Reported 8 months ago
NBA star Dwight Howard, also known as 'The Beast', will return to Taiwan as a player and team owner to lead the Taiwan Wild Horses in the upcoming 'TAT Asia Tour Taipei Station' from July 26 to August 1 at the Taipei Peace Basketball Gymnasium. Howard has recruited former Lakers teammate Quinn Cook and recent T1 League champion DeMarcus Cousins to join the team, reuniting three members of the 2020 Lakers championship team. The Wild Horses will play their home games in Taipei at the end of July and early August, with Howard revealing that Cook, a two-time NBA champion, will also join the team for the tour.
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Reported 8 months ago
According to SET News on June 18, 2024, a 22-year-old mother who heartlessly killed her baby was later found dead and decomposed into white bones. The forensic expert confirmed the victim's identity as the young mother in her early 20s. The expert explained that despite potential injuries sustained, including animal bites on the bones, the lack of signs of escaping the scene indicates possible serious injuries hindering movement. The case involved domestic violence and murder, making it an important trial in Tainan. The forensic evidence helped establish the victim's identity, linking her to a previous infant murder case in 2020 through DNA comparison.
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Reported 8 months ago
As COVID-19 has become commonplace globally, domestic outbreaks are resurging, with the number of confirmed cases almost doubling compared to the previous week. Frontline ENT doctor Zhang Hong emphasized the transmissibility of the KP.2 variant and highlighted two symptoms that lead to nearly half of rapid test results being positive. The CDC warns of ongoing domestic outbreaks and predicts a peak in August or September, urging people to get vaccinated quickly. Dr. Zhang Hong also mentioned the discomfort experienced by most COVID-19 patients, with some developing long-lasting symptoms like abnormal smell, persistent cough, and long COVID, emphasizing the importance of preventive measures. Recent data from the CDC showed a rise in local COVID-19 cases and deaths among elderly individuals, stressing the importance of vaccination to reduce severe outcomes and mortality risk.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 18, 2024, Taipei police busted an illegal gambling operation in a basement on Guangfu South Road in Da'an District disguised as a bar, found to be backed by known poker player 'I.C Charlie' and others, including popular YouTubers. The luxurious casino, costing over millions for its decor, was managed by the trio behind the YouTube channels of 'Little Six,' 'Allen Poker,' and 'I.C Charlie,' with 'I.C Charlie' being the boyfriend of YouTuber Dimei. Well-known influencer 'Chaoge' Huang Bochao was also present, though not involved in any illegal activity and left before the police raid.
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Reported 8 months ago
FTNN News, June 18, 2024 - Referred to as the 'Yoga Zhang Baizhao' or 'Yoga Goddess,' actress Xia Miya's 13-year marriage was recently brought to light by her husband Mr. Han, revealing her close relationship with fashion figure Chen Shaocheng. Accused of infidelity 3 times, Xia Miya's husband took legal action to restore their marriage, leading to a confrontation with Chen. Xia Miya denied the allegations and issued a strong statement against her husband's claims of harassment and stalking, while clarifying her relationship with Chen. She also warned the media against false reporting and threatened legal action if her reputation is damaged.
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Reported 8 months ago
A 30-year-old man surnamed Lin driving alone in a minivan on the northbound lane of Wuyang Overpass on National Freeway No. 1 suddenly stopped his vehicle near the 52.6 km mark, before inexplicably falling off the overpass. Emergency services rushed Lin to the nearby Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital for treatment, but he was pronounced dead at around 6:24 p.m. Authorities arrived on the scene after receiving reports, with police finding Lin lying on the grass slope. Despite efforts to save him, he ultimately did not survive. The incident serves as a somber reminder to cherish life and seek help when needed, with suicide prevention hotlines listed for assistance.
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Reported 8 months ago
A woman complained that her boyfriend, while preparing for marriage and buying a house, insisted that she pay the mortgage and transfer the property under his name, saying he needed to give his family money and didn't have extra cash. This led to a heated argument and ultimately a breakup. The story sparked a discussion online with many applauding her decision to end the relationship, labeling the boyfriend a 'momma's boy.'
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Reported 8 months ago
In the early hours of June 19, Taipei's Da'an police raided an illegal casino where 16 gamblers and 7 sexy 'uniform-clad leggy dealers' were caught. The casino lured customers with busty and short-skirted female dealers. The authorities seized cash, equipment, and arrested 24 individuals involved in the illegal gambling operation. The raid revealed the casino's method of avoiding detection by organizing poker competitions under the guise of a poker association and exchanging chips for cash. The police stressed the importance of reporting suspicious activities to maintain public safety.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 18, 2024, another fire incident occurred at Hsinchu City's 'Clear Sky Exchange,' following a previous one where two firefighters tragically lost their lives. This time, smoke from a resident's oven triggered the alarm, but no actual fire was found. Concerns arise among netizens about the impact on property prices and the constant fear experienced by those living in the building. The recent incident comes after a previous fire where 351 residents were trapped for 14 hours, leading to the heartbreaking deaths of two firefighters. Locals express worry and frustration over the recurrent safety issues at the building.
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Reported 8 months ago
Christa D’Alimonte, the General Counsel of Paramount Global, is set to leave the company by the end of June after a 25-year association with Viacom. She will be succeeded by Caryn Groce, her deputy, and a long-time company veteran. The company, despite recent headline-generating events like terminating merger talks, is planning to move forward under the leadership of the Office of the CEO with cost-saving measures. D’Alimonte, who was one of the highest-paid members of the management team in 2023, expressed her gratitude and admiration for her colleagues in a farewell memo.
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Reported 8 months ago
Entertainment personality Lolita shared on the show 'Fate is Fun' that she has only met her mother-in-law during her wedding and after giving birth to her child. Despite being married for over a year, they have only met three times, and did not spend Chinese New Year together. Lolita also mentioned that due to financial considerations, they have decided not to organize a wedding banquet, preferring to spend the money on their child or buying a house instead.
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Reported 8 months ago
A young couple married for four years faced turmoil when their baby was born with darker skin than them, leading the husband to suspect his wife of infidelity due to the resemblance between the baby's skin tone and her biological father's. The wife, who is a mixed-race individual with a white mother and an Inuk father, shared their ordeal on Reddit, including her husband's unfounded accusations of her cheating with her own father. The situation escalated when the wife retaliated by mentioning her husband's past affair with another woman named 'Sarah,' causing a rift in their relationship and making her contemplate divorce.
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Reported 8 months ago
FTNN News reported on June 18, 2024, that driven by the continuous rise of the four major indices of the U.S. stock market and NVIDIA-US soaring 3.51%, becoming the world's market value leader, as well as TSMC ADR continuing to rise by 1.38%, Taiwan stocks hit a new high with an increase of over 260 points to reach 23017.69 points. TSMC and leading IC design company MediaTek hit new high prices, while Foxconn also reached a new high in its 16-year stock price history. The technology sector showed outstanding performance. TSMC opened at 953NTD and soared to 962NTD, a 2.01% increase; Foxconn reached 206.5NTD, a more than 4% rise; MediaTek opened at 1425NTD and surged to 1435NTD, a more than 2% increase.
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Reported 8 months ago
Disney's curated short film program, Launchpad, highlights films by diverse filmmakers, including the Emmy-nominated short film 'The Roof' about a queer two-spirit teenager and his grandfather. Launchpad aims to support underrepresented storytellers by providing them a platform on Disney+ and connecting them with industry mentors. Producer Phillip Domfeh discusses the program's evolution and impact, emphasizing the goal of inclusion and providing a home for all creatives within the Disney storytelling canon.
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Reported 8 months ago
NVIDIA, known as the 'strongest stock' in the market, surpassed Microsoft to become the top global company with a market value of 3.34 trillion USD, causing a worldwide sensation. CEO Jensen Huang returned to the US from Taiwan just 11 days ago, and his personal wealth increased by around 420 billion NTD, making him close to the '4 trillion club' and ranking as the 12th richest person globally. NVIDIA's stock price surged 3.5% to 135.58 USD, rising over 12% since the stock split on June 10, attracting more investors and pushing its market value to the top spot globally.
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Reported 8 months ago
KGI's newly launched global A-grade corporate bond ETF '00950B' is now open for subscription, with a coupon rate of 5.41% and a floor rate set at 4.5%. Focused on 10-15 year medium-term corporate bonds, this ETF has shown a remarkable risk-reward ratio of 0.77% historically. With an imminent interest rate cut scenario and a listing scheduled for July 9th at a price of only NT$15 per share, this ETF provides investors with a solid option for A-grade corporate bond exposure amid a hot stock market.
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Reported 8 months ago
Taiwan's stock market opened with the weighted index at 22,858.45 points, surging over 200 points to reach 22,994.81 points shortly after opening. TSMC increased by 10 NT dollars to 953 NT dollars, contributing to the market rise along with other major stocks. The US stock market also saw gains on all four major indices, influencing positive market sentiment globally.
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Reported 8 months ago
Yahoo Finance's special correspondent, Chen Yimin, reported on June 18, 2024, that Clouded Leopard Energy (6869) was listed from the Innovation Board to the Main Board today, making it the first in Taiwan to do so. With a subscription price of 111 yuan, lucky draw winners could potentially earn up to 33,000 yuan if they sell at a higher price, with a return rate of 30%. Clouded Leopard Energy attracted 97,000 participants in the recent public offering, opening at 141 yuan and reaching a peak of 144 yuan during trading, up over 1%. The company, focusing on renewable energy and circular economy services, has seen growing revenues since its establishment in 2016, expanding from solar photovoltaics to energy storage, wind power generation, green energy trading, bioenergy, and water treatment projects, leading in circular economy initiatives for sustainable returns based on green energy, environmental protection, and circular economy principles. General Manager of Clouded Leopard Energy, Zhao Shumin, expressed optimism for this year's operations due to the increasing demand for new energy and hoped for more talent to join the team after the listing on the Main Board.
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Reported 8 months ago
In a bizarre dried corpse case in Changhua, Taiwan, a 40-year-old man was found dead at home in a mummified state after being undiscovered for a year. The man's body presented various suspicious points, including feet appearing to be pulled into an 'eight-character shape' and both palms missing, leading to questioning by the mother about potential body manipulation and the unclear cause of death. Despite initially being ruled a natural death, forensic expert Gao Dacheng raised doubts about the hasty conclusion, citing the lack of a thorough investigation into the condition of the body and urging further clarification on the cause of death.
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Reported 8 months ago
男團AcQUA源少年成員黃莑茗與須弘道發布新單曲〈期待著你的出現〉，描述短暫分離但約定在未來重逢。兩位成員在MV拍攝中以對嘴方式合作，即將面臨暫別，黃莑茗入伍，須弘道前往美國讀書，但承諾與粉絲不斷交流，期望再相遇時共同成長。
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Reported 8 months ago
TCnews Charity News Network on June 18, 2024, at 9:07 pm reported that the Taiwan Cultural Content Institute (CCIC) is collaborating with the Taipei Pop Music Center and Kaohsiung Pop Music Center to promote Taiwan pop music. With the support of the Ministry of Culture, they aim to preserve and showcase Taiwan pop music history, internationalize the industry, and cultivate talent. CCIC will focus on cross-domain collaborations, internationalizing artists, and branding to boost Taiwan pop music industry, while also assisting in expanding international music festivals and promoting Taiwan music globally.
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Reported 8 months ago
New Taipei City Council Speaker's son, Jiang Hsin-chang, was reported for spreading false information during the election campaign with the intent to prevent someone from being elected, in violation of election laws. The Investigation Bureau conducted a search yesterday and summoned Jiang Hsin-chang to appear, subsequently requiring him to post bail of NT$1 million. Jiang Hsin-chang, the son of the New Taipei City Council Speaker, was reported for spreading false information during the election campaign.
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Reported 8 months ago
Another military disciplinary violation case was reported at the Kinmen Defense Command in Taiwan, where a major general of the Kinmen Garrison Battalion went out drinking with a female officer and friends, returned to the barracks and stayed in the same room until morning. This behavior was reported by a colleague, leading to the major general being reassigned pending investigation. The incident has sparked an internal review by the military.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 18, 2024, Taipei police raided a bar suspected of covering up illegal gambling, which turned out to be a Texas Hold'em poker casino established by well-known YouTuber 'Little Sister's Boyfriend' and famous poker player 'I.C Charlie Charlie.' Around 30 individuals including staff and gamblers were taken in, with social gambling laws applied. Influencer 'Super Bro' was also found to have frequented the casino, although he left before the police arrived. The casino, operated by three poker players including 'I.C Charlie Charlie,' also known as 'Little Sister's Boyfriend,' is now under investigation for allegedly facilitating illegal gambling activities.
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Reported 8 months ago
The Central Weather Bureau of Taiwan mentioned that as the rain front gradually moves north and away, Taiwan will experience mostly cloudy to sunny weather with temperatures around 32 to 35 degrees Celsius, urging precautions for short bursts of heavy rain and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Wu Sheng-yu warned that as the rain front leaves Taiwan, the weather will shift towards a summer pattern with hot temperatures, particularly affecting the plains of Greater Taipei, Yilan, and Hualien, advising people to bring umbrellas when going out in the afternoon. The article also highlights the potential for localized heavy rains in mountainous regions, the increasing heat with temperatures reaching 33 to 36 degrees Celsius, and the upcoming tropical disturbance in the South China Sea.
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