Reported 8 months ago
坤達作為ENERGY活動重啟，準備七月底在台北小巨蛋舉辦演唱會，加上外景節目、選秀節目錄製，幾乎沒有休息時間，瘦身到只剩67公斤。老婆柯佳嬿關心他的繁忙並叮囑他好好照顧身體，希望他能有出色的表現。
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Reported 8 months ago
Chinese social media influencer, Ma Xiaojun, discovered she had advanced rectal cancer last May when she sought medical attention for stomach pain. Despite actively undergoing cancer treatment and maintaining an optimistic attitude, she unfortunately succumbed to the illness at the end of May this year at the age of 30. Doctors warn that over 80% of colorectal cancer patients do not exhibit symptoms, emphasizing the importance of early screening. Ma's severe condition included cancer spread to multiple organs, leading to her significant weight loss and ultimately passing away after a year of battling the disease.
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Reported 8 months ago
Winsun Auction held its 2024 Spring Auction on June 16, offering 123 pieces of artwork that achieved a total sales amount of NT$63.735 million. The highlight of the event was Lot 66, contemporary art master Zhu Dequn's ethereal piece 'Untitled,' created in 1984, which sold for a remarkable NT$12.37 million, becoming the highest-priced artwork in the 'Modern and Contemporary Art' section. Additionally, a rare Macallan Fine & Rare Miniature Collection set fetched NT$14.1 million, setting a new record in the single malt whiskey auction market, while a Domaine de la Romanée-Conti wine collection sold for NT$8.26 million. The auction showcased a mix of iconic masterpieces alongside rare collectibles, stimulating the contemporary art market. (Image source: Winsun Auction)
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 17, 2024, Wang Renfu and Ji Qin attended a press conference for the upcoming 'World's Four Polar Glaciers Marathon in Mongolian Gobi Desert.' Wang Renfu expressed his shock at the dangers involved such as wolves at night and humorously contemplated skipping the event. Wang Renfu clarified the trip to China was self-funded, while Ji Qin shared how Wang Renfu asked her for nipple stickers to prevent chafing from his heavy backpack during the 7-day journey. They both discussed the importance of family support on the final day of the marathon.
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Reported 8 months ago
柯旻豪是SBL假球案唯一在押球員，他在庭上表示想念家人，希望以50萬元交保，但檢方質疑其資金來源。涉案球員斑霸希望到海外工作，但受限出境、無收入的困境，辯方指出其面臨難以獲得他國工作證的困難。檢方則指出斑霸在台應無留戀，且無錢購買返台機票。
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Reported 8 months ago
Lee Dohye, the South Korean cheerleader goddess, continues to rise in popularity in Taiwan. She recently shared photos of her in sexy outfits on social media, garnering over 130,000 fans' attention. Despite facing criticism for overly sensual choreography, Lee Dohye explained that her 'lace blindfold' dance aims to create a dreamy atmosphere rather than being provocative. Fans were mesmerized by her alluring poses and praised her beauty and efforts in creating beloved dances.
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Reported 8 months ago
Last weekend, Little Liuqiu experienced a sudden unannounced blackout, leaving the entire island in darkness for about an hour, affecting 4,171 households with power restored after an hour by Taiwan Power Company. It was found that the blackout was caused by automatic switch equipment that tripped to protect the power equipment. The incident set a new record high electricity usage at 12,475 kilowatts during the blackout. Measures are being taken to prevent similar incidents, including island-wide voltage upgrade projects and equipment inspections.
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Reported 8 months ago
Recently, a food influencer with over 6,000 followers visited a roast goose restaurant in Taoyuan and became upset when the staff did not remind him to choose side dishes. He demanded a refund, canceled his order, left a 1-star review on Google Maps, and threatened to make the restaurant go out of business. Netizens criticized his behavior, labeling him as snobbish, while the restaurant exposed the influencer's actions online. The influencer later apologized, but also blamed the restaurant for lack of proper customer service. Netizens overwhelmingly supported the restaurant and condemned the influencer as being difficult and entitled.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 17, 2024, US President Joe Biden publicly advocated for the Gaza ceasefire agreement supported by the US during his Eid al-Adha address to Muslims. Biden emphasized the need to help the suffering civilians affected by the conflict between Hamas and Israel, stating that too many innocent lives, including thousands of children, have been lost. He believes that Israel's proposed 3-phase ceasefire plan, backed by the UN Security Council, is the best way to end the violence in Gaza and ultimately bring an end to the war. Biden also reassured American Muslims with significant influence on his path to reelection that he will not be soft on Islamophobia.
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Reported 8 months ago
The Banqiao District Office in New Taipei City has recently completed the installation of parent-child friendly restrooms in two parks: Hua Jiang 123 Wood Park and Guang Fu Simple Park. These new facilities provide a better restroom space for children and adults visiting the parks, promoting post-pandemic public health concepts while reflecting inclusivity and friendliness in public spaces. The restroom design includes features for both adults and children, such as toilets, sinks, diaper changing stations, safety child seats, and barrier-free facilities like safety handrails and emergency call buttons. LED energy-saving lights and ventilators are also installed for a high-quality, bright, and well-ventilated restroom environment.
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Reported 8 months ago
With Taiwan stock ETFs reaching new highs in scale, high-dividend ETFs, including 00940, have gained increased popularity with a growth of 641.17 billion Taiwan dollars this year, accounting for over 80% of all Taiwan stock ETFs. Among the top-performing high-dividend ETFs are 00919 and the recently listed 00940, which recovered its 10-dollar issuance price on June 13. 00919 has shown the best performance this year with a 21.12% increase. The key to stable high dividends lies in accurate stock selection, with 00919's upcoming fifth dividend estimated at 0.7 Taiwan dollars, setting a record high, and boasting a consecutive 10%+ annualized dividend yield over 5 quarters and over 20% year-to-date return, making it a favored option for investors.
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Reported 8 months ago
Japanese actor Yuuta Okubo, who has been in Taiwan for six years, was discovered unconscious in his rental house in Shilin last August after a fire broke out, resulting in him being in a coma for 291 days with a very low Glasgow Coma Scale score of 3. Despite his mother's constant care and support, Okubo has not shown any signs of waking up, and his manager will update concerned friends and fans when there is any improvement in his condition. Various celebrities have shown support and solidarity, hoping for a miracle recovery for Okubo.
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Reported 8 months ago
Ko Ching-Hsien, a standout graduate of Pingzhen High School, signed a $750,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers and donned the team's number 91 jersey at the press conference. Recognized for his exceptional performance at the U18 World Cup Baseball Stage, Ko impressed Dodgers scouts and is now the highest-priced Taiwanese outfielder in MLB history. Known for his defense, speed, and batting skills, Ko Ching-Hsien is set to make waves in the Major Leagues.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 17, 2024, the Taiwan stock market closed slightly down, and Foxconn's founder Terry Gou's proclaimed 200 barrier was reached with a transaction value of 17.7 billion, pushing the market value to 2.77 trillion and setting new records. Despite a overall downtrend, this surpassing moment was celebrated on online forums. Foxconn's success was attributed to recent AI server orders. These events led to positive sentiments among investors, with many expressing joy over Terry Gou's retirement.
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Reported 8 months ago
United Airlines experienced a tragic incident where 8-year-old Sydney Weston passed out on a flight to Chicago with her parents. The plane made an emergency landing, and Sydney was rushed to the hospital but unfortunately did not survive. The cause of her sudden unconsciousness remains unknown, and investigations are ongoing to determine her cause of death.
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Reported 8 months ago
YouTuber Fish Dry, with millions of fans, clarifies that she has never received an invitation from China and expresses dissatisfaction with critics jumping on the bandwagon of ridiculing her. Despite being caught in the controversy surrounding the Pot King, she emphatically states that her recent trip to Chengdu was solely to taste authentic hotpot. She searched her inbox extensively and confirmed not receiving any invitations to China, only work-related invites such as video repost requests or Red Book management jobs. She further emphasizes her past criticisms of China's air pollution, bad fast food, and dirty public toilets, and expresses frustration with critics who simply leave derogatory comments on her posts without thoroughly understanding her content.
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Reported 8 months ago
Wang Renfu is participating in the Mongolia Gobi Marathon, with Ji Qin also signing up. Wang Renfu is set to challenge the 250-km marathon over 7 days, revealing he doesn't like running but has been training for six months for this extreme challenge, with daily injuries becoming a norm. Wife Ji Qin, encouraged by others, decided to join the last day's event, making the running coach Lin Yijie envious of their companionship. Wang Renfu, known for his love of sports, is embarking on the 'Mongolia Gobi' Marathon challenge. He and Ji Qin run a YouTube channel where they share travel and sports experiences, but recently faced controversy over a trip to Chengdu, Sichuan, being wrongly associated with popular culture due to a social media incident.
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Reported 8 months ago
During the upcoming presidential and legislative elections in the Huwei area of Yunlin County, a threatening text message about 'establishing missile bases in Huwei' surfaced four days before the election. Investigation revealed that the message originated from a company in Shanghai, China. Former legislator Su Zhifen reported this to the Yunlin District Prosecutors Office, and current legislators Liu Jianguo and Cai Yiyu urged a thorough investigation to uncover the masterminds. They emphasized the importance of national security. Meetings have been held to address the issue and track down the source of the phone numbers receiving the messages within the country.
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Reported 8 months ago
UBS is allocating $900 million to compensate investors in Credit Suisse funds connected to Greensill Capital's collapse. This provision covers 90% of the owed amount, inherited by UBS after acquiring Credit Suisse. The funds, involving supply chain financing, suffered a substantial loss due to Greensill's downfall, prompting an offer to repurchase units from investors. UBS expects to book this provision in the second quarter of 2024, utilizing funds set aside for potential legal and regulatory expenses incurred from the acquisition.
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Reported 8 months ago
A woman named Natalie Garcia recently shared her harrowing experience on social media, where her swollen middle finger was initially misdiagnosed as a fracture but was later discovered to be a tumor, resulting in her having to undergo an amputation. The misdiagnosis lasted for 2 months, despite her continued worsening condition, leading to surgeries to remove the tumor and eventually the amputation of her finger, potentially due to a Giant Cell Tumor at the joint end of the bone. Garcia's emotional journey during chemotherapy and the difficult decision to amputate still haunt her.
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Reported 8 months ago
陳奕迅因打網球受傷，導致下顎骨骨裂需縫30針，演唱會延期至2025年1月舉行，康復進度良好，須六星期恢復，經紀人表示希望陳奕迅完全康復後再演出，主辦單位將公布補償安排。
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Reported 8 months ago
瑞士銀行UBS Group AG表示，它將向與Greensill Capital崩潰有關的瑞士信貸基金的投資者返還他們相當比例的資金，該行希望通過解決其前競爭對手的遺留問題。這項提議將讓Credit Suisse供應鏈融資基金的投資者在2021年2月25日的淨資產價值的90%進行贖回，該提議於週一開始運行，並將持續到7月31日。UBS在去年購買瑞士信貸時繼承了這個文件。此外，與Archegos Capital Management的崩盤一起，2021年與Greensill Capital相關的一個價值100億美元的供應鏈基金集團的崩潰是Credit Suisse在2023年破產的一個因素。
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Reported 8 months ago
Astrologer 'Tarot Teacher' Aiful pointed out that with Venus and Mercury entering Cancer today (June 17), 5 zodiac signs can expect a burst of good luck, smooth relationships or career advancements, and booming financial fortune. These celestial movements will inject new energy into life, enhancing emotions, career, financial luck, and creativity. Significant fortunes are predicted for Cancer, career development for Virgo, financial success for Scorpio, creative bursts for Pisces, and stability for Taurus.
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Reported 8 months ago
The Hong Kong woman, who works in the tourism industry, was fined 200,000 NTD for attempting to bring Hong Kong famous mooncakes containing pork ingredients as gifts to friends in Taiwan while on a cruise stop in Kaohsiung. Although the woman had already left Taiwan, her concerned friend paid the fine as she frequently travels between Taiwan and Hong Kong for work, and out of guilt for her being fined. The Kaohsiung enforcement agency accepted the payment and reminded the public not to bring unquarantined pork products from abroad, emphasizing the seriousness of African swine fever prevention measures and potential penalties under the Animal Infectious Disease Prevention Act.
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Reported 8 months ago
Taiwanese love to visit night markets where various snacks are popular. A corn vendor's announcement about the pricing of their grilled corn has sparked confusion and outrage online. The vendor defended the high price by listing various costs involved in running the business, but many netizens found the price unreasonable, with one even exclaiming that it's so expensive that they can't stomach it. The discussion has gained traction online, with some sympathizing with the challenges of running a food business while others criticize the pricing of the grilled corn.
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