Reported 8 months ago
On June 17, 2024, Michelle Yeoh shared a sweet photo of herself kissing her husband, Ferrari ex-CEO Jean Todt, showing their affectionate and loving relationship after being together for 19 years. The couple, aged 61 and 78, celebrated their 20th anniversary in Paris, with Yeoh finally marrying Todt last year after winning an Oscar. Their intimate bond and frequent displays of affection continue to captivate admirers, making them envy-worthy of their enduring love story.
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Reported 8 months ago
In Taichung, a pair of twins from Daya District's Dahua Junior High School both scored 5A10+ in their junior high school exams this year. Despite their parents being busy with their night market business and often away from home in the evenings, the twins take care of each other and work at the night market on holidays. The brothers, who have been helping out at the night market since primary school, have a strong bond and have both excelled academically. While the elder brother is known for his leadership in school activities, the younger one is focused on pursuing a career in the tech industry after achieving high scores in their exams. They both plan to attend the same high school in the future and continue supporting each other on their academic journey.
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Reported 8 months ago
During the graduation ceremony at Fulu Elementary School in Minxiong Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan, the ceiling suddenly collapsed, injuring two parents. The school nurse provided immediate care, and they were taken to the hospital by ambulance. The Education Department has requested a comprehensive inspection of the school's facilities and will enhance regular inspections and maintenance. The incident was attributed to a leaking ceiling, emphasizing the importance of safety maintenance in school facilities to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
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Reported 8 months ago
Lin Shuhao is confirmed to be absent from tonight's fourth game of the championship series due to a foot injury. The New Taipei Kings announced on social media that Lin Shuhao was experiencing discomfort in his foot, had undergone examination and treatment at Chang Gung Hospital, and will be on a day-to-day observation list. This unexpected setback may pose a greater challenge for the Kings on their path to the championship.
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Reported 8 months ago
The music group Mr. Deer has been nominated for the 35th Golden Melody Awards for the third time, and will perform at Taipei Arena on September 21. Recently, they formed a one-night dream duo 'MISSER' with astrologer Tang Qiyan during '2024 Woo Love Life Festival', discussing their chances of winning the award. The collaboration delighted fans and raised excitement for their upcoming performance. Tang Qiyan even invited the audience to the Taipei Arena concert on September 21.
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Reported 8 months ago
President's remark on not accepting surrenderism in the first war-last war statement at the Huangpu Centennial Celebration sparked controversy as it's considered a strategy of the CCP. This prompted criticism from Ma's office, accusing President Lai of instigating war. However, Defense Minister Gu emphasized that Taiwan has never sought war and aims to gradually weaken China's invasion attempts. The statement revisited the concept of 'first war-last war' equating it to surrenderism, leading to arguments between different political factions.
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Reported 8 months ago
In June 17, 2024, 'Inside Out 2' opened strongly in theaters, breaking the trend of disappointing summer releases like 'Free Guy' and 'Furiosa: The Crazy Mad Max Chronicle', and becoming the first film of the year to surpass $150 million in the opening week in North America and the second-highest opening film in North American animated film history. The global box office has reached $295 million, with Taiwan's box office performing exceptionally well at about NT$75.22 million, making it the highest-grossing film opening in the past 18 months in North America.
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Reported 8 months ago
A mother and daughter in New Taipei City were stopped by two men while riding a motorcycle through a narrow alley in Banciao. The men accused them of damaging a designer bag and demanded compensation. The victims recorded the incident on their phones, reported it to the police, and suspected that the suspects intentionally staged the fake accident to extort money. Surveillance footage revealed that the suspects had thrown the bag on the ground themselves. The suspects, identified as a 46-year-old man surnamed Zhang and a 45-year-old man surnamed Zhan, were arrested for allegedly orchestrating fake accidents. The victims, now fearful of similar encounters, recounted the incident with disbelief and fear.
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Reported 8 months ago
A man's surprising reaction to his girlfriend accidentally defecating in his room went viral. After returning home from a meal with his girlfriend, he experienced a sudden stomach ache and rushed to the toilet, only to be informed by his girlfriend through the bathroom door that she had just defecated in his room. Despite the awkward situation, he comforted her, helping to clean up and reassuring her, leading many to praise their relationship as 'true love'. Netizens were impressed by his calm and caring response, emphasizing the importance of support and understanding in a relationship.
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Reported 8 months ago
According to SET News, Korean star Song Joong Ki, who divorced Song Hye Kyo in 2019 and remarried British girlfriend Katy Louise Saunders last year, was recently seen walking with his wife and child in Seoul. Reports suggest that after an 8-year break, Song Joong Ki is set to return to romantic dramas, collaborating with Chae Soo Bin in the upcoming TV series 'MY YOUTH,' marking his first return to television since becoming a father.
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Reported 8 months ago
The F&B industry is facing a shortage of workers, leading to famous and longstanding shops struggling to stay open. Examples include the closure of the 'Shilian Pulled Noodles Hot Pot Duenbei Shop' and the upcoming closure of the 'Touchy Peach Cake Shop' in July. Even well-known shops like 'Niu Wuzang Wagyu Beef Hot Pot Taipei Shop' are affected, with their lease ending in June. Staff shortage has become a significant issue in the industry, with various shops closing down due to the lack of manpower.
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Reported 8 months ago
On the night of June 15th, a horrific murder occurred at a shrimp farm in Pingtung City, Taiwan, where a 20-year-old soldier named Wang was fatally attacked by a 17-year-old named Chen. The victim's father suspects foul play, revealing that before leaving, Wang's last words were about washing his car, raising questions about why he ended up at the shrimp farm. The police are investigating the incident, with the victim's father urging for the truth to be uncovered. The 17-year-old suspect has been detained for trial in the Pingtung Juvenile Court.
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Reported 8 months ago
During the graduation ceremony of Fule Elementary School in Chiayi County on June 17, a portion of the ceiling suddenly collapsed, injuring 2 parents. The injured were promptly taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The incident was attributed to long-term roof leakage causing the ceiling to collapse under excessive weight, with further investigation ongoing. Officials are emphasizing the need for thorough safety inspections in schools to prevent such incidents.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 17, 2024, at 2:19 AM, in the bustling area of North Rong Street in Chiayi City, a pedestrian was hit on the head by a nearly 200cm long wooden board falling from the sky, believed to be a deteriorated canopy decoration piece. Witnesses expressed shock at the incident, emphasizing the danger posed by the deteriorating canopies. The authorities are investigating and enforcing improvements to prevent such accidents in the future.
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Reported 8 months ago
The Legislative Yuan's Internal Affairs Committee has set up a review team due to privacy concerns regarding the digital ID card, which has cost the government NT$1.4 billion. However, some legislators found that the information provided by the Ministry of the Interior was either blacked out or pixelated, with the ministry responding that they were not obliged to disclose according to the law. Concerns were raised regarding the misuse of public funds for the ID card project, and efforts are being made to freeze or cut the budget in the next session. The opposition party is using this situation to emphasize the legitimacy of their parliamentary reform efforts, while various lawmakers express frustration at the lack of transparency and accountability.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 17, 2024, at 2:18 a.m., Wang Ya-Hui revealed that Tang Chih-ping determined his mother had left home but not passed away. Although the police objectively confirmed the deceased was Tang's mother, Tang insists it is not her, refusing to acknowledge the corpse. He currently believes his mother is missing and not deceased, leading to a situation where his mother could become an unclaimed corpse. A fortune teller pointed out that Tang's refusal to acknowledge the situation may be due to a distorted perception caused by alcohol addiction, making him unable to accept the truth, potentially resulting in his mother being buried as an unclaimed corpse after 25 days of public notice.
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Reported 8 months ago
On the afternoon of June 17, 2024, a 19-year-old driver, feeling unwell during a trip from Yilan to Kaohsiung, forgot to turn off the cruise control when stopping at the Yangmei rest area. This led to a collision with a guardrail, causing a chain reaction that involved seven cars. Three individuals sustained minor injuries, and the vehicles suffered severe damage, with bumpers, tires, and more all severely affected. The driver's vehicle was almost completely destroyed, as well as the others involved, resulting in significant repair costs.
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Reported 8 months ago
A 67-year-old woman surnamed Chen from Tainan, Kaohsiung went missing yesterday while patrolling her farm due to a possible flash flood from the nearby river. Her family discovered her absence yesterday afternoon, leading to a search and rescue operation by the police which culminated in finding her body this morning. Further investigation is needed to determine the exact cause of death. It is suspected that she accidentally fell into the water while patrolling. The incident occurred in the Niu Rou Po Stream in Tianliao District, Kaohsiung City.
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Reported 8 months ago
A 24-year-old soldier surnamed Ou from the Navy's Ming Chuan ship reportedly did not want to serve and escaped by jumping into the sea while the ship was out at sea. He swam to shore at Peace Island Park seeking help, claiming he did not know the unit's phone number and did not want to contact the military. Despite serving for four years with normal behavior, the Navy is providing counseling. The incident, although addressed, has raised concerns about the military's image.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 17, 2024, the Kuomintang and People First Party in the Legislative Yuan jointly passed a parliamentary reform bill, triggering criticism from Huang Kuo-chang's mentor, former legislator Cheng Hsiu-ling, who accused blue and white lawmakers of 'inflating themselves into emperors and deliberately causing trouble for the government.' Huang then revealed alleged collusion and negligence by the Ministry of Justice in protecting a prosecutor who encouraged Huang's lawyer boyfriend to join a fraudulent lawyer group and handle a public prosecution case in which the boyfriend served as defense counsel. Huang called on the Ministry of Justice to be held accountable, highlighting conflicts within the parliament and criticism from Cheng Hsiu-ling.
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Reported 8 months ago
藝人李明依透露孫安佐小時候曾到她家玩，坦言孫安佐沒被人理解，他需要被肯定和關注，並指出自己只能照顧好自己的孩子。李明依表示在狄鶯的教育理念上和狄鶯有所不同，這也是她不再與狄鶯同台的原因。狄鶯的兒子孫安佐近來因在泰國呼麻惹出脫序行為再度成為焦點，引發爭議。
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Reported 8 months ago
The Criminal Investigation Bureau's Central Crime Fighting Center, led by officers He Guanyi and Shi Xieyuan, along with Wu Junwei, raided an online gambling operation in a commercial building in Taichung, discovering hundreds of bullets on site, suspecting the involvement of other illegal activities. A mahjong association in Tucheng, New Taipei City, was also found to be a professional gambling den, resulting in the arrest of 37 operators and gamblers who had to be transported back to the police station by bus. The operation involved heavily armed special tactics unit members breaking into the office, revealing a large amount of cash and neatly arranged bullets on tables, part of the online gambling setup that included baccarat, slot machines, and sports betting with estimated bets totaling at least 230 million NTD.
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Reported 8 months ago
A 17-year-old teenager allegedly had a dispute with a soldier surnamed Wang at a shrimp fishing pond in Pingtung, leading to a fatal knife attack. The victim's father mentioned possible debt disputes and a setup involving accomplices. The suspect, arrested by the police, was taken to juvenile court on a murder charge, while the military promised legal assistance to the victim's family. The incident shocked the community as the victim, who joined the army to support his family, tragically lost his life in the confrontation.
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Reported 8 months ago
Taiwan's Ministry of Health and Welfare has revealed the top ten causes of death among Taiwanese citizens for last year, with a total of 205,575 deaths recorded. Cancer remains the leading cause of death for the 42nd consecutive year, while COVID-19 claimed nearly 9,000 lives but dropped in ranking from 3rd to 6th place compared to 2022. The top three causes of death are malignant tumors (cancer), heart disease, and pneumonia. Cancer and heart disease maintained their positions in the top two spots from 2022, while COVID-19 deaths notably decreased by 38.9%, causing its ranking to fall.
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Reported 8 months ago
In recent years, Chinese consumers have been purchasing latex mattresses and pillows from e-commerce platforms or tourist attractions, but complaints are increasing due to the easy appearance of yellow dust and foul acid smell in these products. Investigation revealed that many so-called high-purity natural latex products are actually substandard quality, with some reportedly turning yellow and suspected of being low-grade products falsely labeled as high-end. Some companies are found to use dyes, including graphene-based dyes, to enhance the appearance of these products. Consumers are warned to be cautious, as even high-quality latex products do not contain 100% natural latex, and excessive fragrances or a lack of bounce-back could indicate poor quality.
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