Reported 7 months ago
In response to the executive's proposed review of the legislative reform bill, Legislative Yuan held a bipartisan consultation today (13th) convened by Speaker Han Kuo-yu, deciding on a roll-call vote scheduled for next Friday (21st). During the consultation, Han Kuo-yu uncommonly became angry, referring to another member as 'finding fault in every detail.' The review of the legislative reform bill is set for a roll-call vote on June 21st after a series of upcoming meetings including the presence of Executive Yuan's Premier Su Tseng-chang for clarification.
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Reported 7 months ago
FTNN News Network reported that in the early morning of June 13th, a residential house on Yanshou Road in Tucheng District, New Taipei City, caught fire, leading to 3 deaths and 2 injuries. The fire, suspected to be caused by an exploding battery being charged, occurred in the living room on the 4th floor of a 4 to 6-story building where a family of 5 resided. Firefighters dispatched 136 personnel and 50 vehicles to the scene for firefighting, managing to control the blaze by 4:27 AM. The incident resulted in a tragic loss of life in Tucheng.
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Reported 7 months ago
After the third reading of the Parliamentary Powers Act, the Executive Yuan proposed a review case. Today, Legislative Yuan Speaker Han Kuo-yu held a party caucus meeting, and the result is out. The Legislative Yuan will invite Premier Su Tseng-chang to report and answer questions on June 19 and 20, with the review case scheduled for a recorded vote on June 21. The full committee will review the case on the 19th and 20th, and vote on the 21st. The Presidential Office has approved the Executive Yuan's review case and sent it to the Legislative Yuan.
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Reported 7 months ago
Celebrity Summer Chak recently underwent emergency surgery to remove a 4cm benign tumor on his back. After successfully completing the risky operation, it was revealed that the tumor was pressing on his nerves, causing potential permanent neurological damage. Fortunately, the tumor turned out to be benign, bringing relief to Summer Chak and his fans.
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Reported 7 months ago
台北市松山區延吉街一起嚴重車禍中，23歲男子駕駛的銀色休旅車失控，連撞7間店家後才停下，男子僅受輕傷。事故現場一片狼藉，但幸好無其他人傷亡。警方排除酒驾，並將現場交通管制，23歲男子僅受輕傷。
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Reported 7 months ago
US Stocks were mixed and Treasury yields fell as investors processed softer-than-expected data alongside the Federal Reserve's less dovish stance. While the S&P 500 and Nasdaq were on track for record highs, the Dow saw a slight dip. The producer price index came in below estimates, while jobless claims hit a 10-month high. Despite a hawkish Fed tone, markets anticipate a rate cut later this year. European and Asian stocks reacted to tariff concerns and softer economic data, with European shares closing lower. Bond yields dropped while the dollar rose against major currencies. Oil prices fluctuated, and gold dipped following the PPI report.
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Reported 7 months ago
民進黨高層指出行政院對修法提覆議案，林右昌憂國民黨、民眾黨可能提前表決覆議案，剝奪社會溝通空間；民眾黨批評此舉擺明想讓覆議案拖過15天，希望覆議案能盡速處理，並否認提前表決的問題，強調立法院應按規則處理。
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Reported 7 months ago
FTNN News Network, June 13, 2024, 11:10 PM – The Taiwan Stock Market opened with a surge of 168.68 points, reaching a high of 22,440.1. Semiconductor stocks performed strongly in early trading, with stocks like TSMC (4968), UMC-KY (6451), and ASMedia (6515) hitting the daily limit up. In the U.S., major indices had varied performances, with the Dow Jones slipping slightly and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rising; the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index surged. Various Taiwanese semiconductor stocks saw significant increases, with UMC (2303) and TSMC (2330) leading the pack with over 3% gains, while many others like MediaTek (2454) and Powerchip (6770) also saw notable increases.
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Reported 7 months ago
In light of the upcoming cross-strait relations, Yashiro Akio advises President Lai Ching-te to focus on defending the 'Legislative Yuan' and 'TikTok' as two weak points. Since President Lai's inauguration on May 20th, China has continued to disrupt Taiwan through military actions, raising international concerns about the future cross-strait relations. Yashiro Akio, a senior media figure from Japan, warns that without heightened vigilance and strict defense, these weak points could likely become avenues for China's infiltration into Taiwan.
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Reported 7 months ago
Hunter Biden, son of US President Biden, has been convicted on three charges related to purchasing and possessing firearms in Delaware. Despite Biden's claim that he won't pardon Hunter, the possibility of a commuted sentence is not ruled out by White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. President Biden has the authority to commute federal criminals, but cannot interfere in state-level cases. Hunter faces the possibility of up to 25 years in prison but legal experts believe the actual sentence won't be that long, with sentencing expected around a month before the November 5 US presidential election.
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Reported 7 months ago
A serious fire broke out at 11:09 pm on June 12, 2024, on Yanshou Road in Tu Cheng, New Taipei City, resulting in the deaths of three individuals. The fire occurred in a 7-story residential building where a family of five, along with the daughter's boyfriend, resided. The mother, son, and daughter's boyfriend tragically lost their lives in the fire, leaving only the father and daughter to escape. Overwhelmed by the news of his wife and son's deaths, the father rushed to two hospitals to bid them goodbye. The boyfriend's body remains in the building on the 7th floor due to high temperatures. The cause of the fire is suspected to be an explosion from a lithium battery charging for gardening equipment, blocking escape routes and leading to the rapid spread of fire up the scissors staircase from the 4th to the 7th floor.
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Reported 7 months ago
As summer vacation and graduation season approaches, many teenagers and new graduates are looking for jobs, utilizing social media as a key source of job information. To prevent job seekers from falling into traps, the Taoyuan, Zhubei, and Miaoli Subdivision of the Ministry of Labor advises on the 'Three Essentials and Seven Don'ts' anti-fraud techniques, emphasizing the importance of understanding labor rights and securing legitimate job opportunities. They promote these measures through on-site job fairs and active dissemination of prevention guidelines to educate job seekers on avoiding scams and protecting their labor rights.
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Reported 7 months ago
A recent study by Chang Gung Hospital and University, in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University, discovered that the influenza H3N2 virus exhibits strong toxicity and replication capabilities, potentially causing severe complications in patients. The 10-year research revealed genetic recombination in the H3N2 strain, highlighting its high replication ability and toxicity, making individuals highly vulnerable to the virus even without comorbidities, increasing the risk of severe complications. The study, published in Lancet-Microbe, emphasizes the importance of developing effective vaccines and public health strategies in combating influenza outbreaks.
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Reported 7 months ago
A fire broke out at a long-term care facility in Yilan on June 12, 2024, prompting the emergency evacuation of 46 elderly residents. The fire was contained to a clothes dryer on the top floor, with all residents safely evacuated. The Fire Department emphasized the importance of fire safety measures at similar facilities to ensure resident safety.
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Reported 7 months ago
The housing market is vibrant as new property sales are hot in June 2024, with the Low-Cost Housing Expo's indicator, the Housing Show Direction Ball, showing a yellow-red light representing enthusiasm. The overall score is 53.4, higher than the previous yellow-red light in March. It's noted that the Central Bank's property cooling measures loom, with multimillion projects in Taipei, New Taipei City, and Taoyuan yet to be launched, posing risks due to their large scale. The property market is closely watched as it shifts from enthusiasm to caution, indicated by the changing colors of the Direction Ball. New launches and active demand maintain a strong sentiment, as developers respond with aggressive offerings to capitalize on the current market conditions.
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Reported 7 months ago
Dealing with mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationships can be a common challenge for many families, but recently a netizen shared a heartwarming story where the mother-in-law takes care of her like a child, preparing meals and even sending them to her daughter-in-law's residence. The daughter-in-law is deeply moved, and many online users are envious of the loving relationship. Other users also shared similar experiences of having angelic mother-in-laws who go above and beyond to care for them, creating strong family bonds and bringing happiness.
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Reported 7 months ago
According to an FTNN news report, the Ministry of Agriculture recently announced results from a national survey estimating that 28.3% of households in Taiwan own pets, highlighting the emerging trend of 'pet communicators' in response to pets becoming important family companions. However, Agriculture Minister Chen Junji expressed skepticism due to the lack of scientific evidence supporting pet communication, stating that the Ministry will not endorse it. Moving forward, guidelines will be developed to regulate pet-related businesses to address inappropriate practices under the guise of pets. This decision was made during an Economic Committee meeting in the Legislative Yuan where issues surrounding pet communication were raised by legislators.
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Reported 7 months ago
Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who served seven years in prison for her mother's murder, revealed on Lifetime's Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up that she explored her sexuality while incarcerated. Despite questioning her sexuality for years, she found comfort in being attracted to girls and shared that she experimented more with girls than guys in prison due to the no-masturbation rule. After her release, she began embracing her sensuality and indicated a newfound self-confidence with her husband. Gypsy also went through a physical transformation and divorce, rekindling with her ex-fiancé Ken Urker later on.
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Reported 7 months ago
迪士尼和佛羅里達州州長Ron DeSantis達成協議，結束他們之間的爭端，允許這家娛樂巨頭未來15年發展奧蘭多附近的華特‧迪士尼世界度假區。根據該協議，迪士尼將在接下來的10年內至少在度假區投資至少80億美元，並在10到20年內總共投資170億美元。此外，他們還將擴大可負擔住房倡議，確保擴張計畫的至少50%支出用於佛羅里達企業。協議還賦予迪士尼建造第五座主題公園、擴展零售和辦公空間以及新增約1.4萬間酒店客房的能力，使度假區總客房數近54,000間。
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Reported 7 months ago
Stock 00940, which already has 980,000 shareholders, finally returned to its IPO price on June 13 after being on the market for over two months. While some investors rejoiced in breaking even, others had already sold their shares due to the daily fluctuations causing stress and impacting mental health. This led to discussions on whether selling early was a wise decision or a foolish one, with opinions divided between sticking it out and finding relief by switching to other stocks like TSMC or ETFs. Some experts believe selling 00940 for TSMC was a sensible move, despite mixed views on the situation.
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Reported 7 months ago
A cargo ship named 'Huifeng Wheel' carrying racing pigeons caught fire in the sea off Kaohsiung, Taiwan while on a training mission. Despite initially rescuing 2 injured individuals, the fire re-ignited prompting the captain to abandon ship and all 10 crew safely returned to port. The rescue operation involved two helicopters and three patrol boats, with no casualties reported. The cause of the fire on the ship remains under investigation.
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Reported 7 months ago
In an article by Hsu Chih-chao on June 12, 2024, at 11:00 pm, Tang Chih-ping's mother was found dead on the rooftop of their residence, but he denied that the body belonged to his mother. Entertainer Tang Chih-ping expressed that if there were no updates about his mother in the next two to three weeks, he would not rule out reporting her as missing, leading to public attention. Host Lu Ru-zhong expressed his disbelief in why people doubted Tang Chih-ping, stating that one's own son should recognize his mother, and that he personally believed in Tang Chih-ping's version of events.
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Reported 7 months ago
Filmmaker Chen Zhihan, also known as 'KeungLong,' expressed his disapproval of celebrity Sun Anzuo's behavior of publicly criticizing his parents following a recent incident in Thailand where Anzuo trespassed under the influence of marijuana. KeungLong, who grew up in a less privileged environment, criticized Anzuo for blaming his well-off parents. KeungLong emphasized the importance of self-reflection and not blaming others, stating that Anzuo should criticize himself instead. This incident has garnered significant public attention.
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Reported 7 months ago
新北市土城區13日惡火造成一處民宅的母親、20多歲兒子與女兒男友不幸身亡，讓男主人一夕之間痛失至親。火災原因尚需釐清，男主人悲痛不已連續趕至2家醫院，而女兒男友因焦化需等溫度下降才可移出。
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Reported 7 months ago
Amidst the recent hot weather, a 92-year-old woman surnamed Lin in Longtan District, Taoyuan City, was found sitting on the road due to heat exhaustion while she was returning home alone after attending a gathering at a temple. Passersby promptly alerted the police, who arrived at the scene and safely escorted the elderly woman back home in a patrol car when her family could not be reached immediately. The police officers involved displayed great care and provided assistance, reminding the public to watch out for the well-being of the elderly in their communities and seek help promptly when needed.
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