Reported 10 months ago
Near Taichung Port's West Pier, there were reports of a breach in the pier wall this morning, causing panic as heavy machinery got stuck in the sea sand with water nearly submerging it. However, the police clarified that the machinery sank due to the pressure of sea water during an underwater construction operation, not because of ground subsidence. The incident did not result in injuries or damage to equipment or buildings, and work will resume after pumping out the water.
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Reported 10 months ago
Minister Gu Li-xiong mentioned the possibility of gray zone encroachment by China as a Chinese man drove a speedboat into the Tamsui River, claiming to surrender but raising suspicions of military intentions. The man, with a naval background including serving as a ship captain, was intercepted by Taiwanese authorities. Minister Gu emphasized the need for vigilance against such incidents and collaboration between the military and coast guard. The incident prompts discussions on defense strategies and potential gray area tactics by China, requiring continued preparedness and response measures.
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Reported 10 months ago
In a recent incident, a Chinese man drove a speedboat into the Tamsui River in Taiwan claiming to surrender, which raised suspicions of military intentions. Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council Minister Kuan Bi-ling admitted to a 30-minute error in the process, stating that the radar functioned correctly but human judgment failed. The man, identified as a former Chinese naval officer, was apprehended and detained by Taiwanese authorities. Kuan emphasized the need for vigilance and accountability in handling such incidents and clarified the misunderstandings that led to the incursion.
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Reported 10 months ago
Alice's car was stolen at night, but she managed to recover it after a series of events. Alice, who married a British diplomat in 2017 and had a son the following year, currently resides in London with her daughter and son. Recently, her home was inspected by the police, leaving her mentally and physically exhausted. She shared her feelings on social media, expressing gratitude for the recovery of her stolen car and package from Taiwan, encountering delays and theft. The situation originated from the car theft incident in London, where the police's initial attitude was negative, resulting in a second theft before catching the culprit after multiple complaints, leaving Alice exclaiming about the exaggerated sequence of events.
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Reported 10 months ago
In 'Lake George', seasoned director Jeffrey Reiner presents a conventional neo-noir featuring down-and-out criminals trying to outsmart a gangster, led by stars Shea Whigham and Carrie Coon. Despite the well-trodden premise, the film offers fresh twists as the plot unfolds, revealing unexpected character depths and motivations, ultimately focusing on the unlikely bond between the meek protagonist and a seductive femme fatale. The movie, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, combines elements of classic noir with dark humor and subtle nuances, making it an endearing and intriguing watch despite its familiarities.
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Reported 10 months ago
In South Korea, women's golf is extremely popular, with parents actively supporting their daughters in pursuing the sport. Hyun Ju Yoo, a rising star in South Korea's golf scene, is garnering attention not just for her skills but also for her attractive appearance. Despite starting her professional training at 18, later than most players, she has already received numerous endorsement deals. Although she has yet to achieve remarkable success in tournaments, her striking looks have established her as a potential queen of women's golf, ensuring her success through endorsements and advertising.
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Reported 10 months ago
Billionaire Elon Musk expressed concerns over cybersecurity on June 10, stating that if OpenAI integrates into Apple's operating system, he will prohibit his companies from using Apple devices like iPhones. Musk criticized Apple's collaboration with OpenAI, accusing Apple of not being smart enough to develop its own AI while claiming to ensure OpenAI protects user security and privacy, suggesting Apple may sell user data to OpenAI. Musk had previously sued OpenAI and its CEO Altman in March, founded his own startup xAI to challenge OpenAI and develop an alternative to ChatGPT, and secured $6 billion in funding for xAI with a valuation of $24 billion in total. Apple and OpenAI have not responded to Musk's remarks.
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Reported 10 months ago
英國2名12歲少年去年11月在公園持彎刀襲擊並謀殺19歲男子，被判有罪成為英國有史以來最年輕的謀殺犯之一。少年們在襲擊前曾遊蕩街頭拿著刀，其中一人以砍刀刺穿心臟，另一人則毆打頭部。陪審團認定兩人共同犯案，將在7月接受宣判，成為自1993年以來英國被判最年輕謀殺罪的被告。
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Reported 10 months ago
Former Taiwanese Representative to Brunei and ex-Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shen Ya-Ping's husband, Hao Zhi-Hua, was sentenced to 2 years in prison for defrauding a woman with terminal cancer named Li by falsely claiming that 'autologous adipose stem cell therapy' could control her condition. Li paid 2.4 million NTD for the treatment but eventually passed away. The court found Hao guilty of fraud in both the first and second trials, ruling that the clinic was not authorized for such treatments. Despite Hao's denial and appeal, the higher court rejected it, stating that the treatment had no proven benefits in cancer therapy.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 10 months ago
Don't miss the chance to get Starbucks coupons with the shopping party 'Spend and Get' event on June 7th and 21st, offering select items at 15% off. Fans looking to avail the discount are advised to check out the items at the store beforehand or inquire with the staff about product availability. The event includes 15% off on items such as coffee beans, pastries, packaged food, coffee accessories, and lifestyle products, with a special offer of a large cup coupon for purchases over 500 yuan. The redemption period for the coupon is from the day after the event until June 14th, available in limited quantities. More details are available at: https://www.mook.com.tw/article/35516
Source: YAHOO
Reported 10 months ago
Entertainment+ June 10, 2024 11:37 PM/Written by Entertainment+ Showbiz reported that Starbucks' digital experience promotion ended on June 8, to kick off the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, they are launching a discount of $10 on the second cup of the same item on June 11. Following the success of the first shopping party on June 7, the second event will be held on the 21st, where in addition to a 15% discount on selected items, spending over $500 will receive a White Card for sharing with a friend, enabling a buy one get one free offer. Details of the promotion and participating stores can be found on the Starbucks Taiwan website.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 10 months ago
On June 10, 2024, four American citizens were stabbed in Beishan Park, Jilin City, Jilin Province, China, confirmed to be teachers from Cornell College. The incident involving the four teachers from Iowa's Cornell College occurred when they were accompanying a group visiting a temple in Jilin and were attacked with knives. Adam Zabner, a state representative from Iowa, confirmed that his brother was one of the victims, fortunately with minor injuries. The teachers, both former and current, were participating in a two-week teaching program funded by Beihua University in collaboration with Cornell College. Both state and federal officials are actively involved in ensuring the victims receive proper medical care and support, while the Chinese media has remained silent about the incident.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 10 months ago
On June 11, 2024, a compressor (C-1201) incident occured at the CPC Lin Yuan Plant in Kaohsiung's Lin Yuan District, leading to incomplete combustion and the release of black smoke into the air. The Environmental Protection Bureau plans to impose a fine ranging from 100,000 to 500,000 NT dollars for violation of air pollution regulations. This incident follows an earlier compressor (C-1201) malfunction at the CPC Lin Yuan Plant.
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Reported 10 months ago
北影宣布取消邀請王小帥擔任評審團主席，王小帥遭指控曾霸凌導演胡波，導致胡波自縊身亡。王小帥否認相關傳聞，胡波之母反駁指稱罔顧事實，指出王小帥並未正面回應胡波之死；此舉引起網路熱議，北影取消邀請後，王小帥發聲明強調不滿，母親要求直接對話。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 10 months ago
A netizen booked a hotel room for 3980 yuan on a hotel booking platform. The next day, she was shocked to see a failed transaction message on the platform, with the amount showing a staggering 1.61 million yuan. Despite contacting both the hotel and the booking platform, they both shifted blame, causing her a lot of anxiety. Fortunately, her credit card limit was not enough for the transaction to go through. Netizens praised her vigilance and criticized the hotel's handling of the situation.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 10 months ago
AED與CPR必須同步使用才有效，救援者應按照口訣「開貼插電」操作AED，統計顯示去年連續使用AED及CPR成功挽救了1090人。救護人員強調每慢1分鐘未進行CPR死亡率上升7%到10%，因此在5分鐘內建議使用AED救援。操作AED的步驟包括開啟電源、持續CPR、貼電擊貼片等，得以提升急救成功率。此外，民眾可透過手機APP定位附近AED，確保在無意識且無呼吸情況下使用，即便結果不如預期也可以免責法律責任。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 10 months ago
In Tainan on June 10, a tragic accident occurred when a 17-year-old female cyclist was fatally hit by a cement truck making a right turn at the intersection of Yongda Road Section 2 and Yongping Street. The cyclist was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead. The cause of the accident is still under investigation, with authorities urging caution for drivers of large vehicles to be vigilant and ensure visibility, while also reminding cyclists and pedestrians to maintain a safe distance from such vehicles for their safety.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 10 months ago
Actors Lin Ying-Tung, James Huang, Tu Shancun, and Sie Wei-Lun, stars of the romantic comedy film 'Love Beside Me,' were invited to throw the first pitches at a baseball game for the Fubon Guardians. While Lin, Tu, and Sie were visibly nervous, Huang showed calmness due to his past experience playing baseball in elementary school. The four actors thrilled fans by successfully throwing the first pitches, generating excitement for the film's upcoming release in July.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 10 months ago
台灣女婿、連續兩年挺進奧斯卡的《不丹沒有槍》導演巴沃邱寧多傑獲得其母校美國勞倫斯大學頒發榮譽博士學位，並在畢業典禮上致詞。他起初念外交，卻轉為電影導演，成功執導兩部獲選奧斯卡國際電影的作品，《不丹是教室》和《不丹沒有槍》，妻子則是知名劇作家賴聲川的女兒，兼任巴沃兩部電影的製片及選角指導。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 10 months ago
On June 10, 2024, at 11:35 pm, a 'blazing fire pillar' erupted at the Kaohsiung Oil Refinery, causing incomplete combustion and emitting black smoke due to a malfunction in the light oil cracking process compressor (C-1201). The Environmental Protection Bureau may impose a fine of up to 5 million for violating the Air Pollution Control Act. The situation was resolved after the compressor was restarted at 10:20 am, stopping the smoke emission.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 10 months ago
高雄中油林園廠今天上午發生輕油裂解程序壓縮機跳車，導致燃燒塔冒火光黑煙直竄，引起附近居民擔憂，高市府衛生局將根據違反《空污法》裁罰500萬元罰鍰。故障原因已排除，停止排放黑煙。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 10 months ago
On June 10, 2024, AI leader NVIDIA's GB200 server, utilizing water cooling for the first time, has spurred the cooling industry where Delta Electronics (2308), Wistron, and Chicony are actively seizing opportunities. Only Delta Electronics was named by Huang Jen-xun as a supply chain partner, causing the stocks of Wistron and Chicony to decline for seven consecutive days, but foreign funds remain optimistic about the long-term growth trend of the cooling industry leaders. Today, Wistron and Chicony's stock prices broke the seven-day decline pattern, with Wistron rising by 5.34% and Chicony by 7.58%, hitting over half the limit up during trading hours, backed by endorsements from foreign institutions like Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 10 months ago
The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) recently announced that a batch of 'A-1 Steak Sauce' imported from the US contained ethylene oxide residue, while Indian cumin was found to have 20 illegal pesticides and must be returned or destroyed at the border. TFDA revealed 15 items that failed border inspections, including curry powder from Myanmar, cumin from India, laksa sauce from Singapore, and Sichuan pepper from China, all found to have illegal pesticides or preservatives. The TFDA has since increased inspections for US sauce imports to 20-50%, with violators subject to stricter batch-by-batch inspections before entry to Taiwan is allowed.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 10 months ago
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi retained Nirmala Sitharaman as the finance minister in a new coalition government, signaling policy continuity for the world's fastest-growing major economy. The reappointment of key ministers aims to ease market concerns around fiscal policy, with Sitharaman expected to ensure fiscal consolidation and address challenges like unemployment and rising living costs. The government's budget likely in July will provide insights into the coalition's priorities, as the BJP-led administration focuses on infrastructure spending amid rapid economic growth.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 10 months ago
As of 11:32 PM on June 10, Zhang Liangyu reported that by 11 AM, there was 5mm of rainfall in Taichung and Heping, and 4mm in Hualien Xiu Lin. Today, the southwest wind continues to affect Miaoli and southern regions with occasional short showers or thunderstorms, while it will be mostly cloudy to sunny in Hsinchu, Taipei, and Eastern Taiwan. Weather Risk Company's meteorological department manager Wu Shengyu stated that Pacific high pressure is gradually moving westward and northward after next week, signaling the end of this year's rainy season in Taiwan. Following this, there will be reduced rainfall and increasing temperatures, with Wu cautioning that continuous high temperatures will become the norm as summer approaches.
Source: YAHOO