Reported 8 months ago
In anticipation of Police Day, on June 14th, the Da Cheng branch of the First Division of the Taichung City Government Police Department received multiple meal donations from Ren-Ai Hospital to appreciate their contributions to public safety in the central district. The hospital hoped to thank the officers for their hard work and provide them with energy to continue safeguarding society. The special donations, personally delivered by the head of Ren-Ai Hospital, including hot hamburgers, pleasantly surprised and touched the police officers on duty, injecting them with encouragement and warmth as they felt society's care and support prior to Police Day. The head of the Da Cheng branch expressed deep gratitude for the hospital's spontaneous gesture and reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining public order and societal stability.
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Reported 8 months ago
Taiwanese startup AI laser optical technology company Oomii announced their IPO plan and signed a listing guidance contract with Fubon Securities on June 20th. Oomii, founded in October 2018, has successfully integrated laser visual aid technology into AR smart glasses for the visually impaired, obtaining FDA certification in May this year and completing patent layout in multiple countries. The smart glasses use AI+AR technology to assist visually impaired individuals with enhanced environmental recognition, warning of surrounding objects, navigation functions, cloud storage of visual images, voice recognition, and IoT operation, aiming to improve efficiency in daily life and work for the visually impaired. Oomii is also collaborating with major teaching hospitals to address AR smart glasses for macular degeneration. Oomii's AR 3D surgical navigation system, aimed at assisting physicians in minimally invasive orthopedic surgery, obtained multiple medical invention patents in May 2023. Oomii is also developing the MolRx software and hardware system to shorten the timeline for new drug development by using AR 3D imaging, haptic feedback systems, and specialized MD molecular dynamics simulation systems.
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Reported 8 months ago
Following two recent student school bus accidents, Kang Chiao International School faced an investigation and disciplinary actions from the Education Bureau due to poor management. As a result, the bureau approved a reduction of 1 class in the enrollment of Kang Chiao High School Junior High School Section for the 114th academic year. The school bus accidents, occurring on March 11th and May 21st this year, left approximately 20 and 3 students lightly injured, prompting the bureau to take action to improve traffic safety for students. The school was also fined for failure to report leasing contracts as required. Moving forward, the Education Bureau plans to strengthen traffic management mechanisms in all school campuses to prevent future accidents.
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Reported 8 months ago
A 59-year-old man surnamed Lu was driving his car in WuGu district, New Taipei City, when he noticed smoke coming from the vehicle and quickly pulled over. To his shock, the car burst into flames upon stopping, prompting him to call emergency services. Firefighters rushed to the scene and successfully extinguished the fire. Thankfully, there were no injuries reported. This incident marked the second car fire in WuGu in just two days, with another car at a nearby tow truck yard catching fire on the previous day.
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Reported 8 months ago
On the evening of June 18th, police in Taoyuan stopped a man named Wu with suspicious test license plates during a crackdown on drunk driving. The next day, another car with the same test plates drove in, revealing that both drivers were employees of the same used car dealership. Investigations found that the dealership had purchased four fake test license plates online to save money, leading to their arrest. The police highlighted the seriousness of forging or altering license plates, with penalties reaching up to a year in prison or a fine of NT$18,000 for each offense, and emphasized the legal consequences of such actions.
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Reported 8 months ago
最近「博愛座爭議」持續升溫，引發爭議，作家苦苓提出50字建言讓網友讚不絕口。苦苓建議車上不設博愛座，鼓勵自發讓座，引起熱烈討論。
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Reported 8 months ago
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway holds Bank of America as its second-largest position, making up 10% of the stock portfolio. Despite challenges in the banking industry, Bank of America offers an attractive dividend yield and is priced favorably. Occidental Petroleum is another Buffett favorite due to its well-run operations and leadership in carbon-capture initiatives. However, Moody's is advised to be avoided as it is currently overpriced and vulnerable to economic downturns. Investors looking for new stock additions may find value in Bank of America and Occidental Petroleum, while being cautious towards Moody's.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 20, 2024, at 4:14 am, female singer and host Li Qingqing tragically passed away in a car accident on the West Coast Highway in Malaysia, just a few hours after posting on Facebook that she was 'off to perform'. Li Qingqing, aged 51, was known for performing worldwide and organizing events with her husband. Fans expressed grief on social media upon hearing the news of her sudden death.
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Reported 8 months ago
The Financial Supervisory Commission officially released the 'Financial Industry Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Guidelines' on June 20, 2024. As of the end of May, out of 377 financial peripheral units surveyed, 108 were already utilizing AI, accounting for 29%, with 29 institutions adopting the ChatGPT 'Chatbot' technology, especially in the banking sector. The guidelines aim to assist financial institutions in the implementation, use, and management of AI, focusing on principles like fairness, human-centeredness, privacy protection, and individual rights, stressing that non-compliance will not result in penalties for now.
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Reported 8 months ago
The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) in Taiwan officially released the 'Guidelines for the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Financial Industry,' with statistics showing that out of 377 financial institutions surveyed, 108 are utilizing AI, with 29 of them employing ChatGPT chatbots, mostly in banks. The guidelines aim to assist financial institutions in implementing, using, and managing AI without punitive measures for non-compliance, emphasizing self-assessment based on risks. AI applications are primarily used for internal administration (20%) and intelligent customer service (16%), among others like marketing, risk assessment, and fraud prevention activities. Different deployment methods for AI models such as self-built, outsourced, and purchased have varying scenarios when applying the guidelines.
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Reported 8 months ago
President Tsai Ing-wen announced the establishment of the 'National Climate Change Response Committee', 'Whole Society Defense Resilience Committee', and 'Healthy Taiwan Promotion Committee' before her first month in office. The creation of these committees triggered debates over discussions on the controversial fourth LNG terminal and the extension of nuclear power plants. While Tsai emphasized the importance of these committees for better communication and solution findings, opposition parties criticized her for expanding presidential power into the administrative system and described the move as 'stacking up beds'. Some netizens also expressed skepticism and cynicism towards the new committees, questioning their necessity and effectiveness.
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Reported 8 months ago
At the 2024 Golden Melody Awards, the band Gao Wu Ren is nominated for four major awards, expressing their wish to win all four and distribute 100 hamburgers for each win. They mention their desire to perform in Barcelona as a significant milestone for the band, having written a song about the city. The band is actively touring and preparing for a new album, with upcoming performances in Singapore, London, Paris, Hong Kong, and a strong desire to visit Barcelona in the future.
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Reported 8 months ago
Kane Brown and his wife Katelyn have welcomed their third child, a baby boy named Krewe Allen Brown, on June 18. The couple shared the news on Instagram, with photos of their new arrival. Kane Brown and Katelyn already have two daughters. Brown shared his thoughts on becoming a father of three, revealing that his wife encouraged him to undergo a vasectomy after the unexpected pregnancy.
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Reported 8 months ago
麋先生入圍2024金曲獎最佳樂團獎，和告五人一同為頒獎典禮造勢。麋先生重申保持想贏的心態，與滅火器樂團對嗆滅火器主唱大正，指其言論「騙人」。聖皓表示在晚作息的生活下，為金曲獎而調整飲食狀況。除了金曲獎外，麋先生預計將於9月21日在台北小巨蛋開唱，沒有透露夢幻嘉賓人選。
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Reported 8 months ago
A breakthrough study conducted by the Department of Pulmonology at Taoyuan Hospital and the Pulmonology Department of Taipei Veterans General Hospital revealed a new mechanism for the persistent breathing difficulties and fatigue experienced by COVID-19 patients. The study, led by Dr. Luo Bojun from Taoyuan Hospital's Pulmonology Department, identified a correlation between static lung hyperinflation, small airway dysfunction, and the ongoing respiratory symptoms in COVID-19 patients. The results suggest that over 50% of COVID-19 patients continue to suffer from lung hyperinflation and small airway damage even after eight months of recovery, leading to breathing difficulties and fatigue. This research provides a new direction for future COVID-19 treatments, highlighting the potential long-term effects of lung hyperinflation on patients, and offers a possibility for treating small airway dysfunction to alleviate symptoms. Further clinical studies will be needed to confirm the effectiveness of such treatments.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 20, 2024, Nationalist Party legislator Yeh Yu-zhi and Democratic Progressive Party legislator Wang Ting-yu engaged in a high-decibel argument at the Legislative Yuan, lasting for 5 minutes. The dispute stemmed from an earlier discussion about the use of police power to suppress protesters. Yeh accused Wang of spreading rumors and misinterpreting his statements, while Wang retorted by accusing Yeh of advocating for the use of police power to disperse civilians. The confrontation ended with both individuals exchanging accusations and refusing to engage in further dialogue.
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Reported 8 months ago
Japanese couple-run business 'Sui Labo' developed 'Onigiri Armor' to protect convenience store rice balls from being deformed in bags, selling out within an hour of release. The armor can fit any size rice ball, including round ones, and features a locking mechanism. The product, designed based on the appearance of armor, gained popularity quickly, with many expressing relief that their rice balls will now be protected.
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Reported 8 months ago
Taiwanese artist Yang Chenglin recently turned 40 and announced a concert in Singapore on her Facebook, prompting fans to like the post but unable to comment due to the comments section being disabled. Despite the lack of interaction on Facebook, her popularity remains high on platforms like Weibo. Yang Chenglin's recent successes include performances on 'Singer 2024' and ongoing concert tours, with a mix of responses from fans on different social media platforms.
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Reported 8 months ago
台電表示，台北與屏東的停電事故並非因缺電，而是因設備故障導致，搶修後均已恢復供電。在西門町的停電情況中，台電在1分鐘內即轉供復電。對於停電對民眾造成的不便，台電表示會加速改善設備，提高穩定供電率。
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 20, 2024, at 4:44 am, Legislator Yang Chiung-yung commended the efforts of the New Construction Office and the construction team for ahead-of-schedule progress on the Hofeng Bridge. The project to connect Hofeng Bridge with Di Nan Road started in early March this year and is set to be completed by mid-February next year. This new connection will help alleviate traffic congestion and enhance commuting efficiency between Zhubei and Taichung, benefiting workers in the area.
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Reported 8 months ago
A state-owned Dutch company, the largest electricity grid operator in Germany, announced the termination of talks on selling its German business to the government in Berlin due to budget constraints. TenneT, one of four transmission network operators in Germany, had planned the talks in February 2023 to address funding needs for its German operations, vital for the country's transition to renewable energy. The German government cited budgetary challenges as the reason for not proceeding with the transaction, emphasizing a need for alternative funding sources.
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Reported 8 months ago
Research shows that companies that undergo stock splits typically outperform the S&P 500, as seen with Nvidia following its recent 10-for-1 split. Super Micro Computer and Microsoft are two AI-focused companies that could potentially announce stock splits next. Super Micro Computer specializes in high-performance computing platforms for AI applications and is expected to grow its market share significantly by 2026. On the other hand, Microsoft leads in enterprise software and is leveraging generative AI to further enhance its services, although its current valuation may be considered expensive. Both companies present investment opportunities, particularly if they decide to split their stocks.
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Reported 8 months ago
According to the Statistical Bureau, 68% of employed workers in Taiwan earn an average monthly salary of less than NT$50,000. The average regular monthly salary for all employed workers in April was NT$46,321, with an increase of 0.54% from the previous month and 2.77% from the previous year. The bureau highlighted that certain industries like arts and entertainment, accommodation and food service, other services, and support services had average salaries between NT$30,000 and NT$40,000, while sectors like information and communication, and finance and insurance offered higher wages.
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Reported 8 months ago
Kangqiao High School has experienced 2 consecutive student transportation accidents this year, prompting the New Taipei City Department of Education to hold a consultation meeting with private schools regarding poor school bus management. Today, they approved a reduction of 1 class in the student enrollment for the Kangqiao Junior High Division in the 114th academic year. Measures to improve school bus safety include strengthening speed limit management, tire inspection, establishing safe driving norms, and conducting self-audits. The Department of Education continues to enhance campus transportation management mechanisms to prevent accidents and enforce penalties on violations.
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Reported 8 months ago
寧于晨2024年6月20日 上午4:4224歲中國女偶像黃一鳴因參加選秀節目《青春有你》而嶄露頭角，去年坦承未婚生女，最近在直播中透露生父為王思聰。她表示不在意王思聰回應，自己支持女兒繼承遺產，並坦承懷孕後曾面臨困擾，最終是在媽媽的支持下決定生下女兒。強調從未想藉機獲利，也不想成為富太太，全程強調自力更生，決心撫養女兒長大。
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