have caused Sun Peng and Di Ying to spend a significant amount of money.
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Reported 8 months ago
Entertainment center / Lin Ruxian reported on June 23, 2024, at 10:20 am, that the Western pop music king Justin Timberlake, who has won many Grammy Awards, was arrested for DUI on June 18th Taiwan time. He addressed the DUI incident during his performance in Chicago on the 21st, stating 'It's been a tough week.' Timberlake mentioned facing highs and lows with the audience, expressed gratitude for their support, and acknowledged the difficulties he faced. He was charged with 3 offenses for refusing the breathalyzer test three times, allegedly running a red light, and failing to stay in his lane, leading to a one-year driving ban in New York and a court appearance scheduled for July 26th.
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Reported 8 months ago
Former Sergeant surnamed Hu, who went out to sea fishing in March, was rescued by the mainland coast guard after drifting off course and has been stranded for over three months. Yesterday (6/22), Legislator Chen Yuchen and the family of former Sergeant Hu hurried to the mainland to visit him and found him eating and sleeping well, gaining 8 kilograms. However, the mainland has yet to provide a timeline for his release. Despite the uncertainty, seeing him safe and healthy has brought much relief to the family.
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Reported 8 months ago
The chairman of Germany's largest opposition party, CDU, Friedrich Merz, has urged for more strict and effective regulation of Chinese online retail platforms like Temu and Shein. Merz expressed concerns over the flood of cheap products from Asia entering Germany without tariffs or inspection, while European manufacturers face stringent controls. He emphasized the need for fair competition and highlighted issues with false value declarations and lack of checks on products reaching consumers. A study revealed a significant increase in popularity and usage of Temu and Shein platforms, calling for coordinated efforts among EU members and the European Commission to address the trade policy challenges.
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Reported 8 months ago
Michel Barnier, the EU negotiator for Brexit and former French Foreign Minister, expressed concerns that French President Macron may lead France to the brink of 'Frexit.' Barnier warned about the risks of not learning from Brexit and emphasized the importance of addressing issues like immigration, security, national authority, and respect for impoverished regions. He criticized Macron for not heeding his warnings, as Macron faces challenges from the far-right in upcoming elections. Barnier also highlighted the persisting anti-EU stance of far-right leader Marine Le Pen, cautioning against underestimating the potential for a similar situation in France.
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Reported 8 months ago
Jilin University researchers have, for the first time, discovered naturally forming few-layer graphene in lunar regolith from the Chang'e 5 mission sample. This finding, published in the National Science Review under the title 'Discovery of Natural Few-Layer Graphene on the Moon,' may advance space resource exploration. The study provides insights into space body geological evolution and in-situ resource utilization, revealing that the graphene may originate from a mineral-catalyzed process induced by solar wind and early lunar volcanic activities.
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Reported 8 months ago
Legislator Lin Ming-han reports in real-time from Taipei on June 23, 2024, at 9:22 AM that the Legislative Yuan rejected the re-evaluation of parliamentary powers reform. People First Party Chairman Ko Wen-je stated that the Fiscal Planning Law will be the focus of upcoming legislation, emphasizing the importance of supporting the People First Party's version over the Kuomintang's, urging the Democratic Progressive Party to either propose the law themselves or support the People First Party’s version instead of the KMT’s. Ko attended an event titled 'Anti-Corruption, Protect Taiwan' yesterday and expressed gratitude for the support and discussed ongoing parliamentary reforms and fiscal planning law. Ko highlighted the importance of responsibility to public opinion and reiterated the need for reform amidst significant challenges faced by People First Party legislators in advocating for change.
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Reported 8 months ago
New Taipei Fruit and Vegetable Company is under scrutiny as it was revealed that a contractor who had passed away still had trading records, prompting concerns about procurement practices and favoritism towards specific regions. The company stated that it relies on family members to report deaths for record removal and plans to enhance monitoring procedures in collaboration with financial institutions. This investigation follows a previous incident where alleged favoritism in auctions led to a search by authorities, with ongoing investigations conducted by local prosecutors. Councilor Huang Shu-jun has been actively pursuing transparency in transactions involving the company, aiming to uphold justice for farmers, citizens, contractors, vendors, and consumers.
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Reported 8 months ago
The Chinese-Style Modernization Research Center at the Communist Party School of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the Social Science Literature Publishing House jointly released the 'Blue Book of Chinese-Style Modernization: China Modernization Development Report (2024)' on June 23, 2024, optimistically predicting that by 2035, mainland China is expected to achieve a per capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of around $30,000. The report also highlights challenges such as income inequality, with China's current per capita GDP at $12,700, ranking around 68th globally. The concept of 'Chinese-Style Modernization' proposed by President Xi Jinping emphasizes achieving high-quality development, promoting innovation, sharing, coordination, green development, and openness to drive various objectives.
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Reported 8 months ago
FTNN News reported that Chun Shen Corporation (4529), with investments in electric vehicles, medical equipment, bio-tech, and green energy industries, announced a significant news today regarding its investment in Thunder Power Holdings Limited (TPHL) with a 27.9% stake, completing a business merger with Fortune Light Inc. (NASDAQ: FLFV) on the 21st Eastern Time. The entity will be renamed as American Thunder Power Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AIEV) and is expected to officially list on NASDAQ on the 24th Eastern Time. Thunder Power is under Chun Shen for electric vehicle projects. Additionally, on the 22nd, Fortune Light announced the completion of the merger with TPHL. Chun Shen emphasized tracking Fortune Light's listing progress. More news on FTNN covers various topics from political crises affecting US-Taiwan relations to investment guidelines for the year.
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Reported 8 months ago
Recent reports indicate that the EU is in close discussions with Japan and South Korea to establish a cross-Eurasian military industry cooperation alliance to address the severe lack of military industrial capacity in the 'Free World', highlighted by the Russia-Ukraine war. This would be the EU's first alliance with Asian countries in military industry technology cooperation, aiming to establish ministerial-level cooperation agreements for the EU to fund and support technical cooperation between European defense companies and those in Japan and South Korea. Japan, despite constitutionally renouncing war, has been actively enhancing defense capabilities recently to counter serious threats from North Korea and China, as acknowledged by the Japanese government. South Korea, already a key player in the global defense industry, is gearing up to become the world's fourth-largest arms exporter.
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Reported 8 months ago
Less than two weeks after the opening of the Da Nan Detention Basin in Ba De, Taoyuan City, a shaking fence incident raised concerns of potential collapse, prompting DPP city councilor Hsu Chia-jui to inquire about the issue. Taoyuan City Water Resources Bureau has since placed warning cones and expedited improvements, aiming to complete the work by June 27, while also conducting a comprehensive inspection of the protective measures along the route to ensure public safety. The bureau discovered that the structure's base may not have sufficient strength due to long-term exposure, thus taking immediate action to reinforce the fence and enhance safety measures at the site.
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Reported 8 months ago
Chen Chen-wei from the Rakuten Monkeys, a key player in the recent 5-game winning streak defeating the Uni-Lions, expressed optimism about the upcoming match on the 25th, where a loss would allow the Uni-Lions to seal the first-half title. Chen emphasized the team's improved performance and his personal growth this season, hoping to continue winning and seize the opportunity for the championship despite the pressure of the decisive game.
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Reported 8 months ago
Homie快閃店在金典綠園道商場1樓大廳開幕，提供寵物零食和印章體驗，讓喜歡毛孩的朋友創造珍貴記憶，並以海報留作藝術品。此活動至9月1日結束，販售的毛孩海報全數捐贈給流浪動物相關基金會。
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Reported 8 months ago
The 'World's Ugliest Dog Contest' took place in California, USA on June 21, 2024, with the 8-year-old lion dog named 'Wild Tan' winning the championship. Wild Tan survived canine distemper at less than 1 year old, resulting in no teeth, only the tongue sticking out, and constant trembling of the right leg. The owner hopes to raise awareness about regular animal vaccinations through this victory to protect dogs' health. Despite the aftermath of distemper, Wild Tan claimed the title on its sixth attempt.
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Reported 8 months ago
On Sunday, some areas experienced intense convection with localized heavy rain in Hsinchu, Taichung, and Nantou mountainous regions reaching over 100 millimeters of rainfall in 3 hours, while the Taipei area also saw heavy rain. Temperatures soared above 36 degrees in most areas, with Yunlin, Tainan, Kaohsiung, and Taitung reaching around 38 degrees, and a foehn wind appeared in the southeast. The following week remains hot and the weather forecast is worth checking in advance. For June 24th (Monday), although the Pacific high pressure will weaken slightly, most areas will remain mostly cloudy to clear, with an expanding range of afternoon thunderstorms in the western, northeastern, eastern, and southeastern mountainous regions. Afternoon showers may last longer in the central to northern regions and precautions against heavy rainfall and strong gusts are advised. Increased rainfall may continue into the evening in central to northern areas, while sporadic brief showers are expected in eastern, southeastern regions, and Hengchun Peninsula.
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Reported 8 months ago
Comedian Hu Gua recently invited Internet celebrity 'The Curator' Chen Zhihan to his online show 'Under the One'. During the program, The Curator talked about the gunshot incident he encountered on August 28, 2020, and how it still affects him to some extent, making him more alert and nervous when outside. Hu Gua, on the other hand, shared a past experience of witnessing Gua-Leong Feng being shot in 1983, as well as encountering a suspect of a shooting in a hotel, leaving a deep impression on him. The Curator also shared stories about his livestreaming and receiving donations, with Hu Gua engaging in game challenges with The Curator on the show.
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