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Women’s Day, June 20, 2024, 8:00 PM Summer solstice marks the official beginning of summer as the longest day of the year. In 2024, the summer solstice falls on June 21, a crucial time for adjusting dietary habits and maintaining health. What foods are good to eat during the summer solstice? What are the health taboos to be aware of? This article explores various summer solstice customs and advises on maintaining well-being during this period. Customary practices on the summer solstice include eating wontons for prosperity and health, measuring children's weight, taking baths to dispel heat, consuming lychees for hydration and nutrition, and drinking cooling herbal teas to combat the heat. It also suggests avoiding strenuous exercises, abstaining from certain activities believed to be inauspicious, limiting intake of spicy and excessively cold foods that could disrupt digestion, and opting for healthful refreshments like herbal teas instead. Overall, the focus is on adapting daily routines to the summer heat for optimal health.
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Far Eastern SOGO in Taipei is offering a strong mid-year sale from June 25 to July 7, with the most affordable prices, a wide range of new products, and comprehensive after-sales service. This sale includes promotions on sunscreen, whitening, and beauty products, with additional cashback offers making shopping in Taiwan more cost-effective than going overseas. Furthermore, there are discounts on electronics and a variety of bonuses with specific bank cards.
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During a crucial vote in the Legislative Yuan, KMT legislators took turns guarding the entrance before DPP members arrived, aiming to prevent any interference in the session. The vote on the executive office's proposal for parliamentary reform is seen as a decisive showdown, with both parties mobilizing supporters both inside and outside the parliament building amidst sweltering heat, with KMT holding a large gathering supporting reform while DPP's concurrent protest across from the Yuan saw fewer attendees. This event marks a significant moment for Taiwan's democracy with tensions high between the ruling and opposition parties.
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A woman in her twenties sought gynecological help due to white discharge and foul odor from her intimate area, causing colleagues to smell it and her to isolate herself in embarrassment. Treatment initially failed until it was discovered that her poor laundry habits were to blame, washing underwear by hand with shower gel instead of using detergent causing a yeast infection. After switching to machine washing with antibacterial detergent and separating innerwear from regular clothing, she no longer experienced symptoms after six months.
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Moody's Rating Agency stated that the recent increase in Taiwan's reserve requirement ratio (RRR) is expected to have limited impact on banks' net interest margin and profitability, with stable core profits supported by accelerated loan growth, especially in higher-yielding foreign currency loans, steady fee income, and moderate credit costs. The central bank increased the reserve requirement ratio by 1 percentage point to 5.75% on June 13, the first increase since September 2022, aiming to ease capital inflows into the real estate market and cool rising property prices. Moody's highlighted that the policy adjustments reflect continued monitoring of banks' concentrated real estate loan risks and potential additional cautious measures as risks rise further, noting a slowdown in mortgage and property price growth rates since late 2023. The central bank's actions emphasize the growing risks in the real estate market as property prices continue to rise. Despite challenges like overseas loans maturing and pandemic-related relief loans expiring, Moody's expects banks to maintain their credit standards with low overdue loans ratios in mortgage and construction loans. They project that the ratios will remain close to current levels, although impairment loans and credit costs may slightly increase. Moody's further predicted that the central bank will likely maintain interest rates 'unchanged' this year, with potential rate cuts at a specific time.
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According to CTi News, the motion for review of the 'Five Acts of Parliament Reform' will be voted on in the Legislative Yuan today. Former DPP legislator Lin Cho-shui expressed shock at Premier Cho Jung-tai and the DPP caucus supporting the review motion during the legislative inquiry, questioning whether prominent figures like lawyer Chen Shui-bian, who proposed a constitutional interpretation in 1993, are all constitutionally ignorant. Lin criticized their stance on past proposals, highlighting the potential unconstitutional aspects. Cho Jung-tai emphasized the need to address contempt for people or parliament, while cautioning against methods that exceed judicial and supervisory powers.
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As of now, the National Assembly Reform Revision is being voted on with a calm atmosphere in the legislature due to Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislators being absent. Fu Kun-chi, the convener of the Kuomintang legislative caucus, stated that the Kuomintang will cast a sacred vote to reject the revision and expose the rampant corruption. The Kuomintang aims to reject the revision, bring to light corrupt practices, and call for the swift announcement of the National Assembly Reform Bill by the President after its rejection in the legislature.
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The Taiwan stock market opened at 23193 points, dropping 213 points due to a decline in US technology stocks. The Chairman of Huanan Investment Management, Chu Xiangsheng, pointed out that the drop was influenced by the decline of NVIDIA and US tech stocks. Although the market rebounded slightly in the morning, Chu believes that this is just a breather for AI stocks and does not signify the end. He advises investors to watch three key points: the US market, NVIDIA, and TSMC, and wait for developments. Despite the 200-point drop, Chu suggests that this is not the end, and investors should stay alert for potential changes in the stock market trends.
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Facing the 'Green Bird' Siege on June 20, 2024, KMT initiated the 'Blue Eagle' action in the morning, calling on supporters to fill Qingdao East Road with nearly 6600 seats arranged for the event. As the Parliament's authorization law amendment review commenced, the legislative institution voted on the executive's proposal, prompting mobilizations from both the ruling and opposition camps outside the Parliament. KMT allocated venues for its supporters, with party and legislative members working together alongside thousands of participants and volunteers to oppose the review and support their party lawmakers during the legislative process.
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China's People's Bank of China (PBOC) has given a notable boost to the yuan to manage its decline, with the central bank setting a daily reference rate for the currency at 7.1196 per dollar. Chinese state-owned banks have also increased support for the currency, selling dollars in the onshore market as the yuan approached 7.2605. The yuan's recent fall, close to its weakest point since November, has been influenced by the dollar's strength and concerns about China's economic outlook, prompting the PBOC to take actions to stabilize the currency and prevent excessive weakening.
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On June 20, 2024, at 9:25 PM, the blue committee called for the "Blue Eagle Action." Today, in the Legislative Yuan, the Nationalist Party has been taking shifts outside the chamber since yesterday, entering at 7 AM, strategizing for defense tactics. Blue committee members aimed to occupy the aisle near the chairman's podium to prevent Green committee members from influencing the meeting led by the Legislature President Han Kuo-yu. The Nationalist Party organized a pro-reform rally named "Support Parliamentary Reform, Blue Eagle Soars, Malfeasance Exposed," focusing on expressing dissatisfaction with the Democratic Progressive Party's corruption during the past eight years through a public demonstration. The party emphasizes the need for transparency and people empowerment, with Chairman Fu Kun-chi stating that today marks a crucial moment in history where the opposition party will vote to expose corrupt practices and fight against the redrafted case with determined opposition.
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An unusual car accident occurred in Taichung City's Dong District on June 20, 2024, where a 57-year-old man surnamed Lin crashed into a median while attempting to make a left turn, then lost control while reversing, causing three innocent motorcyclists passing by to be affected. Fortunately, no one suffered life-threatening injuries. The exact cause of the accident is still being investigated by the local police. Lin's car also hit and damaged a stone chair on the sidewalk before spinning in circles. The motorcyclists involved suffered minor injuries and are in stable condition. More investigation is needed to determine the full cause of the incident.
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39-year-old former NBA shooter J.J. Redick is set to become the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, signing a 4-year contract worth around $8 million per year. Despite having no coaching experience except leading his son's youth team, Redick impressed Lakers' top management during recent meetings, with them viewing him as a potential coaching star similar to legendary coach Pat Riley. Redick's communication skills and basketball IQ, as well as support from Duke University coach Mike Krzyzewski, played crucial roles in the Lakers selecting him over other candidates.
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A recent poll shows that Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen lost 2 million supporters within a month of taking office, with young people particularly dissatisfied over policies such as extending military service and handling of cross-strait relations. Tsai's approval rating dropped significantly, with 48% of the public approving of her governance compared to the previous month, losing nearly 2 million supporters. The dissatisfaction could be seen from a street interview by a news program where young individuals expressed their frustration with Tsai's policies and leadership style.
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Global housing prices continue to rise, making the dream of owning a home seem increasingly out of reach. A recent study compared 94 major markets in 8 countries to determine the most unaffordable cities to buy a house, taking into account average incomes and average home prices. Surprisingly, Hong Kong ranked first as the most difficult city to buy a house. The report revealed that Hong Kong's housing ownership rate is only 51%, primarily due to factors like limited space, high population density, small apartments, and exorbitant rents. Additionally, the United States, with cities like San Jose, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, and Australia, with cities like Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, also face severe housing affordability issues, with a significant presence in the top 10 list.
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NVIDIA, the AI chip giant, reached the top rank in global market value on June 18, with CEO Huang Renxun seeing his wealth increase by over $4 billion in a single day, rising to around $119 billion. This boosted his position to 11th on the global rich list. NVIDIA's stock price surged over 3% to $135.7 per share. The fierce talent competition in the AI chip industry was highlighted with NVIDIA hiring 515 employees from Samsung while losing 278 to the same company. Huang Renxun's insights into the industry and NVIDIA's growth were also highlighted in various reports.
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According to Good Doctor News on June 20, 2024, reporter Mei-Ching Tseng from Changhua reported that Changhua Christian Hospital has been providing full health insurance coverage for oral antiviral drugs for hepatitis C virus-positive patients since January 2019. However, there are still concerns among some people regarding treatment. Through analyzing 519 hepatitis C virus-positive patients, the hospital found that about 40% of individuals lack understanding of the necessity of treatment. The hospital is actively promoting the national plan to eradicate hepatitis C by simplifying screening processes and encouraging patients to receive oral antiviral drug treatment. Factors affecting patients' willingness to receive treatment were investigated, with reasons for reluctance including being asymptomatic, unaware of the necessity of treatment, and concerns about interferon side effects. Case studies, such as that of a patient named Huang, demonstrated the importance of educating patients about the benefits of treatment to overcome misconceptions and encourage acceptance of treatment.
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On June 20, 2024, Guo Hongzhang reported that in the past 24 hours, the Chinese People's Liberation Army had intruded into airspace near Taiwan, coming as close as 37 nautical miles from the coast. The Ministry of National Defense announced that within the 24-hour period from 6 a.m. yesterday to 6 a.m. today, a total of 36 Chinese military aircraft (34 of which crossed the median line into southwest and eastern airspace) and 7 ships were detected near the Taiwan Strait area. The Ministry further warned that a Chinese rocket launch is planned to pass through Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone on June 22.
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The Criminal Investigation Bureau's 7th Division recently arrested a husband and wife in Taiwan for defrauding insurance companies of 55.04 million New Taiwan dollars over a decade. The couple, both former English teachers, submitted numerous claims for minor injuries like 'falling while walking' to multiple insurers, accruing a total of nearly 1,000 injury incidents from falls. They would then use the fraudulent insurance payouts to live a lavish retirement lifestyle, purchasing luxury items and properties like villas and farmland with the ill-gotten gains. The couple now face charges of fraud and money laundering.
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In the early hours of June 20th, 2024, in Santiago, Chile, a serious train collision occurred when a freight train collided at high speed with another train conducting a speed test. The impact caused the carriages to pile up and resulted in at least 2 deaths and 9 injuries, including 4 Chinese nationals. The collision, possibly due to high-speed driving, led to a harrowing scene with carriages stacked on top of each other. The investigation is focusing on signal system failure as a possible cause, and the Chilean government is urged to review railway safety measures given the country's history of train accidents.
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Amid a record-breaking heatwave in the Islamic holy city of Mecca, over 1000 pilgrims have died from heat exhaustion during the annual Muslim pilgrimage, with half of them lacking the required permit to enter air-conditioned tents for rest. The scorching temperatures of 51.8 degrees Celsius have proved fatal for many pilgrims, with Egypt reporting over 530 deaths and an additional 40 individuals missing. Various Muslim countries have also confirmed pilgrim deaths in Mecca, including Indonesia, Pakistan, and India. To ensure safety, Saudi Arabia has restricted access to Mecca without the necessary pilgrimage visa, which serves as the sole permit for both foreign nationals and Saudi citizens during the pilgrimage period.
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Starting from June 21 to June 23, FamilyMart is offering a buy 2 get 1 free deal on large Americano, latte, and ice cream, while new tea drinks are also at special prices. This weekend, Circle K, OKmart, and Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store are also providing buy 1 get 1 free promotions on coffee. Don't miss these summer deals as they are only available for a limited time!
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During an episode of Live With Kelly & Mark, Kelly Ripa candidly shared her struggles with 'tremendous performance anxiety' when trying to pee in public restrooms, especially when being recognized by fans. Her husband, Mark Consuelos, also made a TMI confession about setting off airport metal detectors due to his crotch. The couple is known for their NSFW confessions on daytime TV, including stories about their intimate life, social media banter, and humorous anecdotes about raising their children.
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Li Yaping and Yu Tian have both hired lawyers to fight for custody of their grandchildren. Due to the unexpected arrest of the children's caregiver for involvement in a fraud ring, the children were brought back to the Yu family. Li Yaping confirmed that the court mediation is set to begin next Monday, expressing her hopes for a happy upbringing for her grandchildren in a caring environment. Additionally, she shared her sorrow over the mismanagement of her late daughter's inheritance by Gary, the caregiver.
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On June 20, 2024, Prime Minister Zhu Rongtai of the Executive Yuan. The Legislative Yuan recently passed a related bill on parliamentary reform. The Executive Yuan raised objections, and the Legislative Yuan will vote on the objections today. Former DPP legislator Lin Zhuoshui expressed shock on Facebook that Zhu Rongtai claimed many DPP proposals related to parliamentary investigative powers and contempt of parliament were not passed due to constitutional concerns. This implied that the proposers, including Chen Shuibian and Hsieh Chang-ting, were constitutional idiots, which shocked him. Lin Zhuoshui pointed out that Zhu Rongtai and the DPP made shocking statements during the inquiry, suggesting that DPP's failure to pass these proposals during their eight-year majority was due to constitutional concerns. This insinuated that prominent figures like Chen Shuibian and Hsieh Chang-ting were constitutional idiots, a discovery only made by Zhu Rongtai and the party now.
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