Reported about 1 year ago
China's space officials invite scientists worldwide to apply to study lunar rock samples returned by the Chang'e 6 probe, but highlight obstacles for cooperation with the US due to the Wolf Amendment. While the US ban hinders direct bilateral cooperation, China remains open to collaborating with scientists from other countries like the European Space Agency, France, Italy, and Pakistan. Chinese officials did not disclose the number of samples gathered or any findings, urging patience for upcoming revelations, while also hinting at future missions such as Chang'e 7 to explore resources on the moon's South Pole and Tianwen-3 for a Mars sample return mission.
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Reported about 1 year ago
阿翔和巫苡萱等人隨《綜藝新時代》前往長治體驗椰子達人，阿翔模仿巫苡萱穿椰子裝跳舞，引發搞笑互動。在爬椰子樹挑戰中，巫苡萱自嘲「微老」不願爬樹，讓阿翔大笑質疑「怎麼自甘墮落？」最後阿翔成功爬上樹，表示這不是容易的工作。
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Reported about 1 year ago
A documentary about turbulence following the tragic Singapore Airlines disaster has received funding from various broadcasters worldwide. Titled 'Turbulence: How Safe is Your Flight?', the doc analyzes the science of turbulence, its causes, effects, and implications, as well as how pilots and aircraft handle mid-flight challenges caused by turbulence. Featuring exclusive interviews, the documentary sheds light on this important aviation safety issue in the aftermath of a recent incident. Emporium Productions produced the doc, with Silverlining Rights handling distribution.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Yuanta Financial Holdings and Yuanta Bank collaborated with Nan Shan Property Insurance and Changhua County Government to donate insurance premiums for 50,000 low-income and middle-low-income households in Changhua County, providing property micro insurance policies for fire inconvenience expense coverage. This initiative aims to build a more comprehensive risk protection network for vulnerable families, considering the significant financial losses from building fires in Taiwan and the lack of adequate insurance coverage for economically disadvantaged households. The micro insurance policy will provide a fixed amount of insurance money for fire inconvenience expenses in case of residential fire accidents, offering timely assistance to affected households for temporary accommodation and meals, promoting social stability. Yuanta Bank promotes financial equity by engaging with various groups, including people with disabilities, socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals, and ensuring accessible financial services with fairness and sustainability in mind.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A woman from mainland China was unexpectedly contacted by her ex-boyfriend's mother on WeChat after breaking up with her cheating ex-boyfriend who justified his infidelity. The mother urged her to reconcile with her son and shared a shocking 12-word plea. Despite the woman's refusal and exposing her ex-boyfriend's questionable behavior, his mother continued to defend his actions, claiming it was normal for young people to play around. The woman warned others to beware of this unusual family and highlighted the absurdity of the situation.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A deadly accident occurred in Taiping, Taichung, with a recycling plant employee accidentally hitting and fatally injuring the owner's wife with the excavator while she was standing nearby to assist. The incident took place in the morning, resulting in the woman's immediate death. The employee has been investigated for involuntary manslaughter pending further legal proceedings.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Mainland Affairs Council announced the elevation of travel advisories for China, Hong Kong, and Macau from yellow (exercise caution and reconsider travel) to orange (avoid non-essential travel). The Ministry of Transportation emphasized that the advisories are for reference and reminded travelers to assess their own risks when visiting these destinations. The Ministry respects the Council's decision and advises citizens to gather sufficient information, evaluate risks, and prioritize personal safety when traveling to these areas.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A 36-year-old pregnant woman in Leqing, Zhejiang, Mainland China, unknowingly consumed unrefrigerated milk from her fridge which led to a Listeria infection, resulting in sepsis, premature birth, and septic shock in her fetus. Despite initial treatment, her newborn baby displayed symptoms of septic shock shortly after birth. Listeria bacteria can survive and grow even in refrigerated conditions, with over five-day-old refrigerated ready-to-eat foods posing a high risk of Listeria contamination. The doctor highlighted the importance of hand hygiene, clean kitchen utensils, and thorough cooking to prevent Listeria infections with severe consequences, especially for pregnant women and newborns.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A study found that 55-year-old Americans are not saving nearly enough for retirement, with a median savings of less than $50,000, far below the recommended amount of having eight times one's annual income saved by that age. Gen X, particularly older individuals, are the least prepared for retirement, facing challenges due to starting savings later in life. Many Gen Xers express concerns about not being able to retire securely and struggle to afford emergency expenses, highlighting the urgency for better retirement planning and increased savings efforts.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A male netizen sought advice online regarding how to address his concern about his frequent job changes within 2.5 years when facing an interview for a big company. With 11 different jobs within that period, he worries about being asked why he keeps changing jobs. After sharing his predicament on Dcard, netizens offered various suggestions such as focusing on essential work experiences and confidently explaining that he was exploring career options to find the right fit for himself.
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Reported about 1 year ago
China's rise in the electric vehicle market, driven by subsidies and the entry of Tesla, holds valuable lessons for success in industrial policy. China's approach of fostering competition and innovation, rather than protectionism, has led to the rapid growth of domestic EV makers. The country's aggressive policies are now being emulated by Western governments, but the key to China's success lies in allowing market forces to drive growth while supporting the overall new-energy vehicle sector. China's EV industry is characterized by fierce price wars and intense competition, positioning it as a global leader in electric vehicles.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Former Yunlin Maipu Township mayor, Tsai Chang-kun, who was previously found guilty of election fraud and had his election invalidated, is now under investigation for his involvement in intimidating and extorting a green energy company. Along with an accomplice, Tsai was found with 2.7 million illegal proceeds in his safe deposit box. The investigation revealed that Tsai led villagers to protest against the wind energy plant, using it as a means to extort money. Tsai and his accomplice were detained, while another suspect was released on bail and ordered to return the illegal gains within a month.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Rivian（NASDAQ：RIVN）周二宣布大新闻，大众汽车将向该公司投资高达30亿美元，并且两家公司将启动合资企业共享车辆架构。Travis Hoium解析了这笔交易，以及为何Rivian可能赢得了时间，但从长期来看并未改变其命运。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Reported on June 27, 2024, 'Amitabha Buddha Sister', a 62-year-old woman, was hit by a motorcycle rider while cycling, resulting in a broken left hand and multiple abrasions. Despite being hit by cars over 20 times, her belief in Buddhism and chanting 'Amitabha Buddha' has kept her unharmed. She shared her journey of converting to Buddhism after the passing of her mother 19 years ago and how chanting Buddha's name has been a significant part of her life. Despite facing assaults and accidents, she attributes her resilience to the power of Buddhism.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce expressed on June 27, 2024, its hope to reach a mutually acceptable solution with the EU on the proposed tariffs on Chinese electric cars to avoid escalating trade frictions. The Ministry mentioned close communication between the teams and efforts to accelerate related work. The EU has decided to adjust tariffs on imported electric cars from China to further balance the market competition. Discussions have been initiated following threats of tariffs between the EU and China.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Executive Yuan Personnel Administration Department announced the 2025 government administrative calendar, with a total of 115 holidays scheduled. The good news is there are 6 periods of 3 or more consecutive holidays (including regular off days), including the Lunar New Year holiday (9 days), Peace Memorial Day (3 days), Children's Day and Tomb-Sweeping Day (4 days), Dragon Boat Festival (3 days), Mid-Autumn Festival (3 days), and National Day (3 days). Various adjustment methods for working days before holidays were also detailed in the announcement. The calendar is applicable only to government employees, with guidelines for public sector and military holidays as well. The calendar is available for public reference on the Personnel Administration Department's website.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Mainland Affairs Council of Taiwan has announced an increase in the travel advisory for Mainland China and Hong Kong Macao to 'orange' alert, advising people to avoid non-essential travel as a precautionary measure for personal safety due to recent strict national security laws and risks of illegal detainment and interrogation. The warning is not a retaliatory action but a protective measure. The upgrade is to remind and protect citizens, not mandatory.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In an article from Zao Ka Life Pop Media on June 27, 2024, it discusses signs of infidelity among the 12 zodiac signs. For water signs (Scorpio, Cancer, Pisces), behaviors like avoiding calls in secret, hiding in the bathroom to talk on the phone, or staying out late without reason should raise suspicion. Air signs (Libra, Aquarius, Gemini) may become indifferent, use vague language, show impatience, and increase social activities. Fire signs (Aries, Sagittarius, Leo) may start criticizing their partners and justifying their affair by finding faults in their significant others. Earth signs (Capricorn, Virgo, Taurus) meticulously plan affairs, appear busy with work, and may express irritation towards questioning. The article aims to help readers identify warning signs and maintain healthy relationships.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 26th, North Korea launched a ballistic missile, with South Korea suspecting it exploded in the East Sea (Sea of Japan), ending in failure. However, Pyongyang later announced through state media a successful test of a multiple-warhead ballistic missile. South Korea's military analyzed the launch photos released by North Korea and deemed their claims exaggerated. The missile exploded above the sea after flying over 250 kilometers, leading to South Korea's assumption of a failed test. Despite this, North Korea's state newspaper heralded the successful test, highlighting the importance of achieving advanced missile technology goals.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Bybit Fintech Ltd.'s crypto exchange has risen to the second spot globally by trading volume, attracting former FTX platform clients as well as users in Europe and Russia. Bybit's growth was fueled by offering digital tokens as collateral for margin trading and filling the gap left by FTX's collapse. With a 16% share of trading volume since October, Bybit surpassed Coinbase to rank second, following Binance. Bybit's largest market is Europe followed by the Commonwealth of Independent States, with plans for expansion into new markets like Brazil and Turkey.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Investors looking for Artificial Intelligence (AI) stocks have alternatives to Nvidia, which has a high market cap and valuation. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and UiPath are two AI stocks with lower prices and market caps. AMD's AI chip technology has shown growth potential in its data center segment, while UiPath specializes in robotics process automation and has a strong developer community. Despite challenges, both companies offer investors opportunities for investing in the AI industry.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 27, 2024, at 4:54 AM, in the Taipei High Administrative Court, a male superior, Lin, was accused of inappropriately touching a female subordinate after a banquet in 2022 near the Supreme Court garden, pulling her hand and pinching her neck. The incident was reported, investigated, and resulted in Lin receiving a major demerit and a lowered performance evaluation. Lin sued, claiming it was just to console her, while the court upheld the military's decision. The court emphasized the actions went against gender boundaries, and the decision was based on a proper investigation process. Lin's appeal was rejected.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The popular band GOLDE5 continues their concert tour, heading to Barcelona and other locations. With their album 'Take You to Fly,' they are nominated for four awards at the 35th Golden Melody Awards and are drawing global attention. The emotional lyrics of their songs resonate with many, with hits like 'Dark Again' being a strong contender for an award. Lead singer Yun'an expressed the deep connection with the audience during performances, with fans from all over the world showing overwhelming support. Fans' unexpected gestures, like a marriage proposal during a concert in Kuala Lumpur, added touching moments to the tour. GOLDE5's journey to share their music and connect with fans has been filled with emotional highs and unforgettable experiences.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In Bolivia, a dramatic military coup unfolded on June 27, 2024, as the Army Chief of Staff, Junijia, led armored vehicles and troops to smash through the gate of the presidential palace, pledging to 'restore democracy.' However, the lightning coup concluded within 3 hours with Junijia being arrested. President Arce quickly appointed a new Army Chief of Staff amidst the crisis. The failed coup was met with strong resistance from the president's supporters and security team, and neighboring countries such as Brazil, Chile, and Venezuela supported President Arce's administration, contributing to the swift end of the coup.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Government Personnel Department released the 2025 government administrative office calendar with a total of 115 days off, including 6 extended weekends of 3 or more consecutive days off. The longest holiday is the 9-day Chinese New Year break, with other holidays like Children's Day and Tomb-Sweeping Day lasting 4 days. Adjustments for holidays falling on workdays include making the preceding workday a holiday and working on the following Saturday. The calendar applies to government officials, while public sector and military holidays follow similar protocols, and school and private sector holidays abide by their respective regulations.
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