Reported about 1 year ago
Horoscope updated by Zao Ka Life Media on June 30, 2024, 10:55 PM according to the influence of the stars: Neptune retrograde, Mercury enters Leo, Water Mars opposite, and the Fire sky is getting closer to Neptune retrograde, suggesting the need to address previously avoided issues and heal inner problems. Aquarians can expect good news and high success rates, while Leos are destined to find their partner in certain circles. Individual horoscope predictions are provided for each zodiac sign, advising caution in handling communications and relationships during this period.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 30, 2024, President Biden departed New York State on Air Force One. Following the first televised election debate by Reuters on June 27, the incumbent President Biden seeking re-election performed worse than expected. A post-debate poll shows over 70% of respondents doubt Biden's mental capacity to continue as President, with 45% of Democratic voters suggesting he should withdraw. A new CBS News/YouGov poll on June 30 also reveals concerns about Biden's mental and cognitive abilities, indicating 72% of registered voters feel he is unfit, higher than the previous 65%. Despite some advisors claiming grassroots voters are not as worried as politicians, there is still unease within the Democratic Party and increased preference for a different candidate.
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Reported about 1 year ago
After a disastrous debate with Trump last Thursday, Biden is reportedly feeling humiliated and lacking confidence, realizing the negative image he portrayed. US media has been closely following Biden's movements, noting a planned family gathering at Camp David where he will discuss the campaign with his family. Meanwhile, reports suggest that Biden's sister, Valerie, and longtime advisor Ted Kaufman, as well as some high-profile Congressional Democrats, privately express concerns about Biden's ability to win the election. Biden's close circle, including his wife Jill, holds significant influence over his decision-making regarding the future of his campaign.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Following the first debate for the 2024 U.S. presidential election on June 27, where current Democratic candidate Biden faced off against the Republican candidate Trump, Biden's lackluster performance drew criticism from various quarters. Despite this, former House Speaker Pelosi stood in support of Biden, stating that his debate failures should not detract from his previous accomplishments. While Biden's team and supporters defend his performance, calls for his replacement persist. Pelosi argues that Biden has already been nominated by the Democratic Party, and attempts to overturn this decision would only lead to chaos. She emphasizes Biden's track record and future potential, urging people to focus on his overall performance rather than one debate.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Ministry of Finance and various tax authorities announced the list of top tax debtors, with the late stock market figure Huang Renzhong leading the personal debt list with a total of 1.93 billion yuan, and his family collectively owing nearly 33.7 billion New Taiwan dollars. The total amount of announced tax debts nationwide exceeded 895 billion yuan, with 16 cases totaling 31.97 billion yuan written off. Among the businesses, the Hyatt Hotels owed over 21.8 billion yuan, maintaining the top position. The number of cases decreased by 16 compared to 2023, amounting to 895.12 billion yuan. The Ministry emphasized the importance of clearing tax debts and cooperation with the Ministry of Justice to ensure compliance and enforcement.
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Reported about 1 year ago
財政部公布重大欠稅案件中欠稅大戶資料，多為老面孔，共有915件，總金額高達895.12億元；其中16件因預期豁免條款而被剃除，減少31.97億元。個人欠稅超過1,000萬元者145件，營利事業欠稅超過5,000萬元者112件，總計257件。知名欠稅戶包括環亞飯店、已故股市名人黃任中等。
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Ministry of Finance in Taiwan announced that there are 915 tax debtors with a total debt of around 895.12 billion yuan, a decrease from last year. Majority of the reduction in debt is due to some cases reaching the end of the tax collection period or complying with court judgments. Among the top individual tax debtors are Huang Renzhong, his sister Huang Xinping, and the Huang family, collectively owing nearly 32 billion yuan, with Huang Renzhong alone owing 19.35 billion yuan. The top corporate tax debtor is Hua Lien International Hotel Co., Ltd, owing about 21.8 billion yuan.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Global stocks edged higher after the first round of voting in France's historic elections, with U.S. Treasury yields also rising. The French far-right party took a smaller lead than expected, potentially leading to a hung parliament. European stocks ended up, and the euro gained following the vote. Investors are now looking forward to key economic data releases and Federal Reserve statements later in the week, while Wall Street saw gains in tech, consumer discretionary, and financial sectors. Oil prices rose, and the dollar surged to a 38-year peak against the yen.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Tainan's 'Qi Sen Beef Noodle Soup' in Madou District, known for not cancelling its 'eat-all-you-can' offer of braised egg and minced pork rice during the recent egg shortage, has now adjusted its prices due to inflation. The boss revealed that amidst rising costs of rent, rice, and minced pork, daily consumption has increased by 200 eggs, leading to a price increase of 10 NT dollars to 130 NT dollars for the special offer. Customers consuming more eggs recently prompted this decision, with an average of 700 eggs being used daily compared to the previous 500. The store's decision to maintain the offer during egg shortages seems to have attracted more customers, increasing daily egg consumption by approximately 200 eggs.
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Reported about 1 year ago
腎臟科醫師江守山建議一名50多歲糖尿病患者不吃早餐，患者2個月後在未使用血糖藥物下，糖化血色素從8%多降為7%，透過不吃早餐改善血糖控制。江守山表示，斷食還可啟動人體自噬作用，促進新陳代謝，採用168斷食法可減少熱量攝取、有助體重維持，以及避免或改善糖尿病狀況。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Public action group 'Mountain Sea Citizen Deconstruction Action' initiated a recall campaign against Keelung Mayor Xie Guoliang. With an estimated over 40,000 signatures in the second phase, the petitions will be submitted to the Keelung City Election Commission for review and then to the central government for further examination. Former DPP legislator High Jia-yu, a Keelung native, expressed readiness to step in if needed. As tensions escalate between parties regarding the recall, support for and against Xie becomes polarized, with green camp supporters becoming more impassioned. High Jia-yu also hinted at a potential candidacy for the mayoral position, emphasizing the need for Xie to face scrutiny from Keelung residents.
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Reported about 1 year ago
LOOKin highlights budget-friendly yet fashionable designer handbags beloved by many young adults. Brands like Coach and Longchamp offer classic designs, quality craftsmanship, and leather assurance at an affordable starting price around 10,000 NT. The article recommends Longchamp LE PLIAGE XTRA handbag XS at 19,000 NT, Coach JUNO handbag at 19,800 NT, Tory Burch T MONOGRAM mini bucket bag at 16,900 NT, and Marc Jacobs The J Marc saddle bag in peach at 18,900 NT. These bags are not only practical but also exude style, making them perfect for daily use and work outings.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Drinking too many sugary beverages can lead to diabetes. Due to the recent hot weather in Taiwan, many people are consuming sugary drinks to quench their thirst. However, excessive consumption can lead to diabetes. A doctor from Taipei City's Tzu Chi Hospital warns that out of over 80,000 kidney disease patients in Taiwan, almost half are diabetes-related. It is recommended to drink at least 1500cc of water daily, avoid sugary and phosphorus-containing beverages, and undergo regular medical check-ups to prevent diabetes and kidney diseases.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Recently, a 40-year-old hair designer Nick spent $700,000 to marry an 18-year-old Vietnamese bride, sparking controversy and discussions online about it being 'human trafficking'. Nick explained that he wanted children and found that young Taiwanese women might not be willing to have children early, so he opted to go for matchmaking in Vietnam where women might be more inclined towards traditional values and starting a family. His wife, Chen Jin-gui, also defended their marriage against criticisms, expressing that their marriage was consensual and not a transaction, urging people to think before making harsh comments.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Taiwanese stock market started the second half of the year on a positive note as the weighted index closed at 23058 points, up 26 points or 0.11%. TSMC rose by 2 points to 968 points. The market opened at 23042 points, reaching a high of 23187 points during the day, and closing at 23058 points with a slight increase of 26 points. TSMC opened at 968 points, reaching a high of 977 points and closing at 968 points with a 2-point increase. The US stock market saw a weak performance on Friday with Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 indices closing in red.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Popular member of South Korean boy group Teen Top, Chunji, will hold his first solo fan meeting at CLAPPER STUDIO in Taiwan on July 21st. With the success of Niel and Ricky's activities in Taiwan, Chunji is excited to meet his fans and showcase a memorable night. Tickets for the event have been selling well since June 1st, and Chunji is eager to prepare a special performance for Taiwanese fans. He looks forward to enjoying Taiwanese cuisine and sights recommended by fans, emphasizing the importance of fulfilling fan expectations during the event.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Due to the influence of southwest winds, various regions are experiencing hot weather in Taiwan. The Central Weather Bureau issued a high-temperature advisory for 16 counties and cities with Taiwan's Taitung County at an orange alert level and a chance of extreme high temperatures reaching 38 degrees Celsius. Other areas like Taipei City, Taoyuan City, Hsinchu County, Taichung City, Changhua County, Nantou County, Yunlin County, Tainan City, and Pingtung County are at orange alert level with a probability of consecutive days of 36 degrees Celsius. Some other areas are under a yellow alert. The weather is expected to be mostly cloudy to clear with sporadic brief showers in the morning, localized brief thunderstorms in the afternoon, and possibilities of heavy rain, prompting precautions against severe weather phenomena such as short-term heavy rain, thunder, and strong gusts of wind.
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Reported about 1 year ago
With the recent trend of increasing property buyers due to schemes like youth housing loans and the booming Taiwan stock market, a netizen with a monthly income of 45,000 NTD expressed interest in buying a pre-sale property worth 15 million NTD, planning to loan 10 million NTD and seeking advice online. Respondents suggest buying a used property for rental investment instead of going for the pre-sale option due to various risks involved and low rental returns in the current market. Some advise focusing on long-term high-return rental properties like multi-room apartments instead. Public sentiment leans towards caution over the risky investment choice and the challenges of being a landlord in Taiwan's market.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Minister of Health and Welfare, Shih Chung-liang, refuted claims of factional struggles prompting the removal of Wu Hsiu-mei as the director of the Food and Drug Administration, stating it was due to the end of her temporary assignment, personal life planning, and the need to find better talents for the country's progress. The Minister emphasized a respectful approach to personnel arrangements, attributing them to natural progress. The appointment of the new FDA director, Chuan Sheng-hung, was also discussed as he nears retirement age, with the Minister highlighting difficulties in finding suitable replacements and mentioning plans for future improvements. Wu's removal sparked surprise and media speculation, countered by the Ministry's stance on seeking advancements and unity within the organization.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 30, 2024, the Executive Yuan issued a reward notice to encourage the public to monitor Huang Lixiong. The founder of Taiwanese internet sensation 'Socialite Nana' (real name Su Chenduan) and her boyfriend Huang Bojian, along with his father, former renowned obstetrician at National Taiwan University Hospital, Huang Lixiong, have been accused of running a 1 billion fraud scheme and are currently wanted. The Huang family was found to owe over 71.3 million in taxes and, after failing to present a repayment plan, the Shilin Branch of the Executive Yuan issued a 'Banned Luxury Order' last month. The order prohibits Huang Lixiong from using taxis, high-speed rail, airplanes, indulging in nightlife activities, investing in stocks or futures, spending more than 2,000 NT dollars on a single item or service, or exceeding 24,000 NT dollars in monthly expenses. The Executive Yuan has now posted a reward notice, urging the public to report any extravagant behavior or violations of the ban, promising rewards of 30,000 to 100,000 NT dollars for reports leading to the recovery of tax arrears, with a maximum reward of 1 million NT dollars.
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Reported about 1 year ago
CTWANT Weekly | By Huang Xiaoting, June 30, 2024, 9:16 PM (Photo provided by the brand) Summer is here and if you're wondering where to take your kids for fun, the highly anticipated annual LEGO summer event is just around the corner! Head to the 9th floor of Shin Kong Mitsukoshi New Taipei Nanxi Store One Hall from now until July 21 for Taiwan's first immersive space adventure themed event, 'LEGO Galactic Adventure.' Combining light and digital interactive experiences with building blocks, this event features 6 main experience zones where adults and kids can embark on a LEGO galactic adventure through mysterious LEGO universe. Aside from the interactive activities, there are also multiple rewards and check-in activities to enjoy at the event.
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Reported about 1 year ago
IG限時動態推薦了一款手繪感「雲朵蠟筆拼圖」模版，只要一PO就會引來問題，特效超可愛且簡單操作，可使用Vivisticker APP進行照片排版套特效。APP提供多款有趣實用功能，如限動模板、中英文字體、GIF動圖等，讓用戶輕鬆製作獨特限動。
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Reported about 1 year ago
YouTuber儒哥日前帶領近20名畢業生騎車上山慶祝畢業，在途中遭遇一輛砂石車惡意逼車，導致一名女學生差點被輾倒。儒哥將事發過程PO上網怒批，引來警方介入調查。警方根據行車記錄器畫面等事證通知砂石車駕駛到案說明，將根據違反道路交通管理處罰條例處理。
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 30, 2024, the director of the Central Weather Bureau, Zheng Mingdian, warned that the first hurricane of the year had formed in the Atlantic. Although the Pacific remains quiet, the typhoon season is beginning, so preparations should be made. Due to the influence of the Pacific high pressure, sea temperatures around Taiwan are higher than usual. Zheng Mingdian emphasized the importance of being prepared, despite the reduced number of typhoons this year due to the strengthening of the Anti-El Nino phenomenon and rising temperatures.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 30, 2024, the Taiwan stock market opened with the weighted index at 23,042.7 points, rising by 10.45 points at the opening to reach 23,107 points within a minute. TSMC rose by 2 yuan to 968 yuan, along with other companies like Foxconn, MediaTek, Largan Precision, and Delta Electronics also experiencing price increases. Analysts noted mixed movements in the US stock market on June 28, with specific focus on upcoming manufacturing PMI and non-farm payroll data. Overall, the market sentiment for the Taiwan stock market remains positive with a few concerns to watch for potential trends shifts.
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