Reported 8 months ago
The 2-year-old Japanese tapir named 'Hideo Hero,' born on January 12, 2022, suddenly died after arriving in Taiwan for an exchange program with no signs of life and bloodstains found in the transport box. Taipei Zoo plans to conduct a pathological autopsy the next morning to investigate the cause, involving experts and students from National Taiwan University's veterinary department. The incident has garnered attention and sadness from Japanese netizens, with inquiries about the potential factors contributing to the tapir's unexpected death.
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Reported 8 months ago
A woman surnamed Zeng accused Xiao Shushen's husband, Liang Xuan'an, of cheating for money and sex. Actress Xiao Shushen and 15-year-younger Liang Xuan'an have been married for 7 years, but a 24-year-old woman named Zeng recently claimed that Liang Xuan'an scammed her for money and sex. Liang denied this accusation and even emphasized that the allegations are completely untrue.
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Reported 8 months ago
During a visit to inspect the post-earthquake rebuilding progress of Taroko National Park and the eastern section of the Central Cross-Island Highway, Interior Minister Liu Shih-fang accompanied Premier Su Tseng-chang to examine the '0403 Hualien Reconstruction Office.' The reconstruction and rebuilding plan for Taroko National Park will begin this year, with priority given to repairing mildly affected areas like Tianxiang, Taroko, Changchun Shrine, and Buluowan. Liu Shih-fang also disclosed subsidies approving over NT$8.6 billion to Hualien County, including allocating funds for disaster response vehicles, drone units, and strengthening emergency communication systems.
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Reported 8 months ago
In a sharing on June 22, 2024, at 8:21 am, Tan Dun-Ci warned that there have been cases where people ate unwashed apples and had pesticide residues in their blood. While fruits are beneficial to health, it is crucial to wash off pesticides thoroughly. Known as the 'Mother of Non-toxicity,' Tan Dun-Ci emphasized the importance of washing all fruits before consumption, regardless of eating the peel. She mentioned the necessity of washing fruits like bananas, cantaloupes, and passion fruits before eating, and also highlighted the importance of washing mangoes to remove toxic oil and kiwis to reduce the risk of allergies.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 22, 2024, reporter Li Qifang from New North News reported that everyone has a childhood dream of an everlasting fairytale. This summer, Da Bao Gen collaborates with the Hi-Spike Art Troupe to create an exclusive and original dinosaur theater production from June 29 to August 23, with performances only on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The show features lifelike dinosaur puppets from overseas and Taiwan's new generation artists, offering a fresh and magical dinosaur fairytale experience for families. By combining creativity and surprises, the theater hopes to bring joy and positive energy to audiences during the summer holidays. Visitors purchasing entry tickets for Da Bao Gen Forest can also enjoy the dinosaur theatrical performances for free, providing a delightful family vacation destination with its unique subtropical rainforest ecosystem and realistic dinosaur exhibitions.
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Reported 8 months ago
Entertainment news on June 22, 2024 reported Gigi attended a sanitary napkin brand endorsement event, feeling fortunate but suddenly switched topic to friend Joanne praying to a matchmaker, leaving a hint of sadness.
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Reported 8 months ago
According to the latest weather forecast from the Central Weather Bureau on Yahoo Kimo (real-time news) on June 22, 2024, due to the influence of the Pacific high pressure, Taiwan will continue to experience hot temperatures with partly cloudy to sunny skies tomorrow. Sixteen counties and cities are expected to reach a high of 36 degrees Celsius, with thunderstorms expected in the afternoon in the northern and central parts, eastern regions, and mountainous areas. The weather warning system indicates high temperatures in several areas, urging caution. Stay protected against the scorching sun.
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Reported 8 months ago
D.O.都敬秀訪台舉辦FANCON，演唱新歌〈MARS〉，許願要來吃小籠包，還吐槽粉絲對浴缸半裸照的熱烈反應。他透露自己穿著习惯、隨身携帶的物品，並評論歌迷應援聲不夠大，承諾下一張專輯會有更多讓人跳起來的歌曲。他還預告將演出非常壞的角色，表示將在秋天開拍，並再次承諾會回來台灣。
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Reported 8 months ago
Meghan Markle's upcoming product from her new brand is speculated to bring in millions despite not being jam or dog biscuits, hinting at potential success for the brand's debut. The highly anticipated debut is set to make a significant impact in the market.
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Reported 8 months ago
Apple's recent Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) led to a surge in Apple stock and marked fresh all-time highs. The main announcement regarding Apple Intelligence and artificial intelligence (AI) had winners and losers. Winners include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, benefiting from Apple's sales, and Microsoft, through its partnership with OpenAI. Losers are Alphabet, as Apple chose ChatGPT instead of Alphabet's Gemini, and surprisingly, Apple itself for not developing its own generative AI model, showing a lag in the AI race.
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Reported 8 months ago
Taiwan Mobile, one of Taiwan's three major telecom companies, held its shareholders' meeting where they approved the distribution of NT$4.3 per share in cash dividends. Responding to a shareholder's question on the decrease from NT$5 in dividends to utilizing capital surplus for distribution, Chairman Cai Mingzhong stated that 'dividends are king,' emphasizing that as earnings increase, more dividends will be distributed. The company aims to return to being the top earner in the telecom industry within the next 3 to 5 years, with a focus on earnings through competition based on innovation rather than price. Additionally, they have seen growth in revenue and profit, and the effects of their merger with Taiwan Star are proving positive. Chairman Cai also highlighted their usage of AI in customer service and expressed optimism about the economic outlook in the latter half of the year. Taiwan Mobile's prudent strategy includes allocating cash dividends from capital surplus as profitability improves.
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Reported 8 months ago
TVBS News on June 22, 2024, at 8:10 AM Weather - Weekly Weather Forecast Today (22nd), the weather in various places is mostly sunny, compared to sudden heavy rain yesterday, today's sunny weather seems more comfortable, but it also brings consecutive intolerable high temperatures. The Central Weather Bureau has earlier issued information on high temperatures, with some counties and cities even reaching extreme highs of 38 degrees. Looking out for the weather in the next week, starting from a certain day, humidity will increase, and rain may pour from morning till night, with temperatures rising even higher. Caution is advised when going out recently to prevent heat damage. On Sunday (23rd), the weather will continue to be influenced by Pacific high pressure, variably cloudy to sunny in various places with hot temperatures. Showers may occur occasionally in the southeast and Hengchun Peninsula. Scattered brief showers or thunderstorms are possible in the early morning and mid-morning in the central and southern regions due to sea-land breeze convergence. In the afternoon, watch out for isolated brief thunderstorms in northern-central areas, northeastern areas, eastern areas, and mountainous areas throughout the country, particularly in northern areas and mountainous regions, where short periods of heavy rain are likely. Temperatures range from 33 to 35 degrees across the country, and temperatures in the western regions and the Hualien-Taitung Valleys may be higher. It's important for the public to apply sunscreen and stay hydrated. UV index forecast.
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Reported 8 months ago
The Summer Solstice is approaching after the Dragon Boat Festival, marking the tenth solar term of the year with the longest daylight hours, signifying the official arrival of summer. Known as a crucial time for health and weight loss, during this hot season, it is advised to avoid greasy and spicy foods and opt for fresh and easily digestible vegetables, fruits, and legumes like bitter gourd and tomatoes. Incorporating these into soups or meals can aid in staying healthy and shedding weight effortlessly. Regular exercise despite the heat is also crucial for a healthy lifestyle. Let's follow the Summer Solstice rhythm and eat healthily to easily slim down this summer!
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Reported 8 months ago
A hot pot restaurant named 'Hungry Mr. Tang' in Kaohsiung's emerging district stands out with its unique soup base, abundant ingredients, and creatively developed dishes, attracting a large crowd of diners on weekends. The quality of the soup base, like the signature Double Beauty Pepper Pork Stomach Chicken Hot Pot, is meticulously maintained, with the rich and creamy broth made from simmering 50 pounds of pork bones and 20 pounds of pig skin daily. The restaurant's delectable cuisine and eye-catching presentation have also garnered attention from social media users, with desserts like duck and cat-shaped cheese desserts and corn-shaped mango sago pudding becoming popular attractions for customers.
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Reported 8 months ago
Eva Longoria shared how she danced all night at Victoria Beckham's 50th birthday party in London, feeling sore the next day. She danced to Spice Girls' songs and was thrilled when the group sang 'Mama' together. Longoria also discussed her recent activities, including spending a perfect day off with her son in Spain and her latest obsessions.
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Reported 8 months ago
Financial writer 'Arger' pointed out the key reasons why a certain group of people do not buy houses are not because they cannot afford it. The article discusses how some individuals, despite being able to afford a house, choose not to purchase one based on various factors such as the location, budget constraints, and preferences. This insight has garnered agreement and resonance from many netizens, who believe that self-perception and preferences play a significant role in one's ability to become wealthy.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 22, 2024, at 8:06 AM, a young woman fell and was thrown out of a window while running on a treadmill, tragically dying after hitting her head from the fall. The incident occurred in an Indonesian gym, where despite warning signs, the window was left open, leading to the fatal accident. The victim, identified as a 22-year-old woman with the initials FN, suffered multiple injuries including severe head trauma from the fall and blood loss.
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Reported 8 months ago
Taiwan Television News Network reported on June 22, 2024, at 8:05 am that the weather was hot, with the Central Weather Bureau issuing a high-temperature warning for 16 cities and counties across Taiwan. The Taipei Basin experienced temperatures exceeding 36 degrees, leading to Taipei City issuing its first 'heatwave alert' this year. Various departments in Taipei City immediately implemented response measures, including road sprinkling, plant watering, and labor inspections, to cope with the extreme heat. The forecast also warns of continued high temperatures in the coming week, advising caution and preparations for high temperatures and afternoon showers.
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Reported 8 months ago
A 22-year-old woman in Pontianak, Indonesia, tragically fell to her death from the third floor of a gym while using a treadmill by an open window on June 18. Surveillance footage recently released shows the harrowing scene of the incident. Despite warnings against opening windows, the gym instructor failed to close the window in time. The gym has been closed for three days, and local authorities are investigating possible management negligence.
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Reported 8 months ago
Billionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya believes that Bitcoin could reach $500,000 by October 2025 due to two key catalysts. The first catalyst is the Bitcoin halving event, which enhances the scarcity and anti-inflationary nature of Bitcoin. The second catalyst is the growing opportunity for Bitcoin to become a global reserve asset, especially as non-Western nations may choose to hold both their domestic currencies and Bitcoin. Palihapitiya's analysis suggests that Bitcoin's price could trade sideways in the summer but heat up in the fall and winter, potentially reaching $500,000 by April 2025.
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Reported 8 months ago
Cathie Wood, the renowned head of Ark Investment Management, is known for her impressive 153% return in 2020 but has since struggled with her flagship Ark Innovation ETF, producing negative annualized returns for the past few years. Wood's investment philosophy revolves around high-tech emerging companies in categories like AI and blockchain, but her performance falls short of her goal, raising questions about her forecasting talent and risk management. Despite defending her strategy, Wood faced net outflows as Ark Innovation's value fluctuated, prompting sales of tech stocks like Zoom Video Communications to protect against further drops.
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Reported 8 months ago
Former President Donald Trump is considering implementing tariffs that would lead to the removal of federal income taxes. While this idea may sound appealing, it would have significant impacts on the economy and individual wallets. Tariffs are taxes on imported goods that aim to level the playing field for domestic companies. If all imports faced increased tariffs, prices would rise, demand for foreign goods would decrease, and consumers, especially lower-income individuals, would bear the brunt of these higher costs. The substitution of tariffs for income taxes could benefit the wealthy more than middle- and lower-income taxpayers in the long run.
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Reported 8 months ago
According to Moody's Analytics, monthly auto loan payments for vehicles increased about 40% from pre-pandemic levels, with automakers benefiting from selling fewer cars at higher profits during supply shortages. iSeeCars.com Executive Analyst Karl Brauer predicts a shift towards lower prices as incentives return and supply increases, although prices are still far from pre-pandemic levels. This increase in loan payment has impacted consumers, with some facing monthly payments as high as $700,000.
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Reported 8 months ago
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Reported 8 months ago
Illustrator Dongdong was invited to be the special guest for the Uni-President Lions theme day and to design the visual elements of the event. Notably, he found out that his father was also a baseball player during this event. Dongdong's first encounter with baseball was in 2017 when he was invited by the CPBL to create a picture book. Seven years later, he was excited to collaborate with baseball again. He designed the current profile picture of the Uni-President Lions' official fan page, explaining that everyone has unique traits that make them stand out. Dongdong mentioned that his appearance in a public event was rare due to the nature of his work, and this experience of throwing the first pitch alongside his father was particularly special for him.
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