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Investing in a Costco membership can lead to significant savings on various items like food, household essentials, and electronics. While the membership fee ranges from $60 to $120 annually, the yearly savings often exceed this cost. Notable Costco purchases under $100 include a two-pack of outdoor string lights for $89.99, a Bluetooth speaker cooler for $99.99, a portable chair for $89.99, a water flosser combo for $79.99, and a dual air basket and toaster oven for $99.99.
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Reported 11 months ago
The Bank of England suggests a potential interest-rate cut could be on the horizon, sparking expectations of a policy easing by the end of the summer. The UK central bank kept its lending rate at 5.25%, but indicated a fine balance in decision-making among Monetary Policy Committee members. Global economic updates include Switzerland's rate cut, China's economic challenges, and Brazil's inflation concerns.
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Reported 11 months ago
This article by Neil Rozenbaum from The Motley Fool discusses the recent updates on Palantir (NYSE: PLTR) and the reasoning behind the stock drop on Friday, based on stock prices from June 20, 2024. It also raises the question of whether investing $1,000 in Palantir Technologies is a good idea and highlights the top 10 stock picks recommended by The Motley Fool Stock Advisor team, where Palantir Technologies did not make the cut. The article also mentions Neil Rozenbaum's positions in Palantir Technologies, The Motley Fool's disclosure policy, and possible compensations for promoting services, emphasizing the publication's commitment to unbiased opinions.
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Reported 11 months ago
JUICE BOY, a young singer, held his first album signing event recently and received a surprise celebration from his family. His album 'JUICE' will be released in physical format before his birthday on the 26th of this month. Despite joy over the album release, he also revealed that his father was diagnosed with prostate cancer and will undergo surgery soon. Instead of celebrating his 21st birthday, he will be by his father's side in the hospital. JUICE BOY expressed his hope for his family's health and a new pet, while also mentioning his ongoing recovery from a past relationship and meeting a potential new love interest recently.
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Reported 11 months ago
Taiwanese celebrities Junior (Han Yibang) and Lin Xuanyu recently held their engagement ceremony, where they wore traditional Chinese attire. Lin shared photos on IG, expressing her initial lack of interest in traditional attire but ended up loving it. The couple received compliments from both netizens and Junior, and responded to pregnancy rumors by stating they are not getting married because of that. They have entered a drama production and plan to hold their wedding next year.
Source: COM
Reported 11 months ago
Jimi Bro predicts Marz23 and Yuan Ya Wei as potential winners of the Golden Melody Awards' Best Mandarin Male and Female Singers, respectively. He praises Marz23's unique market positioning and Yuan Ya Wei's balanced album. Additionally, Jimi Bro forecasts Xu Wei Xiang to have a chance at winning the Best Newcomer Award. He also discusses potential winners in other categories such as Best Mandarin Album and Song of the Year, highlighting artists like Yang Nai Wen and Fire Extinguisher as strong contenders.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
During the #MeToo movement in 2023, senior artist Liao Jun was accused of sexual harassment by internet celebrity Li Iyan, leading him to angrily file charges with his son. However, after over a year of investigation, Liao suddenly withdrew the charges. Recently, with the support of veteran artist Peng Peng, Liao made his first public appearance in a year, but when asked about dropping the charges, he simply said, 'Let's not talk about it today.' Liao, who suffered a stroke in 2018 affecting his language and behavior, gradually faded from the entertainment industry. The court ultimately decided not to prosecute. Liao's reappearance at the 2024 event marked his first performance since 2018 and he emphasized the importance of taking care of his health, expressing that helping Li Iyan was a gesture of goodwill that unfortunately turned into a complicated situation.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
In 2 weeks, the Hong Kong police have arrested 245 individuals involved in scams, with funds amounting to HK$540 million (approximately NT$2.24 billion). Among the cases, a 70-year-old grandmother was scammed out of HK$260 million (approximately NT$1.08 billion) over 2 years by fraudsters impersonating Chinese officials. The scammers convinced her to open 6 bank accounts, transfer money, and provide her bank account details under the guise of clearing her of money laundering suspicions. The police found that the money had been transferred to 44 different bank accounts. The scam victims in Hong Kong were mostly targeted through phone, investment, and job scams.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
On June 22, 2024, DPP Secretary-General Lin Youchang led party officials to Keelung to conduct a parliamentary reform law advocacy event. Although the parliament voted 62-51 against the reconsideration of the parliamentary reform bill, the battle between the blue and green camps for parliamentary reform continues, extending to constitutional interpretation and recall battles. Lin Youchang criticized the collaboration between the Kuomintang and the People's Party with the Communist Party to pass excessive authority laws in the legislature, aiming to seize power in 2028. He emphasized the importance of democratic values, urged people to protect democracy by selecting the right mayors and legislators, and highlighted the threats to Taiwan's democracy posed by this collaboration with the Communist Party.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
專家預估今年下半年台灣颱風數量最多可能達到21個，略少於長期氣候平均值。有利颱風生成的環境預計將持續到8月中旬，並提醒觀察本月南海熱帶擾動發展情況，雨量偏少機率高，南方水氣增多則將持續至7月底。
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Reported 11 months ago
Nationalist Party (KMT) held a parliamentary reform briefing at the central party headquarters, where Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an emphasized the importance of reform to provide a clean, transparent, and effective parliament for the people to voice out. He criticized the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for their double standards, accusing them of severely dividing the country and society. Chiang Wan-an highlighted the key points of the reform, including making lawmakers more accountable, exposing corruption, and ensuring the parliament truly represents the people for effective oversight to uncover misconduct and benefit the public economic bills. The parliamentary reform motion was rejected yesterday, signaling a divide within the parliament.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
On June 22, 2024, at 4:52 am, Taiwan's CTi News reported that entertainer Fang Youxin held a press conference for the launch of her adult-targeted children's book 'Finding the Little Fish in the Brain.' She humorously referred to the book as her 'first child.' Despite marrying actor Wang Wei in July 2023 and being together for less than a year, Fang revealed that their personalities clashed, leading to frequent arguments, sometimes even making her want him to move out. Fang also expressed concerns about their financial situation, revealing her lack of understanding of numbers and detailing extravagant spending habits.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
Due to the daily quota of the Keelung Youth Electric Scooter 2.0 Program leading to chaos with people queuing overnight, the Keelung City Government announced a transition to online applications from July 1st to 5th to alleviate the need for in-person registrations. With over 10,000 applications processed and limitations due to budget constraints, the government implemented on-site application controls with daily limits in place, causing public disorder. In response to the situation, Mayor Xie Guoliang publicly apologized and pledged to propose improvement measures. Moving forward, the Keelung government will suspend on-site applications starting on the 24th and extend the application period to allow online registration, aiming to prevent overnight queues and ensure a fair selection process through online lottery draws if applications exceed the daily limit. The city government spokesperson mentioned plans to introduce a revised scheme, reinstating the requirement to retire old gasoline scooters to manage the application volume effectively and further details are under discussion.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
A 27-year-old man, surnamed Su, was arrested by the police for selling concert tickets but failing to deliver them, marking his third arrest. The Criminal Investigation Bureau cracked down on five online auction fraud cases, arresting three suspects and estimating over 195 victims with illegal proceeds of around 1.15 million NTD. Victims, mainly under 40 years old, were deceived into buying tickets for concerts by popular singers like Jacky Cheung, but the tickets were never delivered. Su, one of the suspects, continued to commit fraud even while on the run, deceiving a total of 143 victims and earning over 900,000 NTD unlawfully.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
In Yilan County, Taiwan, a man in his 40s surnamed Li violently attacked police officers and damaged a patrol car after being stopped for not properly fastening his motorcycle helmet buckle and using a mobile phone while riding. The man became enraged when the police attempted to issue a fine and proceeded to remove his helmet and smash the patrol car's windshield. Two officers subdued and arrested the man on the spot, charging him with obstructing official duties. During the altercation, one officer suffered a fractured finger and abrasions, while Li sustained minor injuries. Both were treated at nearby hospitals. Yilan Police Division stressed the importance of not resorting to violence and urged the public to maintain rationality and seek legal recourse if in disagreement with law enforcement actions.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
Lin Chi-ling, 49, made a public appearance in Japan after 5 years, taking on her first challenge of throwing the pitch at the ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters. Wearing fox ears and a high ponytail, she received cheers from the crowd, with Japanese media praising her beauty and grace. Despite nerves, she practiced diligently and successfully threw the first pitch, winning applause and admiration from spectators. Her charming smile and elegance captivated the audience, with local comments expressing joy and awe at her beauty and talent.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
General Electric (NYSE: GE) spun off GE Aerospace, focusing on building and maintaining airplane engines after transforming its business. GE Aerospace is well-positioned for growth, producing jet engines and dominating the market share. The company benefits from the aftermarket business, ensuring steady revenue. With favorable long-term trends in the aviation industry and growth projections, investing in GE Aerospace presents upside potential, even though it is currently priced at a premium. While there may be short-term challenges, the stock offers solid opportunities for the future.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
Yesterday (June 21), a Malayan tapir named 'Hideo 英雄' that was expected to come to Taiwan from Japan for genealogical exchange was found lifeless upon arrival in a cargo plane. Both Taiwanese and Japanese zoo staff who had worked hard on this case expressed deep sorrow and regret. Taipei Zoo plans to contact veterinary experts to conduct a pathological autopsy to clarify the cause of death, and will also collaborate with Japanese counterparts to review the animal transportation process for understanding the possible causes of the accident. Further updates on the autopsy findings will be provided as they become available.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
台中西屯一名40歲女性不明原因死亡於世貿公園，家屬將在公園舉行頭七科儀，時間為明日晚間23時至跨夜1時，當地福和里長澄清儀式約1小時完成，但呼籲民眾避開當時區域。警方與法醫已參與調查，此事件引起社會關注。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
During a legislative session, Kuo Chien-ming, the convenor of the Democratic Progressive Party in the Legislative Yuan, accused the Taiwan People's Party of being a Chinese affiliate organization that collaborates with China in constitutional destruction and political turmoil, likening the Democratic Progressive Party to the Communist Party. This led to a response from the Taiwan People's Party's spokesperson questioning if Kuo Chien-ming had been influenced by the Chinese Communist Party, highlighting the ongoing tensions between the political parties. Additionally, the spokesperson emphasized that democratic rights and freedoms in Taiwan should not be used as a tool for intimidation or threats, as that would only worsen cross-strait relations.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
Nippon Ham Fighters faced off against the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles at home, inviting Lin Chi-ling, known as Taiwan's top model, to throw the ceremonial first pitch. Despite being nearly 50 years old, Lin Chi-ling showcased her timeless beauty and perfect pitching form, receiving cheers from the audience. She delighted fans by donning a No. 070 jersey with 'ちーりん (Chi-ling)' embroidery and later performed the Fox dance on the sidelines, earning praise for her cuteness. The event marked the 50th anniversary of Nippon Ham Fighters, with special activities planned for July 2 to celebrate the milestone.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
After 23 years of no contact post-divorce, a 60-year-old man in Tainan demanded 21,704 NT dollars per month as alimony for his two sons, based on the city's 2022 average monthly consumption. The man, who has no job, welfare support, or assets, was denied his claim by the judge as he had not contacted his sons at all since the divorce, failing to fulfill his obligation. The judge ruled that despite being the father, his failure to support his sons without justifiable reasons led to the rejection of his request. The sons protested the alimony, citing their father's lack of contact and support as reasons for exemption. They refused to provide alimony and requested to be relieved of the responsibility. The judge concluded that while the sons have a legal duty to support their father, the father had failed to fulfill his obligations without valid reasons.
Source: YAHOO
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On June 22, 2024, Premier Su Tseng-chang visited Taroko National Park and the eastern section of Central Cross-Island Highway to inspect the post-earthquake reconstruction progress, announcing monthly trips to Hualien to confirm recovery progress. The government has allocated 958 million for Hualien's post-earthquake reconstruction, including slope protection and new tunnel construction, with plans to expedite the restoration of Taroko National Park. Premier Su also expressed concern over the follow-up of the train accident and emphasized the importance of efficient completion of reconstruction projects to revive Hualien's vibrancy.
Source: YAHOO
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When investing for the long term, diversifying stocks from different industries with varying growth qualities is a good strategy. This article discusses two top dividend stocks to consider for holding onto for five to 10 years or more. The first stock is Johnson & Johnson, a pharmaceutical giant with a consistent dividend increase for 62 years. The second stock is Costco Wholesale, known for its resilience, strong total returns, and regular special dividends.
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39-year-old artist Yang Yu-xin's new book 'Finding the Clownfish in my Brain' achieved success in its first edition. During a press conference thanking her supporters, Yang mentioned that she initially invested in TSMC stocks at 400 NTD per share and later sold them out at 700 NTD, making a profit of just 3000 NTD. Feeling regretful for only buying 12 shares due to improper advice, she sold them out in frustration. Currently, the stock price has surged to 980 NTD, making her regret the decision. Yang shared insights into her financial struggles and personal life, including her marriage with financial burdens, creative pursuits, and future plans for having children.
Source: YAHOO