Reported 12 months ago
In the early results of the 2024 MLB All-Star Game fan voting, last year's MLB fan favorite Shohei Ohtani lost his crown to New York Yankees star Aaron Judge, who received the most votes with 3,425,309. This marks Judge's sixth All-Star Game selection and second time winning the popularity title, positioning him to potentially challenge the legendary Ken Griffey Jr.'s record of five wins. Bryce Harper closely follows Judge on the National League side, while Ohtani, despite being the 2023 fan favorite, fell significantly in votes. The full All-Star Game roster will be announced on July 7th.
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Reported 12 months ago
Yahoo Kimo (Real-time News) - The Finance Information Center of the Ministry of Finance announced today that the first batch of 3.436 million tax refund cases that meet the criteria for the 112th year's comprehensive income tax refunds will be deposited into accounts on July 31st this year. The total amount of the first batch of refunds is approximately 559.2 billion New Taiwan Dollars, marking a new record high for the initial refund scale over the years. The income tax settlement declaration for the 112th year was completed by May 31st this year, and tax refunds will be processed in three batches on July 31st, October 31st, and January 20th next year. The total estimated amount for refunds is about 589 billion New Taiwan Dollars. With the first wave of refunds approaching, the Ministry of Finance's Taxation Bureau reminds that refunds can be received either through direct deposit into a bank account or through the regular issuance of refund vouchers; the National Taxation Bureau reiterates that taxpayers will not be informed to go to ATMs for related operations and cautions the public to be wary of fraudulent phone calls. The Finance Information Center announced today the summary of the 112th year's comprehensive income tax audit cases, with the first batch of refunds primarily consisting of 3,357,609 cases with a total amount of 549.6848 billion New Taiwan Dollars being directly deposited; for general cases, there are 79,283 cases with a total amount of 9.5246 billion New Taiwan Dollars; totaling 3,436,892 cases with refund amounts totaling 559.2094 billion New Taiwan Dollars, setting a new record high for the initial refund scale over the years; in terms of supplementary taxes, the total amount is 1.94059 billion New Taiwan Dollars. Officials from the Ministry of Finance stated that the above data is preliminary statistics, and the exact refund amounts and cases will be adjusted by the National Taxation Bureau, and may subject to further changes. Editor: Qin Yingwen
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Reported 12 months ago
The scene of singing with kids and the captain on board on June 28, 2024, at 1:28 AM is still vivid in our minds, it was so lovely! Produced by a Travel Vlogger, discover more interesting content on their channel.
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Reported 12 months ago
According to a report from CTi News on June 28, 2024, at 10:16 a.m., a 29-year-old male worker surnamed Liu fell from the top floor of a building on Wenxin South Road in Nantun District, Taichung City, while working on reinforcing tiles on the daughter wall at the 30th floor, and landed heavily on the 3rd-floor terrace. Despite the efforts of the rescue team, Liu was found in a state of OHCA upon arrival and was rushed to Chung Shan Medical University Hospital for treatment but eventually succumbed to his injuries. The exact cause of the incident is still under investigation.
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Reported 12 months ago
The 35th Golden Melody Awards ceremony is set to take place on June 29, with 9 indigenous language music works nominated for 20 awards this year. The Council of Indigenous Peoples held a nominee exchange event on the 26th, encouraging and warming up for the awards night, praising the talented music creations. This gathering allows nominated indigenous musicians to share their experiences in music creation and discuss inspirations, concepts, challenges, and achievements, emphasizing recognition and encouragement for indigenous cultural and language preservation. The council expressed hope for a fruitful outcome at the Golden Melody Awards and pledged continuous support for sustainable development in the indigenous music industry.
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Reported 12 months ago
On June 28, 2024, the Parliament Powers Act came into effect, including the offense of 'contempt of parliament,' which may impact questioners and witnesses. Premier Cho Rong-tae attended the Legislative Yuan for questioning for the first time after the law took effect, sparking concerns on how to respond. The Premier expressed the intention to test the law by actions and emphasized the importance of mutual respect during inquiries. The government has filed for constitutional interpretation, while there are discussions on an interim session in August to exercise parliamentary investigative rights and pass significant bills, including amendments on nuclear power and election laws.
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Reported 12 months ago
During the U.S. presidential debate, Trump avoided answering the question of 'whether he would accept election results,' with his campaign team posting a spoof video of Biden falling. Trump only answered after being asked three times by the moderator and insisted that the election must be fair and legal. His campaign team further mocked Biden by editing a golfing video with footage of Biden's fall, while Trump continued to attack Biden during the debate, claiming that Biden's poor performance made him run for president. Despite criticism, many experts believe Trump won the debate without exposing too many weaknesses.
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Reported 12 months ago
On June 28, 2024, South Korean actor Lee Jong-suk stars as a Jedi Master in the Star Wars series 'The Servant,' engaging in intense scenes with Manny Jacinto as the villain. In a recent episode of 'Salon Drip 2,' Lee mentioned his surprise at landing the lead role in Hollywood, initially thinking he would play a villain. He expressed delight at portraying the Jedi Master 'Sole' and emphasized the challenging action sequences and intricate plot twists in the series. Alongside Lee, the Asian actor Manny Jacinto, known for his roles in 'The Good Place' and other popular series and films, sparked discussions for his portrayal of the antagonist 'Quimir' in 'The Servant.' Lee's dedication to training in martial arts and his commitment to making South Korean fans proud during filming added to the excitement surrounding the series.
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Reported 12 months ago
The Taiwanese drama series 'The Victim: Season 2' has been at the top of the Taiwan Netflix charts for six consecutive days, featuring a gruesome organ harvesting murder case. The actors were particularly disturbed by a scene where a victim's eyes are gouged out and filled with crucial evidence. Jasper Liu expressed his horror at the intense filming process, with actress Tsai Si-yun also sharing her unsettling experience of being transformed with fake skin for a terrifying appearance on set.
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Reported 12 months ago
Chinese actress Wan Qian, known for her role in the TV series 'The Story of the Rose', has recently faced controversy as videos of her husband meeting a mysterious actress at a hotel surfaced, hinting at possible marital issues. Wan Qian, who shot to fame in 2014, is married to a photographer and has a daughter, but her husband's alleged rendezvous with another woman has sparked speculations about the state of their marriage.
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Reported 12 months ago
拜登在总统辩论中针对前总统特朗普的长列表示出不认同，包括他最近被判34项造假商业记录以隐瞒给色情演员Stormy Daniels支付封口费以及1996年性侵作家E. Jean Carroll，并被裁定诽谤她的罪名。特朗普否认了这些指控，尤其是关于他与色情演员的传闻。特朗普成为第一位被判刑的前总统，还有其他针对他的案件，包括试图推翻2020年选举结果、参与1月6日国会山遭袭事件以及在自己的Mar-a-Lago庄园涉及处理机密文件的指控。
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Reported 12 months ago
A pharmacist surnamed Wang, who had only been on the job for 3 days, was caught stealing medications from a well-known hospital in Kaohsiung and selling them online, including the popular 'slimming pens,' earning an illegal income of 200,000. Wang stole a total of 11 types of medications, including the trending 'slimming pens' and medications for 'three highs.' After investigation, the prosecution pressed charges against him for theft and embezzlement.
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Reported 12 months ago
The case involving a 500 million high school student is still being tried in court since the incident occurred, with the judge sentencing Xia for committing the crime of forging documents related to a 'fake marriage'. Xia, a land agent, coerced the high school student into a 'fake marriage' after they registered for same-sex marriage, leading to the student falling off a building two hours later. The court determined that Xia's actions severely violated and abused the marriage registration system established by civil law, as detailed in the judgment, and Xia was sentenced to 1 year and 6 months in prison with the right to appeal.
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Reported 12 months ago
According to SET News on June 28, 2024, Shen Boyang believes that legislators are at high risk; upon seeing Chinese party and military officials, they should report to our country. Shen Boyang, a Democratic Progressive Party legislator, mentioned that he was aware of the situation two months ago, but was slammed by the host of 'Key Moment,' Liu Baojie, who threatened legal action if there were any more implications. Shen Boyang emphasized the responsibility of all individuals to report such information and discussed the need for legislators to know how to handle such situations if they become common. He explained that when he first received the information two months ago, there was naturally a report. He clarified that the main concern for legislators should be how to deal with such situations if they become habitual.
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Reported 12 months ago
Hu Gua, a cat owner living in a luxury residence in Xinyi District, shared his experience of hearing terrifying cat cries in a park near his home. He even imitated cat cries on video, causing laughter among the audience. Other guests on the show also shared anecdotes about their interactions with pets, including rescue efforts and playful behavior at home.
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Reported 12 months ago
On June 28, 2024, during the NBA draft's second round, the Lakers selected LeBron James' eldest son, Bronny James, at the 55th pick. LeBron James is expected to continue with the Lakers, creating the first father-son duo to play on the same team in NBA history. Bronny's performance at USC this season was modest, with average statistics, and he was initially projected to be a late second-round pick or undrafted until the Lakers picked him. Despite earlier warnings from LeBron's agent, Rich Paul, teams not to draft Bronny due to potential plans to play in Australia, the Lakers successfully secured him. LeBron is also set to sign a new contract with the Lakers worth approximately $162 million over three years, ensuring his NBA career continues until at least the age of 42.
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Reported 12 months ago
A woman in the United States, Sophia Bella, recently shared a video on TikTok claiming to have found a 'finger-like object' in a can of green beans she was almost finished with, causing her extreme nausea. She reported the incident to the FDA, and investigations are ongoing to determine the nature of the object. The canning company has reached out to her as well. While it's uncertain if the object is indeed a finger, the incident has left her emotionally shaken and uncomfortable, prompting her to seek medical attention.
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Reported 12 months ago
Many people like to visit Taiwan, but a mainland Chinese wife recently shared on social media that while Taiwan is good, she won't come back due to the extreme heat in the summer. She and her Taiwanese husband hadn't visited Taiwan in 9 years, but during their 1-month stay this time, she found it difficult to breathe due to the heat, gained 6 kg, and struggled with excessive sweating. Despite this, she still plans to visit Tainan, Lanyu, and Xiao Liuqiu next time. Taiwanese netizens also sympathized, noting the challenges of visiting Taiwan in the summer months.
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Reported 12 months ago
At a meeting of the Central Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China on June 27, former Defense Ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu were expelled from the party over corruption charges, while the review results of former Foreign Minister Qin Gang were not disclosed, leading Hong Kong media to speculate that Qin Gang may have a less serious issue and could 'land safely.' This comes amidst a broader anti-corruption campaign in China with upcoming party meetings scheduled. Qin Gang's fate remains uncertain as he awaits further evaluation, despite stepping down from his parliamentary position earlier this year.
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Reported 12 months ago
The first US presidential candidate debate has concluded, with CNN statistics showing Trump spoke for 40 minutes and 12 seconds, surpassing Biden's 35 minutes and 41 seconds. Outside the debate venue, supporters of both candidates gathered, along with pro-Palestine protesters demonstrating. Governor Newsom of California showed support for Biden before the debate, emphasizing failures on major issues by Trump. Age was a key focus, with 68% of voters seeing Biden as too old compared to 39% for Trump. Trump's wife Melania, who often skips his events, did not announce her vice-presidential running mate as planned. However, Senator Portman of Ohio, Governor Burgum of North Dakota, and Senator Rubio of Florida are considered top contenders. People showed keen interest in the debate, focusing on issues like the economy and age concerns surrounding the 81-year-old Biden and 78-year-old Trump.
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Reported 12 months ago
As Taiwan faces heavy rain and persistent afternoon showers, increased humidity in the air contributes to mold growth in bathrooms. Traditional methods like using baking soda or bleach can be tiresome for many, while mold removal products containing strong acids or bases may pose respiratory risks. To combat mold effectively, ALASKA introduces a multi-functional bathroom dryer that offers options for cooling, heating, and energy-saving drying, providing a quick and comfortable solution to reduce mold growth and slip hazards on wet floors. The device also allows for drying clothes indoors during rainy weather, further enhancing convenience and comfort in the bathroom space.
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Reported 12 months ago
YouTuber Qi Qi Liu sparked controversy with the thumbnail of his new video discussing Michael Jackson's 15th death anniversary. The thumbnail questioned whether Jackson was a child singer, drawing criticism and prompting a quick replacement by Liu's team. However, the revised thumbnail with a '#Really Lewd Children?' caption still received backlash, with fans and netizens expressing disapproval. Despite a prompt PR response, Liu's team was unable to quell the anger from fans.
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Reported 12 months ago
A male netizen wore a suit to an interview only to overhear HR secretly mocking him as 'Cai Bi Ba' (a derogatory term) and expressing his anger online. After posting his experience, many netizens joined the discussion, with most disagreeing with HR's comments and supporting formal attire for interviews. Suggestions were made like adjusting attire based on industry or season, such as wearing shirts in hot weather.
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Reported 12 months ago
The Central Weather Bureau in Taiwan issued high-temperature warnings for 15 counties and cities with temperatures exceeding 37 degrees Celsius in multiple locations. Cloud Lin recorded a high of 38.4 degrees Celsius, while areas like Taipei City, Changhua County, Tainan City, Kaohsiung City, and Pingtung County all reached temperatures above 37 degrees. The Bureau warned of extreme heat in certain areas and advised precautions against the scorching weather.
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Reported 12 months ago
Liu Yifei's exceptional acting in the new drama 'The Rose's Story' has solidified her position as the goddess of mainland Chinese dramas with her portrayal of the character Huang Yimei. Not only does her stellar acting earn praise from netizens, but her fashion taste off-screen is also highly acclaimed. Netizens are impressed by how Liu Yifei can skillfully dress in simple items to exude a goddess-like aura.
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