Reported about 1 year ago
Jin Youzhuang, a 55-year-old, plans to retire and purchase property in Thailand, fulfilling her dream to live in a country with exotic charm. Her son, Bao Di, showed great filial piety by immediately paying the deposit for the property, allowing his mother's dream to come true. Jin expressed her desire to prepare for retirement as her children have grown up. She chose Thailand for its beautiful living environment, lower cost of living, and retiree-friendly visa policies, with property market potential adding to her decision. Jin made a surprising decision by transferring the property to her son's name, expressing her hope for him to enjoy the beautiful home in Thailand in the future.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Paramount Global shares rose after a merger deal with Skydance Media, led by Larry Ellison's son David, is being revived. Skydance has reached a preliminary agreement to buy National Amusements Inc. for $1.75 billion and merge with Paramount. National Amusements will refer the deal to a special committee of Paramount directors for review. The agreement includes higher valuation terms and indemnification language. The sellers have 45 days to seek better offers, and Paramount is in exclusive talks to sell BET network for $1.6 billion to $1.7 billion.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In 'The Bear' Season 3, the show portrays grief in various forms beyond death, including job loss and identity changes. Fans relate to the characters' experiences of loss and appreciate the realistic depiction of grief's complexities. The season highlights how different characters navigate grief while balancing daily tasks and processing their losses, resonating with viewers who find the messy and non-linear portrayal of grief relatable. The new season is praised for normalizing different forms of loss and emphasizing the multifaceted nature of grief.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On July 2, 2024, the US and Taiwan stock markets saw significant gains, causing investors to fear chasing highs and hesitate to enter the market. Zhongzufund CEO, Su Haoyi, mentioned that the recent market surge is primarily driven by a few large technology and value stocks. Despite investor concerns about unhealthy concentration, financial performance of the 'Big Seven' in the US stock market for Q4 of 2023 and Q1 of this year remained the best in the S&P 500 index, backed by fundamental support. Su pointed out that as of 6/28, 10 out of 11 industries in the S&P 500 index have shown gains, with 7 industries increasing by at least 7.48%, narrowing the gap with the overall market's 15.07% increase and indicating more balanced sector performance. Market anticipates profit growth for other companies post-Q2 in line with the 'Big Seven,' improving risk appetite for stocks beyond them. Despite short-term fluctuations, Su remains optimistic about the US stock market, urging proper asset allocation and risk management while highlighting the human tendency towards loss aversion and FOMO. Regular investment through mechanisms like Zhongzufund's scheduled investment plan can help mitigate these emotions and promote disciplined investing. For more insights, click on the link in the content.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Due to multiple road closures caused by landslides on the Suhua Highway in Hualien, with sections experiencing instability after earthquakes and frequent collapses during heavy rain, the average hotel occupancy rate in July dropped to just over 20%. Despite government subsidies to boost tourism, the rate decreased by over 60% compared to previous years, leaving businesses hoping for improvements in land transport safety to enhance tourists' willingness to visit. The disruption comes during the peak season and exacerbates the already low tourism interest due to recent seismic events.
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Reported about 1 year ago
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Reported about 1 year ago
Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported an increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths, with 932 new local cases and 64 deaths in the past week. The youngest fatality was a 10-year-old boy from northern Taiwan who had a history of epilepsy and was not vaccinated. He presented with symptoms in late June, including a high fever of 42 degrees Celsius, seizures, and ultimately cardiac arrest in the emergency room. Although his heart function was restored briefly, his condition deteriorated rapidly, leading to his passing the following day. The CDC highlighted the rising trend in COVID-19 cases in Taiwan and emphasized the importance of vaccination and continuous monitoring of virus mutations.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A home cleaner posted on Facebook group '爆怨公社' complaining about encountering a house infested with fleas while cleaning, with the host not informing him beforehand or hiring a pest control company. The cleaner ended up with multiple flea bites all over his body, expressing outrage about the lack of conscience shown by the host. Photos of the dirty and flea-infested house sparked fury online, with many sympathizing with the cleaner's ordeal.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Starting from July 1, the Environmental Protection Bureau of Changhua County raised the standards for returning full loads of garbage to the Xizhou Incineration Plant, with 7 town and city public works departments violating on the first day. This strict measure decreased the return rate significantly on the second day, though 3 public works departments had trucks sent back. Despite this improvement, clean-up crews discovered dead frog and mouse corpses hidden in familiar kitchen waste bins, highlighting the need for improved public morality. A total of 10 garbage trucks violated regulations and were sent back in 2 days due to the increased standards. The public is urged to properly separate waste to avoid such incidents.
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Reported about 1 year ago
通訊軟體LINE在許多人生活中扮演重要角色，然而有網友分享了四大常見的白目LINE聊天行為，其中一項行為最惱人且即使靜音也無法避免通知跳出。討論引起熱議，並列出多種令人討厭的行為，如@All功能等。
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Reported about 1 year ago
The 59th Golden Bell Awards will be held on September 11 with program awards on October 18 and drama awards on October 19. The event will take place at the Taipei Pop Music Center instead of the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, and the hosts have been revealed in advance. Sandy, who may have just given birth, will host the program awards, while Yao Chunyao will host the drama awards the next day. Sandy has won two Golden Bell Awards but never hosted three Golden Awards, marking her first invitation to do so. Yao Chunyao, a recent standout in the drama scene, received the Best Actor award in 2020 and had earlier won the Host of Travel Program award in 2016. Although the organizers have not confirmed the hosts yet, the suspense continues.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The scorching weather leads to extreme high temperatures reaching 36 to 38 degrees and above in Taiwan, with 13 counties and cities issued high temperature alerts. Meteorologist Wu Derong mentions that thunderstorms and heavy rain persisted into the afternoon following temperatures of 37-38 degrees in various areas. Tomorrow onwards, the area with rain is expected to decrease as Taiwan experiences extreme heat and potential thunderstorm threats.
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Reported about 1 year ago
According to Taiwan's Council of Agriculture, the term 'Little Jade Watermelon' does not refer to a specific watermelon variety, but rather to small yellow-flesh watermelons, a popular choice for cooling off during the hot summer months. The Council explains that the name stems from the Japanese term 'gyoku' for round shape, with vendors commonly referring to small yellow-flesh watermelons as 'Little Jade' due to their size. They also provide tips for selecting ripe and sweet watermelons, such as looking for full fruit shape, clear patterns, slightly sunken stem ends, and tapping the surface to hear a deep, hollow sound indicating ripeness and juiciness.
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Reported about 1 year ago
FTNN News Network reported on July 2, 2024, that the Kuomintang caucus aims to amend the Recall and Election Law to raise the recall threshold to 'recall approval votes must exceed the votes obtained in the election.' However, due to the opposition vote from the People's Party legislator Ma Yuzhen during the committee review on Thursday, the Blue Camp's proposal may face a majority opposition and a standstill. The legislative chair, Gao Jinsumei, is likely to reserve the case without voting and leave it for further handling in the Legislative Yuan by extracting the bill for a direct second reading. The Green Camp is actively preparing for recalls against Blue legislators, while the legislative battle over the recall threshold is expected to escalate in the upcoming committee meeting on Thursday.
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Reported about 1 year ago
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Reported about 1 year ago
On July 2, 2024, at 6:54 pm, Da Ai TV turned its camera to the Philippines to introduce a brave one-year-old girl named Bella, who was born with a heart disease. Her young parents couldn't afford medical expenses, causing distress. Tzu Chi volunteers reached out to help the family and assisted Bella in undergoing surgery. Now, she is recovering well, and smiles have returned to her parents' faces.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On July 2, 2024, in Tejavan, a town near the US-Mexico border where many immigrants from Central and South America wait for hope, Tzu Chi volunteers from the US have been providing care, including building a school and holding monthly pediatric clinics since the end of last year, to take care of their health. Today, American Tzu Chi...
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Reported about 1 year ago
On July 2, 2024, Chinese coast guard forcibly boarded and took away a Taiwanese fishing vessel, 'Da Jinman,' causing concern among local fishermen. The incident took place about 23.7 nautical miles northeast of Lluo Harbor, Kinmen. Despite the Taiwanese Coast Guard's attempts to rescue and calls for the release of the fishing vessel, the Chinese coast guard refused and other Chinese ships gathered, leading to a halt in pursuit to avoid escalation. After approximately 2 hours, the sequence of events was exposed. The Taiwanese authorities are working through diplomatic channels to secure the release of the crew and vessel.
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Reported about 1 year ago
During the peak tourist season in Little Liuqiu from May to October, land crabs are at risk of being killed on the roads as they migrate to the sea to lay eggs. Over a period of two weeks from June 6 to 18, a total of 502 land crabs and hermit crabs were found crushed by vehicles across the island. Conservationists urge authorities to take concrete actions, similar to those in Kenting, to protect these crabs. With the increase in roadkill incidents, efforts are being made to educate tourists and drivers on slowing down to prevent further casualties and preserve the rich natural ecology of land crabs on the island.
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Reported about 1 year ago
International News/Reuters reported on July 2, 2024, that French antitrust authorities are accusing Nvidia, a giant in American AI semiconductor chips, of anti-competitive behavior, making them the first law enforcement agency to take action against Nvidia and highlighting the scrutiny the world's most valuable chip manufacturer is facing from various countries. The French authorities conducted a search of companies in the graphics processing unit (GPU) industry last September, revealing concerns about Nvidia's market behavior. Nvidia has acknowledged investigations by France and other entities, with scrutiny from US, EU, China, and UK officials. The French antitrust agency is worried about the risk of market dominance abuse by chip suppliers like Nvidia, particularly in software like CUDA, and uneasy about Nvidia's recent investment in AI cloud service provider CoreWeave. Both French regulators and Nvidia have not responded to Reuters' requests for comment. Companies violating French antitrust regulations could face fines of up to 10% of their global annual revenue, with the largest fine since 2011 amounting to €12.4 billion imposed on Apple and two distributors.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Since the odds of former US President Trump winning the next presidential election have increased post his performance in the first TV debate and a recent Supreme Court ruling granting him absolute immunity for presidential actions, there has been a surge in the US 30-year bond yields. Wall Street banks such as Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley are reassessing the bond market outlook in response to the possibility of Trump's victory. If Trump wins in November, the inflation may become more entrenched, prompting long-term bond yields to rise, urging clients to position themselves accordingly.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On July 3, 2020, Tzu Chi collaborated with three charitable organizations in the West African Republic of Sierra Leone to repair a local school for the blind and care for underprivileged students. This segment was featured in the 'On This Day' section of Da Ai TV on July 2, 2024 at 6:43 PM.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On July 2, 2024, the domestic foreign exchange market in Taiwan encountered three major turbulences - a significant drop in the stock market, hot money outflow, and simultaneous depreciation of major Asian currencies. The New Taiwan Dollar (NTD) exchange rate dropped by 8.1 points to 32.627, marking a total devaluation of 1.77 coins in two days. Factors such as the anticipated interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve, the stability of the US economy, and the performance of major Asian currencies are influencing the currency market. Short-term forecasts suggest the exchange rate will hover between 32.2 to 32.8 NTD. The Japanese Yen and Korean Won's declining exchange rates are also adding pressure on the NTD.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Taiwan's Taishin Bank announced a revamp of its Rose Card and Sun Card benefits, reentering the market with a 'benefit switch' strategy and raising the 'Taishin Points' reward rate to 3.8%, breaking market records. This has sparked a highly anticipated 'credit card points battle' between Taishin and Cathay United Bank's CUB 'bank cards.' Market observers believe that with the intensified competition, cardholders will benefit the most, as the 'point economy ecosystem' built by banks will offer more rewards in the future.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang's recall petition has reached the second phase target. The Kuomintang announced the formation of the 'Guarding Keelung Team' to counter external attacks and focus on 'supporting Liang'. Hsieh and Kuomintang will emphasize 'guarding Keelung' and present their municipal governance positively. An astrologer predicts that if Hsieh does not adjust well, the second half of 2025 might be tough due to past karmic influences being settled in the latter half of this year. However, external support may help him through the recall battle for now. Still, if he succumbs to self-inflation and does not reflect in time, his term as Keelung mayor may not extend beyond one. The article also discusses astrological forecasts and financial fortunes of individuals born under certain zodiac signs in Chinese astrology.
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