Reported 8 months ago
For the past 14 years, Earth's inner core has been rotating more slowly than before, potentially leading to a lengthening of Earth's days. This trend was identified in a new study published in Nature, indicating that the inner core's deceleration might affect the rotation of the outer layers of the planet. However, any resulting changes in day length would be minimal and imperceptible to humans, likely not requiring adjustments to clocks or calendars. The phenomenon of the inner core slowing down, known as backtracking, has been difficult to prove but recent data analysis provides compelling evidence for this occurrence.
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Reported 8 months ago
TVBS News Network reported on June 19, 2024, at 8:35 am that President Lai Ching-te, marking one month in office, announced the formation of three major committees, with a Climate Change Committee co-chaired by Pro-Nuclear advocate and ASUS Chairman Todd Hsiao, leading to speculation of potential revisions to the energy policy. Acer founder Stan Shih emphasized that nuclear energy is an international trend for the future.
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Reported 8 months ago
Consumers are expected to reduce their chocolate consumption as cocoa prices surge, causing manufacturers like Nestle SA to raise prices. The historic cocoa rally, driven by a global shortage, has more than doubled cocoa futures this year, leading to increased production costs for confectionery. While chocolatiers secured supplies at lower prices, they will eventually have to pass on the higher costs to consumers, potentially dampening demand. Nestle's managing director Mark Davies anticipates the impact on the industry and consumers as cocoa prices remain elevated due to poor harvests in West Africa.
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Reported 8 months ago
During a press conference commemorating President Lai Ching-te's one-month anniversary in office, People First Party Chairman Ko Wen-je criticized the Democratic Progressive Party for forming committees, offices, and national teams whenever issues arise, but questioned the effectiveness beyond placing their own people in positions.
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Reported 8 months ago
In entertainment news on June 19, 2024, at 8:35 AM, Sun Anzuo's manager was arrested for attacking police, shouted 'being demonized,' and was taken to Northern Prosecutors, creating a chaotic scene.
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Reported 8 months ago
Former chief of Ningxia Police Station in Datong Police Substation in Taipei, Yeh Yu-hsin, was sentenced to a total of 14 years and 8 months in prison plus a 5-year deprivation of civil rights by Shilin District Court for accepting bribes from Du Cheng-che, alias 'Lan Dao,' the mastermind of a case involving fraudulent job seekers, torture, and murder. The case, known as the 'Taiwanese version of the Cambodian case,' originated in 111 Republic of China (ROC) when the police were informed of family members being imprisoned while seeking jobs in the north, leading to the rescue of the imprisoned victims and the discovery of three dead bodies that were abandoned. The court found Yeh guilty of corruption, bribery, and money laundering offenses, while Du received a separate sentence for bribery. The investigation revealed the intricate web of fraudulent activities orchestrated by Du, including the establishment of a 'fleet' to imprison those who provided bank accounts in exchange for money, with further legal actions ongoing.
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Reported 8 months ago
TVBS News Video, June 19, 2024, 8:34 AM: Recently, students at National Taiwan Normal University received scam messages from a fraud group posing as school administrators claiming that students with half of their credits failed would be expelled and asked them to click a link to transfer to another school. The university clarified that these messages are false, and also mentioned that the '二一' grading system was abolished in 2011.
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Reported 8 months ago
According to TVBS News Network on June 19, 2024, at 8:34 AM, a group of people traveled to Japan last week with family. Two sisters decided to stay a couple more days and lodged in an apartment-style hotel in Ueno. Unexpectedly, a man tried to unlock their room door with a passcode late at night before their departure, even claiming to be a hotel staff after the police arrived following the sisters' distress call. The sisters eventually left in the middle of the night with their luggage, contacting the hotel but receiving no response so far.
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Reported 8 months ago
Taipei City police cracked down on a Texas poker club near the Taipei Dome suspected of gambling activities. Investigation revealed that one of the club's operators is allegedly the boyfriend of internet celebrity Didi, called 'Charlie.' However, Charlie refuted the claims on Instagram stating he is neither the owner, shareholder, nor partner. Didi also quickly posted on IG to distance herself from the controversy.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 19, 2024, Taiwan's stock market reached a new high with a rise of 452 points, closing at 23,209 points. TSMC jumped 38 points to 981 points, while Mediatek also hit the daily limit, leading the market up with the AI sector. Foreign investors made a historical net buy of 48.5 billion NTD. There are reports of individual investors profiting from the market frenzy, with one investing 20 million NTD and doubling it in 6 months, and another borrowing 40 million NTD for Hon Hai, clearing their home mortgage.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 19, 2024, at 8:33 am, a farmer in Xiluo, Yunlin, had his agricultural tractor stolen from his farmland. After reporting to the police and seeking help online, three days later, an old man from Taichung contacted him claiming that a friend had introduced someone selling a tractor. The farmer went to Yunlin, spent 100,000 NTD to buy it, and another 10,000 NTD to transport it to Taichung. Later, he found out he was deceived and hopes the original owner will compensate for his loss. A lawyer stated that although the old man was unaware, buying a tractor of unknown origin without legal procedures, he could only seek compensation from the swindler and not demand the original owner to cover the losses.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 19, 2024, amidst controversies surrounding Sun Anzuo, his parents, including Sun Peng, have been actively involved in trying to help him - from traveling to the US for his rescue to attending court hearings. Despite spending millions on legal fees, family tensions remain unresolved, with his son publicly criticizing Sun Peng during a live broadcast for casting spells on him. Currently, Sun Anzuo is under police investigation, but his parents continue to seek assistance from a top legal team for his defense.
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Reported 8 months ago
Brazilian companies are preparing for the impact of sustained double-digit interest rates, with the Central Bank of Brazil expected to hold the policy rate at 10.5% amid concerns over inflation and fiscal deficit control. This new reality poses challenges for companies with floating-rate debt taken at historically low rates during the pandemic. As global interest rates rise, Brazilian firms are facing higher borrowing costs and potential financial stress, leading to an increase in bankruptcy filings and debt restructuring efforts across various sectors.
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Reported 8 months ago
In the animated film 'Garfield: Farm Adventure,' voiced by Chris Pratt, the actor immerses himself in the character by mimicking cat behavior like sticking out the tongue to drink water and curling up while sleeping. Pratt's performance as Garfield has been highly praised by the director, who believes he is the perfect fit for the role due to his childhood memories and admiration for the character. Beyond the big screen, Garfield will also make an appearance at the 'P. LEAGUE+ Championship' in Taoyuan on June 20, distributing limited edition Garfield merchandise to fans attending the game.
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Reported 8 months ago
一名民眾在2019年購買了宜蘭一間民宿的住宿券，卻在今年四月想使用時被告知業者要易主經營，且只能退三成金額。消保官提醒禮券等同現金，業者應根據當時的購買價格全額退款，同時也要關注履約保障以保障消費權益。面對此類糾紛，消費者可能需要向消保官申訴以爭取自身權益。
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Reported 8 months ago
TVBS新聞網報導指出，有民眾2019年在旅展買宜蘭一間民宿的住宿券，遭業者在未註明使用期限下要求盡快使用，並於易主後停止使用券，導致民眾要求退款遭拒，僅能獲得三成金額，引發爭議。
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Reported 8 months ago
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wen-An participated in a video conference with Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko to discuss strategies to address low birth rates. Chiang mentioned his experience as a father of three and proudly shared Taipei City's recent high birth rate, highlighting the issue of declining birth rates. The meeting aimed to exchange insights and solutions regarding this demographic challenge.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 19, 2024, retired General Ji Linlian publicly addressed President Lai Ching-te regarding his speech at the Huangpu 100th anniversary, emphasizing a refusal to accept surrenderism and the importance of city warfare and mountain assault vehicles for Taiwan's defense. Ji criticized Lai's stance on war strategies, highlighting the need for peace and the avoidance of conflicts, denouncing surrender ideologies and promoting a comprehensive defense strategy.
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Reported 8 months ago
TipRanks presents their 'Perfect 10' list featuring top-scoring stocks that are showing bullish signals based on their Smart Score algorithm. Two highlighted stocks from the list include Northern Oil and Gas (NOG) and AZZ, Inc. These companies have positive outlooks backed by analysts' comments, with potential gains expected in the coming year.
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Reported 8 months ago
Tsao Chia-yi, ranked 153rd in the world for women's doubles, is selected by Hsieh Su-wei to be her partner in the Paris Olympics. Tsao expresses honor and joy to be able to play with the legendary player she has admired since childhood. Despite feeling nervous about the Olympics, Tsao is more excited to partner with Hsieh. She recently had the opportunity to train with Hsieh and learn from her, focusing on tactics and collaboration. Tsao's unexpected Olympic journey at the age of 20 surpasses her initial expectations, and she looks forward to the experience despite feeling some nerves. The article discusses Tsao's training experience in France and her eagerness to learn from Hsieh's unique playing style and handle challenges with a positive mentality.
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Reported 8 months ago
如果Target（TGT）想要在與迅猛競爭對手沃爾瑪（WMT）之間的金融差距上拉近距離，它必須整頓其業務通道。零售專家和投資人Jeff Macke在Yahoo Finance的'Opening Bid' podcast上表示：“我擔心Target能否整頓行動。” Macke知道一些關於Target的歷史，他的父親是Dayton Hudson商場營運商的前主席兼首席執行官，後者是Target的前身。年輕的Macke生動回憶了與父親一起走過Target的通道，去發現潛在的運營問題和機遇。然而，如今的Target仍然面臨一些挑戰，例如在五月份他們報告了第一季度意外的盈利不佳，董事長兼首席執行官Brian Cornell指出了成本上漲的食品和家庭必需品，並指出通膨“對消費者錢包造成了壓力”。為了解決消費者需求轉變的問題，Target已經開始降低消費者必需品的價格，到年底約有5,000件商品打折。這一舉措可能促進客流量增加，鼓勵更長時間的瀏覽，並希望有更多的銷售。除此之外，Macke提出了一些建議，例如管理零售偷竊的因素，並指出Target需要保持友好的購物環境以防止盜竊。他還表示，Target應該繼續發揮其核心能力並延伸其Circle獎勵計劃。
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Reported 8 months ago
Taiwanese actress Chen Yanxi and mainland actor Chen Xiao have been married for 8 years, but on the 19th, a mainland blogger revealed that Chen Xiao had requested a divorce from Chen Yanxi at the end of last year, even blocking her phone number. Rumors of marital issues surfaced due to a lack of public appearances together, with Chen Yanxi reportedly attempting to contact Chen Xiao through third parties since late 2023. Chen Yanxi's Instagram still features past happy family photos, but both parties have yet to comment on the veracity of the divorce rumors.
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Reported 8 months ago
A new supernatural sci-fi anthology series, 'Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams,' has quickly climbed Netflix's top 10 list, offering standalone thought-provoking stories that blend science fiction and the supernatural. Created by acclaimed Indonesian filmmaker Joko Anwar, the series explores eerie themes and has garnered a perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes from initial reviews. Each episode delves into everyday people grappling with otherworldly problems, setting a new standard for anthology storytelling and appealing to fans of 'Stranger Things' and 'Squid Game'.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 19, 2024, the Taiwan stock market surged by 452.11 points, closing at 23,209.54 points with a 1.99% increase. Foreign investors bought NT$223.17 billion and sold NT$174.62 billion, resulting in a net purchase of NT$48.547 billion. Notably, Powerchip Technology, an AI PC-related stock, was heavily sold off for the second consecutive day, dropping by 3.09% to NT$26.7 per share. Additionally, Acer, another AI PC concept stock, was among the top sellers for the 17th consecutive time. The trend of foreign investors selling off top stocks continued with electronic, traditional, and financial sectors being affected.
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Reported 8 months ago
Investing $10,000 in AT&T stock 20 years ago would result in a current value of $9,752, showcasing a negative return compared to the beginning. Despite not showing significant appreciation in stock price, reinvesting dividends can improve overall returns. AT&T's total return, fueled by dividends, nearly matched the S&P 500 index tracker fund over the same period, emphasizing the power of dividends in long-term investing. However, the dividend-boosted gains could not surpass the broader market's dividend-less returns. This analysis suggests that a simple S&P 500 index fund may be a more favorable investment than AT&T over the long term.
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