Reported 11 months ago
The New York Post reported on June 25, 2024, that a hiker named Lukas McClish got lost in the Santa Cruz Mountains in California for 10 days during a supposed 3-hour trek. McClish survived by drinking a gallon of water from his own shoe each day before being rescued. With no shirt and inadequate supplies, he resorted to eating wild berries and shouting for help. Search efforts intensified after he failed to attend Father's Day dinner. McClish expressed gratitude for his rescuers and the humbling experience.
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Reported 11 months ago
Yu Dequan, Taiwan's representative to the US, was accused of misusing public funds to purchase luxury furniture and personal home items for his official residence, amounting to 8 million NT dollars within six months. Huang Kuo-chang from the People’s Party requested the list of items purchased using public funds during Yu's term, but the Ministry of Foreign Affairs labeled it as a classified document. Huang criticized the use of 'classified' for items like sofas and coffee machines, questioning the need for secrecy and urging for transparency in government oversight.
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Reported 11 months ago
On June 25, 2024, the Central Meteorological Bureau cautioned about temperatures exceeding 38 degrees Celsius in the upcoming days, particularly in the high terrain areas of Southern Taiwan due to the sinking effect. The weather forecast predicts a hot and rainy week ahead, with regions like Pingtung experiencing extreme heat. Specific regions have already reached temperatures above 38 degrees, prompting red and orange heat advisories in different areas. The weather is expected to remain hot and humid due to the influence of the Pacific high pressure system.
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Reported 11 months ago
Chen Zixuan, known as a 'Local Drama Goddess' for her role in popular dramas like 'Worldly Love', bought her first house for 5.9 million 10 years ago, but regretted haggling for a 600k discount as she encountered issues like poor soundproofing, pests, and noisy neighbors after moving in. Chen shared her absurd house-hunting experience on a talk show, where she revealed her inexperienced negotiation tactics and the problems she faced living in the 12-ping old apartment she bought in miscalculated haste.
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Reported 11 months ago
Russia's weekly crude oil exports recorded the largest drop in over three months due to maintenance works at key ports such as Primorsk and Kozmino, resulting in reduced shipments. Despite the setback, oil prices saw an increase, offsetting some of the export volume decline. Western sanctions targeting Russian oil vessels are also impacting Moscow's ability to transport oil. While export values decreased, flows are expected to recover in the upcoming weeks, with signs of resumed loadings at affected ports.
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Reported 11 months ago
On June 25, 2024, at 8:50 a.m., a man and a woman were attacked by a wild bear while picking mushrooms on a mountain. The man, despite sustaining multiple injuries, managed to endure the pain and descend the mountain to seek help. The elderly woman, unfortunately, did not survive the attack. This incident adds to the recent spate of bear attacks in Japan, prompting widespread concern. Immediate rescue efforts were launched involving firefighting teams, police, and hunting organizations.
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Reported 11 months ago
In Tainan, a mother and her friends took their children to a department store's game center, where they were followed closely by a stranger, who even stared intensely at the child. Feeling scared, they ran to seek help at the service center, with the stranger following them, forcing them to leave with security escort. The police were notified but since the woman didn't engage in any unlawful behavior, no fines were issued. The game center staff pledged to enhance security measures with additional surveillance cameras, call buttons, and stationed personnel to ensure children's safety.
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Reported 11 months ago
A fire broke out on June 24th in a battery manufacturing plant in Hwaseong City, South Korea, leading to the tragic deaths of 23 people, predominantly foreigners including 17 Chinese citizens. The initial investigation points to causes such as the flammable and difficult-to-extinguish nature of lithium batteries, which produce toxic smoke upon combustion, rendering individuals unconscious after inhaling only a few breaths. The exact cause of the fire is currently being investigated by nine government agencies. The incident also resulted in a subsequent explosion of 35,000 lithium batteries stored in the warehouse, with 8 injured and 23 dead, marking one of the worst chemical factory tragedies in South Korean history.
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Reported 11 months ago
Lien Chen-ling, known as the 'Judo Queen' of Taiwan, has secured a spot in the women's 57kg judo event at the Paris Olympics, following in the footsteps of Yang Yung-wei. Despite a setback at the Tokyo Olympics, she bounced back to win gold at the Hangzhou Asian Games, marking her third time at the Olympic stage. Lien aims to savor every moment from preparation to competing in Paris, emphasizing the unique and personal experience. Other Taiwanese judokas, Lin Chen-hao in the 48kg category, have also clinched their Olympic tickets, making it a total of 3 representatives for Taiwan in judo at the upcoming Olympics.
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Reported 11 months ago
Amid the escalating hate and conflict from the Israel-Hamas war in the U.S., a violent physical confrontation erupted in the well-known Jewish community of Los Angeles last weekend. Real estate developers hosted a seminar on buying Israeli properties at a Jewish temple, but pro-Palestinian protesters accused them of trying to buy Gaza land. The clash led to chaos, with one side blocking the entrance of the temple. The incident has drawn attention and condemnation from leaders like Mayor Bass and President Biden, emphasizing the right to peaceful protest but denouncing violence and ensuring increased security in the area.
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Reported 11 months ago
The Root Base Construction recently held a seminar called 'Low-Carbon Circular Taiwan, Sustainable Durable Construction' at Cheng Kung University, focusing on topics like ESG in construction, low-carbon building materials, and the transition to net zero. They discussed the development trends of carbon reduction at home and abroad, highlighting opportunities for achieving net zero. Moreover, a seismic test by Cheng Kung University on low-carbon concrete beams and columns confirmed that seismic resistance requirements can be met while reducing carbon emissions, showing the potential for low-carbon cement concrete to replace traditional concrete without compromising design performance, marking a crucial step in the industry's transformation towards sustainability.
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Reported 11 months ago
On June 25, 2024, in New Taipei City, a man was caught violating parking rules when police officers patrolling the area noticed his suspicious behavior. The man attempted to flee and resisted inspection, leading to the discovery of weapons and drugs in his car. He was arrested on the spot and the case was transferred for further investigation. The police urge the public to report any illegal firearms and ammunition to ensure public safety.
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Reported 11 months ago
The Chairman of the Public Works Commission, Chen Jinde, inspected the Third LNG Terminal project with an overall schedule progress of 55.33%, already at 58.32% by the end of May, slightly ahead by 2.99%. Chen aims to achieve the goal of conducting trial operations in March next year and supplying gas in June. The project is crucial for energy transition in Taiwan, with a total budget of NT$965.62 billion, aiming to enhance gas supply stability and capacity in the northern regions. Despite minor setbacks due to construction noise complaints, efforts are being made to meet the target guided by the Prime Minister to complete the project on time and with quality.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
On June 25, 2024, the New Taipei District Court acquitted citizen Huang Lianshun while sentencing officer Weng to 5 months in prison for mistakenly attacking and arresting Huang, a retired special forces soldier, thinking he was a fugitive. The incident occurred in September 2022 when Officer Weng, in plainclothes, assaulted Huang without showing identification, leading to a scuffle resulting in injuries to Huang. The court found Officer Weng guilty of assault and verbal abuse, while Huang was acquitted of all charges.
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Reported 11 months ago
Mr. Deer is set to perform at the 7-ELEVEN Kaohsiung Beer Music Festival on July 5th to 7th. The band shared a funny drinking anecdote where they would get emotional and cry after drinking. They also discussed their confidence in their music as they await the Golden Melody Awards. In addition to their performance, they will hold a signing event for fans, while another group U:NUS will also perform and collaborate with artist Li Yijun at the festival.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
After the renovation at Taichung Train Station, a new dance area was created where young people gather to practice dancing on weekdays and weekends. Recently, an incident occurred where a woman suspected to be a homeless person tried to steal phones while people were dancing, but she was immediately caught in the act. This incident raised awareness among dancers to be cautious of their belongings and keep them within sight to prevent theft at the train station.
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Reported 11 months ago
Yahoo Kimo (Instant News) reported on June 25th, 2024, at 7:35 am that the Control Yuan held a press conference today stating that they will submit a constitutional interpretation and temporary disposition regarding the parliamentary reform bill. Huang Guochang, the convener of the Minority Party caucus, expressed disappointment, alleging that Li Junsiu had effectively altered his stance after changing positions, turning the Control Yuan into a 'henchman institution' for the ruling party. Li Junsiu, Secretary-General of the Control Yuan, accused the parliamentary reform bill of severely obstructing the exercise of their investigative rights and upheld that they would seek a constitutional interpretation and temporary disposition from the Constitutional Court to defend their supervisory duties.
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Reported 11 months ago
In June 25, 2024, a person booked a homestay for four days and three nights to see the Penghu Fireworks Festival through an online booking website. However, upon arrival, they discovered that the room did not match the advertised 'private bathroom,' with the restroom located in a public area. Upset, the customer called customer service, but faced delays and excuses. The homestay operator and the cooperating booking website clarified that the information was clearly stated, suggesting a discrepancy due to collaboration with other websites. The customer expressed frustration with the situation and suspected deception, highlighting the importance of clear communication and transparency in online booking services.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
In response to the adjustment of the national defense force structure, the Ministry of the Interior has revised the conditions for applying for conscription. It is estimated that implementing these changes will result in the annual addition of approximately 1,925 reserve soldiers returning to active duty and about 2,560 opting for alternative service due to family factors. These adjustments aim to effectively increase the country's military personnel and uphold the principle of conscription fairness.
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Reported 11 months ago
Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, who exposed secret U.S. military and government documents in 2010, revealing the killing of civilians by U.S. forces in the Middle East, has reached a plea deal with the U.S. Department of Justice after living in self-imposed exile for 14 years to avoid extradition and legal prosecution. Following a guilty plea on one of the 18 espionage charges, he was sentenced to five years, which will be offset by the five years he spent in a UK prison. Assange is expected to regain his freedom and return to his home country of Australia within a day or two.
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Reported 11 months ago
A citizen in Taipei sought a caregiver for their elderly family member at a hospital, only to be informed a diagnosis would require six months of treatment with additional costs, suggesting they find a cooperating intermediary. The intermediary fees, along with diagnosis and registration costs, totaled around 40,000 NT dollars. Both the hospital and the intermediary were accused of collusion. Health authorities confirmed such misconduct, with potential fines of up to 500,000 NT dollars. The hospital emphasized it does not cooperate with intermediaries, but citizen complaints indicate otherwise.
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Reported 11 months ago
On June 25, 2024, in Taipei City, the Health Bureau conducted inspections on vegetables and fruits in restaurants and supermarkets, with more than 20% found non-compliant, including well-known establishments like Shin Yeh Taiwanese Cuisine, Chao Wei Jue, and Breeze Supermarket. Although the pesticides detected have low toxicity, prolonged consumption may impact endocrine functions. The Health Bureau advises people to wash vegetables and fruits with running water for 5 minutes before cooking for safety. Violating products are required to be removed and destroyed, and fines for companies range from 60,000 to 20 million NT dollars.
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Reported 11 months ago
A kidnapping incident occurred in Sanxia, New Taipei City on June 25, 2024, where a married couple targeted a friend of a debtor, detained and abused him in a hotel, even live streaming the ordeal to extort a ransom of 500,000. Worried about being tracked by the police through mobile positioning, the culprits switched hotels three times in an attempt to evade capture. The police finally apprehended the suspects in a parking lot ambush. The victim was lured to a karaoke gathering under false pretenses and subsequently assaulted. The suspects confessed that the kidnapping was to force the actual debtor to settle the debt. One accomplice is still at large.
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Reported 11 months ago
A system outage by CDK Global has caused significant disruptions to car dealerships, with nearly 15,000 across North America struggling to provide services. While CDK is working to restore its systems, the outage has led to long delays, missed opportunities for customers to save money, and challenges in car registrations and sales. Dealers and customers are advised to explore alternative options during this time of uncertainty.
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Reported 11 months ago
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, B. Riley Wealth chief market strategist Art Hogan discusses the challenges of addressing fiscal policy in an election year, emphasizing the need to increase revenues and reduce spending. He expresses skepticism about the effectiveness of tariffs, arguing that consumers end up bearing the costs. Hogan hopes to hear candidates advocate for alternative ways to protect American industry without burdening consumers. He also highlights the importance of addressing both revenue generation and spending cuts in economic policy discussions.
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