Reported 7 months ago
Taoyuan plans to enhance its city image with vegetarian cuisine to attract tourists. In addition to creating a vegetarian feast using Daxi bean curd, they also introduce creative dishes like cat ear noodles, okonomiyaki, and bread made from tofu, bean skin, tofu pudding, or bean curd. This marks the start of Taoyuan's vegetarian food year, with upcoming events aiming to shape a new tourism brand image through food and forums. The promotion includes incorporating local ingredients, such as the iconic bean curd, in Western-style dishes like mini burger sandwiches and bean-scented bread, to boost tourism attraction and establish a new city identity.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Many people associate heart attacks with chest pain, but cardiologists warn that shortness of breath is often a commonly missed early symptom of a heart attack, as revealed by Dr. Estelle Jean and Dr. Max Brock. Along with chest pressure, other symptoms to watch out for include pain in various areas like the shoulder, arm, neck, jaw, back, and stomach, as well as nausea, vomiting, sweating, and fatigue. Understanding these signs and taking preventive measures such as maintaining a healthy lifestyle, staying active, eating well, and managing stress are crucial in preventing heart attacks.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
In early June, Taiwanese model painting experts participated in the 'Polish Kontrast Model Painting Exhibition' and won a total of 5 gold medals, along with a special award. The artists mentioned that European-style painting is a niche market in Taiwan, requiring meticulous effort in color application. Despite the challenges, they were honored to achieve recognition in European competitions. President Lai Ching-te personally congratulated the winners, highlighting Taiwan's success in the event. These achievements demonstrate Taiwan's presence in the global model painting community.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Amid the recent rise in COVID-19 cases, Dr. He Jianhui, a chest physician at Annan Hospital, revealed that out of his recent ten pneumonia inpatients, half were COVID-19 patients. While the virus is now flu-like, elderly individuals with underlying conditions still need to be cautious. Dr. He also highlighted the increased severity of symptoms like fever and body aches resembling the flu. Regular screening and wearing masks at hospitals are advised, with free rapid tests available for those with respiratory symptoms.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
The incumbent chairman of Tainan's Xinying Taizi Temple accused the former chairman of embezzling donations intended for a local junior high school, totaling 12.73 million donations over 5 years. However, the Tainan High Court on the second trial found insufficient evidence and rejected the appeal. The current chairman's appeal claiming that the donations were not properly transferred to the school's public treasury but diverted to the school's parent-teacher association was dismissed. The temple has been embroiled in legal disputes involving embezzlement allegations against the former accountant, with ongoing financial controversies casting a shadow over the century-old institution.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index dropped to 65.6 in June, marking the third consecutive month of decline, with Americans expressing concerns about their finances and ongoing inflation. Although the current sentiment is higher than last year's peak, it still indicates a less optimistic outlook for the economy, affecting consumer spending and impacting President Joe Biden's reelection chances. However, recent data shows a decrease in inflation in May, offering some relief amidst the persisting economic challenges.
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Reported 7 months ago
Wang Leehom resigned from singing in tribute to CoCo Lee at the 35th Golden Melody Awards ceremony, with the Ministry of Culture also announcing the cancellation of this segment due to ongoing disputes among netizens. Despite the cancellation, the Ministry will continue to pay tribute to the deceased artist in a traditional manner during the ceremony. The Ministry expressed regret for the inconvenience caused, thanked supporters, and will take this case as an important reference for future event planning.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
A married female bank employee in her 80s from Chongqing recorded a video confessing her love to a married senior manager in his 60s, which was mistakenly forwarded by him to a work group chat with nearly a hundred colleagues. Shocked, the employees immediately exited the chat, leading to its dissolution. The incident sparked discussions online but the bank clarified that both individuals had been divorced for years, emphasizing that there was no extramarital affair as rumored.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Adobe（ADBE）的股价飙升，原因是该公司在财务第二季度超过华尔街盈利预期，并提高了全年指引。这家软件巨头报告营收为53.1亿美元（预期为52.29亿美元）和调整后的每股盈利为4.48美元（预期为4.40美元）。雅虎财经的Seana Smith和Brad Smith解析了这家软件公司的盈利数据以及其如何将人工智能融入产品中。要获取更多专家见解和最新市场动态，请点击此处观看Morning Brief的完整集。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Seven, the canine actor who played Dog in The Walking Dead, has passed away. The cast and crew, including Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan, paid tribute to Seven on social media, calling him the 'best TV buddy ever.' The Belgian Malinois joined the show in its ninth season, and his death has brought sadness to fans and those who worked closely with him.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
After being invited to perform a tribute to his friend Coco Lee at the 35th Golden Melody Awards, Wang Leehom decided to resign from the performance due to intense backlash from netizens. The Ministry of Culture expressed their intention to honor Coco Lee's contributions in the music industry and canceled the performance segment following Leehom's withdrawal. Coco Lee's sister responded by stating her respect for Leehom's decision, while the Ministry of Culture apologized for any inconvenience caused and emphasized continued support for the awards celebrating Taiwan's music industry.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
大學城市密歇根大學消費者信心指數顯示，6月讀數低於預期，降至65.6，分析師預計為72.0。這一數字標誌著自5月的69.1以來的顯著下降，這次是自去年11月以來最低的水平。消費者對於未來1年房價的預期變動保持在3.3%不變，但對未來5至10年房價變動的預期則上升到3.1%。數據顯示對於通脹的擔憂，這表明消費者信心下滑可能影響整體經濟前景。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
During the MeToo scandal last year, actor Aaron Yan was accused by social media influencer Yao Le of filming private videos with him when he was a minor and possessing them, leading to Yan being prosecuted for violating laws against sexual exploitation of minors and ultimately receiving a suspended prison sentence. After reaching a settlement with Yao Le, he quickly flaunted his Chinese residency permit and announced his move to Hangzhou, China. Amidst rumors from a popular internet personality 'Potter King' claiming that the Cross-Strait Youth Association would be hosting Taiwanese internet influencers on free trips to China for filming, Yao Le responded by sharing a screenshot of his flight ticket and expressing frustration on social media. Yao Le also disclosed that he is temporarily settling in Hangzhou for a while, emphasizing that the tickets were personally purchased to dispel rumors of receiving payment for publicity. He plans to continue his efforts in writing his life story in a new place after concluding his personal matters in Taiwan, mentioning his upcoming travels and participation in local festivals before departing.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
A female commercial bank employee in rural Chongqing, mainland China confessed her love to a deputy general manager, and the video was leaked to a work group chat, leading to the group's immediate dissolution by the admin. However, the video still circulated online, sparking discussions. The bank responded urgently to the self-recorded video of the female employee confessing to the deputy general manager. The incident involved a woman in her 30s named Wang and a deputy general manager in his 50s named Ran, both working at the rural Chongqing commercial bank. Both individuals are married and suspected of having an affair, prompting the bank to investigate and issue a statement clarifying the marital statuses and denouncing rumors of an extramarital relationship.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Chen Chih-kuan, the architect of Tzu Chi Church on the campus of Tunghai University, passed away in 2007, and many of his paintings are now scattered across the world. The Tainan Art Museum has organized the 'Chen Chih-kuan: Dual Curves, Symphonies' commemorative exhibition to recognize his contributions to Taiwan in both architecture and painting. Chen's fusion of Eastern and Western influences in his artistic works reflects his significant role as a prominent figure in Taiwan's modern architectural and artistic history.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
A Boeing 737-800 aircraft belonging to TUI Airways experienced a delayed takeoff due to technical issues and subsequently plummeted during takeoff, causing panic among passengers with some vomiting on the plane. Nearly 200 passengers were stranded at the airport, with the operator planning to use the same aircraft for the rescheduled flight, leading some passengers to seek alternatives. The incident raised concerns about safety and led to complaints from passengers, despite assurances from the airline regarding compensation and safety.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Due to a bus in Keelung leaking oil, ten people were recently injured from falling off. Keelung city councilors criticized the procurement of 'second-hand buses' by the government, causing safety concerns, and urged the prioritization of replacing old vehicles to ensure public safety. A long trail of oil stains along a kilometer of road in Keelung due to a leaking bus led to injuries, including seven broken ribs. The city currently has 164 buses with an average age of 9.25 years, purchasing 22 second-hand diesel buses this year due to lack of funds for new electric buses, raising safety issues and concerns for citizens waiting longer for transportation.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
In Taichung's Dali on the morning of June 11th, a female college student was waiting at a bus stop on Zhongxing Road Section 2 when a woman, seemingly mentally unstable, started hitting and pulling her hair. Fortunately, a young girl surnamed He from a local elementary school bravely intervened and separated the woman. After the incident, the school honored the brave girl with a 'Valor Award,' describing her as a filial and well-behaved child. It was revealed that the girl and her mother rely on each other, with the mother recently bedridden due to illness. The girl takes care of her mother by assisting with meals and medication after school, showing resilience and kindness despite her circumstances.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Swish Culture's founder and CEO Jordan Richard joins Krysten Peek on On The Clock to discuss international prospects and prominent American names in the 2024 NBA Draft. Topics include Colorado prospect Cody Williams, Zach Edey, Bronny James, the differences between international and American prospects, and San Antonio Spurs' draft pick considerations.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Indiewire在2024年6月14日上午10:30發表了一份名為「2014艾美獎夢幻提名名單：值得電視最高榮譽的參賽者」的文章。文章提到該年的艾美獎提名，並列出了幾個值得被提名的電視劇、喜劇、有限劇集以及影帝與影后等範疇的推薦作品清單。有關艾美獎提名的創意建議，以及對於那些可能被忽略的演員與節目的公正評價，試圖為2024年的艾美獎提名提供一些建議。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
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Reported 7 months ago
Source: WSJ
Reported 7 months ago
Bond market participants in the US are worried about deteriorating market liquidity due to the continuous issuance of a large amount of debt by the US Treasury to support deficit spending. Liquidity has worsened in recent years as the market size grows, with concerns raised at the Fixed Income Leaders Summit event in Boston. Despite efforts to improve trading conditions, vulnerabilities remain, particularly with the market doubling over the past decade to $27 trillion, and dealers' capacity being constrained by capital requirements. The inverted yield curve and potential difficulties in market makers picking up volumes further add to liquidity concerns in the bond market.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Yunlin County Councilor Yu Shu-yun recently questioned the Director of Public Relations in the county government, accusing the occurrence of workplace bullying and even individuals needing to seek psychiatric help as a result. In response, Yunlin County Magistrate Chang Li-shan stated that there is significant room for improvement and she will ask the director to enhance the situation further. Councilor Yu Shu-yun raised concerns about the high turnover rate in the PR department and mentioned cases of employees resigning or being reassigned due to various reasons, including alleged workplace bullying causing harm to employees' mental and physical health.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
在过去几天困扰法国市场的动荡中，欧洲央行官员认为不必警觉，这是据知情人士透露。市场的混乱持续导致法国和德国10年期债券收益率之差扩大，周内跳涨幅度创新高，法国股市市值蒸发2000亿美元，但政策制定者认为局势仍受控，并未考虑任何危机工具的讨论。法国总统埃马纽尔·马克龙呼吁进行立即议会选举后，市场出现了震荡反应，并非只局限于法国，其他欧元区成员国债券收益率也扩大。欧洲央行或将面临困境，如果动荡失控，可能被迫考虑使用危机工具，需要干预规模空前，且任何行动都将取决于即将接管的政府的配合。
Source: YAHOO