Reported 7 months ago
Tempus AI Inc., a technology platform company using artificial intelligence to process medical data, priced its IPO at $37 per share to raise $410.7 million. With a market value of $6.1 billion, Tempus AI facilitates 'intelligent diagnostics' for precision medicine by connecting lab results to patient clinical data, used by over 7,000 physicians. Founded in 2015, the company had a net loss of $214 million on revenue of $532 million in 2023. Led by Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Allen & Co., the IPO will trade on the Nasdaq under the symbol TEM.
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Reported 7 months ago
Junior (Han Yibang) and 林萱瑜, who fell in love while working together on the drama '天之驕女,' officially registered for marriage after 2 years of dating and Junior's successful proposal last year. 林萱瑜 shared a video of their marriage registration on her birthday, exclaiming sweetly, 'We match perfectly,' making many envious. The couple also took a photo with a red Alien666 doll designed by the late artist Alien, moving many fans and generating heartfelt comments. Their marriage is celebrated by fans and followers, signifying a new chapter in their relationship.
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Reported 7 months ago
On the morning segment of Tzu Chi Love TV on June 13, 2024, a brain activation class was featured at the Jing Si Hall in Kaohsiung, focusing on elderly in the community to slow cognitive decline with an emphasis on intergenerational learning. Stay tuned for more Tzu Chi news on the historical significance and compassionate initiatives in New York for the elderly.
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Reported 7 months ago
女星歐陽娜娜在上綜藝節目時透露在求學時被韓國男生搭訕後被嚇到，對方要了電話後迅速約會提供咖啡，短時間內催促回復後遭封鎖因為覺得連普通朋友都無法做到。
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Reported 7 months ago
After Brooks Koepka declined speaking with the media following a reasonable performance at Pinehurst, he explained that the repetitive and uncreative questions provided by the media were his reason for opting out of news conferences. Koepka suggested that both the media and players, himself included, should strive for more creative and engaging interactions. He emphasized the importance of exploring new interview formats and questions, highlighting the necessity for both parties to contribute to a more dynamic relationship.
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Reported 7 months ago
The Jacksonville Jaguars have secured their franchise quarterback, Trevor Lawrence, with a five-year contract extension worth $275 million, including $200 million guaranteed and $142 million fully guaranteed. This deal sets the average annual value at $55 million, matching NFL records, with Lawrence being the only 2021 NFL Draft quarterback so far to receive such a substantial extension from his original team.
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Reported 7 months ago
National Taiwan University (NTU) medical school has decided to no longer consider English in its admissions process starting from the academic year 2024. Instead, the focus will be on social sciences to promote a well-rounded education for future medical professionals. The decision comes as part of an effort to balance the emphasis on science and technology with a stronger focus on humanities, aiming to cultivate innovative and holistic thinking among students. This change aligns NTU's medical school admissions with other institutions such as Fu Jen Catholic University and China Medical University, which have already implemented similar social science evaluations in their admissions processes.
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Reported 7 months ago
Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, drew significant attention when visiting Taiwan, leading to increased interest in AI technology among high school students, particularly in electrics and computer science. In this year's university admissions at Taichung First Senior High School, 79 students were admitted to electrics and computer science programs, a notable increase from 65 students last year, attributed to the semiconductor industry growth and the Jensen Huang Effect influencing students' choice of fields of study. Additionally, the art class at the school saw promising results in university admissions, especially with a student named Chen Yen-Chin being admitted to various prestigious art programs and expressing a desire to use art to give back to society.
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Reported 7 months ago
According to the University Entrance Committee's statistics, this year's university admissions in Taiwan resulted in an 11,000 student shortfall across the country, the second highest in seven years, primarily due to the rising popularity of STEM programs influenced by AI and semiconductor industry trends. Despite private STEM universities having a 90% enrollment rate, institutions focused on social sciences like National Chengchi University saw a decrease to 67%. Factors contributing to the shortfall included fewer admission spots, increased applicants, and heightened interest in certain fields due to industry impacts.
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Reported 7 months ago
The upcoming Strait Forum in Xiamen and other areas of Fujian is expected to have 7000 participants from Taiwan according to China's Taiwan Affairs Office. However, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council mentioned that the air transport volume via the mini three links and Xiamen seemed to be normal with no significant increase lately. There have been discussions regarding various participants from different backgrounds attending the forum, including Yunlin County Magistrate Chang Li-shan, who plans to promote local agricultural products at the event. The Council emphasized the difference between normal exchanges and united front activities, cautioning against potential political implications.
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Reported 7 months ago
Deputy Minister of Education Yeh Ping-Cheng addressed the Education and Culture Committee in the Legislative Yuan, discussing the impact of the AI wave on students' academic interests and the decreasing number of college students due to low birth rates. Yeh advocated for promoting interdisciplinary studies to help students choose different field specializations, introducing a new 'dual-degree' model and emphasizing the importance of humanities and social sciences in the era of AI.
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Reported 7 months ago
As the Taipei City Government invited Mayor Gong Zheng of Shanghai to attend a dual-city forum, the Taiwan Affairs Office downplayed his level, suggesting the move belittled the mayor and the original purpose of the forum between Taipei and Shanghai, misconstruing the nature of the event. The Taiwan Affairs Office's comments on Mayor Gong being second in command and the imbalance with Taipei's mayor contradicts the significance of Shanghai in terms of population, area, and GDP. If Mayor Gong attends, it could be a breakthrough in cross-strait relations, especially given the current tensions between the two sides under the Democratic Progressive Party's rule.
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Reported 7 months ago
Taipei Metro, with an average daily ridership exceeding 2 million, has criticized the central government for contradictory policies, pushing for public transportation while significantly raising electricity prices for the metro system. The company hopes for rate adjustments similar to domestic consumption to alleviate the burden of the substantial 53% increase in electricity costs over the past three years. Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung metro companies emphasize the energy-saving role of metros and suggest the central government freeze or propose diverse discount schemes for metro electricity prices to lessen the cost burden of public transportation.
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Reported 7 months ago
馬薩諸塞州眾議院和參議院通過了一項旨在禁止「報復色情」的法案，並移交給民主黨州長Maura Healey，倡導者表示這一航向已經是過時的舉動。該法案禁止在沒有被拍攝影像中的人同意的情況下分享裸露圖像或視頻，如果被Healey簽署，會讓南卡羅來納成為唯一一個沒有明確禁止報復色情的州。支持者表示，這項法案將馬薩諸塞州與其他48個具有明確禁止未經主角同意傳播性露骨圖像和視頻的州對齊。
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Reported 7 months ago
On the episode of 'Today in History' on Da Ai TV on 13th June 2024 at 6:45 PM, the program looked back on events from 14th June. In 1998, Tzu Chi paved a road for the 'Huihe Village' in northern Thailand to help the descendants of soldiers, enabling them to travel downhill to sell vegetables and live comfortably. In 2022, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital achieved a new milestone in kidney transplant surgeries by completing the first double kidney transplant, giving patients a new lease on life. Other reports on Da Ai News include a story on affluent nations shedding light on dark corners and an elderly care initiative in New York, along with a report on a 70-year-old Indonesian woman crossing the sea for medical treatment due to severe lumbar pain.
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Reported 7 months ago
On June 13, 2024, at 6:43 PM, Tzu Chi New York's central kitchen, caring for seniors in three communities (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens), provides meals every Monday to Wednesday to help seniors overcome food insecurity. They offer thoughtful meal delivery services for homebound elderly, ensuring they receive warm meals. Volunteers from Tzu Chi share the joy of giving and helping others, emphasizing the fulfillment and happiness found in aiding those in need, especially the elderly. Food is prepared and distributed weekly to over 110 seniors in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, promoting healthy eating and individual well-being.
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Reported 7 months ago
Taiwan's medical standards are increasing, attracting overseas patients like a 70-year-old woman from Indonesia who couldn't stand due to severe back pain and sought treatment at Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital. She underwent surgery for lumbar spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, and disc protrusion, experiencing impressive recovery post-surgery. Her son, a Tzu Chi volunteer in Indonesia, introduced her to the hospital, leaving her with confidence in Tzu Chi's medical care.
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Reported 7 months ago
阿沁控訴Faye剽竊其創作作品並宣誓「告到底」，然而法院13日駁回上訴。阿沁在IG上透露心情，表示經歷過風風雨雨，他終於完成心愛的歌曲〈I CAN FLY〉。雖然上訴不利，但阿沁喊話自己黑夜終將過去。陳建寧回應將繼續幫助作者維權，蒐集更多證據以爭取正義。
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Reported 7 months ago
Taiwanese scholar Cheng Li-chen, an honorary professor from National Taiwan University's social work department, pointed out various deficiencies in the social welfare network. She emphasized the need to readjust the screening and dispatch mechanisms to improve individual case management effectiveness, increase the opening rate, and address the issue of short case opening times due to uneven distribution of social work manpower. Cheng also suggested integrating private resources to enhance service capacity and establish clear responsibilities and cooperative mechanisms within the welfare system.
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Reported 7 months ago
A recent fire incident in New Taipei City on June 13, 2024, revealed that it was caused by a lithium battery. Experts suggest choosing reputable brands to prevent lithium batteries from catching fire, avoiding charging multiple lithium batteries on one power line simultaneously. In case of lithium battery smoking, quickly move it to an open area or submerge it in water. If it is already overheating and on fire, remove nearby flammable materials, use plenty of water and fire extinguishers to cool it down, and call emergency services if the fire is out of control.
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Reported 7 months ago
The death caused by a lithium battery catching fire while charging in June 2024 has raised safety concerns. In the past four years, incidents linking fires in Taipei to lithium batteries have resulted in six deaths. In Changhua, there have been twenty-four cases of electric bicycle fires from 2021 to 2023, mainly due to the use of batteries of unknown origin or modified electronic control systems, increasing the risk of overcharging and short circuits. The increased use of lithium batteries poses a fire hazard due to their flammable electrolytes. Authorities have reported 134 cases of lithium battery fires in Taipei from 2018 to 2023, mostly in building fires, followed by electric vehicle fires. As electric bicycles have become popular, there is a trend of modifying them for increased speed, posing a higher risk of vehicle failure and accidental fires.
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Reported 7 months ago
Running back Alvin Kamara missed the New Orleans Saints' final minicamp practice, stayed at the facility, and skipped the session due to a contract dispute with the team. His agent confirmed that the contract situation led to his absence, as Kamara aims for a new deal before his salary significantly increases in 2025. Discussions with the Saints have not made much progress, and Kamara might be looking at a contract similar to Aaron Jones or Derrick Henry, indicating a potential pay cut from his current deal signed in 2020. Despite missing practice sessions, Kamara has been studying the playbook and keeping in touch with teammates and the offensive coordinator.
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Reported 7 months ago
Former Cai Minghe, the former chief of the Chongguang Police Substation in the Jinshan Branch of the New Taipei City Police Bureau, was sentenced to 9 years and 10 months for accepting a bribe of 100,000 yuan from waste dumping operators and turning a blind eye to their illegal activities by the Taiwan High Court. Cai demanded 500 yuan per sand truck and a total of 200 trucks for waste dumping, totaling 100,000 yuan. Meanwhile, another police officer, Zhou, and several operators were arrested for various crimes related to illegal activities at KTV clubs and waste dumping violations.
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Reported 7 months ago
On June 13, 2024, at 6:36 PM, Da Ai TV shared an interesting discovery that mealworms, known to many, can also assist in breaking down plastic waste. A British designer is now utilizing the unique ability of mealworms to digest plastic in an innovative design project, creating novel furniture pieces. For more Da Ai News: Scorching Heatwave and Wildfires in Europe, Cyprus Seeks Assistance for Firefighting. Good Morning Tzu Chi: Intergenerational Learning with Warmth, Aiding in Mental and Physical Health Development.
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Reported 7 months ago
In the Southern Hemisphere during winter, on June 13, 2024, South Auckland's Middlemore Hospital Foundation initiated the June Pajama Project, gathering winter pajamas for 15,000 children. New Zealand Tzu Chi volunteers donated one thousand sets to participate in this charitable act. In Australia, regular fruit distributions in Ipswich provide nutrition to residents in need. From floods in 2011 to the present, Australian Tzu Chi volunteers hold care distributions four times a year, extending care and love. Both in Ipswich and New Zealand, Tzu Chi volunteers continue their acts of giving, sharing warmth and love with those in need during the colder months.
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