Reported 10 months ago
A tragic incident occurred on April 22 around 1 p.m. when the female owner of a bento shop on Gezhi Road in Shilin District, Taipei, was hit by a sedan from behind while walking along the roadside, resulting in severe injuries. Despite efforts to save her, she passed away on May 7 due to the severity of her injuries. Investigations revealed that the driver responsible for the accident was an 85-year-old man who had previously served as a district chief. He was charged with manslaughter. For more details, refer to the original link on CTWANT website.
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Reported 10 months ago
Recently, the stock price of Yuanta Taiwan Value High Yield (00940) has been performing well, attracting many investors to try their luck. One prominent netizen revealed owning over 1300 shares of 00940 with a book profit of over 620,000, vowing not to sell any of them, surprising fellow investors. This decision has garnered attention with comments such as 'Not selling any, miracles will come naturally' and 'Receive interest while lying down'.
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Reported 10 months ago
Recent conflicts over priority seats have been on the rise, with incidents such as an OL being forced to give up her seat and a young man refusing to give up his seat due to feeling unwell, only to be verbally abused or even physically attacked by elders, tarnishing the original meaning of priority seats. Dr. Jiang Guanyu expressed his concerns, stating that if elders continue to act aggressively, Taiwan's priority seats may lose their purpose. Actor Guo Yanfu also weighed in on the controversy, suggesting to simply abolish the priority seats, emphasizing the need for mutual respect and kindness in society.
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Reported 10 months ago
On his one-month anniversary in office, Environment Minister Peng Qiming announced plans to introduce the draft of the 'Resource Circulation Promotion Act' by the end of the year, in line with the establishment of the National Climate Change Response Commission. Peng emphasized on enhancing interdepartmental coordination and public-private dialogues. He also highlighted the importance of promoting carbon pricing and transitioning towards a net-zero economy, aligning with international standards.
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Reported 10 months ago
President Tsai Ing-wen announced the establishment of the 'National Climate Change Response Committee,' 'National Defense Resilience Committee,' and 'Healthy Taiwan Promotion Committee' at the Presidential Office. Legislator Hsu Yuzhen raised constitutional and legal concerns as there is no legal basis for setting up committees without proper laws in place unless it's a mobilization for quelling disorder, suggesting a return to democratic constitutional processes. The move was seen as potentially preparing for special circumstances, triggering debates on presidential powers, and government structure.
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Reported 10 months ago
Recently, many people in Taiwan have reported receiving scam messages impersonating Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) and sending reminders about unpaid electricity bills with suspicious links aiming to collect personal information or credit card details. Taipower emphasizes that the legitimate 'unpaid electricity fee reminder SMS' sent to 2 million users is exclusively from the government's 111 SMS platform and does not contain any URL links. Residents are urged to be cautious and verify the source of messages. Taipower has notified the authorities and advises individuals to contact their 24/7 customer service line at 1911 or the anti-fraud hotline at 165 if they receive any suspicious messages.
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Reported 10 months ago
The controversy over soil sampling at Hsinchu Baseball Field continues as DPP Hsinchu City Councilor Liu Kang-yan exposed that Public Works Director Chen Ming-zheng admitted in a city government group chat that the soil was never sent to the United States for inspection, criticizing Mayor Gao Hong-an for lying and demanding a public apology, as well as a promise to ensure the field can host games in the second half of next year's season. The field was suspected of subpar workmanship and material substitution, with Gao Hong-an claiming to have sent the soil for inspection immediately after she took office. However, it was revealed a year later that the seven bags of soil were never actually sent, leading to accusations of dishonesty.
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Reported 10 months ago
本週國會改革覆議案即將進行表決，台灣公民陣線等民團號召民眾連續3天重返立法院外抗議，舉行公民論壇以捍衛民主制度。活動涉及青島東路、濟南路，場外僅數百人到場。國民黨則計畫21日也在同區域進行活動，以表達對覆議案的立場。
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Reported 10 months ago
Reported by Tsai Pei-ling on June 19, 2024, 5:40 AM, Entertainment Center of SET News. Entertainer Little S (Dee Hsu) co-hosts a program with Patrick that is loved by many fans, especially for their interactions with guests. In a recent episode, when Patrick expressed disappointment over not receiving a gift from a sunglasses brand that was given to Lin Xuan, Little S mistakenly asked Patrick if he was a 'virgin,' causing laughter among the audience. This slip of tongue happened while discussing a gift mix-up involving sunglasses during a segment with KOL Lin Xuan and guest Lee Ming-chuan.
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Reported 10 months ago
Kate Middleton of the UK made a public appearance after a six-month absence due to illness, while at the same time, Meghan Markle, who has left the royal family and settled in California, faced backlash for promoting a new product through her personal brand. Fans criticized the timing as she coincidentally released the product just hours before Kate's public event, sparking anger among royal supporters who felt she was trying to steal the spotlight. Meghan and Harry attended Trooping the Colour in 2018 and 2019 but have not been to the event in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.
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Reported 10 months ago
After a month since the inauguration of the Executive Yuan Cabinet led by Chohong, communication issues with the DPP Legislative Yuan Caucus have surfaced, labeling the cabinet as an 'alien cabinet' and even angering DPP Legislative Yuan Caucus Convenor Ker Chien-ming. President Lai Ching-te, during his press conference marking a month in office, expressed confidence in future collaboration between the executive team and the DPP caucus, likening it to the time needed for a championship team to gel. Despite recent polls showing Lai's support dropping below 50%, he reiterated the importance of unity and cooperation in serving the country and the people.
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Reported 10 months ago
Mi Band, a nominee in this year's Golden Melody Awards for Best Band, attended a press conference with fellow nominee Gao Wu Ren to express their nonchalance towards the nomination and their determination to maintain a winning mindset. Lead singer Sheng Hao mentioned their rigorous diet control before the ceremony, with Mi Band's leader, Mi Fan, being reminded to watch his weight and often only eating one meal a day due to irregular sleeping patterns. They also joked about potential prizes, with Gao Wu Ren offering Big Macs if they win and Mi Band countering with 100 McDonald's egg tarts. Sheng Hao expressed respect for all nominees and mentioned their appreciation for the band's stable lineup and mutual understanding of each other's boundaries and triggers. Mi Band will be having their first concert on September 21st, with the members excitedly preparing for the event.
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Reported 10 months ago
On June 19th, 2024, the Taiwan stock market surged past 23,000 points, closing at 23,209 points, with foreign investors injecting a whopping 48.5 billion NT dollars into Taiwan stocks, marking the seventh largest transaction in history and the third largest this year. This significant increase led to a total of approximately 663 billion NT dollars being invested by foreign investors recently, contributing to the market value reaching 73.92 trillion NT dollars and surpassing last year's growth, making it the fastest in history with a market value increase of over 17 trillion NT dollars, outstripping the market value of over 10 major companies such as Chunghwa Telecom.
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Reported 10 months ago
Shen Li'an, known from the girl group PER6IX to the talent show 'Future Girls,' challenges herself as a singer with the single 'Secret' and invites fellow Eelin Entertainment senior Hank Wang Shuo-han to appear in the music video. During the shoot, Hank, being shy, refrained from touching her, leading Shen to initiate with a reassuring gesture. Shen, who always dreamt of being an office professional, has now decided to pursue music, finding joy in singing. Her single 'Secret' blends alluring melodies and rhythmic beats, resonating with her personal style, which she describes as exuding confidence from within, rather than revealing skin, through clothing presentation.
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Reported 10 months ago
Financial Center, June 19, 2024, 12:15 pm stock market picture. As Taiwan stocks hit new highs, the 'giant babies' trapped earlier in the high dividend ETF turmoil are finally recovering. Following Yuanta Taiwan High Dividend (00940) returning to a 10 yuan issuance price last week, joy spread among retail investors with a peak of 10.31 yuan today. Another, Fubon Taiwan High Dividend Momentum (00939), also returned to its 15 yuan issuance price on June 19, signifying the 200 billion yuan originally raised has been fully unlocked.
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Reported 10 months ago
Reported by the Minzhu Daily on June 19, 2024, at 3:15 am, officers from the Baifu Police Substation of Keelung City Police Department's Third Division discovered a homeless man named Huang living under a bridge pillar. Concerned about his living conditions and safety, the officers coordinated with local authorities to arrange for his placement at the Keelung City 'Walker's Hope Academy,' providing him with temporary meals, showers, haircuts, and clean clothes to ensure his basic needs were met. Social welfare agencies will continue to assist Huang with employment and housing, offering guidance and support to help him reintegrate into society for a new life.
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Reported 10 months ago
在柯佳妍和坤达结婚后，感情稳定。柯佳妍透露因为坤达忙于世界巡回演出，两人时间几乎没有私人空间，见面次数也确实减少，但并未完全没有见面。柯佳妍透露近期正忙于休息和着手写新书，而坤达则忙于巡演。尽管工作忙碌，但夫妻俩仍会抽出时间见面。”
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Reported 10 months ago
During a Legislative Yuan meeting on June 19, Fu Kun-chi angrily retorted at Premier Su Tseng-chang for sarcastically referring to the Hualien County Council's performance, questioning if Su's behavior amounted to contempt of parliament. The proposed revision of laws, including the 'disrespect of parliament' offense, attracted controversy for its vague definitions and potential unconstitutionality. Fu played a clip of former Premier Su's confrontations with KMT legislators to illustrate contempt, leading to a heated exchange with Premier Su at the meeting. Fu emphasized the need for humility and harmony in dealing with parliamentary duties, while Premier Su questioned if he was being disrespectful.
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Reported 10 months ago
FTNN News Network, June 19, 2024, 3:35 AM - Amid the ongoing confrontation between the ruling and opposition parties over 'parliamentary reform,' the Legislative Yuan will review the reconsideration proposal from the Executive Yuan on parliamentary power reform in the next two days and vote on it at the meeting on the 21st. Civic groups have also called on people to gather outside the legislature and held a citizen forum to 'severely warn the Kuomintang' not to push forward legislation that would undermine democracy. Participants in the gathering on Jinan Road were mostly middle-aged, with a lower turnout compared to the previous Blue Bird Movement action, with the Economic Democracy Union warning the KMT not to ignore the backlash of public opinion.
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Reported 10 months ago
A dispute occurred on a Keelung bus on June 19, 2024, when an elderly man demanded a student to give up their seat. As the bus was crowded, a woman behind intervened, stating that students will stand up if needed. The bus driver broadcasted, 'Priority seats are not just for elderly people.' The incident was captured in videos posted by a netizen, showing the elderly man insisting on the student giving up the seat. The student later clarified that the seat did not look like a priority seat, and it was uncomfortable to offer it at the moment.
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Reported 10 months ago
As age increases, the importance of appearance diminishes as having a smart brain leads to success! Among the 12 zodiac signs, there are 4 zodiac signs which are particularly smart. These women shine in their fields with their high intelligence. The four zodiac signs are naturally smarter than others. Aquarius are creative and independent, while Gemini are quick-witted and have unique ideas. Scorpio possess strong intuition and are competitive, and Virgo have high standards, like challenging themselves and breaking boundaries. The article also includes a disclaimer regarding folklore beliefs and news snippets about weather, celebrity gossip, and sports events.
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Reported 10 months ago
On June 19, 2024, Sun Peng's son, Sun Anzhou, was taken by Taipei City police and investigators to his residence for a search where they found firearms and knives; subsequently, he was taken back to the police station for questioning. Earlier, Di Ying made a statement on Facebook citing 'Why Boast if You are Already a Lion?' saying, 'If you are strong enough, you don't need to hide, so why worry if others know?' She implied that true strength lies in being calm and peaceful, contrasting with the need for showing off.
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Reported 10 months ago
Justin Timberlake was arrested for drunk driving in New York, refusing a breathalyzer test and spending a night in jail before being released the next morning to face a court appearance in July for the DUI charge. In response, fans of his ex-girlfriend Britney Spears used the opportunity to mock him by paying to download her old song 'Criminal' on iTunes, pushing it up the paid charts. This isn't the first time Britney's fans have used this tactic to criticize Timberlake, previously boosting her song 'Selfish' in 2011 when he released a new song. Timberlake's fans are waiting to see if Britney's 'Criminal' will top the charts as well.
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Reported 10 months ago
Global coffee chain leaders are facing poor financial performance while local brands, like an Indonesian coffee brand, rise. Differentiating by using Indonesian language in the brand name and adjusting flavors based on local preferences, this brand quickly became a unicorn in the Indonesian F&B industry. With a focus on takeaway coffee to reduce costs, they emphasize localization and have gained popularity. By providing unique experiences and focusing on quality coffee, this brand has successfully competed with international chains and plans rapid global expansion.
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Reported 10 months ago
On June 19, 2024, at 3:13 am, US President Joe Biden issued an executive order to simplify the process of obtaining green cards, benefiting individuals like US citizens' undocumented spouses and children. Those who meet the criteria will receive work permits and be allowed to legally reside in the US for up to 3 years while awaiting their green card, without facing deportation. The policy, aimed to prevent family separation, will come into effect in the next few months, benefiting an estimated 500,000 people, including undocumented spouses and children of US citizens. Applicants must have no criminal record, be married to a US citizen before the 17th, and have lived in the US for at least ten years; children under 21 with one US citizen parent are also eligible. This move is not a relaxation but a simplification of the process to speed up green card issuance and avoid family separation. The policy contrasts with former President Trump's strict border control measures, and immigration has become a focal point in the upcoming US elections.
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