Reported over 1 year ago
A man surnamed Liao, around 60 years old, went missing after leaving home in Uray District, Taichung City, and was found stuck in a drain near Lane 612 on Zhonghua Road at around 10 p.m. on June 25. After hearing his cries for help, authorities and special search teams used various equipment for nearly 2 hours to successfully rescue Liao, who had been trapped for 5 days. Despite receiving multiple injuries, Liao remained conscious and was rushed to Darrah-Happiness Hospital for treatment. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of his ordeal.
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Reported over 1 year ago
In the summer, squid is in season, and the Ministry of Agriculture in Taiwan posted on Facebook to provide a guide on distinguishing between squid, cuttlefish, and octopus. The article explains the characteristics of each species and offers cooking tips for dishes like rice noodles with squid and stir-fried cuttlefish. It also includes tips for selecting fresh seafood based on aspects like clear eyes, intact skin, and observing internal structures. The article emphasizes the nutritional benefits of these cephalopods and presents simple recipes for delicious home-cooked meals.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Dr. Du Cheng-Zhe, a thoracic surgeon at a hospital in Taiwan, posted a photo on Facebook of himself posing with a man covered in million-dollar tattoos, with the highlight being Dr. Du's 'Cat Bus' backpack. The man, who had just undergone surgery, mentioned feeling no pain the next day, leading Dr. Du to joke about his 'iron man' qualities. Netizens found the backpack to be a charming contrast to the man's extensive tattoos, and Dr. Du shared insights about aligning the tattoos properly. Comments from netizens ranged from praise for the doctor's precision to amusement over the 'shaking feeling' seen in the photo.
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Reported over 1 year ago
SET News reported that Regent Hotel Group and Yunlong Tourism will launch various offers at the 2024 Taipei International Summer Travel Exhibition. Regent's hotels and restaurants offer accommodation and dining options starting from 27% off, including buffet vouchers for Palais de Chine and Palace Museum Regent Harbour Dim Sum vouchers. Yunlong Tourism introduces accommodation vouchers starting from NT$2,200, applicable to multiple hotels with various dining voucher promotions. Regent Hotel Group will start online presales on June 28, with discounts for room packages and spa treatments. Yunlong Tourism will have its debut exhibition at booth B925 and host an online travel exhibition from July 1 to 15, featuring dining vouchers and room stay offers at Yunlong Hot Spring Hotel and other properties.
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Reported over 1 year ago
一名台南媽媽帶兒子到新光三越湯姆熊玩耍時，發現一位神情怪異的阿姨不斷跟隨他們，眼神盯著男童並喃喃自語，甚至跟蹤他們至服務中心，最終由保全陪同離開。警方尚未接獲報案，但已加強安全巡邏。網友則紛紛議論，指出事件引發警惕，呼籲家長注意保護孩子安全。
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Reported over 1 year ago
Ko Wen-je criticized Lai Ching-te by comparing him to Hitler, but was met with a historical lesson from the DPP. President Lai applied to the Constitutional Court, prompting Ko to mention that a country's downfall is due to a crazy leader like Hitler. The DPP condemned Ko for likening the democratically elected president to Nazi Hitler, calling it a major insult to Taiwan's democracy. The DPP criticized Ko for misinterpretation of history and suggested he reflect on his party's actions in the legislature instead.
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Reported over 1 year ago
On June 25, 2024, Taiwanese actress Ke Jia Yan expressed her anger on Instagram after discovering that someone was impersonating her on social media. She posted a screenshot of a conversation where the impersonator claimed to be her using a private account. Ke Jia Yan clarified that she only interacts with fans through her official verified accounts and warned against interacting with any private accounts pretending to be her. The actress humorously responded to the situation, saying 'I'm getting angry' with a touch of sarcasm. This incident reflects the rising issue of impersonation scams targeting celebrities on social platforms.
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Reported over 1 year ago
FTNN News Network reported on June 25, 2024, that during a meeting discussing the Taipei Dome, a proposal by Miau Po-yun from the Social Democratic Party to add an annotation stating 'Council resolution does not affect changes in the use permit' was temporarily set aside by Chairman Dai Xiqin. The Kuomintang objected to Miau's proposal, stating that it was unnecessary as the original proposal already included explanations. The meeting is set to continue for further discussions on the 26th.
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Reported over 1 year ago
The Met Gala, known as the 'Oscars of the fashion world,' gathered many celebrities on the red carpet. Korean star Jennie, who has been invited for two consecutive years, stands out with her exquisite and three-dimensional facial features, showcasing a strong presence with a simple yet elegant look. Other stars like Shu Qi, Kim Ji-won, and others also exhibit high-quality facial features and good bone structure. Different makeup techniques and procedures are discussed for enhancing features based on whether someone has 'beautiful skin' or 'beautiful bones.'
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Reported over 1 year ago
The well-known scenic restaurant 'Princess Anne Garden' in Xinshe District, Taichung, caught fire on the evening of June 25. Part of the outdoor seating area and equipment were burned, but fortunately, there were no casualties. The fire was suspected to be caused by electrical wires. The restaurant will temporarily close for repair and reconstruction before reopening. All summer reservations and deposits will be fully refunded, and the team is working hard to rebuild and reopen with a new look.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Employees at the Keelung Carrefour complained about the extreme heat in the underground food court, where they suffer from dizziness and heat stroke daily while the supervisors enjoy air conditioning in the office. The Keelung City Government has sent occupational safety counselors to investigate and advised improvements. The employees have been facing issues for at least two years but have received excuses like 'repair costs millions and cannot be fixed so quickly.' If the situation does not improve, the case will be transferred to the North Region Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The employees have also raised concerns about bad odors in the restroom affecting business and the uncomfortable working environment at the public place where air conditioning goes unused despite being repaired. The actual temperature measured onsite exceeded 30 degrees Celsius, causing discomfort among staff and customers.
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Reported over 1 year ago
China's ride-sharing app operator Dida has priced its shares at HK$6 each in its Hong Kong initial public offering, aiming to raise US$30 million. The Beijing-based firm sold 39.1 million shares, valuing Dida at about $770 million. Dida offers ride-sharing and car-pooling services, holding approximately 31% of the market in China. Despite being a competitor to Didi, Dida's IPO proceeds as planned in Hong Kong, with the final price set in the middle of the price range at HK$6 per share.
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Reported over 1 year ago
FTNN News Network reported on June 25, 2024, that the Chairperson of the People's Party, Ko Wen-je, warned that leading leaders to madness would lead the country to ruin, comparing President Lai Ching-te to Hitler, accusing Lai of constitutional destruction and political chaos. In response, the Presidential Office criticized Ko as the greatest insult to Taiwan's democracy and freedom. Ko criticized Lai for refusing to enter the council for questioning during his term as Mayor of Tainan and for not delivering the State of the Nation address to the legislature before the constitutional result, stating that 'personal bias above the law is the first step towards dictatorship.' Ko emphasized the importance of respecting the law to maintain a rule of law state and people's respect for the presidency.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Two men have admitted in court to maliciously damaging the tombstone of Beyond's late lead singer, Wong Ka Kui, in Hong Kong. The defense lawyer appealed for leniency for the 15-year-old defendant, stating that he suffers from hyperactivity and autism and committed the act to gain popularity. The judge postponed the sentencing to July 16. The incident involved the 15-year-old student and 23-year-old air conditioner technician, with the former being a self-proclaimed fan of Wong Ka Kui and the latter filming the act at the student's request. The defendants confessed to a charge of 'criminal damage' in court. Beyond, a legendary rock band in Hong Kong, was founded in 1983.
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Reported over 1 year ago
On June 25, 2024, during violent protests in Nairobi, Kenya due to tax increases, Barack Obama's 'half-sister' Auma, was seen at the demonstration and was even hit by tear gas while being interviewed by CNN reporters. The protests, which turned deadly with 5 casualties and 31 injuries, were in response to the controversial tax law in Kenya, leading to clashes between protesters and police using tear gas and live ammunition. The situation escalated quickly, with the police accused of shooting at medical centers within churches and the Kenyan President condemning the protests as a threat to national security.
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Reported over 1 year ago
The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration announced that Taiwan Good Shepherd Food imported a batch of curry powder from Malaysia, which was found to contain residue of phosphine exceeding the pesticide limit. The company, which includes the popular product 'Vermont Curry,' had one out of three batches tested in the past half year failed to meet standards. Taiwan Good Shepherd Food emphasized that the failed test batch has been applied for destruction and is unrelated to their current products approved by the authorities. They assure consumers that the Madras Curry Powder GS product in circulation has passed inspections and is safe for use.
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Reported over 1 year ago
在台北DIOR活動現場，韓國女演員金智媛和天王周杰倫參加活動，警車碰撞後方迎賓賓士邁巴赫，造成超過900萬的車輛損壞。事後大安分局表示，將透過保險理賠處理，不會由員警出錢，但會對涉事員警進行調查。
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Reported over 1 year ago
柯文哲對總統賴清德宣布向憲法法庭聲請釋憲及暫時處分一事做出回應，表示一個國家會滅亡是因為有瘋狂的領導人，如希特勒。總統府批評柯文哲將民主憲政體制所產生的總統視為納粹希特勒，是對台灣民主自由的侮辱。柯文哲再度回擊賴清德，譴責其將個人凌駕法律，認為此舉走上獨裁的第一步。柯文哲強調人民需尊重法律，否則法治基礎將崩潰，對於總統身分的尊重也會消失。
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Reported over 1 year ago
Chen Yi recently went through the ordeal of having her Facebook account suspended, which is a significant source of income for her due to product endorsements. Fortunately, her account was restored overnight, saving her from a crisis. She shared her financial management approach of earning over ten million annually on a show. Chen Yi recently purchased a house in Nangang, reflecting on Taiwan's high housing prices. Despite earning a substantial annual income, she diligently pays taxes, takes part in commercials, and invests in properties both domestically and internationally, with her mother recently unexpectedly making a substantial purchase on her behalf, depleting her account instantly.
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Reported over 1 year ago
資深女星陳郁蓉透露她近兩年抗癌期間低調面對，並私下羨慕拍攝合作的高群充滿活力，連在捷運也無視博愛座。陳郁蓉表示自己投資股市及房地產，開心面對每一天，並珍惜每次演出機會，對於抗癌與身體狀況變化，她展現樂觀態度。
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Reported over 1 year ago
Senior Taiwanese actress Chen Yurong, known for portraying villainous roles, revealed in an exclusive interview that she had been suffering from abdominal pain for the past 2 years, which was initially misdiagnosed as gastritis. However, further investigations uncovered that she was actually diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Fortunately, the cancer was discovered early, between stage 0 and stage 1. Chen is now undergoing regular monitoring and exploring non-invasive radiation therapy alongside traditional Chinese medicine for treatment.
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Reported over 1 year ago
A Taiwan Railways Express train derailed on June 21 in Hualien due to a landslide at Clearwater Tunnel, causing injuries to the driver and passengers. It was revealed that the landslide was captured on surveillance camera 19 minutes before the incident, but no timely report was made. Taiwan Railways responded by stating the surveillance camera is only an auxiliary device and not for monitoring landslides, but they will install additional cameras for manual monitoring and water level sensors for prevention. There are concerns raised about management issues within Taiwan Railways regarding this incident.
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Reported over 1 year ago
A report revealed that a Xinhua News Agency journalist was heavily involved in a political talk show produced by a Taiwanese TV station, even monitoring the show closely. Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council confirmed the incident, and the journalist has been recalled, with an investigation to be conducted by the Ministry of Culture. If any violations are found, related press credentials will be revoked and legal actions taken. The Ministry of Culture stated that they have approved 10 media outlets from China to station reporters in Taiwan, with a total of 7 reporters, and emphasized the process for granting entry permits and press cards to foreign journalists.
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Reported over 1 year ago
On June 25, 2024, All Nippon Airways (ANA) Flight NH853, scheduled to fly from Haneda Airport to Taipei Songshan Airport, experienced a partial malfunction with some of its LCD displays, prompting an emergency return to Haneda Airport at 5:30 p.m. local time. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Concerned about the safety implications, the decision was made to turn the aircraft around. The flight finally departed at 7:46 p.m. local time and arrived at Taipei Songshan Airport at 9:57 p.m. local time.
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Reported over 1 year ago
According to a report by Liberty Times on June 25, 2024, a senior media person alleged that a political talk show produced by a Taiwanese television station had significant involvement from a mainland Chinese state media journalist from Xinhua News Agency, who even supervised the studio recording. Mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office criticized this as 'fake news' in its entirety. The Taiwan Affairs Office held a routine press conference on the morning of the 26th, responding to the report, stating that media collaborations with mainland party and military organizations for program production without permission violate the Cross-Strait Relations Act and will be handled accordingly. The spokesperson dismissed the report as completely fabricated, accusing the Democratic Progressive Party of maliciously smearing and attacking the mainland and deceiving the people of Taiwan.
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