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Taipei Police Official Contracts Pneumococcal Infection, Urgent Intervention and Warning for High-Risk Individuals

Reported about 1 year ago

Taipei City Police Department's Zhongzheng Substation Vice Chief Lin Yuekuan (52 years old) was urgently hospitalized due to acute asthma attack caused by a positive test for pneumococcus bacteria. Doctors warned that elderly individuals are at high risk, with severe symptoms possibly leading to sepsis and a high risk of death. The Bureau of Infectious Diseases also recommended pneumococcal vaccination to reduce the chances of infection and related complications and death, especially for infants and older adults.

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Taiwanese Basketball Shock: PLG, T1 Confirm Merger of 11 Teams, PLG Aims to Start by End of This Year

Reported about 1 year ago

FTNN News Network reported on June 26, 2024, that after the PLG basketball championship, the chairman of the New Taipei Kings basketball team, Wang Wenxiang, announced the cooperation intentions of 9 teams from the two major leagues PLG and T1, along with one team from Singapore, to establish a new Taiwan professional basketball league 'New League.' Today, the PLG league announced a merger with T1, making a total of 11 teams and aiming to start the 2024-25 new season by the end of this year.

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Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall Transition? Ku Li-hsiung: The Honor Guards Will Leave the Hall

Reported about 1 year ago

Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall has been an important topic in transitional justice, with DPP legislators calling for the removal of 'worship of dictators' and suggesting relocating the honor guards to the Freedom Square. Defense Minister Ku Li-hsiung confirmed the coordination with the Ministry of Culture to move the honor guards, while ensuring appropriate protection for the bronze statue. The possible relocation raises concerns about weather conditions and security challenges, with the final details pending approval from the Ministry of Culture.

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Taiwan Rail Express Train Derailment: Surveillance Footage of Landslide Recorded 19 Minutes Before Accident But Not Reported by Railway Authorities

Reported about 1 year ago

On June 26, 2024, at 7:19 AM, Taiwan's EMU3000 model new express train derailed after hitting a landslide on the western mainline in Hualien. The surveillance footage captured the landslide 19 minutes before the accident, but no action was taken. The railway authorities stated that regardless of rainfall, continuous monitoring is now mandated. Measures are being taken to enhance safety, such as installing cameras along potential landslide-prone areas and water level sensors to prevent future incidents.

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Man Dies Falling from 8th Floor while Trying to Escape Debt Collectors

Reported about 1 year ago

In New Taipei City, a man who owed 1.8 million in gambling debts was imprisoned and beaten by debt collectors. He attempted to escape by climbing out of a bathroom window but accidentally fell from the 8th floor to his death. Initially thought to be a suicide, the police investigation revealed a complex situation involving debtors who had detained and assaulted him. Two suspects were arrested at the scene, with two others still at large. The victim's injuries indicated severe beating before the fall, shedding light on a debt collection turned deadly.

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JPMorgan: South Africa, Thai Bonds to Lose from India Inclusion

Reported about 1 year ago

JPMorgan forecasts that South Africa, Thailand, and Poland are at risk of facing significant outflows as India's sovereign bonds are included in a key global index. The inclusion of Indian bonds in JPMorgan's emerging market index is expected to trigger outflows from other emerging markets as India's weight in the index grows to 10% by March. Foreign investors have been pouring funds into India's bond market, with estimated outflows of $4.7 billion for South Africa, $3.3 billion for Poland, and $3.2 billion for Thailand. JPMorgan identifies these countries as the 'biggest losers' from India's index inclusion due to their vulnerability to outflows.

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朱立倫批評賴清德缺乏和解之道

Reported about 1 year ago

在台灣國民黨主席朱立倫的發言中,他指出自賴清德擔任總統以來缺乏和解,只有不斷鬥爭。朱立倫批評賴清德鬥對岸、鬥立法院、鬥在野黨、鬥內部派系等,呼籲要尋求社會和諧。朱也表達對立法院否決覆議案的立場,強調要依法行使職權,並堅持守護中華民國憲法。此外,他對地方領袖支持國會改革之舉表示感動,並展望未來舉辦一系列說明會以宣傳國民黨的政策和立場。

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Beijing Eases Housing Rules in Last Mega City

Reported about 1 year ago

Beijing has joined China's other mega cities in easing homebuying requirements, reducing downpayment requirements by 10 percentage points to a minimum of 20% for first-time buyers and lowering the threshold to a minimum of 35% for second homes in urban areas and 30% elsewhere. This move follows the central government's unveiling of a 300 billion yuan package to stimulate demand in the real estate market. The easing also includes benefits for families with two or more children and comes as Beijing faces significant oversupply and a slump in new-home prices.

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CPBL Player Wang Nian-hao Makes Progress in First Team Experience and Aims to Partner with Zhang Yu-cheng in the Second Half of the Season

Reported about 1 year ago

CPBL's Fubon Guardians player Wang Nian-hao, who was the second pick in last year's draft, started this season with the first team but struggled initially and was demoted to the second team. After returning to the first team, he has shown improvement, especially in his batting skills and pitch selection. Wang looks forward to partnering with veteran Zhang Yu-cheng in the upcoming season to learn more and assess his own performance against a Major League player.

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Nvidia VP praises Jensen Huang's leadership and shares 3 key principles

Reported about 1 year ago

Simona Jankowski, departing Nvidia VP, expressed gratitude towards CEO Jensen Huang and highlighted three key principles he taught her, including first principles thinking, zero-billion dollar markets, and fast execution. Under Huang's leadership, Nvidia became the most valuable company with a market cap of $3.34 trillion, showing success in developing AI-friendly GPUs. Jankowski, who joined Nvidia in 2017, witnessed significant growth in revenue, earnings, and market cap, attributing it to Huang's visionary strategies such as applying first principles thinking and entering zero-billion dollar markets. She is now transitioning to the startup world as a CFO.

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South Korean Actress, 32, Dies by Suicide! Suspected of Being Forced by Husband to Shoot 'Racy Adult Film' Sold at a Discount Before Death

Reported about 1 year ago

On June 26, 2024, at 7:15 am, entertainment center Xu Peihua reported for Sanli News Network that 32-year-old South Korean actress and model Han Sun-yue, also known as Lee Hae-lun, had a sweet appearance and a hot figure, gaining popularity as a racing girl in the past and later active on YouTube channels and adult platforms. She was found dead at her home earlier this month, suspected of suicide. Many netizens believe her suicide motive was not simple, questioning whether the explicit videos she filmed in the past were forced by her husband. Shortly before her death, Han Sun-yue sold her videos at a two-fold discount, leading to suspicions that she may have been forced by her husband to film them and chose suicide due to humiliation. The South Korean police confirmed her suicide, with many netizens flooding her YouTube channel to mourn her.

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Investing in Salesforce Stock: 3 Compelling Reasons

Reported about 1 year ago

Amid a strategic shift, Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) presents an attractive opportunity for new investors due to undervaluation. Although transitioning from high growth to mature phase, Salesforce still outperforms many market peers and economy in growth rate, improving profitability with impressive cash flow. The stock's current low valuation, forward P/E ratio of 23, and price-to-free-cash-flow ratio of 20, along with strong financial fundamentals, suggest long-term potential for growth investors.

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High Temperatures in Southern Taiwan Cause Various Damages to Aquaculture and Agriculture

Reported about 1 year ago

Even before summer officially begins, southern Taiwan is already experiencing frequent temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius, leading to detrimental effects on various crops and aquaculture. Due to the high water temperature, sea bass aquaculture has suffered abnormal water quality issues resulting in deaths, with losses amounting to nearly one million New Taiwan Dollars. Similarly, watermelons in Tainan are failing to grow to a normal size due to the heat, with losses nearing fifty percent. The extreme temperatures have caused significant concerns for farmers and aquaculture owners, hampering their productivity and leading to substantial economic losses.

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Taiwan Railway Track Flooded by Debris Flow Exposes Surveillance System! Legislator Claudius Hong Questions Whether This Incident is a 'Low-level Oversight'

Reported about 1 year ago

Legislator Claudius Hong of the Kuomintang party questioned on Facebook why the surveillance system did not issue a warning within 19 minutes when the track of the Taiwan Railway was flooded by debris flow on June 21. Hong pointed out that the surveillance footage revealed a nearly 19-minute window for early warning and response that, if properly executed, could have prevented the disaster. He criticized the repeated 'low-level oversights' in causing transportation accidents and emphasized the need for effective execution and adjustment. Hong praised the bravery of the train driver for risking injury to apply the emergency brakes but stressed that reliance on last-minute human reactions could not enhance Taiwan's railway safety; instead, he highlighted the importance of implementing measures and responsibilities at the administrative level.

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WikiLeaks創辦人亞桑奇回到澳洲,受到熱烈歡迎

Reported about 1 year ago

維基解密創辦人亞桑傑於6月26日回到澳洲,終結了長達14年的流亡生涯。亞桑傑在向美國認罪並獲釋後,搭乘私人專機回到澳洲,在坎培拉機場受到熱烈歡迎。澳洲總理艾班尼斯表示在他回國後進行了溫暖的交談,並稱讚澳洲政府的努力保護公民。亞桑傑因揭露美國國防部機密文件而聞名,2010年面臨瑞典性侵指控逃至英國,2019年從厄瓜多大使館被驅逐。通過認罪協議,他獲得釋放。

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Wife Uses Line 'One Feature' to Catch Cheating! Reveals Bug: Deleting Chatroom Useless

Reported about 1 year ago

According to the news from SET News on June 26, 2024, a netizen shared a new method on Line for catching cheating spouses, revealing that even if the chat room is entirely deleted, the announcement will still remain visible. This has led to some people discovering infidelities in their marriages. The bug in Line's announcement feature was disclosed by the original poster, causing discussions among netizens in the social media group 'Complain About Husband 2.0'.

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Jackie Chan Pursued Female Star for 8 Years! She Still Unmarried after the Loss of True Love, Recent Photos Show Dramatic Weight Loss Raising Concerns

Reported about 1 year ago

Jackie Chan once vigorously pursued a female star for 8 years without success, and the female star later remained unmarried after the loss of her true love. Recent photos of her show a significant weight loss, raising concerns about her health. Despite Jackie Chan's successful career, his romantic life has been controversial, with rumors of his long pursuit of the female star. The article also touches on other relationships in the female star's life and her current health condition.

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Taiwanese Hero 'Long-Haired Brother': Emotionally Stable During Attack

Reported about 1 year ago

The suspect in the Taichung MRT knife attack, Huang, has been indicted for his motive to gain national attention while victims express confusion. One injured victim's father has lost hope for compensation, as Huang's parents have not contacted them since the incident. Psychological evaluation deemed Huang mentally stable during the attack, planned in advance, with 'Long-Haired Brother' stating Huang remained calm. Victims emphasized seeking justice and condemning Huang for imitating past atrocities, with one father expressing gratitude towards 'Long-Haired Brother' and advocating for non-repetition of such tragedies.

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Lai Ching-te Emphasizes Support for Parliamentary Reform and Opposition to Expansion of Powers: Both Camps Must Respect and Accept Constitutional Interpretation

Reported about 1 year ago

During a Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Central Standing Committee meeting on June 26, Chen Kai-chun reported that Lai Ching-te expressed hope that the results of the Constitutional Court can be respected and accepted by both camps. The proposed amendments to the Legislative Yuan Powers and Functions Act, which were criticized for unconstitutional power expansion, were rejected by the Legislative Yuan after reconsideration by the Executive Yuan and subsequently by the KMT and DPP. Various government entities are now applying for a constitutional interpretation. Lai reiterated that they oppose expanding parliamentary powers, not parliamentary reform, and called on all sectors to respect and accept the outcome of the constitutional interpretation, emphasizing the importance of defending Taiwan's democratic values and the integrity of the constitutional system amidst ongoing political disputes.

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Taiwan Metro Attack Suspect Indicted, Remanded for Threatening to Kill Again After Release

Reported about 1 year ago

FTNN News Network - On June 26, 2024, at 7:09 a.m., reporter Xue Mingjun from FTNN News Network reported on the indictment of a man named Hong for a random killing spree on a Taiwan metro train on May 21. Hong allegedly carried out the attack with the intent to draw attention to himself and the issue of abolishing the death penalty, deliberately choosing the 10th anniversary of another high-profile murder case. The court ruled to continue detaining Hong due to the seriousness of his crimes and risk of escape.

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Residents Confront Pet Store Over Noise and Smell Issues

Reported about 1 year ago

In New Taipei City, residents in Banqiao are fed up with being woken up by dog barking and enduring foul smells every day. They gathered at the neighborhood chief's office to protest and demand that the pet store move out to restore a better living environment. Despite the store owner's claims of compliance with regulations, noise levels sometimes reached over 70 decibels. Due to the ongoing disturbances, the landlord decided not to renew the lease, prompting the pet store to plan its relocation by the end of September.

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17槍連轟同心會招待會所 臨幼兒園引緊張

Reported about 1 year ago

新北市新店驚傳槍響,槍手連開17槍後投案自首,犯案地點竟緊鄰幼兒園及福利中心。警方初步懷疑同心會經營的招待會所可能帶有黑幫背景,嫌犯雖供稱被屋主欺凌後尋仇,但犯案模式與黑幫報復與尋仇典型相似。當地居民擔心若警方不積極掃黑,恐將引發更多暴力行為。

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The Acolyte Episode 5: Osha's Fate Revealed

Reported about 1 year ago

In The Acolyte Episode 5, viewers learn that Osha is not dead but rather knocked out by Mae's attack. Mae takes Osha's place and convinces Sol that she is her twin. Meanwhile, Qimir takes Osha with him, completing a circle that started 16 years ago. The episode ends with potential intrigue as Sol may discover Mae's deception, and Bazil boards the Jedi ship with Pip.

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Newly Appointed Head of Straits Exchange Foundation Responds to China's 22 Punitive Measures Against Taiwan Independence

Reported about 1 year ago

After assuming office, the new Chairman Zheng Wen-Can and Secretary-General Luo Wen-Jia of the Straits Exchange Foundation held their first background briefing, with Luo Wen-Jia presiding. Regarding China's recent release of the 22 punitive measures against Taiwan independence, Luo emphasized that such threats and intimidation do not help in normal and positive cross-strait exchanges, but may cause harm. He stressed the importance of mutual respect and understanding between both sides to promote positive exchanges, as using such means will only generate aversion and counteraction within Taiwanese society, damaging the prospects for positive interactions.

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Xie Xinying Shares Details of Wang Baojie's Drunk Driving Incident

Reported about 1 year ago

During the Taipei Film Festival premiere of the movie 'Love Nightmare', Xie Xinying appeared in public for the first time since her boyfriend Wang Baojie's drunk driving incident. She clarified that Wang did not drink that day due to metabolism issues, did not scold him, and was not aware of the car repair costs. Xie also humorously mentioned seeking blessings for safe driving in the movie and the convenience of pet grooming services for their dog after the incident. 'Love Nightmare' will be released nationwide on July 12.

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