Reported about 1 year ago
A gym in Incheon, South Korea posted a sign prohibiting 'Ajummas' (older ladies) and only allowing 'cultured and elegant women' to enter, reigniting discussions on discrimination against older women in South Korea. The gym owner mentioned instances of older women spending long hours in the changing rooms, taking items like towels and hair dryers, and making comments on other members' bodies, leading some younger women to feel uncomfortable and leave. While this is a single gym's policy, it reflects a societal issue of decreasing tolerance towards specific age groups in South Korea, with recent incidents sparking criticism for age-related restrictions in public spaces. The gym faced backlash for equating negative behavior with specific age groups of women, claiming that they often exhibit behavior linked to being 'cheapskates' irrespective of age, but not showing bias against older women in general. South Korean society has faced criticism for holding strict standards towards women's choices, such as hairstyle or marital status, while men are not criticized for similar behavior.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In the Korean drama 'Graduation,' actress Jung Ryeo-won showcases impeccable fashion taste with her choice of bags including styles from Longchamp, LOEUVRE, and JOY GRYSON as well as lesser-known Korean brands, making it easy for budget-conscious women to shop like a goddess. Jung Ryeo-won, known as a smiling goddess in Korea, not only excels in fashion but also demonstrates precise judgment in handbag selection with each piece exuding unique characteristics and sophistication.
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Reported about 1 year ago
According to sources familiar with the matter, BMW's all-electric Mini produced in China is at risk of facing the highest EV tariff of 38.1% from the EU under provisional plans. The EU's investigation into joint ventures producing cars in China resulted in companies like BMW Brilliance Automotive benefiting from lower tariffs of 17.4%-21%, while the BMW and Great Wall Motor Co Ltd joint venture was unable to cooperate to the required extent. BMW CEO urged against the tariffs, fearing a potential trade war and counter-tariffs on German cars exported to China, with a 38.1% tariff on the Mini potentially impacting sales as the carmaker aims to meet carbon emissions targets.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Khamzat Chimaev's manager shared that he had to withdraw from his UFC on ABC 6 main event against Robert Whittaker due to a persistent illness that couldn't be cured in time. Despite everyone's efforts to find a solution, the decision was made not to proceed with the fight. This news comes after multiple fight cancellations for Chimaev, who aims to return to the octagon stronger once he is healthy. This unforeseen event was a disappointment for all involved, with a rescheduled bout planned in the future.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Florida A&M University celebrated a promised $237 million donation from 30-year-old Gregory Gerami, believed to be Texas' youngest African American industrial hemp producer, which turned out to be questionable. Despite the ceremony, the donation is now in limbo as it appears that Gerami's company lacks transparency and the donated shares value is uncertain. Other universities that engaged with Gerami's proposals have also seen no fruition, raising concerns about due diligence and financial stability for FAMU and similar institutions.
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Reported about 1 year ago
世界銀行已批准了一筆22.5億美元的貸款，用於幫助尼日利亞增加收入並支持導致非洲人口最多國家多年來最嚴重生活成本危機的經濟改革，其中15億美元將幫助保護數百萬面臨不斷增加貧困的人們，7億50美元將支持稅收改革、增收和保障受到慣常偷竊導致的產油收入威脅的國家。自總統博拉·提努布一年前上任以來尋求幫忙以支持長期經濟計劃之後，這筆貸款具有重要意義。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Florida A&M University announced a record $237 million gift from Gregory Gerami, a 30-year-old donor who promised shares from his hemp company. However, the donation is on hold after questions about Gerami's background and the valuation of the shares were raised. An investigation is ongoing, and the university awaits the results while also adjusting plans that were tied to the gift, such as stadium upgrades and scholarship funding.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In Zhejiang, China, a man purchased 3 parking spaces in an underground parking lot, where he parked his son's 3 toy cars. Despite property management and security guards insisting on moving the toy cars for other residents' parking needs due to 'insufficient parking spaces', the man refused. The property management and security guards later smashed and removed the toy cars, prompting the man to demand 60,000 RMB (approx. 25,000 NTD) in compensation, citing the toy cars as expensive limited edition ones. The court ruled in favor of the man, ordering the property management to pay 59,000 RMB (approx. 25,000 NTD) in compensation for the violation of the man's property rights and ensure his parking spaces' proper use, suggesting the community increase parking supply to address the residents' needs.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The G7 leaders issued a joint statement on June 14 calling on China to stop supporting Russia's defense industry and expressing concerns over China's trade policies and practices. The declaration supports Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations such as the World Health Assembly and WHO technical meetings, emphasizing the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait for international security and prosperity. The statement addresses various aspects of China, including its actions in the South China Sea, human rights issues in Xinjiang, Tibet, and Hong Kong, and its global influence. The G7 leaders stress the significance of a free and open Indo-Pacific based on the rule of law, inclusivity, prosperity, and sovereign territorial integrity, while seeking a constructive and stable relationship with China to address global challenges. They also underscore the importance of Taiwan's involvement in international organizations and call for a peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues amidst ongoing concerns about the East and South China Seas and support for Ukraine in the context of the conflict with Russia.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The upcoming three-game series between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park marks the first meeting of the storied rivals in 2024. Keep an eye on the energetic rivalry between the 49-22 Yankees and the 35-34 Red Sox, Alex Verdugo's return to Boston, Anthony Rizzo's performance improvement, recent struggles in the Yankees bullpen, and Carlos Rodon's pitching performance following his recent success.
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Reported about 1 year ago
台灣高雄大寮一汽車保養廠遭槍擊，20發子彈命中鐵門但無人受傷，警方在追查後成功逮捕34歲蔡嫌，嫌犯涉嫌開失竊車逃逸並被持槍掃射。警方迅速在嘉義逮捕嫌犯，並將他帶回林園警分局調查，持續探討是否有其他共犯。
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Reported about 1 year ago
As a native of New Orleans, Jen Juneau explores how Disney World's Tiana's Bayou Adventure captures the essence of her hometown with intricate details and nods to the city's culture. This re-themed attraction features elements inspired by Princess Tiana's story, the Chase family, native Louisiana vegetation, and music from renowned New Orleans musicians. Local creatives were also involved in ensuring authenticity, and the experience is praised for bringing the spirit and communal aspect of New Orleans to life through music and design.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Brazil saw stagnation in economic activity in April as the central bank prepares for a crucial interest rate decision, with indicators falling short of expectations. The slowdown follows a strong start to the year driven by domestic demand, but was hindered by factors such as reduced industrial production and retail sales, as well as lingering impacts of record floods affecting job workers in the south. Analysts predict a rate hold at 10.5% amidst concerns over inflation tolerance with upcoming changes in board members, potentially affecting household consumption and business investments.
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Reported about 1 year ago
樂天桃猿投手陳鴻文近2年主要擔任中繼、後援，因本土先發投手缺陣而被調回先發，但在風雨交加的比賽中控球不準，加上隊友守備失誤，只能投3.2局就提早退場。陳鴻文近期多次嘗試重回先發，但都遭遇不順，表現不如預期，需在未來比賽中重新調整。
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Reported about 1 year ago
台湾百万YouTuber卡特前往新疆旅游拍片，近日被指掏钱拍片，引起网友热议。卡特曬出2023年成都飞新疆的机票证明支付是自己用信用卡里程兑换的，否认有收取费用。他表示自己只是单纯拍片及分享旅游生活，认为没有证据就直接指控他有收钱拍片是相当严重的。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Entertainment news on June 14, 2024 at 8:39 AM - Actor Lu Yun's favored fan stutters and only says one sentence, leading to a startled reaction from Jingwen Jia with 16 crouches; she jokingly suggests filming himself next time.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In Star Wars: The Acolyte Episode 3, the Jedi arrive on Planet Brendok where a coven of Force-sensitive witches reside. The witches are surprised by the Jedi's presence, and as the reason for their visit remains unclear, speculations arise that they might have been sent to investigate the coven or were informed about the Force-sensitive children hiding there. The arrival of the Jedi sets off a series of events that impact both the witches and the Jedi, leading to conflicts and mysteries that will unfold in future episodes.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A father, surnamed Chen, left his $45 million estate entirely to his son in his will, leaving nothing for his two daughters, leading them to feel dissatisfied and eventually win a lawsuit to retrieve their rightful share. According to Taiwan's regulations, when an heir's legal portion is violated in a will, they can request a portion to be deducted from the inheritance, with the court ruling that the son should return a portion of the estate to the other heirs. After settling inheritance tax, dividing the estate does not incur a gift tax, but any subsequent transfer without compensation will be subject to gift tax.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Taiwan has been experiencing a continuous decline in birth rates, prompting legislator Zhang Jiachun to advocate for increasing parental subsidies during a parliamentary session. Zhang highlighted the challenge of parents not being able to secure spots in public childcare centers due to high demand, urging the government to adjust subsidies to reflect inflation rates. Concerns over the impact of declining birth rates on national security were also raised, emphasizing the need for improved childcare facilities and policies to address the issue. Additionally, discussions on Taiwan's energy resources, including considerations for nuclear power usage and green energy development, were part of the session as the country navigates the challenges of the AI industry's growth and energy supply sustainability.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
On June 14, 2024, DPP Secretary-General Lin Yu-chang led a team to Hualien for the first 'Anti-Authoritarianism, Defend Democracy' forum, starting at the Hualien City God Temple to pray for blessings amid post-disaster impacts. This move to the temple, historically associated with the Kuomintang, was seen as directly challenging Fu Kun-chi, a KMT lawmaker who spent 206 days in jail and then visited the temple. Lin expressed the importance of discussions in Taiwan's democracy and aimed to educate people on parliamentary expansion laws to ensure societal understanding and support for Hualien's recovery efforts.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Taiwan Citizen Front held the 'Anti-Parliamentary Abuse of Power, Rejecting Democratic Backslide' public dialogue action today, announcing their return to the Legislative Yuan next week from the 19th to the 21st to continue monitoring and defending democracy as the Executive Yuan reviews and the Legislative Yuan discusses and votes on the review. They urged KMT legislator Yeh Yun-zu to listen to the citizens' voices, emphasizing the impact of parliamentary abuse of power on the rule of law and democracy, with various speakers highlighting the negative effects of recent legislative actions and calling for vigilance and citizen engagement in defending democratic values.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Taiwan Railways Industry Union criticized Taiwan Railways for lacking respect for its employees while swiftly penalizing the deputy station chief surnamed Qiu of Chaozhou Station for 'bad attitude,' issuing two written warnings. The union expressed concerns that penalizing employees promptly without addressing conflicts between staff and passengers could create a chilling effect, with railway staff feeling anxious about being punished for following protocols after passenger complaints. The union urged Taiwan Railways to provide equal protection to its staff instead of focusing solely on respecting passengers.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In early April this year, the Zhongzheng First Police Precinct in Taipei City received a report from the Taipei Metro Lost and Found Center about drugs and drug paraphernalia found in a lost bag at the MRT station. The police identified a 56-year-old woman as the suspect using surveillance footage. When they went to her residence in Tamsui, they unexpectedly discovered that her 57-year-old boyfriend, surnamed Guan, was a drug offender on the run for six years and four months. Both were arrested and the woman was found because of the lost bag containing drugs.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Conor McGregor has withdrawn from the UFC 303 main event against Michael Chandler due to an injury, as confirmed by Dana White. The main event on June 29 will now feature a light-heavyweight title bout between Alex Pereira and Jiri Procházka instead. McGregor's absence follows over three years since his last UFC fight, with his most recent fight being in July 2021 where he lost to Dustin Poirier. McGregor's withdrawal was preceded by rumors and uncertainties about the fight's status, prolonging his anticipated return to the Octagon.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In a game between the Wei Chuan Dragons and Fubon Guardians today, a controversial play unfolded in the first inning involving a collision at home plate between the Dragons' catcher Lin Chen-hsun and the Guardians' runner Li Tsung-hsien. Lin was injured in the incident and forced to leave the field, leading to protests from the Guardians' coaching staff. Despite protests, Li Tsung-hsien was ruled out, and the Guardians missed a scoring opportunity. Lin Chen-hsun was diagnosed with a rib injury and received medical treatment, being replaced by Chiang Shao-hung behind the plate.
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