Reported about 1 year ago
Chinese authorities recently announced strict measures to punish Taiwan independence advocates, including the possibility of the death penalty. Lin Youchang, the Secretary-General of the Democratic Progressive Party, deemed this as 'absurd.' However, former Legislator Lin Zuo Shui criticized Lin Youchang's remarks as 'strangely out of touch.' Lin Youchang urged the Green Party to carefully consider their response before reacting further to China's declaration of cracking down on Taiwan independence supporters.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 23, 2024, Taipei police raided an underground Texas Hold'em poker casino in a commercial building in the Da'an District, confiscating a large number of chips and other evidence. The operator, a 34-year-old man surnamed Zhang, was arrested along with 23 gamblers. This raid came after the same operator was caught running a similar operation just one street away from the previous site, only 400 meters apart, following a previous police crackdown at the beginning of the month. Zhang had tried to evade the law by setting up a 'Poker Association' and organizing poker competitions as a front for illegal gambling activities.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In a case where a 70-year-old chairman instructed the distribution of his estate before passing away, the court ruled it invalid, leading to a legal dispute between his sons. The elder son inherited 5 billion in company stock while the younger son was to receive around 3 billion in real estate and cash. However, after the father's passing, the younger son demanded an equal division of assets, resulting in a court case where the judge ruled in favor of the younger son due to a crucial detail. The lawyer emphasized the importance of legally documenting estate plans to avoid family disputes.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 23, 2024, during a game segment, entertainer Hugo almost strained his back while filming outdoors, causing a funny mishap. While attempting to stand up, he stumbled over a mat, prompting fellow comedian Lun Lun to playfully punch and kick the mat in a faux revenge for Hugo. In another segment, contestants were challenged to move like bugs and break balloons using only their heads and hands, with Hugo demonstrating the unconventional movement style. Additionally, martial arts coach Tseng Wen-tie displayed his skills by breaking plastic chopsticks with his abdomen, astonishing the audience. Grosso, a program contestant, tried but couldn't endure the same feat. These entertaining events were part of a TV show's unique game challenges and demonstrations.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Michael Saylor, the CEO of MicroStrategy, is a strong advocate for Bitcoin and predicts a significant surge in its value. Saylor believes that Bitcoin's simplicity, decentralization, scarcity, and resistance to manipulation make it a superior asset to traditional currencies. He anticipates Bitcoin could hit $8 million per coin, representing a 12,000% increase from its current price. Saylor's bullish outlook is supported by factors such as institutional interest, financial censorship, and geopolitical instability, positioning Bitcoin as a transformative asset with everlasting price appreciation potential.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Lin Da, a cheerleading goddess, revealed on the show 'Ming Xing Da Gen Ban' that her ex-boyfriend, who was previously rumored to have been financially supported by someone else, had a reputation for being unfaithful. Despite warnings from her boyfriend about his ex-girlfriend being malicious, he continued to act single and even asked out Lin Da's cheerleader friends. One awkward incident occurred when a friend revealed her bad experience with him, and Lin Da had to admit, 'He is my boyfriend.'
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Reported about 1 year ago
Avie Mauri, a singer, has been nominated for the Golden Melody Awards for the third time and will gather energy with fellow nominee Lin Peiqiao by holding a concert titled 'Northern Flow Kafka - Golden Melody Good Voice'. The two artists share a deep connection, including a mutual love for their mother tongue, involvement in music creation, being cat lovers, and having strong opinions on fashion. Both artists have a history of working together and share similar approaches to parenting, emphasizing trust, self-discipline, and the importance of being kind individuals. Avie Mauri aims to blend traditional and modern music in her work, incorporating natural sounds from her hometown in her songs. The duo's dedication to their craft was evident as they pulled all-nighters for their music videos, showcasing their commitment to their artistry and creating a strong bond between them.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki reiterated his opposition to US military bases, Japan's Self-Defense Forces expansion, and the stance of 'when Taiwan has a problem, Japan has a problem' during a memorial ceremony marking the 79th anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa where a quarter of the island's population perished. Tamaki called for reducing US military presence in Okinawa, closing Futenma Air Base, and abandoning the construction of a new base in Henoko. He stressed the need for dialogue to resolve conflicts and criticized the buildup of the JSDF, expressing concerns about heightened risks of war. Tamaki's strong stance against US military bases and self-defense force expansion has drawn both support and criticism among the Japanese populace.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Taylor Swift will be performing in London's Wembley Stadium on June 23 as part of her 3-day schedule. Fans can grab tickets for her last show in the United Kingdom leg of the Eras Tour on her website. Swift's tour has had a significant economic impact, generating around $1 billion for the U.K. and causing earthquake-like tremors during her Edinburgh shows. The London concerts will feature opening acts by Paramore and Benson Boone, with more shows planned for August before the Eras Tour concludes in December 2024.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 23, 2024, at 3:56 am, a woman in New Taipei City choked on a famous snack called 'Golden Horn Bread' while visiting Sanxia Old Street with her husband on the weekend. She immediately turned red in the face, lips turned purple, and briefly passed out. Concerned bystanders rushed to the police station for help, and officers arrived on the scene to perform the Heimlich maneuver, ultimately saving the woman's life.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A woman in Nantou recently reported a suspected scam message she found on Facebook while looking for work. She cooperated with the police by luring the suspect to her home, resulting in a successful arrest.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 23, 2024, at 3:55 a.m., the Miaoli police arrested a wanted criminal involved in a firearms case who had returned to his previous location where he was caught making modified firearms. He was found near the police station in a residence a few hundred meters away where he used a woodworking factory as a cover to modify firearms and produce explosives. When the police approached, he resisted arrest and even prepared to ignite the explosives, posing a serious threat.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A fire broke out at the popular eatery 'Uncle Europe Vermicelli Soup' in Hualien, spreading rapidly to at least 4 nearby stores, covering the entire city area in thick smoke. The incident, suspected to have been caused by a kitchen mishap, led to the evacuation of tourists in the renowned food street. Firefighters and police worked to control the blaze, with injuries reported among the chef of the eatery, a leather goods store owner, and a firefighter. Investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A brawl occurred at an event hall in Kaohsiung's Han Shen Dome, where a man named Wang physically attacked another man named Chen, resulting in a head injury. As they awaited an ambulance, restaurant staff quickly provided ice packs for treatment. The police have identified Wang and will request both parties to provide statements for investigation on charges of assault. The incident serves as a cautionary tale to resolve disputes peacefully to avoid legal consequences.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Several civic groups, including the 'Mountain and Sea Citizen Demolition Action,' organized a civic forum today to urge Keelung residents to sign recall petitions to remove Mayor Xie Guoliang. Media personality Qiu Mingyu and online influencer Dr. Shi Shuhua criticized Xie for his actions, likening him to Han Kuo-yu 2.0 and urged the people to support the recall effort to prevent Xie from continuing to act with impunity. The NET-appointed lawyer mentioned that the recall is driven by citizen self-determination and not for private interests, highlighting the importance of Keelung's future development. The article also mentions other speakers and their criticisms of Mayor Xie and the reasons behind the recall movement.
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Reported about 1 year ago
TVBS News Video, June 23, 2024, 3:55 AM. The Pingtung Jinguo Experimental Elementary School archery team, formed less than two years ago, won 1 gold and 1 bronze in the National Youth Cup in March, showing good results. In order to broaden the children's horizons, they decided to compete in Singapore in July this year. However, the travel expenses for 5 players, teachers, and coaches were not secured. After discussing with the school, parents, and children, they decided to raise the travel expenses by working through car washes, earning it themselves which received a warm response.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 23, 2024, at 3:54 am, via TVBS News website, People First Party Chairman Ko Wen-je mentioned that their party's legislator, Huang Kuo-chang, has been working hard lately and that Qingdao East Road is like his memorial hall with high hate-values. Huang Kuo-chang responded today, thanking Chairman Ko for his concern and stating that they have always maintained close contact, dismissing rumors of discord between them.
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Reported about 1 year ago
TVBS News website reported on June 23, 2024, at 3:54 AM that a fire burnt down a pet store owned by a couple, destroying their lifetime effort with losses exceeding two and a half million. Due to its location in a busy area beside a fast-food chain, business operators may face a period of closure. Blamed for causing the fire, the pet store owners deny responsibility, attributing the fire to an external power source issue and criticizing the power company. The question of compensation for these losses awaits clarification from fire investigators.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 23, 2024, not only did Taiwan see a weekly increase of 623 new COVID-19 cases, but there was also a surge in children contracting the virus, leading to a situation dubbed 'Virus Battle Royale' with a mix of COVID-19, adenovirus, and influenza cases. Physicians revealed that currently, there are 14 children waiting for beds in the emergency room, with a wait time of 3 days, as the number of cases is expected to continue rising, peaking around August or September according to the health authorities.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In the Pingtung County's Fengliao Township Pingnan Industrial Zone, a factory's outdoor pulp raw material storage area caught fire yesterday morning around 10 a.m., with a burning area of 3,500 square meters. 22 fire trucks from the Pingtung County Fire Department were dispatched to save the situation, and the remaining fire was finally put out early this morning, with no casualties reported. The cause of the fire will determine if any penalties under the air pollution law will be applied.
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Reported about 1 year ago
TVBS News Network reported on June 23, 2024, at 3:53 a.m. that Democratic Progressive Party's Secretary-General Lin Yu-chang has been continuing advocacy activities in Keelung, where he criticized Mayor Xie Guoliang for policy delays for two consecutive days. This action is interpreted as a tactic to intensify the recall campaign against Mayor Xie by civil groups through advocacy.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In China, an infant had a 1.5 cm long needle catheter break off in their blood vessel during a medical procedure when they were just 5 months old, leaving a 10 cm scar on their head after unsuccessful attempts to remove it. The needle catheter drifted for over 5 years until its location was eventually found in the child's left facial gland and successfully removed through a 3-hour surgery at Beijing Children's Hospital. The hospital where the incident originally occurred has expressed willingness to assist in compensating for the situation through legal means.
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Reported about 1 year ago
黃莑茗作為AcQUA源少年隊長和歌唱擔當，即將在7月入伍，舉辦見面會向粉絲告別。他談及擔心入伍的未知與與盧以恩的關係，幽默地回答可能遇到的「兵變」問題。身邊友人都給予祝福，而其他團員則貼心地送上「當兵必備禮包」祝福他。黃莑茗也深情寫信給歌迷，感人的文字更讓他忍不住淚崩，讓在場的粉絲也感到不捨。
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Reported about 1 year ago
北宜公路65公里處發生一起車禍，一輛價值700萬的保時捷跑車不明原因自撞山壁，差點墜谷。車輪變形且撞護欄卡住，保時捷因護欄阻止墜谷，車主打電話報警，沒有人員傷亡。警方呼籲駕駛在山路時應減速慢行，避免類似事故發生。
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Reported about 1 year ago
台灣民眾黨主席柯文哲認為國民黨的財劃法修正案不切實際，表示接下來《財政收支劃分法》修正案將是重點法案，呼籲民進黨若不自提法案，應支持民眾黨版本。柯文哲強調這項法案符合理性務實科學，提到民眾黨版本將近年平均每年超徵兩千多億的預算撥給地方政府，不影響中央的支出，改善地方政府財務並落實地方自治。
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