Reported 8 months ago
On June 23, 2024, a fire broke out at a pet grooming shop on Zhongshan Road in Hualien City, Taiwan. The fire quickly spread to neighboring businesses, prompting a massive response from 155 firefighters and 45 vehicles. Despite the intense flames, all 20-plus pets were successfully rescued, with bystanders even performing CPR and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Unfortunately, one 17-year-old dog succumbed to smoke inhalation. The firefighters faced challenges due to the rapid spread of fire in the wooden building structure. After initial control, the fire rekindled at night, necessitating further emergency responses. One volunteer firefighter suffered minor injuries. Investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.
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Reported 8 months ago
Linda Yaccarino, Chief Executive of X, made changes to her team under Elon Musk's direction to enhance sales and reduce expenses. The Financial Times reported that Yaccarino removed her business operations and communications head, Joe Benarroch, aligning with tensions between Musk and her over X's financial stability. Musk enlisted Steve Davis from his Boring Company to evaluate X's financials. Nick Pickles now leads global communications at X following the reshuffle.
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Reported 8 months ago
When water gets into the ear, using hands or cotton swabs can actually harm the ear. Dr. Hu Haochun from Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital's Department of Otolaryngology shared the correct ways to handle 'swimmer's ear'. Rather than using hands or cotton swabs, Dr. Hu recommends tilting the head to let the water flow out naturally or using a blow dryer on a low setting to dry the ear. 'Swimmer's ear' is commonly seen in the summer or with prolonged water exposure, leading to symptoms like itching, pain, increased earwax, and even swelling of the ear canal. Prevention tips include avoiding excessive ear cleaning and allowing water to drain naturally by tilting the head.
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Reported 8 months ago
A college student surnamed Wu in New Taipei City met a junior high school girl named Minor A through a social networking app, and they engaged in a sexual encounter in an accessible toilet at a sports field. After Minor A's mother learned of the incident, she reported it, leading to Wu's confession during questioning. Wu reached a settlement with Minor A's family, agreeing to compensate them with 300,000 and 100,000 respectively. Due to Wu's lack of criminal record, young age, and immature judgment at the time of the incident, he was sentenced by the New Taipei District Court to 1 year and 8 months of probation for engaging in sexual activity with the girl, with the possibility of appeal.
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Reported 8 months ago
According to reports on June 23, 2024, in Taichung City, the owner of a McLaren supercar involved in a police license plate removal incident was accused of drunk driving and failing to cooperate with the police. Restaurateur Zhong Shihao claimed he was defamed by the police, but authorities stated they had evidence of his drunk driving. Zhong Shihao explained his side of the story and the events that unfolded during the incident.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 23, 2024, tensions between China and the Philippines escalate in the South China Sea. With Russian President Putin's visit to Vietnam, analysts suggest a shifting focus towards the Pacific. Predictions indicate a power shift in the Pacific maritime domain through naval cooperation between China and Russia. Amidst efforts by the US to disrupt the South China Sea Code of Conduct by instigating conflict through the Philippines, Taiwan's reliance on the US for geopolitical flexibility is questioned as it remains outside the code's scope.
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Reported 8 months ago
NextEra Energy's stock has surged over 20% in the past three months, outperforming the utility sector. The company, known for its strong renewable energy portfolio alongside its regulated utility business, offers growth potential with a 10% annual dividend increase rate. However, the recent rapid stock appreciation may limit its appeal to value or income-focused investors. Despite the current high price, those looking for dividend growth or growth income might still find NextEra Energy worth considering.
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Reported 8 months ago
一架大韓航空波音737MAX客機在高空飛行時，因增壓系統異常驟降至2.1萬英尺，3萬5千英尺高空時突然發生，乘客當場面臨氧氣罩掉落的緊急狀況，多人出現不適症狀，13人送醫。機上台灣乘客拍下驚險時刻，描述乘客們緊張不安。雖然機內氣壓異常可能導致傷亡，但最終安全降落。
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 21, the Chinese State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office announced 22 regulations to punish those advocating Taiwan independence and stirring up crimes of dividing the country, stating that the most severe punishment for 'dividing the country' could be the death penalty and prosecution could last up to 20 years. In response, Lin Yu-chang, Secretary-General of the DPP, stated that based on the logic of the China-Taiwan Affairs Office, politicians participating in the presidential election such as Hou Youyi, Ko Wen-je, and those leading delegations to China like Fu Kun-chi and those mentioning counterattacks against the mainland like Weng Hsiao-ling all qualify as war criminals. Lin warned that this approach not only targets political figures but also poses a risk to all Taiwanese enterprises and people entering China or transiting through Hong Kong, as they could face arbitrary searches, confiscations, or even detainment on baseless charges, reflecting the arbitrary and threatening nature of the Chinese regime towards democratic values and sovereignty. Lin emphasized that these actions mirror past experiences of Taiwan under authoritarian governance, highlighting a new crisis facing Taiwan's democracy.
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Reported 8 months ago
The upcoming Han Kuang Exercise 2024 will no longer have the Navy Marine Corps acting as hypothetical enemies but will focus on their defense duties. The exercise will emphasize continuous drills over five days with no advance rehearsals, aiming to closely simulate real combat scenarios. This change is to avoid sacrificing actual combat training for staged demonstrations seen in previous years, with the exercise scheduled for July 22-26. Additionally, this year's exercise will focus on nighttime operations and test the military's capabilities and limitations in real-time scenarios.
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Reported 8 months ago
The Kuomintang (KMT) legislative caucus plans to process an amendment to the recall law in the next session, aiming to require the consent votes to exceed the elected votes of the recalled person for the recall to pass. This move is seen as a response to the possibility of a recall by the Green camp. However, the Taiwan People's Party legislative caucus did not echo this proposal. DPP legislative caucus chief Ker Chien-ming responded with a Taiwanese saying '想歸想別做夢' (roughly translated as 'dream on'), emphasizing that amending the law only after the vote is against the constitution.
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Reported 8 months ago
柯文哲提到若不要故意去罷免，則不需要改動法律，認為民進黨與國民黨間經常彼此罷免，讓情況更加混亂。他強調台灣面對的問題包括能源問題、醫療體制等，應該優先處理，並建議政府應優先處理民生法案，以解決民眾日常問題。
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Reported 8 months ago
The Han Guang live ammunition drill is set to commence on July 22nd, 2024, with a continuous five-day operation for all participating units without breaks. The exercise will test commanders on how to arrange rest rotations for troops. Unlike previous stages, this year's drill will involve three phases: paper theory, computer-assisted command, and live ammunition, focusing on real-time, on-site scenarios. There will be no set rest periods, and leaders must judge when to allow rest while maintaining maximum combat readiness. Despite concerns over troops' appearance during the exercise, due to the summer heat and practical combat conditions, the military has instructed that dress code violations will not result in punishment.
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Reported 8 months ago
A Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) train derailed on June 21st, 2024, in Hualien's Xiulin Township due to mudslides covering the tracks, resulting in injuries to the driver and 8 passengers. Families of the victims from the Taroko Express tragedy three years ago expressed concerns over the lack of a robust warning system, ongoing safety reform challenges, and emphasized that TRA cannot afford to relax its safety standards. They highlighted the need for continuous safety improvements and urged for concerted efforts from TRA and the transportation authorities for a safer railway system in Taiwan.
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Reported 8 months ago
According to an article by Xie Jinsheng, on June 23, 2024, China announced penalties for Taiwan independence supporters, including the possibility of the death penalty for those involved in splittism. During a visit to Tainan, People First Party Chairman Ko Wen-je criticized the move, stating that such actions by the Communist Party only serve to distance Taiwan even further, bringing it closer to the U.S. Ko also responded to criticisms of his party's cooperation with the CCP, highlighting the labeling tactics used by both the CCP and the DPP. Ko emphasized that such actions only push Taiwan further away and closer to the U.S.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 23, 2024, the parliamentary reform bill failed to pass and the DPP will propose a constitutional interpretation. DPP Secretary-General Lin You-chang criticized the KMT for cooperating with China. KMT Chairman Zhu Li-lun responded, accusing the DPP of degeneration, blackening, and fearing exposure of corrupt acts. The DPP's proposal to establish three major committees was also criticized by Zhu. The debate over the reform bill was rejected, prompting criticism from Taiwan independence proponents. Zhu emphasized the need for parliamentary reform and increased democratic transparency. The DPP's actions were likened to those of past politicians, and the DPP was accused of colluding with Beijing.
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Reported 8 months ago
Reporter Zhongzhanghan/Taipei Real-time Report June 23, 2024, 1:07 a.m. The volume of affordable housing loans in New Qing'an has become the preferred loan option for first-time homebuyers, with the 5-year grace period and 40-year housing loan being the most relaxed payment method in the market in the short term. When calculating a 40-year New Affordable Housing loan of 10 million NT dollars with no early repayment, the interest expenditure can reach up to 5.5 million NT dollars, meaning borrowing 10 million over 40 years will require repayments of 15.5 million NT dollars. According to executive manager Ceng Jingde of the research department of Sinyi Real Estate Co., Ltd., selecting the appropriate loan tenure, developing a sound financial plan, and repayment strategy can reduce the burden. Ceng pointed out that although some banks have introduced 40-year housing loan repayment methods, they are still in the minority. New Qing'an is one of the few public banks that offer a 40-year housing loan with cooperation policies allowing first-time homebuyers to reduce their monthly repayments significantly after the grace period. However, the cost of delaying principal repayments is the significant increase in interest. Ceng indicated that first-time homebuyers now think differently from their elders; while the older generation may have held the idea of repaying the bank as soon as possible due to higher interest rates in the past, with current housing loan rates around 2%, borrowing for housing has become more cost-effective than renting. Moreover, with various investment and financial tools available, some individuals engage in debt leveraging, ETF and stock market investments. The concept of repaying loans later instead of earlier and treating housing loan interest as rent have emerged. Ceng suggests that there are no absolute good or bad tools in financial planning, emphasizing the importance of selecting the most suitable option and maintaining a conservative mindset, especially in preparation for economic downturns or unforeseen circumstances affecting investments or employment stability.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) continues its advocacy activities in Keelung, where DPP Secretary-General Lin You-chang criticized Mayor Xie Guoliang's delayed policies for two days in a row, interpreted as an effort to intensify the recall campaign initiated by civic groups against Xie Guoliang. Despite setbacks, the DPP's advocacy efforts persist, with a focus on potentially accelerating the recall of the Keelung mayor. The recall movement has already collected over 27,000 signatures, nearing its target and demonstrating ongoing civic engagement.
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Reported 8 months ago
NBA聯盟球隊聖安東尼奧馬刺傳出有意向上交易狀元籤，準備選進法國19歲長人薩爾，與文班亞馬組成法國雙塔。薩爾被視為前三順位的熱門選秀目標，身高216公分，臂展長達226公分，具備優異的運動和防守能力。馬刺希望以此方式重現1999年的「雙塔模式」，讓文班亞馬與薩爾聯手捍衛禁區，並率隊爭取總冠軍。
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Reported 8 months ago
Facing the issue of serious declining birth rates, various factors such as high living costs, housing prices, and education expenses are causing young couples to have fewer children. This trend has led to a significant impact on education, where schools like Fulin Elementary School in Gongliao District, New Taipei City, have only 8 students left after seeing 2 graduates off and no new students for the upcoming school year. This decline in birth rates poses challenges for Taiwan under the issues of aging population and declining birth rates.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 23, 2024, a fire broke out in a plastic product factory's open warehouse in Pingnan Industrial Area, Pingdong County, Taiwan, burning approximately 1058.75 ping of space. Despite efforts from 22 fire trucks and 42 firefighters, the fire continued for 10 hours before finally being put out, leaving behind a scene resembling hell on earth with the massive amounts of burnt cardboard boxes and continuous white smoke. Fortunately, there were no casualties reported.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 23, 2024, at around 8 a.m., a three-vehicle collision involving tour buses occurred on the southbound lane of National Freeway No. 1 in Tainan at kilometer 304.6. Nearly 100 passengers on board were left startled but fortunately unharmed. The collision was suspected to be caused by failure to maintain a safe distance. The drivers involved were tested for alcohol with a result of 0, and the incident is still under investigation by the highway police. The passengers were en route from Taichung to Tainan for a religious pilgrimage.
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Reported 8 months ago
A woman on Shopee accused a buyer of returning baby formula due to severely dented cans, suspecting a switch as she packaged the items securely. Investigation revealed the buyer was a chain pharmacy bidding for formula online, raising concerns about source safety. Despite claims, health authorities clarified that formula for children over one year isn't regulated. The seller's efforts to ensure quality packaging were in vain as the buyer claimed dented cans, prompting legal involvement by the seller against the pharmacy said to be buying below market price for reselling.
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Reported 8 months ago
Niger's oil-exporting aspirations involving a China-funded pipeline are in jeopardy due to internal security issues and a diplomatic dispute with Benin post-coup. The 1,200-mile pipeline project was designed to significantly increase Niger's oil production, but it faces closure and attacks by rebel groups demanding the cancellation of the multi-million dollar deal with China. These challenges endanger Niger's economy and overall growth prospects, with diplomatic tensions complicating the situation further.
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Reported 8 months ago
In Taichung, Taiwan, police intercepted a McLaren supercar suspected of drunk driving, but the owner refused to take the test, arguing he was not driving at the time. The owner was fined and had his license plate seized on the spot. The situation escalated with the owner insisting on his innocence and willingness to cooperate, while the police claimed the owner left the scene and did not comply with moving the vehicle. The standoff attracted attention on the street, causing traffic disruption until the owner returned eight hours later to resolve the situation.
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