Reported 8 months ago
A Honda CR-V broke down by the roadside on Sakhalin Island, Russia, where a baby bear approached to beg for food, clawed and shook the vehicle, climbed onto the hood, and broke the windshield wiper, shocking the passengers inside. Despite attempts to scare the bear away by honking and revving the engine, it remained unfazed. The SUV was eventually towed away, while the bear continued to nap by the road. Local residents believe the bear's behavior was influenced by humans frequently feeding it, linking vehicles with food due to the decreasing natural resources from human exploitation on the island.
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Reported 8 months ago
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un welcomed Russian President Putin in Pyongyang at a bilateral meeting. Putin's visit was initially delayed, but both leaders eventually met at the airport, where Kim waited on the red carpet. The visit included a grand welcoming ceremony at Kim Il Sung Square and a visit to various landmarks. Notable was the presence of a mysterious long-haired woman speculated to be Kim Jong-un's rumored girlfriend, Hyon Song-wol. After meeting at the airport, the two leaders proceeded to the Kumsusan Guest House and later participated in a formal meeting. Putin expressed gratitude for North Korea's unwavering support of Russia's policies and emphasized mutual interests and respect between the two nations. The day ended with a large performance and a state banquet for Putin, marking the end of his brief visit to North Korea after 24 years. Comparison of the welcoming activities to Xi Jinping's visit in 2019 showed a relatively subdued reception for Putin, possibly due to the timing of his arrival.
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Reported 8 months ago
Sun Shengxi, a frequent guest at the Golden Melody Awards for the past 10 years, is contending for the Best Mandarin Female Singer award with her 6th album 'Boomerang'. Meanwhile, 36-year-old Feng Xiaoyue has crossed over from the film and TV industry to music successfully earning a nomination for Best New Artist at this year's awards. 9m88 clinched a nomination for Best Mandarin Female Singer with her album 'sent', showcasing a new side with the help of various musicians. The awards ceremony will be held on June 29 at Taipei Arena, with a special program featuring nominees set to air on TVBS, providing a deeper insight into the artists' stories and performances.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 19, 2024, 12 civic groups, including the Migration Alliance, petitioned the Executive Yuan, with Migration Alliance consultant and National Chengchi University law professor Liao Yuanhao speaking. The South Seas Taiwan Sister Association provided that the 'New Residents Basic Law' was preliminarily passed in the Legislative Yuan's Internal Affairs Committee on June 13, with some articles subject to further negotiation between parties. The committee requested that the Executive Yuan submit the draft to the Legislative Yuan for review by June 21. The civic groups presented four demands in the petition, urging the Executive Yuan to uphold the basics and respond to the needs of migrant workers.
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Reported 8 months ago
At the Golden Melody Awards, the band Mr. Deer is competing for the Best Band Award with their album 'All Caused by Romance,' facing competition from fellow band 'Goosy Five.' Both bands held a press conference to share their feelings on being nominated. Mr. Deer joked that if they win, they will give away 100 KFC egg tarts as a reward. Despite the tight competition with other bands like 'Fool and Idiot' and 'Fire Extinguisher,' Mr. Deer remains optimistic about their chances and excited for their first concert at Taipei Arena in September.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 19, 2024, Morris Sun (right) was arrested, with his mother Dylan Kuo (left) posting on Facebook. Morris Sun and Dylan Kuo's son, Sun Anzhou, was taken in for questioning after a recent incident involving a firearm in Taipei. Police searched their residence and seized weapons and explosives, clarifying if the items are controlled substances. In a thoughtful Facebook post, Dylan Kuo shared a story emphasizing the importance of humility over showing off, encouraging readers to remain composed and understated even when possessing strength or power.
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Reported 8 months ago
Pixar's animated film 'Inside Out' sequel, 'Inside Out 2,' was recently released, continuing the journey of emotions: Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust, and Fear inside a young girl's mind to teach audiences the value of embracing all emotions and learning to coexist peacefully with all aspects of oneself. The film's warm and touching quotes remind viewers to slow down, appreciate both good and tough times, adjust to reality, understand the cost of growing up, care less about trivial matters, stay positive amidst complaints, prioritize loved one's happiness, and love oneself in all desirable and messy parts. 'Inside Out 2' has been hailed as Pixar's best sequel, fostering a deeper understanding and acceptance of one's emotions and imperfections.
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Reported 8 months ago
According to SET News, June 19, 2024, at 3:00 am, entertainment center / reported by Hsu Peihua, the boyfriend of YouTuber Dew (Du Guanling), known as 'I.C Charlie' got caught operating an illegal gambling den by the police, sparking controversies. He recently achieved great success at the APT Taiwan Texas Hold'em Championship, accumulating over ten million New Taiwan Dollars of prize money in just 2 years in his professional poker career, earning the title of 'Number One in Asia', showing remarkable skills. Dew has been with Charlie for 5 years, but now he is suspected of illegal activities. Charlie, 27, previously gained fame as a DJ; in the past 2 years, he has excelled in various international poker events. He was the only Taiwanese assistant handpicked by world champion Fedor Holz in the 'Monsterstack' course. Charlie's impressive competition records included winning a net profit of NT$6 million solely from championships last year and over ten million in total winnings over the past 2 years. He was highly praised as the 'first person to bring top foreign poker teaching content into Asia'. After Charlie's recent big win in March, Dew publicly expressed her pride in him, but she later distanced herself from his legal issues, stating she does not support illegal gambling activities and has never been involved in any gambling operations. Dew's statements indicated a significant separation from Charlie. This news follows the circulation of reports from SET News about Dew's rumors of getting married 2 years ago, Charlie contradicting it, and his current involvement in illegal activities. YTR's Mr. 486 becoming less popular, Laura appearing in Tsai A-ga's new film with her essential scenes removed, and allegations of Gary Chaw's infidelity resurfacing with ridicule towards his marriage to Riley. His 4-year-old response to these accusations was exposed.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 19, 2024, Taiwan's stock market surged with the leading electronic heavyweights TSMC, Hon Hai, and MediaTek, reaching a new high with a 452.11-point increase closing at 23,209.54 points. Hon Hai (2317) closed at NT$203 with a 2.27% increase and a trading volume of 173,000 shares, ranking first in the trading volume list. Quanta (2382), benefiting from the AI market trend, broke the NT$300 mark and closed at NT$316 with a trading volume exceeding 100,000 shares, entering the top trading volume list. Both stocks demonstrated strong performance during the day.
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Reported 8 months ago
Vision Thai reported on June 18, 2024, that the Thai House of Representatives passed a same-sex marriage equality bill, set to be officially promulgated and expected to be in effect in a few months. Once in effect, Thailand will become the first country in Southeast Asia to recognize same-sex marriage. LGBTQ+ advocates welcomed the decision as a long-awaited victory. The bill allows any two individuals over 18 years old to register for marriage, granting them the same benefits and rights as opposite-sex couples. It changes the terminology for married couples from 'husband and wife' to 'spouses' and allows LGBTQ+ groups from around the world to register marriages in Thailand. After passing in the House of Representatives, the bill will be forwarded to the cabinet, then to the royal approval for announcement in the Royal Gazette, becoming effective within 120 days. LGBTQ+ groups welcomed the bill's passing, celebrating outside the parliament, and the Prime Minister, currently on Covid-19 leave, congratulated virtually.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 18th, the US government officially notified Congress of the arms sales to Taiwan totaling $60.2 million and $300 million for drones to enhance Taiwan's self-defense capabilities. The Presidential Office spokesperson expressed gratitude for the US government's commitment to strengthening the Taiwan-US partnership in accordance with the Taiwan Relations Act and the 'Six Assurances', emphasizing the importance of regional peace and stability. This marks the Biden administration's 15th arms sale to Taiwan since taking office in 2021, demonstrating the US government's prioritization of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and continuing its security commitments to Taiwan. The sales include Switchblade 300 personnel-killing drones and Altius 600M anti-armor drones, with equipment, spare parts, and training to meet Taiwan's defense needs.
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Reported 8 months ago
The 'Pot Immortal Kindergarten' in Chiayi has been abandoned for nearly half a century, with a real estate developer purchasing the land for redevelopment, restoring the wooden houses and garden stone bridges. The property measures a total of 3,597 square meters, priced at 584.16 million NTD, meeting market transaction trends. The kindergarten, previously owned by the famous 'Pot Immortal' Lai Yuruo's family, has now been acquired by a local developer for future development projects.
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Reported 8 months ago
Premier Su Tseng-chang responded to questions at the Legislative Yuan on June 19, 2024, regarding the review request for parliamentary powers amendments. Su mentioned that if the review is rejected by the parliament, the government can only accept it as per the Constitution. When asked if a constitutional interpretation would be proposed, Su stated that he had no other options, and the DPP was likely to propose it for further safeguarding people's rights. The Legislative Yuan will conduct a review on the parliamentary powers amendment in the next two days, with a vote scheduled for Friday. The opposition party suggested that further actions, such as a motion of no confidence, should be considered if the review fails.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 19, 2024, stock code 00940 briefly surpassed 10.3 Yuan with many investors relieved as they felt they could exit their positions. However, one large investor with 1310 shares of 00940 proudly announced on a Facebook group '00940 Self-Help Group' that he earned 624,193 Yuan and expressed confidence by stating 'won't sell a single share, will continue to buy at suitable points.' This declaration led to positive reactions from netizens, with some even suggesting a name change to 'Fun Club' instead of 'Self-Help Group.'
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Reported 8 months ago
61歲的央視資深男星黃安遭大陸網友批評，因為他揭露央視主持人內幕。黃安在最近的發文中透露，節目單位原本要找港台主持人，最終看到了台灣主持人「吳先生」的調侃，便邀請黃安擔任主持人。然而，由於黃安的台灣身份敏感，僅錄製了兩期節目便被通知停止合作。黃安發文表達不滿，指責這些貓鼠遊戲讓他感到不屑，並遭到網路限制評論。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
一名30歲男子長期血便卻找不到出血點，最後經過開刀檢查發現小腸內的肉瘤在流血。醫生表示，若不是患者正在出血時檢查，很難發現疾病原因。幸運的是，該男子的肉瘤經組織切片化驗後是良性的。
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 18, actor Wang Bojie collided with a tour bus while driving under the influence, leading to a public endangerment investigation. Wang expressed surprise at still testing positive for alcohol the next afternoon and issued multiple apologies. Medical professionals explained that factors such as excessive alcohol consumption and high alcohol tolerance can affect metabolism rates, emphasizing the importance of waiting at least 48 hours after drinking before driving and staying hydrated to eliminate alcohol. Wang's blood alcohol level was 0.44 mg per liter, resulting in his investigation. Experts noted that individuals with different metabolisms can still show alcohol in their system even after a long time. Wang's agent clarified that Wang had consumed alcohol the night before and did not expect the alcohol to remain in his system the following day when he drove.
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Reported 8 months ago
President Lai Ching-Te announced the establishment of three major committees, with himself as the convener, including the 'Health Taiwan Promotion Committee.' Dr. Tsai Ming-Chung, of the KMT Medical Committee, emphasized the need for clear leadership in the healthcare system to ensure effective management and future improvements. The Health Taiwan Promotion Committee aims to optimize healthcare, promote sustainable operations, implement holistic healthcare models, and enhance national cancer prevention programs. Tsai highlighted the importance of substantial government investment in healthcare to address chronic diseases, cancer, and advancements in medical technology, urging a comprehensive overhaul of the current healthcare system for long-term success.
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Reported 8 months ago
President Lai Ching-te announced the establishment of three major committees, including the National Climate Change Strategy Committee, the National Resilience Committee for Social Defense, and the Health Taiwan Promotion Committee, with Lai as the convener of all three. The Kuomintang caucus raised concerns that Lai may be extending presidential powers into the administrative system, suggesting ambiguity over whether the Executive Yuan remains the highest administrative authority. Criticisms were also made on Lai's performance and decision-making approaches since taking office, with doubts raised on the necessity and efficacy of the newly established committees.
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Reported 8 months ago
Taiwan FDA Director Wu Hsiu-mei estimates that the supply situation will not stabilize until October at the earliest. The major IV bag manufacturer with a market share of 70%, Yung-Feng Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., has halted production due to significant violations. In response, the Taiwan Ministry of Health and Welfare has implemented a dual strategy of increasing domestic production and importing special projects, with around 880,000 bags imported and 240,000 domestically produced so far. Director Wu stated that the weekly usage is 300,000 bags, and while there are no shortages at the user end, the main impact is on internal inventory levels. To meet clinical demands, domestic manufacturers are ramping up production, and as of this week, a total of 680,000 bags have been distributed to 174 healthcare institutions, combining both domestically produced and specially imported bags. The current deliveries include bags from Greece, Japan, Indonesia, and more. The Taiwan FDA has also established a platform for alternative drug information and matching mechanisms for medical institutions facing procurement difficulties, successfully mediating 724 cases reported by 359 hospitals and clinics as of June 18, 2024.
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Reported 8 months ago
A businessman in Taiwan, Tsai Guo-an, who used photos with political and business elites like former President Xiao Wanchang and Philippine President Duterte to deceive people for money, has been convicted of illegally raising over 3.64 billion since 2015 and sentenced to 14 years in prison with 25.1188 billion seized. Despite the risk of fleeing due to properties in Australia, Tsai insists he has no intention to escape, claiming he has been repaying victims and even had assets auctioned off. The court found Tsai guilty of forging documents and misleading people in investment schemes, with numerous victims losing substantial amounts.
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Reported 8 months ago
Several incidents of elderly individuals demanding seats on the MRT, leading to arguments and even physical altercations, have reignited the topic of courtesy seats. Entertainer Stanley recently shared on Facebook his past experience of having a limp and receiving no seat on the MRT. He expressed feeling helpless in trying to teach stubborn seniors that courtesy seats are not exclusively for the elderly, and he can only resort to passive resistance. Stanley advised directly stating needs to demanding seniors, ignoring them if they don't listen, and not engaging in physical altercations which could be recorded and used as evidence for legal action.
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Reported 8 months ago
Ke Jia-yan, a celebrity, attended a skincare product's 10th-anniversary event where she shared tips on how to maintain smooth and elastic skin. When asked about her ex-boyfriend Wang Bai-jie being caught for drunk driving, Ke advised everyone to be cautious and not drink and drive. She also recalled a past relationship where her ex-boyfriend drank four days a week, causing strain on her, but she declined to elaborate during the recent press conference. Ke had previously mentioned on a TV show in 2015 about her ex needing care due to excessive drinking, describing it as 'very childish.'
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Reported 8 months ago
Taiwan's stock market closed at 23,209 points, continuing to reach new highs. The semiconductor, computer peripherals, electronics, information services, and other electronics sectors performed well, while digital cloud, green energy, biotech medical, optoelectronics, and electrical cables showed weakness. Today's total market turnover was NT$603.4 billion. TSMC rose NT$38 to NT$981, up 4.02%; Hon Hai rose NT$4.5 to NT$203, up 2.26%; MediaTek rose NT$80 to NT$1,485, up 5.69%. Overall, the stock market maintained its upward trend.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 19, 2024, at 2:54 am, People First Party Chairman Ko Wen-je responded to current affairs. The People First Party referred to the Taiwan Public Opinion Foundation's latest poll released on June 18, showing President Lai Ching-te's popularity at 48.2%, a significant drop of 9.8% from the previous month. Ko Wen-je commented that he feels Lai Ching-te is not acting as the president for all, rather as the president of a new trend. Ko Wen-je highlighted a lack of communication and cooperation from the Lai administration towards opposition parties and criticized the focus on confrontation rather than consensus-building.
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