Reported 11 months ago
According to a report from Chinatimes, on June 25, 2024, at 11:52 AM, a fire broke out at a noodle shop on Dazhi Street in Sanchong District, New Taipei City. The fire was suspected to be caused by a motorcycle knocking over a gas pipeline or mishandling of a gas tank. The fire was extinguished after about 7 minutes, burning an area of 8 square meters. A man and a woman were sent to Sanzhong Hospital and Taipei Mackay Memorial Hospital for precautionary treatment. Fire investigators and police are working to determine the exact cause of the fire. For further updates, stay tuned to Chinatimes. (Photo Credit: New Taipei Fire Department)
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Reported 11 months ago
Maui's mayor is proposing to prohibit condo owners from renting to tourists, instead requiring long-term rentals for locals to address a housing shortage worsened by a deadly wildfire. This plan, aiming to boost residential housing stock, would impact about 7,000 condo units, with potential effects on tourism, job loss, and tax revenue. The debate centers on balancing the island's economic reliance on tourism with the urgent need for affordable housing for residents, amidst concerns about the bill's economic and legal implications.
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Reported 11 months ago
On June 25, 2024, besides watching sports games, cheerleaders are often the focus of attention on the field, with recent discussions focusing on their ages. Responding directly, the girls themselves addressed how old cheerleaders can be. Senior industry figure Shen Yu-Lin expressed that experience has its own effects, and attracting the audience doesn't necessarily require young people. The cheerleaders, Qu Yi and Yunxi, faced criticism for still cheering in their 30s and approaching 40, but they confidently stated that age doesn't determine their ability to perform and entertain.
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Reported 11 months ago
An Cen Yu, a former singer and ex-wife of YOUBAKE Foods heir Chang Shao Wei, appeared in court in Taipei today. Earlier, she accused her ex-mother-in-law, Zhang Xiu Wan, of illegally entering her home and filming inside without permission, leading to a legal battle. The court reviewed four video clips, where An Cen Yu broke down in tears, while Zhang's lawyer denied the filming allegation. The ongoing legal disputes between An Cen Yu and Zhang Xiu Wan have also involved accusations of trespassing and false accusations against each other.
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Reported 11 months ago
On June 25, 2024, South Korean girl group NewJeans received a death threat from a netizen who threatened to stab the group members at their upcoming fan meeting in Tokyo Dome. The threatening post caused concern among fans, leading the management agency to report the incident to the authorities. NewJeans, known for their large fan base, was also involved in a controversial incident while filming a music video in Taiwan earlier, but their popularity continued to soar with their music video reaching over a million views after its release.
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Reported 11 months ago
On June 24, 2024, Chinese Coast Guard vessels once again intruded into Taiwan's waters near Kinmen Island and were driven away by the Coast Guard Administration. Four Chinese Coast Guard vessels entered Kinmen's waters in the early morning, prompting Taiwan to dispatch 3 patrol boats to expel them in a 2-hour operation. The Coast Guard Administration expressed firm opposition to China's deliberate intrusion, emphasizing the need for regional peace and stability and vowing to protect Taiwan's maritime rights.
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Reported 11 months ago
Under the influence of climate change and urban heat island effect, northern Taiwan has been getting hotter in recent years, with some areas even experiencing higher temperatures than the southern regions. However, based on data from the Central Weather Bureau over the past 30 years, the hottest city in all of Taiwan is 'Tainan,' where over half of the days in a year have temperatures exceeding 30 degrees. Due to climate change and the urban heat island effect, temperatures are continuously rising across Taiwan, with cities like Taipei, New Taipei, Keelung, and Taoyuan becoming heat warning areas. According to the weather station 'Tu Di,' in the same 30-year statistics, Tainan ranks first nationwide with an average of 186 days per year with temperatures over 30 degrees, followed by Kaohsiung with 174 days, Chiayi with 173 days, Taichung with 171 days, Hengchun with 169 days, Taitung with 150 days, and Taipei with 146 days. It is evident that the hottest cities are concentrated in the central and southern regions of Taiwan.
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Reported 11 months ago
Enrollment in the arts talent classes in Taoyuan City's junior high schools and elementary schools has dwindled to single digits, with the music class being the most severely affected due to high investment costs, future job prospects, and the establishment of gifted classes in some schools. To address the declining numbers, schools are expanding enrollment and the education bureau is actively providing assistance. However, the situation remains challenging as classes are at risk of closure. Efforts are being made to attract more students and improve the curriculum to prevent further decline.
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Reported 11 months ago
At a press conference held by the DPP caucus, Nationalist Party legislator Chen Yu-chen got into a heated argument lasting over 20 minutes due to the accusation of her 'stalking' the meeting. Chen clarified afterward, criticizing DPP legislators for taking photos of her without permission and emphasizing the public nature of press conferences. The altercation led to Nationalist Party legislators Hong Meng-kai and Li Yan-xiu intervening to ease tensions but were unsuccessful. Chen later clarified the incident at a Nationalist Party caucus press conference.
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Reported 11 months ago
In response to the recent rise in prices, many restaurants have increased their prices, but due to the frequent drop in egg prices this year, some businesses have chosen to proactively lower their prices. One bento shop in Taichung's Dajia area recently posted a notice announcing price reductions for chicken leg rice and chicken cutlet rice, which garnered praise from many customers. Netizens on Facebook group 'Observation Academy on the Road' applauded the shop for its conscience and expressed the desire to visit and support the shop by using New Taiwan Dollars. The shop owner explained that the stable chicken prices led to the adjustment of bento prices as a gesture of gratitude to customers.
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Reported 11 months ago
On June 25, 2024, at around 11 a.m., a motorcycle accidentally knocked over a gas tank in front of a noodle stall on Dazhi Street in Sanzhong District, New Taipei City, leading to a suspected gas explosion and fire engulfing the stall. The fire was quickly extinguished, but a man and a woman were hospitalized as a precaution. The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage are under investigation by the fire department and the police. Citizens are reminded to call 119 in case of emergencies and provide detailed information for a quick response by the fire department.
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Reported 11 months ago
On June 25, 2024, DPP former legislator Zheng Yunpeng's 17-year-old son, Dede, gained popularity for his handsome appearance and was dubbed the "Taiwanese version of Car Silver." With over 330,000 followers on social media, his every move is closely watched. Despite his large fan base, Dede, who still prioritizes his studies, recently updated his activities after a month, prompting his father Zheng Yunpeng to jokingly say, 'At least don't play with your monster watch in front of me before the exams!' Dede posted a photo of himself wearing glasses after nearly a month of inactivity, causing a stir among fans and even eliciting a comment from his father.
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Reported 11 months ago
Fugitive Shen Weichen took advantage of the eve of the 9-in-1 elections in November to use the Lion Rock Republic-flagged yacht 'Aquarius 1' to smuggle back around 800 kilograms of third-class drug Ketamine worth approximately 8.2 billion NT from Thailand to Taiwan, but was intercepted by the Coast Guard. The Supreme Court sentenced Shen and others to varying prison terms from 7 years to 12 years and 6 months under the Drug Control Act. The scheme was foiled when authorities intercepted the yacht near Qieding in Kaohsiung as they attempted to land the drugs on the eve of the election. Shen and three others attempted to appeal the judgment but the Supreme Court upheld the verdict.
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Reported 11 months ago
Singapore has been crowned the most expensive city in the world for the second consecutive year, according to the latest Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report by Julius Baer. This achievement reflects Singapore's political and economic stability, business-friendly environment, and appeal to the wealthy. Taipei, which was ranked 8th last year, has dropped to 13th place. The top 5 most expensive cities listed in the report are Singapore, Hong Kong, London, Shanghai, and Monaco.
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Reported 11 months ago
Indonesia's national data center was hacked, leading to a cyberattack that disrupted services of over 200 government agencies. The hacking group demanded an $8 million ransom, but the Indonesian government stated that they will not pay. Efforts are underway to restore affected services such as investment licensing, although some services like immigration have already been restored. Investigations are ongoing, with efforts to break the encryption and recover the data. This cyberattack is considered the most severe in a series of ransomware attacks that have targeted Indonesian government agencies since 2017.
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Reported 11 months ago
Yahoo News reported on June 25, 2024, that the Biden administration is investigating China's three major telecom companies amid fears that they might access data of American citizens through their cloud and network business operations in the US. The investigation by the US Department of Commerce, which has issued subpoenas to these Chinese-backed firms, has been completed for China Mobile and China Telecom based on risk analysis but is progressing slower for China Unicom. The probe, aiming to prevent Beijing from using Chinese companies to access US data and potentially harm companies, US citizens, or national security, is part of the ongoing technological rivalry between the US and China. Regulatory authorities have the power to investigate network services sold by foreign companies to the US and can block these companies from operating in US data centers or transmitting data for internet providers. These telecom companies have long been targeted by Washington, with the Federal Communications Commission denying China Mobile's phone service application in 2019 and revoking permits for China Telecom and China Unicom to provide phone services in the US in 2021 and 2022 respectively.
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Reported 11 months ago
The Ministry of Economic Affairs recently held an international smart healthcare forum, inviting global medical giant Medtronic to Taiwan for exchanges. The forum aimed to combine Taiwan's strengths in 'medical' and 'information and communication' to create a new era of AI healthcare. Representatives from Medtronic, Sanofi, Cytiva, AstraZeneca, and Microsoft shared innovative cases of AI clinical applications. Taiwan's rich medical data and comprehensive biomedicine ecosystem position the country as a global incubator for AI healthcare, fostering international collaborations with major players in the industry.
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Reported 11 months ago
In New Taipei City's Sanchong District, a noodle shop on Dazhi Street caught fire around noon on the 25th, suspected to be caused by a gas explosion due to mishandling. At the scene, 2 females and 1 male were injured and taken to Sanchong City Hospital and Taipei Mackay Memorial Hospital. The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation by authorities. Images show gas cylinders, burnt motorcycles outside the shop, and smoke-blackened apartment doors, indicating the intensity of the fire.
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Reported 11 months ago
On June 25, 2024, the Taiwan stock market experienced a sharp decline with an over 310-point drop midday, hitting a low of 22,503 points before slightly recovering to around a 60-point decrease at noon. Notably, panel-related stocks like Quanta Display and AU Optronics garnered attention despite their midday declines, both ranking in the top 5 in terms of trading volume. Quanta Display led with a volume of 345,000 shares, while Hon Hai resisted the downtrend, seeing an increase in both stock price and volume. This downturn in the stock market was influenced by the continuous drop in NVIDIA's stock price, impacting AI-related stocks in Taiwan as well.
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Reported 11 months ago
Japanese actress Yui Aragaki, known for her role as a socially awkward novelist in the movie 'The International Diary', revealed that although her character is not good at household chores and lives in a messy room, in real life she finds cleaning to be a stress-reliever. Aragaki shared that she enjoys keeping her living space comfortable and tidy as it helps her unwind. The film adaptation of Chizuko Yamashita's popular manga features Aragaki alongside other characters with contrasting personalities, coming together in a joyful atmosphere that even extends off-screen during a dumpling-making scene praised by the director as infectiously delightful. 'The International Diary' received high praise at the Taipei Film Festival and is set to premiere in Taiwan on July 5th.
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Reported 11 months ago
Cambodian police recently busted a major drug trafficking case, arresting 5 male suspects involving 3 Taiwanese, 1 Japanese, and 1 Chinese national, and seizing a total of 145 kilograms of methamphetamine. The suspects face potential life imprisonment if found guilty, with further investigation required for more details. The drug syndicate, led by Taiwanese individuals, was active in Phnom Penh and various provinces, with multiple arrests and drug seizures made by authorities.
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Reported 11 months ago
A fire broke out at a noodles stand on Dazhi Street in Sanchong District, New Taipei City around noon on June 25. The incident was reportedly caused by a motorcycle tipping over and hooking onto a gas tank, leading to a fierce fire outbreak. Firefighters quickly arrived and extinguished the flames within 10 minutes. Two individuals were sent to the hospital for precautionary treatment but are not in critical condition. The fire also resulted in the destruction of four motorcycles and the noodles stand vehicle. The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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Reported 11 months ago
小葛雷諾在藍鳥對紅襪的比賽中擊出471英尺全壘打，超越「綠色怪物」並飛出芬威球場，幫助藍鳥拉開比數成6：2。這支全壘打距離471英尺，是本季大聯盟第三遠的一支。紅襪後來在比賽中追平比分，最終靠著杜倫的再見安打7：6擊敗藍鳥。
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Reported 11 months ago
有網友在前天造訪台中好市多北屯店時發現停車場暫停收費，引發熱議。會員指出停車場收費是為了防止非購物者占用，而暫停收費是為了減少機台當機風險。部分網友則開玩笑說因為收費機器被員工躲在裡面中暑了。
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Reported 11 months ago
A hotel in Kyoto's Higashiyama ward refused accommodation to an Israeli guest, citing suspicion that he was associated with the Israeli military. The Israeli Embassy protested in writing, calling it a clear case of discrimination. The Kyoto city authorities intervened, as the hotel's action violated the Hotel Business Law, which prohibits refusing accommodation based on nationality or occupation. The hotel faced administrative guidance and criticism from both local and Israeli authorities, highlighting the need to abide by anti-discrimination laws.
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