Reported 11 months ago
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Reported 11 months ago
In Nairobi on June 26, 2024, after violent protests erupted against a tax bill affecting basic goods, Kenyan military and police fired on demonstrators entering Parliament. The Kenya Medical Association reported 23 dead and 30 injured. President Ruto, who aimed to solve the country's fiscal deficit through the bill, now plans to reconsider. The protests, spurred by youth and amplified online, quickly grew nationwide, culminating in a violent clash with security forces. Expressing dissatisfaction, protesters plan more demonstrations on June 27.
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Reported 11 months ago
The Taipei High Administrative Court ruled against Satele Entertainment after they were fined roughly 267,009 NTD by the Taipei City Tax Bureau for hosting three public events titled '2022 Zeng Bowen's Interesting Speech! The Triple Standard.' Although Satele named the events as speeches, the court determined that the content presented by Zeng Bowen was a form of stand-up comedy with entertainment elements, thus subject to entertainment tax, highlighting the importance of the actual content in such taxation matters.
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Reported 11 months ago
The author had faced years of belittlement from her father regarding her work, but a significant turnaround occurred when she received an email from her father's doctor praising her accomplishments. This unexpected appreciation led to a heartwarming reconciliation and understanding between the author and her father, with a realization of their shared struggles and successes in life before his eventual passing.
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Reported 11 months ago
In Taipei, the police arrested a 70-year-old man for theft after he used a power drill and crowbar to break into a vending machine at a doll machine store in the underground street of Taipei Main Station, stealing thousands of dollars. The police identified the suspect through surveillance footage that showed him targeting the unattended store and committing the theft on two separate occasions. The man, who worked odd jobs to make a living, conducted the thefts while disguised to make it harder for the authorities to track him down. He was eventually caught and arrested by the police, urged businesses to enhance security measures, and advised victims of similar crimes to contact the authorities for identification and assistance.
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Reported 11 months ago
On June 26, 2024, the Taiwan Stock Exchange closed with the weighted index up 110.72 points at 22,986.69, with a 0.48% increase and a trading volume of 462.34 billion NTD. According to the post-market chip movement from the Taiwan Stock Exchange, foreign and mainland Chinese investors (excluding foreign prop trading) sold about 8.248 billion NTD. The top stock purchased by foreign investors today was construction stock Xingfu Fa (2542) with over 14,647 shares, followed by Sinjo (3047) and Guo Shi (2406) with 11,159 and 5,577 shares, respectively. Netizens expressed concerns that there are no longer mainstream stocks available for foreign investment.
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Reported 11 months ago
In Zhejiang, China, a man almost lost his life at sea after being left behind during a free diving exam in Wanning, Hainan. When the exam ended, there was no boat to pick them up, and the group of a coach and two students had to brave the storm for 2 hours before reaching the shore, narrowly escaping a tragic fate. Authorities have investigated and taken punitive actions against the responsible parties.
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Reported 11 months ago
In an effort to assist rehabilitated individuals in smoothly transitioning back to society and securing employment upon release, the Labor Department's Taitung Employment Center organized an employment promotion workshop at the Taitung Prison Eastern Prison. The workshop, titled 'Discussing Self-Career Planning, Life Starts from Station Nine,' was led by counselor Zhou Niujuguang from the Taitung Hospital. The workshop aimed to help participants quickly identify their career direction through exploring interests, understanding career resources and values, and clarifying personal goals. The center also provides ongoing employment matching services, vocational training, job search promotion, counseling, and more.
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Reported 11 months ago
During this year's Summer Davos Summit, held on June 26, 2024, in Dalian, Premier Li Keqiang and other Chinese officials veered away from discussing tricky topics like US-China conflicts, instead focusing on ways to drive economic growth. Business leaders were cautiously optimistic.
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Reported 11 months ago
On June 26, 2024, after Legislative Yuan passed parliament reform laws, President Lai Ching-te's move to appeal decisions, along with calls for recalling KMT legislators, has been seen as a risky gamble. Media veteran Shan Hou-zhi warns that if this strategy fails, Lai Ching-te could end up losing everything, with consequences affecting the country's governance and stability significantly.
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Reported 11 months ago
演員李恩佑、儲旭、林靖軒以及余奕墨參與恐怖片《嘎啦》暑期檔，拍攝過程中遇到不少詭異事件，包括李恩佑在度假村看到鬼笑臉嚇到差點尿出來，而儲旭則透露拍攝現場發生中邪現象，3名工作人員同時嚎哭，表現如同中邪。
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Reported 11 months ago
Theresa, a pragmatic and hardworking Labour Party supporter, voiced the sentiments of many Britons by highlighting the impracticality of Conservative promises, especially in light of economic struggles like inflation and high living costs. With the upcoming election showing Labour leading in polls for two years, experts predict a record-breaking outcome where Labour may secure the most seats post-World War II, while the Conservatives face their worst defeat in nearly two centuries, potentially costing Prime Minister Johnson his seat. Economic woes and the appeal of Labour's wealth creation policies have favored the party among voters.
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Reported 11 months ago
過去的研究表明，大學學位是幫助來自不同經濟背景學生實現平等的一個因素；然而，杜克大學的社會學教授Jessi Streib則持懷疑態度。她的研究指出，大學的地位並未消除職場中的不平等現象，而是廣泛的就業實踐和薪資資訊保密更加影響畢業生的就業和薪資。大部分學生因缺乏相關資訊，往往要靠運氣來取得平等的機會。
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Reported 11 months ago
The Yilan District Court has concluded the trial of Xu Zhixin, a former commissioner of the Yilan County Government, who is accused of violating the Anti-Corruption Act. The court session on the afternoon of June 26th included statements from the victims and defense arguments. Xu Zhixin admitted to deceiving over 10 victims and fleeing due to loan shark pressure, with a total swindled amount of 65 million NTD. The judgment is scheduled to be announced on July 24th, and Xu remains in custody. His defense claims he was not a government official and did not undertake county government projects. Yilan County terminated his employment in September 2023 for unexplained absenteeism.
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Reported 11 months ago
On June 25, 2024, Israel's Supreme Court ruled that ultra-Orthodox Jewish men must also serve in the military, causing backlash from the community. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's main partner in the coalition government, the ultra-Orthodox Jewish party United Torah Judaism, warned of quitting the government if there were any changes to the current military service system. This could lead to the collapse of the government and a new election, threatening Netanyahu's leadership. The decision aims to stop funding yeshivas to prevent ultra-Orthodox Jewish men from avoiding military service. This issue, which has caused political tensions in Israel for decades, has also led to past government collapses, with ongoing protests against the government's judicial reforms and the recent escalation in the conflict with Hamas adding to the political instability.
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Reported 11 months ago
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Reported 11 months ago
Christina Applegate recently opened up about her 13-year-old daughter's postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) diagnosis on her podcast, expressing love and support for Sadie. Sadie revealed her struggles with POTS symptoms and how they were often dismissed, leading to emotional and physical pain. Applegate, who also battles multiple sclerosis, felt guilty for not recognizing her daughter's condition earlier but found solace in Sadie's understanding and empathy towards her own health challenges.
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Reported 11 months ago
金智媛昨日在台參加品牌活動，小S經過活動現場時看到大批人群探頭搶看，誤以為看到女神金智媛，卻得知站在台上的是王淨，讓她失望離去。小S當天也遭拍下車內失落的模樣，她坦言一直是金智媛的鐵粉，表示無緣見到偶像而感到遺憾，希望有一天能見面。
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Reported 11 months ago
Internet personality Puppet King revealed that China is investing heavily in external propaganda and disclosed that as many as 10 Taiwanese internet celebrities have received invitations to film in China, sparking discussions. The Taiwan Affairs Office responded by mentioning Puppet King's past travels to mainland China and warned against making false accusations, stating a welcome for his return. Puppet King compared this invitation to the legendary Hongmen Banquet and humorously acknowledged the Taiwan Affairs Office's callout. Fans found humor in the situation, considering it an achievement for Puppet King to be publicly mentioned by the official office.
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Reported 11 months ago
Micron Technology Inc.超過620億美元的人工智慧驅動漲幅將面臨考驗，市場關注是否跳得太快。這家晶片製造商今年的股價上漲約65％，許多漲幅發生在Micron上一次季報公佈之後，股價本月觸及歷史高位。華爾街預計Micron在本季將報告高達67億美元的收入，同比增長近80％，市場期待龐大。專家預計記憶體功能將推動未來收入增長，分析師預測季度調整後每股收益比過去三個月增加9.5％至50美分。即便有失望情況，潛在的盈利下滑可能是購買股票的好時機。
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Reported 11 months ago
On June 26, 2024, the CCP's announced '22 Measures' to punish Taiwan independence continues to escalate. President Lai Ching-te responded strongly, stating that over 90% of Taiwan's population could be affected. The US Department of State also condemned China's rhetoric towards Taiwan, emphasizing that threats and legal warfare cannot solve cross-strait disputes peacefully. President's Office thanked the US for its support and called for international condemnation of China's weaponization of domestic laws. The '22 Measures' involve activities deemed as crimes of splitting the nation, with the most severe penalty being death. There are concerns about extraditing defendants to China through other countries, to which China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson responded, affirming that those who challenge the law will be prosecuted regardless of their location. While the enforcement agencies claim they will only target specific individuals, the new head of the Straits Exchange Foundation, Luo Wen-jia, warned that the '22 Measures' are a form of threat and intimidation. He urged caution for those traveling to China and expressed discontent over recent reports of alleged Chinese media involvement in Taiwan's TV political programs. The SEF head emphasized encouraging exchanges while ensuring they align with the purpose and spirit of the interactions, to avoid engaging in activities that might harm Taiwan's democratic system. Additionally, on the same day, the Penghu Coast Guard found a Chinese '3-no' fishing vessel illegally fishing in Taiwanese waters and apprehended it after a chase and seizure, imposing penalties and launching further investigations in accordance with the law.
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Reported 11 months ago
In Tainan's Ma Dou District, Ma Shan Bridge, a 76-year-old man was reported missing after falling into the water. The fire department received the report, dispatched personnel to the scene, and utilized a drone for search and rescue. Despite the heavy rain interrupting the drone search, the man's body was later found and identified as Mr. Tsai, who suffered from dementia and had been reported missing by his family. The body was discovered on shore and handed over to the family after further investigations by the authorities.
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Reported 11 months ago
South Korean live streamer and race car model Han Seon-yul was found dead at her residence in Incheon City at the age of 32. Following her death, all videos on her YouTube channel disappeared, leaving only a black video uploaded on the 26th. Her account has also been deleted. Speculation surrounds Han's death as her real name, Lee Hae-rin, was confirmed by the police who are investigating further. Han's life leading up to her adult content production and sudden death points to financial struggles and controversial decisions, with some suspecting foul play despite authorities ruling it out. The case has garnered attention for its mysterious circumstances.
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Reported 11 months ago
On June 26, 2024, the Ministry of National Defense announced the detection of 26 aircraft conducting joint defense drills near Taiwan, coinciding with Defense Minister Gu Li-Xiong and Chief of the General Staff Mei Chia-Shu briefing the Legislative Yuan on the Han Kuang exercise, marking the first appearance of a Chief of the General Staff at the legislature in over 20 years. This year's Han Kuang Exercise 40 will see significant changes, with display drills completely cancelled to focus on realistic combat scenarios, making it the most combat-oriented exercise in years. Mei emphasized the importance of decentralized command and control in the exercise, empowering even individual soldiers to act independently based on rules of engagement provided. Defense Ministry has also ordered a comprehensive investigation into faulty inverters installed by a contractor in the Lanyang region, with 44 inverters identified as being made in China, despite being German branded, to be replaced.
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Reported 11 months ago
A total of 271 hospitals have joined the Health Hospital Network to provide comprehensive health care services, including services such as newborn hearing screening, prenatal examinations for pregnant women, preventive care for children, adult health check-ups, HBV and cancer screenings. By offering various screenings and interventions, the goal is to detect chronic diseases early and intervene promptly to slow down disease progression. The initiative also focuses on promoting healthy lifestyle habits and personalized guidance to improve public health and well-being.
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