Reported about 1 year ago
Premier Su Tseng-chang led various ministers to the Legislative Yuan for questioning with regards to the proposed amendment to the Act Governing Relations Between the People of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area. The ruling Democratic Progressive Party lawmakers had concerns about the safety of legislators visiting China in the absence of regulations, especially in light of former Legislative Speaker Wang Jin-ping's recent visit to China. Premier Su emphasized the importance of safeguarding important individuals and national assets and expressed worries about their safety. Additionally, he criticized China's new regulations targeting pro-independence individuals and reiterated the need for caution when traveling to China due to the lack of legal protection and the potential risks involved.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Chinatimes News, June 25, 2024, 6:43 am. Since the end of 2016, Ting Hsin International Group and DeWen Education Foundation have been promoting a baseball charity project, providing grassroots baseball teams with equipment, transportation, meals, and emergency assistance, becoming the strongest support for grassroots baseball in Taiwan. One of the veteran Wei Chuan Dragons fans, Dr. Yang, not only frequently travels to Taipei to watch games but also continuously donates to help rural young players realize their dreams. Dr. Yang, a lifelong baseball lover, has been passionately supporting charity efforts for disadvantaged children in rural areas through the foundation's programs.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-Mai signed a sister city agreement with St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Terrance Drew representing the capital, Basseterre, becoming Kaohsiung's 40th sister city. During the ceremony, Mayor Chen and Prime Minister Drew waved a special 'Dafuqi' flag symbolizing mutual prosperity between the two countries and cities. The agreement aims to deepen cooperation in smart cities, healthcare, sustainable development, and tourism, strengthening city relations and deepening the friendship between the two nations.
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Reported about 1 year ago
President Lai Ching-te announced a law reform regarding parliamentary powers on June 25, 2024, proposing constitutional interpretation and temporary measures. The Executive Yuan, Control Yuan, and DPP Legislative Yuan caucus all followed suit. Premier Cho referred to concerns of a potential 'constitutional monster' with all power concentrated in one institution, urging the opposition parties to avoid taking too many actions before the constitutional interpretation is released. The parliamentarian power reform has officially entered the battle of constitutional interpretation.
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Reported about 1 year ago
River Sub, a Subway franchisee operating 48 stores in Texas, declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy shortly after a Texas appeals judge denied its attempt to overturn an arbitrator's decision awarding nearly $3 million in a wrongful death case. The case involved the murder of a manager, Marisela Cadena, by her ex-boyfriend after a kidnapping. River Sub's bankruptcy filing revealed the substantial financial burden owed to Cadena's survivors, significantly more than its other creditors, and cited a decline in sales during the pandemic as a contributing factor.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Many people are confused about garbage classification, turning hand-shaken cups into a 'recycling nightmare.' The Changhua County Environmental Protection Bureau explains that besides rinsing and recycling the paper container, the straw and thin sealing film of the hand-shaken cup should be disposed of as general waste. The most common mistake is forgetting to remove and throw away the thin sealing film, increasing the workload for cleaning crews. The bureau emphasizes that under the subsidy policy, recycling facilities can handle paper containers and thin plastic sheets effectively, turning them into recycled paper and plastic pellets, respectively.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Tech stocks led an early advance in the U.S. equity futures on Tuesday, with Nvidia rebounding after a recent slump, while other stocks were mixed. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose to its highest level in a month, while investors rotated to industrial and financial names. In early trading, Boeing shares fell following reports of a potential acquisition. Market focus remains on inflation data and the impact of Nvidia's correction on the broader market rally.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Regarding accusations made by Ko Wen-je, the chairperson of the Taiwan People's Party, and the legislative caucus convener Huang Kuo-chang claiming that President Lai Ching-te turned his back on them post-election, Democratic Progressive Party spokesperson Dai Wei-shan responded by clarifying that national reports and consultations are different from national inquiries. She urged Ko Wen-je and the Taiwan People's Party not to distort facts and continue to confuse the public to shift the focus away from their own issues. Dai Wei-shan also reminded Ko Wen-je to respect constitutional procedures and democratic values instead of using an authoritarian mindset to disrupt social harmony and create social divisions.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Shilin District Prosecutors' Office has begun publicly selecting 10 assistant prosecutors, adhering to the principle of 'diverse recruitment, expanding talent search' to attract professionals from various fields. The goal is to assist prosecutors in enhancing the professional efficiency in investigating new types of crimes such as virtual currency fraud, AI scams, and organized cross-border cybercrime. The recruitment aims to strengthen the fight against fraud and alleviate prosecutors' workload by increasing manpower for assistant prosecutors, implementing the government's 'New Generation Anti-Fraud Strategy Action Plan 1.5 version.' The selection process involves two stages of examinations, with a monthly salary of NT$46,692 upon acceptance.
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Reported about 1 year ago
As the stock market continues to soar, Broadcom recently announced a 10-for-1 stock split, following peers like Nvidia and Lam Research in leveraging stock splits to broaden investor participation. This article explains stock splits, discusses the reasons behind Broadcom's decision, clarifies how stock splits are handled, details Broadcom's stock split history, and provides insights for potential investors considering buying Broadcom shares amidst the AI-driven market hype and semiconductor industry dynamics.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In Tokyo's Edogawa Ward, Japan, an elderly man in his 80s drove his car into a convenience store injuring multiple customers around 10 a.m. on June 25, 2024. The man, who mistakenly pressed the accelerator instead of the brake, has been arrested by the police. The accident resulted in several injuries, including a severely injured woman in her 30s and two men in their 40s and 60s with minor injuries, as well as light injuries to the driver. All injured individuals were sent to the hospital with no life-threatening conditions.
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Reported about 1 year ago
As summer arrives in the northern hemisphere, high temperatures are being experienced across the United States, with Washington D.C. hitting a new high of Fahrenheit 100°F (approximately Celsius 37.7°C). The extreme weather caused the wax figure of former President Lincoln at Garrison Elementary School to 'lose its head' due to the heat. The heatwave is affecting over 100 million people in the U.S., with New York potentially breaking its 1888 record, leading to closures of outdoor pools and schools ending classes early. The high temperatures are also impacting the Middle East, with Mecca hitting 50°C and causing deaths during the Hajj pilgrimage, while Greece reaching 38°C has resulted in missing or deceased tourists and school closures in Athens.
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Reported about 1 year ago
陳芳語在那那大師節目上分享參加選秀節目《創造101》搶歌過程中遭到其他參賽者抓耳濺血的意外，場面混亂並造成一度跌倒的情況，製作單位甚至考慮重新比賽。此外，陳芳語還與那那大師演唱多首歌曲，包括將孫燕姿的〈逆光〉改成英文版，讓Kimberley 掌握不住笑翻。
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Reported about 1 year ago
During a meeting of the Legislative Yuan's Procedural Committee, the Democratic Progressive Party proposed the approval of the personnel rights for 4 NCC commissioners to be included in the agenda for June 28th and July 2nd, which was met with opposition from the blue and white camps who united to block the proposal. KMT Legislator Hsu Chiao-Hsin warned that the NCC personnel approval may become the next battlefield for the opposition's 'anti-China, pro-Taiwan' stance, with fears of political maneuvers and associations. Hsu Chiao-Hsin suggested that if the opposition continues to obstruct, the National Security Bureau should take action. Additionally, Hsu expressed her personal stance against NCC's ongoing appeals against Chinat Television's legal case, advocating to return the TV station to CtiTV in adherence with the court's ruling for procedural justice.
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Reported about 1 year ago
According to a report by a pro-Green media outlet on June 25, a TV station's political talk show is said to have involvement from a journalist of the mainland Chinese official media Xinhua News Agency, with reports of the journalist even surveilling in the recording studio confirmed by Mainland Affairs Council Chairman Chiu Chui-cheng during a legislative session. Kuomintang legislator Hsieh Lung-chieh raised questions to Premier Su Tseng-chang about the incident, questioning why the Chinese reporter wasn't apprehended, to which Chiu Chui-cheng simply replied that the reporter had been rotated back to China. The session ended abruptly before further inquiries could be made.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Korean celebrity Lee Sung Kyoung, known for having the 'number one beautiful legs in Korea,' recently appeared at the airport in a casual shorts outfit, emphasizing her long legs. The event was in preparation for the opening of Burberry's Knight Bar in Hong Kong and was attended by other popular celebrities like EXO's Baekhyun and famous Korean fashion blogger Irene Kim, who showcased their stylish outfits at the event.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The 35th Golden Melody Awards focus on the concept of 'exploration' and 'discovery' in their main visual, reflecting the nominated works and viewing music as a treasure in life to explore more possibilities. The visual director, Chan Chen-Chuan, incorporating tangible imagery like caves, skies, sunlight, and clouds in the design to convey the joy of 'exploration' and 'discovery'. With the increasing participation of independent music in the awards, including a decrease in mainstream works from major record labels and a rise of alternative styles and indie bands in the nominations, the definition of pop music is evolving, showcasing unique styles of different generations.
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Reported about 1 year ago
張學友和謝霆鋒將在由《拆彈專家》系列導演執導的電影《海關戰線》中合作。謝霆鋒首次擔任動作指導，進行了一年的嚴格訓練，練出引人注目的「冰塊腹肌」，拍攝了man味照片展現鍛鍊成果。電影在海外评价高，並將于7月5日在台上映，描述香港海關查獲軍火的故事，展現周正禮（謝霆鋒 飾演）追查真相的艱辛旅程。
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Reported about 1 year ago
一名30歲警員不明原因墜落5米高堤防身亡，父親在得知消息後悲痛不已，指出無法與兒子的女友見面，表示「香火斷了」。王員是家中獨子，工作認真且廣獲好評，與女友感情穩定，但在受邀參加宴會後因不熟路況走錯地方，導致意外墜落身亡。父親表達對失去獨子的痛苦，檢警事後判定死因為高處墜落意外。
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 25, 2024, at 6:33 am, the enchanting sea of hydrangeas at Unshoji Temple is acclaimed as a must-see world wonder by the Japanese. The temple, located on the Oga Peninsula in Akita Prefecture, is known for its hydrangeas cultivated over 15 years by deputy chief priest Konaka Sohun. The temple's hydrangea season attracts many visitors, including couples taking wedding photos, and offers unique hydrangea amulets and cool drinks. Additionally, in Akita's Yuzawa City's Sangen District, the Satonishiki variety of cherries is currently in season, with the Tourism Cherry Orchard offering cherry-picking experiences and the chance to purchase boxes of cherries for a delightful summer treat.
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Reported about 1 year ago
As the COVID-19 pandemic resurges, causing a continuous increase in confirmed cases, hospitals, including Taipei University Hospital, are facing a rise in hospitalized patients. Due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, both inpatient and observation areas in the emergency department have been overcrowded, prompting the hospital to reinforce infection control measures. With the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations on the rise, Taipei University Hospital has returned to managing single-patient rooms and negative-pressure wards centrally to better handle the situation and prevent intra-hospital infections.
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Reported about 1 year ago
During the recent Trooping the Colour ceremony at Buckingham Palace, Prince William and Kate Middleton were seen with their three children: 10-year-old Prince George, 9-year-old Princess Charlotte, and 6-year-old Prince Louis. Reports suggest that the royal couple plans to let Charlotte and Louis 'be themselves' and encourage them to distance themselves from royal obligations in order to create their own life paths, aiming to prevent a situation similar to Prince Harry and Meghan's controversial exit from the royal family in 2020. William and Kate aim to simplify the royal family structure and prioritize the children's freedom to choose their own paths, with George set to inherit the throne in the future.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker were captured in a candid family moment cuddling their 8-month-old son Rocky Thirteen, in a photo taken by Travis' daughter Alabama Luella. The couple, who welcomed their baby boy in November 2023, have been sharing glimpses of their family life, with Travis on tour and Kourtney recovering from emergency fetal surgery before Rocky's birth.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 25, 2024, a popular lifestyle media outlet highlights 12 South Korean male idols known for their 'small puppy' looks but with impressive 'sculpted abs.' They emphasize the importance of staying fit and showcasing toned muscles not just in movies, dramas, and variety shows, but also through endorsements like BTS' Jung Kook flaunting his abs in Calvin Klein ads. Other idols mentioned for their impressive physiques include SEVENTEEN's Min Gyu, ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo, and more, showcasing a trend of fit idols with 'shredded' abs in South Korea.
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Reported about 1 year ago
SNOOPY and Starlux Airlines have collaborated to launch the 'SNOOPY themed flight' from now until October 31. A themed flash store at Huashan Creative Park showcases various merchandise and 2-meter inflatable SNOOPY and Charlie Brown dolls for free photo opportunities. The store also features a large Charlie Brown blind box machine, offering a chance to win a practical SNOOPY-styled stroller. Fans can also enjoy SNOOPY-themed food and beverages at the store. The flash store will be open until September 15, providing fans with a unique opportunity for photos and fun experiences.
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