Reported 10 months ago
7-ELEVEN's Kaohsiung Beer Music Festival, held from July 5th to 7th in front of Dream Mall in Kaohsiung, has invited Korean stars Taemin, ZICO, EXO's XIUMIN and CHEN, Jessica, and more, with performance fees exceeding NT $65 million in total. However, the event has attracted the attention of a scam syndicate, which has been using various methods to deceive the public. The organizers have reported this and warned the public to not fall victim to these scams. The festival lineup this year is star-studded, with each artist demanding high fees, such as ZICO at $300,000 USD, Taemin at $280,000 USD, and Jessica also commanding a hefty sum for her appearance.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 10 months ago
歌手兼北流董事長黃韻玲提到最近的星二代風波，包括狄鶯、孫鵬兒子孫安佐被檢警搜索住處的事情。她表示家家有難念的經，祝福他們。黃韻玲也談到帶樂手兒子前往加拿大演出，認為家庭中的目標和支持是不簡單的課題。她分享出差回家和兒子見不到面一週的狀況，也提到人人都有不同的困難和祝福的話。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 10 months ago
Korean drugstore Olive Young is a must-visit for young travelers, especially females, for skincare and beauty products. Some popular items include Parnell's snow lotus brightening cushion creating a dewy look, FWEE lip and cheek cream, GROWUS pearl powder repair series, AROMATICA rosemary scalp spray, ma:nyo's cleansing oil, KUNDAL honey macadamia shampoo, and Celluver hair oil. These products have gained popularity in Korea and are recommended for those shopping in Korean drugstores.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 10 months ago
立法院全院委員會邀請行政院長卓榮泰針對國會職權修法覆議案說明，民進黨吳沛憶指出，在法案三讀前的四次院會中，國民黨及民眾黨的发言次数为零，未逐條討論，批评國民黨更墮落，民眾黨也沈淪。她質疑國會擴權法對人權的影響，並批评立法品質粗糙，缺乏實質討論。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 10 months ago
TVBS News, June 20, 2024, 3:58 AM - A female delivery driver was deceived and influenced, leading to a demand for a 'union' to expel evil spirits. In Nantou County, a man named Zhang, through a friend, met a woman who had both good looks and figure. He solemnly claimed that they needed to come together to drive out the 'color demon' lurking inside her body due to her slight illness and belief in ghosts. Afterward, he asked the woman for 160,000 NT dollars as an exorcism fee, deceiving her both financially and sexually. Despite reaching a settlement, Zhang escaped prison by being sentenced to five years' probation and fined 150,000 NT dollars with 240 hours of labor.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 10 months ago
Hsinchu beverage shop 'Fortune Hall' owner Chen Yongliang clashed with police after his car was parked illegally and about to be towed. Holding his 1-year-old son, a scuffle broke out and his child fell to the ground. Accusing the police of improper enforcement, Chen was charged with obstruction of official duties. The police claimed Chen initiated the confrontation and interfered with their operation, leading to injuries. The case has been transferred to the Hsinchu District Prosecutors Office for investigation.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 10 months ago
The debate on the supplementary review case between the Executive Yuan and the Legislative Yuan entered its second day, with intense clashes. Kuomintang Legislator Xu Qiaoxin criticized Premier Adasun Cheng-robert for posting 7 reasons for the supplementary review on Facebook, but the legislative document submitted to the Legislative Yuan changed to 6 reasons, with different wording, accusing the government of deceiving the people. Premier Adasun defended the changes, stating both versions contain the same content with the legislative document using more legally appropriate language while Facebook represents emotions.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 10 months ago
Wang Kar-wai's first TV drama 'Blooming' premiered with red ratings last week, depicting Hu Ge as 'Bao Zong' Ah Bao, a rising star in the 90s business world surrounded by three women played by Ma Yili, Tang Yan, and Xin Zhilei. This week, there will be a deeper portrayal of their relationships, with Hu Ge's first kissing scene surprisingly not with a woman. Fans are eager for the 'Precious Pearl CP' to be a couple, drawing parallels between the characters and Hu Ge's real-life friendship with Tang Yan.
Source: COM
Reported 10 months ago
According to Liberty Times Net, a female netizen complained about her sister, who graduated from university but refuses to find a job, blaming her major for the difficulty in job hunting. The sister prefers 'lying down and earning money,' claiming it can cover three months' worth of income in one. Despite being advised to start with low-entry jobs, the sister refuses and even insults those jobs. The situation led the sister to vent online, declaring her sister as 'hopeless.' The post sparked discussions among netizens, with some suggesting cutting off financial support to help the sister grow up, while others criticized the parents for not taking responsibility. Netizens attribute the sister's behavior to a 'princess syndrome.'
Source: YAHOO
Reported 10 months ago
25歲朱軒洋4月初爆出感情風波，近2個多月後首度露面，坦承未有勇氣及即時面對，向前女友Cindy、女星吳卓源（Julia）道歉，表示自己是做錯的人，兩女是受害者，目前感情狀態單身。朱軒洋反省2個月後自嘲未來演藝工作可能受影響。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 10 months ago
On June 20, 2024, a 21-year-old university student in Nara City, Japan, was arrested last year for deleting footage from a colleague's camera under the charge of property damage; however, police discovered videos on his phone of him adding his bodily fluids multiple times to a female colleague's water bottle. The student had filmed himself contaminating the water in the restroom and recorded unaware victims drinking it. He was arrested again after this revelation. Investigation is ongoing to understand his motives and background.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 10 months ago
Multiple netizens in Taiwan expressed confusion over the abundance of hotpot restaurants in the country, citing the simplicity of hotpot preparation and the availability of ingredients for home cooking. However, the popularity of hotpot dining out was attributed to the convenience of not needing to clean up or prepare ingredients, making it a favored choice for many. Additionally, some pointed out that the low threshold for opening a hotpot restaurant and the preference for communal dining experiences also contributed to the proliferation of hotpot establishments in Taiwan.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 10 months ago
在《綜藝新時代》節目中，楊繡惠和其他嘉賓來到嘉義溪口體驗竹編技藝，楊繡惠穿上新娘裝被猛男掀頭蓋，後來意外被一位青農熱心追求，當場公主抱轉圈，結束時楊繡惠直呼太幸福。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 10 months ago
Amid recent power outages in Ximending, Taipei, and Pingtung, there have been concerns about a possible electricity shortage crisis. Minister of Economic Affairs Guo Zhihui emphasized in an interview at the Legislative Yuan that 'Taiwan does not have a power shortage.' He announced that starting next month until the end of the year, data such as the capacity of electricity generation, daily maintenance-related reductions, and the amount of electricity supplied will be publicly announced monthly to reassure the public. Guo Zhihui stressed the abundance of electricity, mentioning the operation of power units and the contribution of solar and wind energy. He expressed concerns about the condition of old distribution wires and the ongoing efforts to identify and improve them.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 10 months ago
Reported by CTi News on June 20, 2024, at 3:52 AM, journalist Tu Feng-jun reported a car fire accident in New Taipei City. A SUV was traveling on the westbound lane of Highway 64 in Wugu District around 2 PM when the driver, a 59-year-old man surnamed Lu, noticed smoke coming from the vehicle. He promptly pulled over to the side of the road and after getting out of the car, it suddenly caught fire and burned. The fire department was dispatched and quickly extinguished the flames using water, while the police managed traffic at the scene. Fortunately, there were no casualties, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. The accident occurred in the afternoon on Highway 64. (Photo/Captured from footage) Related news: Bluebird Returns to the Legislature on the 2nd Day with Fewer People on Plastic Chairs than Yesterday; Kaohsiung Fugitive, Refusing DUI Check, Accelerates and Crashes into a Road Sign, Subdued on the Ground, 6 Violations Worth NT$200,000 Not Enough Mother Grieves 'Why Didn't You Brake?' Taichung Man Riding Ubike Fatally Run Over and Dragged for 10 Meters, Post-Mortem Results Revealed
Source: YAHOO
Reported 10 months ago
On June 20, 2024, at 3:52 am, the Tainan branch of the Administrative Enforcement Agency announced that a certain electroplating company in Rende District, Tainan City, was fined 2.18 million 4000 NTD for irregularly discharging wastewater from testing operations. As the company failed to pay within the deadline, the Tainan branch enforced a seizure, found deposits in their account, and finally collected the full penalty for violations. The company had been caught last September for unauthorized changes in production processes and discharging wastewater not meeting standards, leading to the penalty under the Water Pollution Control Act.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 10 months ago
The legislative reform revisited will be voted on this week, with civic groups rallying bluebird for 3 consecutive days to return to the parliament to hold public forums during the day and gather outside the legislature after work and school. On the second day around 2 pm, there were fewer people on-site compared to yesterday. The event, initiated by groups such as the Taiwan Citizens' Front, Economic Democracy Union, and Referendum in Taiwan Alliance, aims to protest against parliamentary abuse of power. Tomorrow, both pro and anti-party groups are expected to gather outside the legislature, with more people anticipated to attend.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 10 months ago
HSBC held the '2024 Second-Half Investment Outlook' event, where Fernanda Hernandez, Chief Investment Officer of HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth Management in Asia, suggested investors to 'overweight' their stock investments, highlighting Taiwan's leadership in the Asian stock market. She emphasized the rapid growth of AI and semiconductors, with earnings outlook surpassing Europe and America. Hernandez believes AI is still in its early stages and won't experience a bubble like in 2000. HSBC's strategy includes overallocating to global stock markets and focusing on regions with high earnings growth like Japan, India, and South Korea, with South Korea expected to have the highest earnings growth in 2024 at 72.8%.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 10 months ago
Mayor Kao Hong-an, along with Deputy Mayor Chiu Chen-yuan and the Education Department team, attended the 'Meet the Mayor Forum' for the 112th academic year, where Mayor Kao highlighted various measures taken by the city government to improve teachers' welfare, such as additional budget for flu vaccines, reducing the student-teacher ratio for preschool teachers, extending contract periods and raising salaries for special education assistant personnel, and adding resources and personnel for special education teachers, among other initiatives. The teachers' association put forth seven proposals, with the first one already receiving a positive response from the city government, demonstrating their commitment to enhancing education policies while considering both students' learning rights and improving teachers' working environment towards the vision of 'Excellence in Hsinchu Education.'
Source: YAHOO
Reported 10 months ago
On June 20, 2024, at 3:50 am, a mysterious giant stone was discovered on Gass Peak in Nevada, with Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department sharing a photo and expressing confusion over how it got there. Similar structures have been appearing worldwide since the discovery of a 10-foot silver monolith in the Utah desert in late 2020, with locations like California mountaintops, Romanian forests, and Isle of Wight in the UK. The origins of these structures remain unknown, with speculations ranging from art installations to pranks. The police are leaving it to online detectives to solve the mystery.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 10 months ago
In Telangana, India, locals discovered a man floating in a pond without moving for 5 hours, leading them to believe he was dead and prompting a rescue operation. When the 'corpse' was pulled out of the water by authorities, he suddenly woke up and got up, surprising everyone. The man, a quarry worker, explained he had been exhausted from long shifts and fell asleep in the pond to cool off, causing the misunderstanding. The incident amused both police and onlookers.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 10 months ago
According to the Central Weather Bureau, a heavy rain special warning has been issued for 15 counties and cities in Taiwan, including Taipei City, New Taipei City, Taoyuan City, Hsinchu County, Miaoli County, Taichung City, Nantou County, Yunlin County, Chiayi County, Tainan City, Kaohsiung City, Pingtung County, Yilan County, Hualien County, and Taitung County. Residents are advised to be cautious of thunderstorms, strong gusts, landslides, and rising river water levels. The heavy rain is expected to last from this afternoon until tonight, with the risk of localized heavy rainfall especially in mountainous and Nantou areas. Additionally, there are sporadic brief showers forecasted for various regions, with temperatures reaching up to 36 degrees Celsius in some areas.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 10 months ago
In a review of the National Assembly's reform proposed by the Executive Yuan, Premier Su Tseng-chang was invited to report and answer questions in the Legislative Yuan. When asked by KMT legislator Huang Chien-hao if he supports the parliament's right to hold hearings and investigations, Su Tseng-chang stated that it is a progressive display within a constitutional and legal framework. The discussions emphasized the importance of allowing the parliament these rights under a constitutional and legal framework for proper progress.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 10 months ago
After the success of the classic suspense Korean drama 'Signal' in 2016, fans have been eagerly anticipating a second season. Recently, actor Lee Je-hoon, one of the main cast members, revealed a major spoiler in just four words during an interview, causing a stir among Korean netizens. With the script for the second season reportedly already in the hands of the main cast, fans are excited for what's to come.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 10 months ago
台灣古裝劇《墨雨雲間》將於7月上線，由陳喬恩在劇中飾演惡毒繼母季淑然，演技受矚。劇情講述女主角薛芳菲失去一切後展開復仇之路，與配角精湛演技為作品帶來亮點。
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