Reported about 1 year ago
As Microsoft integrates AI technology, an analyst has upgraded the stock price target, while the game 'Sea of Thieves' becomes popular on PlayStation. Meanwhile, Microsoft's President faces questions from Congress about cybersecurity, following hacking incidents with China and Russia. Amid increasing federal scrutiny, Microsoft is investing in AI, with a significant venture in OpenAI. An analyst predicts Microsoft will lead the AI market revolution with a forecasted significant market growth. Microsoft's stock price target is positively adjusted to reflect potential growth.
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Reported about 1 year ago
As the 618 shopping festival approaches, a survey by the Institute for Information Industry in 2023 revealed that over 10% growth in participation was seen, with personal care and beauty products leading in sales. Major convenience store chains in Taiwan are offering various promotions for the 618 shopping festival. FamilyMart's e-commerce platform 'FamilyMart Action Buy' is providing discounts on beauty products, carbon-neutral skincare, health supplements, and hosting activities like discount slot machines, daily flash sales, and prize draws for using coupons. Similarly, 7-Eleven's 'iOPEN Mall' offers new members a 618 yuan shopping voucher for signing up before the 18th, and giving out shopping vouchers for pick-up orders made by the 17th. Additionally, Hi-Life introduces three major offers for their 'Hi-Life Shopping' platform until June 25, including free shipping site-wide, 6 times points on any purchase amount, and free coffee or ice cream coupons for qualifying spend amounts. OKmart is also offering promotions like double chocolate ice cream cone deals and reward points for members. The article details various promotional activities and deals by each major convenience store chain from now until the 618 shopping festival ends on June 25.
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Reported about 1 year ago
After university admissions announcements were released, many STEM departments saw impressive enrollments while humanities departments struggled. Chinese Culture University decided to merge their Literature and Creative Writing departments into a single 'Chinese Literature Department Bachelor's Program,' incorporating AI into the curriculum. This change reflects the current trend where humanities departments are facing challenges due to the rise of AI technology impacting future employment trends. The university aims to adapt to interdisciplinary learning by merging departments and integrating AI into their courses.
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Reported about 1 year ago
美容系研究生郭开熏、苏沛泠在建国科大毕业典礼上捐赠35万元给母校，用于支持实习设备及扶助弱势学生，总计45万。捐款将用于设立芳香调理SPA实习场域，以传承技术给学弟妹，帮助他们顺利就业。其他畢業生金隆、李丝卡也在机械系国际产学专班畢业，并取得优异成绩，展望未来留在台湾发展工作。
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Reported about 1 year ago
儘管今年股價下跌近29%，但特斯拉（TSLA）股東批准了執行長埃隆·馬斯克的薪酬協議，該協議可能達到高達560億美元。根據馬斯克領導下的特斯拉增長，作者建議特斯拉的董事會應該對公司採取更積極的態度，並表示沒有一個天才如此卓越，其所有想法都是好的，甚至他們的好想法也無法抵擋來自其他聰明、有能力人士的壓力。文章還探討了特斯拉的競爭對手以及埃隆·馬斯克的薪酬問題。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Ford Vice Chair John Lawler talks about the significant changes happening in the auto industry, focusing on the transition to electrification and the importance of strategic partnerships. He highlights his role in working with governments and discusses Ford's joint ventures in China. Lawler is set to move into the vice chair position full-time in early 2025, with former Lucid CFO Sherry House succeeding him.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 15, 2024, the Chinese Department of Taiwan's Chinese Culture University announced the merger of its two divisions. Facing a declining birth rate and the impact of AI technology, the university decided to combine the Literature and Arts and Creative Writing divisions into a single undergraduate program. This move was in response to decreased enrollment rates in the humanities and social sciences as STEM fields gained popularity. The university aimed to adapt to the changing landscape by merging the two divisions and incorporating AI into their curriculum.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A woman in Taichung, Taiwan, went to an upscale steakhouse at the newly opened Phase Seven CBD Plaza to celebrate her friend's birthday, spending 12,000 NTD. During payment, the restaurant almost mistakenly charged her 24 million NTD, which alerted the bank. Fortunately, the mistake was quickly rectified by the restaurant, attributing the error to a computer system glitch that displayed the company registration number as the transaction amount. The woman was relieved that the excessive charge was not processed and received an apology from the restaurant for the oversight.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 15, 2024, Taichung City Party Branch Chairman and City Councilor Jiang He-shu expressed discontent through a video towards the Legislative Yuan party factions for the absence of People First Party (PFP) members during the vote on the proposed amendment to the 'Act Governing the Handling of Ill-gotten Properties by Political Parties and Their Affiliate Organizations.' He mentioned receiving hundreds of calls criticizing their absence, with PFP being labelled 'little blue' for not participating in the vote. Jiang He-shu emphasized that if the PFP becomes like the Kuomintang (KMT), how can they face elections in the future, suggesting to vote for the KMT instead.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A South Korean gym has sparked discrimination controversy by posting a notice at the entrance banning 'ajummas,' a term for middle-aged women, listing eight alleged disruptive behaviors. The gym owner accuses these mature customers of causing cost increases and harassment, leading to young members leaving. The action and the listed 'crimes' against ajummas have received mixed reactions online, with some understanding the owner's frustration while others criticizing the discrimination. This incident has highlighted sensitive social issues and sparked discussions on ageism against women in South Korea.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Popular internet personality Nick Sister (Rainie/Rain) recently shared on social media her journey from not showing her face to openly revealing it. She disclosed that she initially 'accidentally' appeared in her brother's (Nick) YouTube videos, sparking some discussions. Over time, Nick Sister, along with her brother and sister-in-law (Ashly), filmed many videos together and managed their Instagram, gradually finding the courage and confidence to show her face. She shared the reason for abandoning the mask, citing lack of confidence in her appearance and caring too much about others' opinions as initial reasons for not showing her face. Through her experience, Nick Sister encourages fans to not let others' opinions affect them and to do what they love, wear what they like, despite potential criticism. Despite receiving different evaluations after officially revealing her face, she believes those who truly like her will continue to support her, emphasizing the importance of being oneself and not letting external voices influence. This confident and accepting attitude has resonated with many fans.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The band 'Fire Extinguisher' was nominated for 4 awards at the 35th Golden Melody Awards with their album 'Family Harmony, Everything is Flourishing'. They expressed joy about the nominations and mentioned that they are looking forward to the ceremony. Yang Da-zheng, the lead singer, hinted at bringing his two children to walk the red carpet. They are particularly hoping to win the Best Taiwanese Album award. Additionally, Yang Da-zheng talked about weight loss, his wife's social media posts, and being teased about sterilization, mentioning it can be considered anytime.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 15, 2024, at 11:20 AM, a male body with tattoos on both hands was discovered by New Taipei citizens beneath the Xinhai Bridge. The discovery led to a shocking incident in Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City, where passersby noticed the body floating in the water. Authorities were alerted, and upon arrival, they found a severely swollen male body, approximately 40 years old, unable to be identified due to facial swelling. The body, clothed in a short-sleeved shirt and dark green shorts, with tattoos on both hands, was taken to the mortuary for further investigation to determine the deceased's identity. The body has been temporarily stored in the New Taipei City Funeral Parlor. Further details on this incident are awaited.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Chinatrust Brothers collaborated with Japan's Koshien Stadium to hold the 'Hanshin Koshien Stadium Day - 100th Anniversary Taipei Dome Special Edition' themed weekend event, attracting a total of 32,988 fans to the Taipei Dome, setting a new single-game attendance record in CPBL history. This also marks the first CPBL team to have over 30,000 fans attending a game. This achievement surpassed the previous record set by the Brothers during the 'Dragon-Elephant Showdown' game series with the Wei Chuan Dragons on June 1st, with 29,688 fans in attendance.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Taiwanese tennis player Zhang Shuai shared that the upcoming Paris Olympics may be her final Olympic performance, expressing gratitude for being selected as her sister Zhang Haqing's doubles partner. Zhang also addressed the controversy surrounding Wu Fangxian being replaced, stating that decisions were made according to regulations to maximize the chances of being selected, with her main goal being to qualify for the Olympics and unable to comment on Wu.
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Reported about 1 year ago
國民黨副主席連勝文在2024年6月15日海峽論壇致詞時表示，台灣人也可以是中國人，引起綠營批評，國民黨立委王鴻薇批評其遭北市長落選。王鴻薇指出，連勝文參加海峽論壇促進兩岸交流，反駁民進黨立委抨擊。
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 15, 2024, at 7:53 am, Mayor Cheng Hui-yuan conducted a simulated drill on the Gangshan Road Zhubei Extension Line of the Kaohsiung MRT. The Ministry of Transportation announced that the field inspection of the first stage of the Gangshan Road Zhubei Extension Line, from Gangshan Gaoyi Station (exclusive) to Gangshan Station, was completed today (6/15). A total of 26 improvement items were suggested, and after the Kaohsiung City Government confirms completion of the improvements and reports for approval to the Ministry of Transportation, the date of opening will be decided by the city government. The inspection process involved presentation, document review, on-site survey, simulated drills, group discussions, and a concluding meeting.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 15, 2024, a woman's pet sugar glider escaped in the cabin on a flight from Shanghai to Shandong, leading to a one-hour delay and passenger dissatisfaction. The woman was subsequently administratively detained for disrupting order. As China's first chartered pet flight for international travel sets off, pet services have gained attention. Passengers raised concerns over how live animals pass through the first security check and how the woman managed to bring the sugar glider into the cabin, as the investigation by Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and airlines is ongoing.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In Women's Health Beauty Circle on June 15, 2024, at 7:50 AM, Qin Lan transforms from an ice beauty to an electric Dora, perfectly showcasing the charm of contrasts! By strictly controlling food intake and consistently exercising, she maintains a great figure. Qin Lan, known for her intellectual beauty roles, recently showcased a more real and humorous side on a variety show, providing joy and courage to her peers. Despite recent rumors of a breakup with Wei Daxun, fans wish them happiness, emphasizing the importance of privacy. Qin Lan's secrets to vitality and beauty include eating slowly, never skipping breakfast, favoring a special slimming soup, fast walking for an hour daily, and dining moderately for dinner to avoid excessive calorie intake.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Good News Editor, June 15, 2024, 7:50 AM. For three days, Feng Shangyu has been enduring the scorching hot 39°C weather, feeling like walking into a furnace with beads of sweat dripping down constantly. The gentle breeze fails to cool down the sun-drenched roads, and even when clouds occasionally cover the sun's face, the ground continues to radiate intense heat. As midsummer approaches and the summer solstice looms, the peak of summer heat is truly yet to come.
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Reported about 1 year ago
因換角引起爭議，《慶餘年》第二季完結獲好評，但金晨飾演的葉靈兒角色換人一事備受關注，她堅決澄清未搶角色。金晨分享維持好身材的方法，包括跳舞、有氧運動、無氧運動和飲用果蔬汁，以保持健康飲食為主。
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Reported about 1 year ago
台北大巨蛋舉行阪神主題日，中信兄弟對戰統一獅吸引32988人進場觀賽，創下中職例行賽史上首次破3萬人次的新高紀錄。阪神日聯名商品銷售金額超過1000萬台幣，兄弟宣布總收入超過3800萬。此次比賽也是台灣棒球史單場最多人數的紀錄之一。
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Reported about 1 year ago
In an exclusive interview with Women's Health on June 15, 2024, at 7:50 AM, Taiwan's fastest man, Yang Chun-han, shared insights on his training for the upcoming Paris Olympics. Known as the 'Taiwan's Fastest Man,' Yang made history in Taiwanese athletics by winning the men's 100m event at the 2017 World University Games with a time of 10.22 seconds, bringing Taiwan its first gold medal in 26 years. Despite facing setbacks as a professional athlete, Yang emphasized the importance of staying positive, adapting mindset, and focusing on personal growth through challenges. Yang trains six days a week with a regimen that includes running, strength training, and specialized technical exercises. He also highlighted the role of music in boosting his spirit and performance and emphasized maintaining a diet focused on whole foods for optimal performance.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Popular internet personality Bao Tewang recently warned about Taiwan influencers traveling to China for filming, indicating Chinese cultural influence efforts. This was confirmed when a parent shared a notice for a talent exchange event by the 'Shanghai Taiwan Compatriots Association', prompting concerns over China's influence in Taiwan's society and schools. The exposure led to comments expressing shock and criticism over the extent of China's influence and the potential risks involved in such exchanges.
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