Reported over 1 year ago
Tensions on the Korean Peninsula escalate as North Korea floated 'trash and feces bomb balloons' into South Korea three times since late May, with North Korean soldiers crossing the Military Demarcation Line on June 9 and 18, prompting South Korean forces to drive them away. In response, a North Korean defectors group, the 'Free North Korea Movement Coalition,' floated 20 large balloons on June 20 containing USBs, $1 bills, and anti-North Korea leaflets. The leaflets display messages of support for North Korean people. The group plans to continue leafleting until North Korea apologizes for the 'trash balloons' incident.
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Reported over 1 year ago
In an effort to promote tourism after the earthquake, Hualien County's Xincheng Township Office will be hosting the first International Rock Stacking Art Festival at Seven Star Lake on June 24. Participants from around the world are invited to compete based on creativity and storytelling, with a first prize of 15,000NTD. The event aims to attract visitors, with preparations underway and various creative rock stacking formations already on display. The competition will focus on creativity, with additional scoring for storytelling and completeness, offering an attractive cash prize for the winners.
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Reported over 1 year ago
《艾爾登法環》的最新DLC「黃金樹幽影」已經正式推出，遊戲的本傳和資料片在全球暢銷遊戲中名列前2，而在線人數則排名第3，Twitch平台上也有超過45萬人觀看直播。新資料片將帶褪色者們進入「幽影之地」，挑戰各種頭目、揭開故事中的秘密。在交界地與幽影之地奮鬥的玩家接近60萬人，並有越來越多玩家參與擊敗「鮮血君王」的任務。
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Reported over 1 year ago
Legislator Lai Jui-lung from the DPP stated that any unconstitutional acts related to the expanded powers bill will result in Eric Chu and Ko Wen-je taking political responsibility and apologizing to the public. The bill has led to tensions between the KMT's 'Blue Hawk Action' and the civil-led 'Blue Bird Action', with allegations of improprieties in the former. Lai criticized the KMT's mobilization against the latter group and emphasized the importance of upholding people's rights and preventing Taiwan from becoming like Hong Kong.
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Reported over 1 year ago
During a parliamentary session in Taiwan, Legislator Hong Shenhan clarified that he brought a sleeping bag to the chamber to support his waist due to tension but had no intention of napping on the chairman's podium. A controversy arose when a member of the opposing party, Legislator Hsu Chiao-hsin, raised suspicions about Hong's actions, leading to a back-and-forth exchange between the two. Hong explained that the sleeping bag was solely for lumbar support amidst the intense political climate in the parliament.
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Reported over 1 year ago
A recent online post revealed that the young managers at 'Zang Sushi' earn a monthly salary of $81K, mostly consisting of individuals aged 24 to 26, sparking discussions on why those highly skilled at TSMC earn less. Insiders shed light on the 'High Pay Truth' behind the $81K monthly salary, highlighting opportunities for inexperienced newcomers to quickly advance in both salary and position, raising questions among those working at tech-related fields. The intense work environment and stress levels at 'Zang Sushi' were also exposed, contrasting with the pay. Comments from individuals who have worked at the restaurant expressed physical and mental toll due to the demanding job conditions. Overall, the discussion shed light on the disparity between salary and work pressure among different industries.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Former Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard anticipates a gradual approach to US monetary policy easing, although the latest inflation data has raised expectations for an interest-rate cut in September. Bullard mentioned at a UBS Group AG event that the slow rate of cuts is due to the lack of urgency in the real economy. While Fed officials projected one cut in 2024, the market is pricing in two quarter-point rate reductions in November and December. Bullard revised his initial forecast of three rate cuts to two as inflation approached the central bank's target and the economy displayed resilience. He also predicted steady US 10-year Treasury yields in the mid-4% range by 2025.
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Reported over 1 year ago
A woman passed away from sepsis caused by a Listeria infection after using the same utensil to eat watermelon and then placing it back in the fridge with the uneaten portion, leading to bacterial growth due to improper food storage. This incident serves as a warning to always use clean utensils when consuming fruits to prevent bacterial contamination and gastrointestinal inflammation. Proper food handling practices are crucial to avoid health risks.
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Reported over 1 year ago
As climate change intensifies, wildfires, heatwaves, and floods are wreaking havoc with more devastating impacts than before. The Balkan Peninsula countries of Albania, Romania, and Bosnia are enduring a heatwave; in China, extreme 'North Drought, South Flood' conditions are being witnessed; deadly flooding in Central America causing casualties; wildfires continuing in the US in New Mexico and Greece despite firefighting efforts; and various regions experiencing record-breaking temperatures and severe weather events. The article highlights the challenges and tragedies faced by communities worldwide due to extreme weather conditions.
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Reported over 1 year ago
On June 20, 2024, blogger Little Violet shared about the seasonal terraced hydrangea flower field at the Beixuan of Taoyuan North Cross, owned by [Sunshine Leisure Farm]. Visitors can enjoy the hydrangea flowers and purchase local agricultural specialties and farm-grown green bamboo shoots. The flower season is in full bloom until the end of June, and the farm's official page estimates that the flowers will last until the end of the month. Tickets are priced at 150 yuan per person, with a 50 yuan deduction for on-site dining. For a similar flower-viewing ticket price, it's suggested to go to Yangmingshan for better value. If you live near Taoyuan, a trip to the Beixuan can be a good option for flower viewing. Visitors are advised to contact the farm in advance to inquire about the flower conditions. The terraced hydrangea flower field offers picturesque views with different flower colors on each level, making it a great location for photography.
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Reported over 1 year ago
The Oklahoma City Thunder made the first move of the NBA off-season by trading young guard Josh Giddey to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for defensive standout Alex Caruso, known as the 'Bald Mamba'. Caruso, a 30-year-old known for his defensive prowess during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, brings his skills to the Thunder playing alongside rising star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Meanwhile, the Bulls acquire Giddey, a versatile player with high basketball IQ and potential for growth in a new environment. Giddey is expected to replace Lonzo Ball as a key piece in the Bulls' rebuilding efforts.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Former Central Weather Bureau director Zheng Mingdian warns that the summer solstice brings the sun directly over the Northern Tropic of Cancer, making UV radiation easy to exceed safe levels. Taiwan is expected to experience high temperatures, with 10 counties and cities issued heat advisories. Counties like Changhua and Yunlin may reach 36 degrees Celsius, while caution is advised for cities like Taipei and New Taipei. The public is urged to stay protected from excessive UV exposure amid the scorching weather.
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Reported over 1 year ago
In Taipei, a 40-year-old man surnamed Qiu, who was under the influence of drugs, was reported by his mother after howling at home. Police arrived, arrested Qiu who was found sleeping, and unexpectedly discovered a modified gun and 7 bullets in the house. Qiu admitted to a habit of using methamphetamine but denied ownership of the gun. He was detained and transferred for drug and firearm offenses. The incident highlights the need to continue crackdown on drugs and illegal guns for a safer community.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Keelung's mayor Xie Guoliang introduced the subsidy policy 2.0 for young people to purchase electric scooters, with a non-mandatory condition of promoting public welfare and replacing old vehicles. The number of applications surged to over 10,000, nearing the budget limit. As a result, various districts have implemented daily quotas, leading to chaotic situations where people queue up overnight, with reports of paying for others to queue on their behalf to secure a spot. This has caused frustrations and disputes among residents. The registration for the program is ongoing until June 28th. The new policy is expected to have conditions for replacing old vehicles but will provide a one-time subsidy for the vehicle body without monthly fees, regardless of the brand.
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Reported over 1 year ago
On June 21st, the Legislative Yuan voted on the parliamentary expansion reconsideration motion, which is expected to be rejected by the Kuomintang (KMT) and New Power Party (NPP). The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) intends to counter by proposing a constitutional interpretation and interim measures. DPP Legislative Yuan caucus convener Ke Jianming stated that a press conference will be held immediately after the vote to provide the interpretation and measures, ensuring there will be no 'void period'. Ke emphasized the need to respect the responsibilities of the grand justices. Following this, media inquired about the timeline for the interpretation. Ke emphasized the unpredictability and indicated continued reliance on the grand justices.
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Reported over 1 year ago
On June 20, 2024, during evening trading, US tech stocks experienced profit-taking pressure, causing a lower opening for Taiwanese stocks. While major US indices mostly fell, with Nvidia dropping over 3.5%, resulting in the loss of its global market cap title, TSMC's simultaneous lower opening provided support as the midday losses converged. Despite the initial drop of 254 points to a low of 23151 points, TSMC's relative resilience helped ease the losses, closing with a 152.71-point drop at 23253.39 points. Despite a Dow Jones rise of 299.9 points, Nasdaq fell by 140.64 points, and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plummeted by 155.11 points. TSMC's ADR fell by 2.4% as its stock price dropped, but it maintained a market cap above 25 trillion NT$. With Hon Hai and MediaTek also declining, market analysts suggest observing maritime and power-related sectors and the new Taiwan 50 (0050) component stock changes for investment opportunities.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Today marks thе tеnth ѕоlаr term 'Summer Sоlѕtісе' in the twеntу-fоur solar terms, rерrеѕеntіng the lоngеѕt dау and thе ѕhоrtеѕt nіght of thе уеаr. According to the devоtіоnаl wеbѕіtе 'Spirit Bоx Nеtwоrk', mоdеrn рeoрlе сan uѕе thіѕ tіmе to adjust mеntаllу and рhуѕiсаllу, followіng '3 ѕtерѕ' tо іnvоke gooоd luсk аnd рrepare for the ѕесоnd hаlf of thе уeаr, and thеrе аre '3 zоdіасѕ' thаt wіll ѕee a grеаt tаrnаround after thіѕ day. The article аlѕо suggests 3 practices, with Step 1 uѕіng thе Sun's еnergу, Step 2 іnvolving the purіfісatiоn of hоmеs using watеr lіly techniques, and Step 3 enjoying ѕummеr ѕоlblоssоm tea оn Summer Sоlstісе day.
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Reported over 1 year ago
In Taipei's Nangang District, a distressed mother reported her son to the police after he had a drug-induced seizure and was yelling uncontrollably at home. The police arrested the son while he was asleep and found drugs in the house. Additionally, a handgun was discovered hidden under an altar. The son admitted to drug use, and the case has been handed over for legal proceedings. The incident serves as a reminder to avoid drugs as they can have severe consequences.
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Reported over 1 year ago
美式賣場Costco在台灣擁有14間分店，7000名員工，離職率低於3％。Costco實行「自動調薪」機制，使非主管職月薪可達近65K。公司強化薪資和福利，員工工時滿1040小時會自動調薪，非主管職最高時薪達369元，月薪接近65K。
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Reported over 1 year ago
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son shared his ambition to achieve artificial super intelligence, which he believes will surpass human capabilities by a factor of 10,000. Son discussed the group's focus on combining robotics with AI for mass production, logistics, and autonomous driving, emphasizing the need for significant capital and partnerships. While Son's reputation as a visionary investor faced challenges due to startup failures, the success of SoftBank's subsidiary Arm has boosted his standing, despite pressure from activist investors like Elliott Management for a share buyback.
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Reported over 1 year ago
台北捷運宣布，貓空纜車將從6/24起暫停營運長達19天進行年度檢修和改善設備，包括貓空站木棧平台整修、指南宮站外廁所翻修，並進行年度系統測試。預計7月13日起恢復營運，這是受到貓空進入落雷季節影響，為確保安全而進行的年度維修保養作業。
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Reported over 1 year ago
Today is the annual shareholders meeting for publicly-owned financial holding banks, including Mega Financial, First Financial, Hua Nan Financial, Taiwan Cooperative Bank, and Taiwan Business Bank. Unions, representing shareholders, spoke up to advocate for employee benefits, while senior shareholders expressed hopes for Mega Financial's stock price to reach 50 NT dollars. Shareholders praised recent improvements in employee benefits under Mega Financial's Chairman, Lei Chung-ta, with salary increases and expanded employee stock incentives being highlighted. The meeting also resulted in a cash dividend of 1.5 NT dollars per share and a stock dividend of 0.3 NT dollars, totaling 1.8 NT dollars. Similarly, First Financial Union, as shareholders, emphasized the importance of salary adjustments and enhancing employee stock incentives, demonstrating the company's commitment to employee welfare and financial security.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Deciding who supports the elderly and how assets are divided often leads to disagreements among siblings. A woman complains that despite her husband and eldest daughter contributing the most to the family expenses, her mother-in-law intends to leave the house to her sweet-talking second daughter instead, causing her husband to feel resentful. The woman questions the fairness of this decision, highlighting differences in financial contributions and responsibilities among her children and husband. The husband's response, 'Who inherits, who is responsible for support,' raises concerns about abandonment responsibilities. The situation triggers various opinions from netizens, with some suggesting equal financial treatment for all children and others advising the husband to handle the matter independently to avoid further complications.
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Reported over 1 year ago
The Executive Yuan has requested reconsideration of the parliamentary reform bill, and the Legislative Yuan started a roll-call vote today. If all legislators vote before noon, the counting will begin early. The bill was previously passed on May 28, with related documents sent to the Executive Yuan on June 5. After the Executive Yuan requested reconsideration on June 6 and received President Lai Ching-te's approval on June 11, the Legislative Yuan is now conducting a roll-call vote on the matter. The vote includes two cases, each requiring a separate ballot. The process must be completed within 15 days of delivery, or the original decision will be void. The vote is set to take place on the 21st with two separate ballots.
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Reported over 1 year ago
As the new era of AI in everything arrives, even cooking a meal involves surprising AI integration. Business Weekly exclusively visited Taiwan's kitchenware king, Sakura, at their AI kitchen in Neihu, Taipei. Different from traditional kitchens, this new kitchen automates functions such as adjusting exhaust fans to reduce smoke when cooking, automatically turning off stoves for safety, and ensuring fresh indoor air post-cooking. By utilizing AI, Sakura tapped into big data from customers and changes in Taiwan's housing market, leading to record high revenue and net profit. Their AI products, such as oil fume extractors and gas stove monitors, are driving growth, with high-end models expected to reach a new revenue share of 57%. Through digitalizing internal processes and utilizing data analysis, Sakura responded to the trend of smaller residential spaces merging living, dining, and kitchen areas, resulting in a significant market success.
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