Reported about 1 year ago
On the evening of June 30, 2024, in Taichung, visitors at Dadong Night Market experienced a sudden power outage around 7 p.m. Vendors resorted to using mobile phone lights to continue their businesses, while nearby street lamps that were still powered provided some illumination. The Dadong Night Market Management Committee explained that they were conducting peak load tests on their summer electrical systems, leading to small-scale, short-term power outages for practice, which were quickly restored to normal operation.
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Reported about 1 year ago
法国科技公司Atos与其债权人达成原则性协议，以重组其债务。根据法国商业报纸Les Echos上周日的报告，投资者David Layani的Onepoint领导的财团退出了对Atos重组的讨论。Les Echos表示，除了德意志银行外，其他银行和债权人已于周日达成原则上的财务重组协议，而德意志银行预计在几小时内也会通过。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Chinese internet sensation hei Lun, who impersonates Jay Chou, has suddenly halted his concert tour amid concerns of copyright infringement. He was charging exorbitant fees, nearly 2.5 times the price of a Jay Chou concert ticket, at high-end bars for his performances, which included singing Chou's songs. Fans were left dissatisfied, and complaints are mounting against the unauthorized imitator and the bars hosting him.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A female netizen posted in a Facebook group complaining that her husband's aunt, who has a 5000 TWD monthly mortgage, had requested her husband to help with payments. The aunt still planned a trip to Japan and even bought an electric motorcycle for her ex-boyfriend in October. The post sparked criticism from netizens, questioning the aunt's financial priorities and suggesting that such family members should be kept at a distance.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A notorious ex-convict released in April was caught by police after committing nearly 20 thefts using a 'daylight break-in' method, targeting rural households in China. The thief, wearing a silicone mask purchased online and pretending to be a maintenance worker, stole cash and valuables until he was arrested within an hour of a burglary by police who increased patrols during busy farming seasons. The suspect, who accumulated nearly 20 years of prison time for previous theft and robbery convictions, was caught red-handed in Xuzhou city.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Keelung City Government held a 10-day flash mob activity called 'Keelung Summer Fun' last year, featuring a row of white sofas to create a beachfront cafe; however, after the event concluded, the white sofas disappeared. Criticism arose from netizens and councilors, questioning why the purchased sofas were not reused this year. The whereabouts of the sofas and the decision to spend public funds on them have become a subject of curiosity and controversy. The summary also mentions the government's plan to expand the event this year despite the disappearance of the white sofas, with a budget increase to 300,000 NT dollars.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A renowned restaurant in Taipei's Neihu district, Juelü Café, faced a food safety crisis when a customer claimed to have found a cockroach crawling out of their salad. This incident sparked numerous allegations from netizens about the shop serving food with foreign objects like iron pieces and spiders. The Taipei City Health Bureau will conduct an inspection, while the shop has yet to respond. Netizens recounted similar disturbing encounters, such as finding insects in salads and encountering broken items in their meals.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Coca-Cola is a well-known beverage giant that has been diversifying its offerings to adapt to changing consumer preferences. Despite recent financial stability and consistent dividend growth, potential risks include high dividend payouts in relation to free cash flow, debt servicing costs, challenges with acquisitions like BodyArmor, and an ongoing tax dispute with the IRS. With a stable valuation and attractive dividend yield, Coca-Cola remains an appealing choice for income-seeking investors, but monitoring its challenges is advised to ensure sustainable growth.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, which acquired the video content rental service Redbox, announced its bankruptcy protection filing in the U.S. due to a 6.37 billion USD loss in 2023, making it difficult to pay salaries. The company plans to pay pending salaries through loans post-filing but still faces debts with retailers, studios, and streaming services like Crackle, including owing amounts to Walmart, Universal Pictures, and Sony Pictures. With total debts accumulating to 9.7 billion USD, mainly linked to the Redbox acquisition and transformation costs, it is uncertain whether further business restructuring or selling off Redbox will follow the bankruptcy protection process.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 30, 2024, hot weather persists across Taiwan, with the highest temperature recorded in Taitung's Jinlun reaching over 41 degrees Celsius influenced by the scorching hot wind. Tomorrow, high temperatures are expected in Taitung again, with sporadic short periods of rain in the southern and eastern coastal regions in the morning due to the southwest wind. Thunderstorms are likely in the north and central mountainous areas in the afternoon, warning people to be cautious of weather changes. Despite slightly weakening rainfall intensity this afternoon, temperatures continue to rise across Taiwan, reaching 40 degrees in the Taipei-New Taipei region. Rain is forecasted to persist in central mountainous areas from tomorrow morning until evening. The outlook for the next five days includes temperatures soaring with daytime averages around 35-36 degrees and even possibly hitting 38-40 degrees, urging people to stay hydrated and beware of heat-related illnesses such as heatstroke. The influence of the Pacific high-pressure system will maintain the high temperatures and muggy conditions in the following week. The weather is expected to be mostly cloudy to sunny with hot temperatures from Tuesday to Sunday (7/2-7/7) as the prevailing winds shift and sporadic precipitation is anticipated in various regions.
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Reported about 1 year ago
台灣南投縣集集市區30日晚間9時發生停電事件，共93戶受影響。台電官方證實是由於18時05分發生變壓器故障，造成停電情況。台電立即派員修復，並在20時10分完成更換設備，成功恢復全部供電。
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Reported about 1 year ago
根據Mashdigi.com的報導，印度政府計畫跟進歐盟新法規，從2025年6月開始要求所有小型手持裝置都採用USB-C作為統一充電連接介面。這項政策旨在減少電子垃圾並提高裝置的使用便利性，先從手機、平板開始執行，接著是筆電等裝置。印度市場目前新款產品已普遍採用USB-C，因此執行上預計不會遇到太大問題。未來可能還會要求裝置具有易更換電池和方便維修的設計。
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 30, 2024, DPP legislator Shen Boyang sparked controversy by suggesting that political views can be determined based on the adult content individuals watch, causing an uproar and drawing criticism from many KMT legislators. KMT legislator Xu Qiaoxin expressed concern for Shen Boyang's situation, advising appropriate medical attention as mental health is crucial. Concerns were raised over Shen's opinion and his sources, with Xu pointing out potential repercussions for the DPP. Xu urged for psychological well-being and highlighted the potential personality shift individuals may exhibit online. Shen's statement and the ensuing discussions were criticized, leading to further debates on privacy and political affiliations.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Financial anxiety is a common struggle for many, leading to a distorted view of finances known as 'money dysmorphia.' Factors like past money trauma, societal pressures, and upbringing contribute to this phenomenon. A study by Credit Karma reveals that 29% of Americans, particularly younger generations, experience money dysmorphia. This skewed perception can result in habits like excessive saving, overspending, emotional reactions to others' financial milestones, and obsessive behaviors. Social media exacerbates the issue by fueling the desire to 'keep up with the Joneses.' Overcoming money dysmorphia involves assessing finances honestly, setting goals, creating a plan, and avoiding comparisons with others.
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Reported about 1 year ago
TVBS News reported on June 30, 2024, that at the Golden Melody Awards ceremony, Culture Minister Li Yuan became the target of criticism because mention of the Tiananmen Square incident in the acceptance speech of the best Taiwanese album winner, Banei, was cut by the Golden Melody Awards editors. Pro-Green media demanded an apology from Li Yuan and even called for his resignation, but Li Yuan denied self-censorship and accused some of deliberately stirring controversy.
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Reported about 1 year ago
樂高與歐洲太空總署合作，利用隕石塵埃製作樂高積木，展示可在月球建造房屋的積木設計。透過隕石塵埃與3D列印技術，這種積木可快速建造且易於維護，同時符合月球環境需求。未來計畫在月球建造永久性觀測站。
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 30, 2024, a man in New Taipei City went to a police station to surrender for walking without a license, but was turned away due to not driving or riding a vehicle. A few days later, he returned with a brick and threw it at the duty station out of anger towards the police's attitude. Luckily, the police officer was able to avoid the attack, suffering only a minor injury to the ear.
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Reported about 1 year ago
During summer, many people visit rivers for water activities, especially in New Taipei City's Sanxia Da Bao River where drowning accidents frequently occur. To alert water enthusiasts of potential dangers, the fire department deployed a broadcasting drone. Additionally, professional personnel are stationed at 80 hazardous water areas in New Taipei City to prevent drowning accidents from happening again.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 30, 2024, at 10:35 AM, in New Taipei City, a department store in Zhonghe held a cartoon meet-and-greet event that was overcrowded. During the event, a speaker suddenly fell and hit a four-year-old girl on the head, causing swelling and abrasions, and she was urgently taken to the hospital. Parents were upset as there were no safety measures or staff monitoring under the speaker. The department store responded that the crowded conditions led to equipment being pushed around, and they immediately assisted with medical care. The toy company also apologized and promised to improve security measures in the future.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 30, 2024, in Massachusetts, USA, 125 Atlantic white-sided dolphins became stranded on a sandbar in one of the largest rescue operations in the area's history. A rescue team spent 12 hours guiding most of the dolphins back to deeper waters, but unfortunately, at least ten dolphins died. Given the complex terrain and challenging conditions, the operation was a race against time. Though the cause of the mass stranding was not confirmed, experts suggest that global climate change may increase the risk of such incidents in the future.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Kuomintang is pushing for amendments to raise the recall threshold, with a legislative review slated for 7/4. However, some party members feel it's a sensitive time politically and should be postponed, while the People First Party chairman Ko Wen-je disagrees with increasing the threshold but suggests revising the petition method. KMT Chairman Eric Chu admits some members also don't advocate for raising the threshold but aim for one additional recall vote than votes obtained.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 30, 2024, in Taiwan, the stock market closed at 23,032.25 points with a total turnover of 4368.69 billion. Data from the Taiwan Stock Exchange showed that in June, the three major institutions made net purchases totaling 150.4 billion. Among the top 10 stocks with net purchases in June, EVA Air (2618) ranked first with 278,504 shares bought. Other top stocks included Farglory Development (2883), China Airlines (2610), Far Eastern New Century (1402), and Yuanta Financial Holdings (2890). Further down the list were Cathay Financial Holdings (2882), Esun Financial (2884), Taiwan Business Bank (2834), Fubon Financial (2881), and Hon Hai (2317).
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Reported about 1 year ago
A recent strong convective cloud system has led to heavy rain in Hualien for several days, resulting in multiple landslides. In one incident, rocks fell near a motorcyclist in 2.5 km of the 60 Line at Jianshi Township. In another, a family of six returning north encountered a mudslide at the Suao-Hualien Highway's 159 km mark, becoming trapped in the Dachinshui Tunnel. The Bulo Wan section of Provincial Highway 178k of the Central Cross-Island Highway was also affected by large rocks, leading to nighttime closures after 6:30 PM.
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Reported about 1 year ago
During a recent interview on June 30, 2024, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot confirmed that the company is working on remakes of the 'Assassin's Creed' series using modern technology to reinterpret the compelling storylines of the old games. The remakes will be launched starting from November 15 of this year with a setting in the late Sengoku period, following controversies around the portrayal of the black character 'Mijikai' in 'Assassin's Creed: Shadow.' Guillemot also mentioned that they aim to release 'Assassin's Creed' series more frequently, offering different gameplay experiences for players. While specific details were not disclosed, the remakes are expected to feature redesigned gameplay using modern technology to allow players to rediscover the series' storytelling. Ubisoft is also planning to expand the series through the 'Assassin's Creed Universe' concept and provide tailored gameplay experiences on different platforms to attract more players. Additionally, they are set to launch the 'Animus Hub' service platform, letting players start and play 'Assassin's Creed: Shadow' on its release day as a means to integrate more games in the series in the future.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On the second day of a tour to Fujian, a group visited the Chinbe Village in Kinmen, known for its anti-communist slogans. While the group members listened to the tour guide's explanation without avoiding the slogans, they did not stop to take photos like most tourists. Additionally, a strong wind of level 9 swept through Matsu today, with locals describing the boat ride to Kinmen as similar to boarding a pirate ship.
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