Reported 10 months ago
Former Philadelphia 76ers and Chicago Bulls player, Chet Walker, known as 'Chet the Jet,' has passed away at the age of 84. Walker, who won a championship and was a seven-time NBA All-Star, had a successful career but faced a legal battle with the Bulls and the NBA which ended in a settlement. Despite a notable career, it took him decades to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, which he believed was delayed due to fallout from his lawsuit.
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Reported 10 months ago
Son of a Taiwanese air force officer sent to study at a US military academy, Xu Haoming was scheduled to graduate at the end of May and invited his grandmother and mother to attend the graduation ceremony in the US. Unfortunately, they were severely injured in a major car accident on their way to the event. With initial medical expenses estimated to exceed millions of Taiwanese dollars, the family's already limited financial situation led to difficulties in covering the costs. After the news spread, various parties have urgently raised funds, with over 250,000 USD already raised as of June 9 morning, surpassing the goal. Xu's mother and grandmother suffered serious injuries, requiring major surgeries and intensive care. Funds are being raised to assist Xu's family with the substantial foreign medical expenses and future care upon returning to Taiwan. Generosity and support have been pouring in to help them through this difficult time, with over 360,000 USD raised so far, surpassing the initial goal of 250,000 USD to aid their recovery and return to Taiwan.
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Reported 10 months ago
On June 9, 2024, Nvidia CEO Huang Renxun surprised everyone by appearing at National Taiwan University campus with his wife Lori. During his visit to Taiwan, Huang's wife was seen being very attentive and kind towards him, earning her praise for her good character. Observers noted that Lori was always by Huang's side, offering timely assistance and thoughtful gestures, showcasing her understanding and good character.
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Reported 10 months ago
A heartwarming video circulating online shows a vet placing a small black cat covered in giraffe-patterned bandages in a pocket, resembling a doll. However, the cat's pitiful background reveals it was abandoned at the animal hospital's entrance, found on the brink of death and infested with fleas and parasites. The cat, named Little Black, is now in stable condition under the care of a kind client and will be adopted once fully recovered. The online community is touched and amazed by the cat's journey, with many expressing admiration for the vet's compassion and the cat's resilience.
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Reported 10 months ago
As part of the 2024 Longtan Homecoming Cultural Festival and Taoyuan Mayor's Cup Dragon Boat Race series organized by the Longtan District Office in Taoyuan, Mayor Zhang Shan-Zheng, legislator Lu Yu-Ling, and others attended the opening ceremony, where the Longtan Police Substation promoted anti-fraud awareness to enhance public vigilance. Various exciting activities including water lion dance, Hakka music feast, modern fireworks show, and local produce market are lined up for the festival to provide a rich cultural experience for visitors during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday. The police also advised on fraud prevention and urged the public to remain cautious in crowded areas and report any suspicious activities.
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Reported 10 months ago
A male netizen discovered a hidden camera in the ceiling of a restroom at a Taipei gas station and shared photos online, sparking discussions among netizens about privacy and potential reasons for the surveillance. Some speculated it was for safety, while others found it concerning, labeling it as open crime. The incident raised various questions and amusing comments, with some joking it as a new 'bird-watching spot'.
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Reported 10 months ago
藝人KID（林柏昇）宣布老婆Rita懷二胎女兒，帶家人到野柳玩時，Rita身材纖瘦打扮休閒，孕肚幾乎看不出讓網友直呼驚奇，稱「完全不像孕婦」、「孕婦這身材不合理」。上月初KID也興奮宣布即將迎接女兒，計劃取名朵朵。
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Reported 10 months ago
Zhang Shuwei and Xie Jingying held their wedding banquet on June 9, 2024. During interviews, they shared sweet kisses, and Xie Jingying dressed in a heart-shaped neckline gown, emphasizing her cleavage and a skirt filled with small flowers, embracing a romantic style. Zhang Shuwei praised his wife for the wedding preparations, with Xie Jingying even handwriting 300 blessing cards, each one different, leaving Zhang Shuwei marveling at her hard work, saying, 'Where to find such a wife?'. The wedding took place at the Taipei Marriott Hotel, costing about 3 million NT dollars and hosting 36 tables. Energy members and other acquaintances attended, expressing joy and well wishes for the couple's future.
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Reported 10 months ago
Urologist Lu Jin-Heng shared on Facebook about performing surgery until early morning to accommodate a patient whose flight delay caused the delay. Despite the exhaustion, Lu emphasized his dedication to patients' needs and professionalism, as the patient arrived at his clinic after midnight. Lu highlighted the importance of fulfilling commitments and building a close doctor-patient relationship. After a long night, Lu expressed gratitude to his colleagues for their hard work.
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Reported 10 months ago
輝達共同創辦人兼執行長黃仁勳最近來台北掀起美食旋風，造訪多家知名餐廳和夜市，包括犂園湯包館、富霸王豬腳、老撈麻辣火鍋、圓環邊蚵仔煎、豆花莊、詹記水果等，台北市政府推出他的美食地圖，推薦不只有他造訪的店家，還有西門町的天天利美食坊、士林捷運站附近的牛有廖Beefull等美味之處，並介紹週邊景點及特色活動，邀請大家一同享受台北之美。
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Reported 10 months ago
Reported on June 8, 2024, at 11:53 pm, Bai Jingting and Song Yi, who are currently filming 'Long Wind Crossing,' are revealed to be in a relationship after their kiss scene in the drama was exposed. Netizens even jokingly suggested naming their future child 'Bai Juyi.' Bai Jingting's roles in various period dramas, including 'Eternal Love of Dream,' 'Ordinary Glory,' and now 'Long Wind Crossing,' have been well-received due to his youthful appearance. Bai Jingting shared that his character 'Gu Jiusi' in 'Long Wind Crossing' is his ideal man - valiant, handsome, intelligent, and kind. Filming challenging scenes like the one where he has to whip himself for justice left a lasting impression. Song Yi also shared humorous experiences from the set, joking about needing to be 'fairer' than Bai Jingting and the struggles of filming in extreme weather conditions. The drama 'Long Wind Crossing' will air every Monday to Friday at 8 p.m. on CTV, starting from the 10th of the month.
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Reported 10 months ago
Military student Xu Haoming, sponsored by the Air Force Officer Academy, and his family were involved in a serious car accident in the US at the end of May while on their way to attend his graduation ceremony. Facing expensive medical costs, the overseas Taiwanese community initiated an online fundraising campaign to raise $250,000 USD (approximately 8.1 million NTD). The campaign has successfully raised over $320,000 USD (approximately 10.37 million NTD) to assist Xu Haoming's family with medical expenses and other challenges.
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Reported 10 months ago
The debate over parliament empowerment legislation continues as both the blue and green parties hold town hall meetings to seek public support for their respective stances. The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) plans to start a campaign this month, with the first event scheduled in President Lai Ching-te's stronghold of Tainan on June 15th, while the Kuomintang (KMT) is also organizing parliament reform briefings. This simultaneous effort in Tainan signifies a strong competitive element between the two parties. The DPP aims to host events nationwide, criticizing the KMT's attempt to sway public opinion through street speeches opposing the legislation before it is passed.
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Reported 10 months ago
On May 19, 2024, trucks loaded with humanitarian aid departed from the temporary dock built by the US military to Gaza. Despite calls for a ceasefire in Gaza and the opening of land routes for aid transport, the US insisted on building a temporary floating dock for maritime deliveries, which took 70 days to construct but only lasted 8 days before being destroyed by storms. After 2 weeks, US officials announced on June 8th that the dock had been repaired and rushed 492 tons of aid to Gaza. This logistical challenge comes amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in the region.
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Reported 10 months ago
Florida Panthers made history in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final by leading after one and two periods, as well as by more than one goal for the first time ever. Sergei Bobrovsky was outstanding in goal, helping secure a 3-0 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. The Panthers, who have struggled in previous final appearances, expressed determination to improve further despite this early success.
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Reported 10 months ago
Entertainment news on June 8, 2024, 11:56 PM - Zhang Shuwei and Xie Jingying, who registered their marriage last December, held a grand wedding ceremony today. The couple appeared a bit nervous when they entered, resulting in a beautiful and memorable moment.
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Reported 10 months ago
Australia requested a fund linked to China to reduce its holdings in the strategic rare earth company Northern Minerals to prevent further Chinese dominance, leading to a cyberattack the next day revealing internal data. The incident underscores the geopolitical tensions over rare earth resources between Australia and China. Despite the company's denial of connections between the hack and the stake reduction demand, experts warn against ignoring the potential geopolitical factors influencing the rare earth industry's landscape, given China's strategic interest in key mineral resources.
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Reported 10 months ago
In a game between the Dodgers and the Yankees, T. Hernández and E. Hernández each hit home runs to help the Dodgers defeat the Yankees 11-3, overshadowing Judge's two home runs. This victory marked the Dodgers' third consecutive win. T. Hernández contributed two homers and six RBIs, while Ohtani had one hit and one RBI. Despite Judge's efforts with two homers, including a grand slam, the Yankees fell to the Dodgers, with an outfielder even pitching for the first time in his career.
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Reported 10 months ago
Wu Szu-yao, Secretary-General of the DPP Legislative Yuan caucus, addressed concerns raised by KMT legislators about the DPP potentially stalling legislative affairs. This comes amid the Executive Yuan's filing of a reconsideration motion against bills expanding parliamentary powers, with seven key reasons stated, including lack of substantive discussion, confusion of the dual-head system, and suspending the approval of government important positions indefinitely. Wu assured that the DPP will abide by the rules and procedures, emphasizing that the KMT should restrain its own members. The article outlines the intricacies and potential consequences of the reconsideration motions in the current political landscape.
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Reported 10 months ago
On June 8, 2024, the Central Weather Bureau in Taiwan issued a special heavy rain alert for 12 counties and cities, including Taipei, Taichung, and Nantou, with thunderstorms in the central and southern regions. Specifically, a disaster prevention alert was issued for the Head of Biankeng Creek in Taichung, warning of the risk of flash flooding. The Bureau emphasized the potential dangers of thunderstorms, lightning, and heavy rain, advising caution for outdoor activities and potential hazards like landslides and rockfalls in mountainous areas.
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Reported 10 months ago
A street fight broke out in Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City, when a 29-year-old truck driver named Xu illegally parked his truck on Happiness East Road, causing inconvenience to a 64-year-old motorcyclist named Wen who was trying to pass. The confrontation escalated with Xu wielding a baseball bat, resulting in minor injuries to Wen's forehead. Both parties did not press charges for assault, leading the police to issue fines for illegal parking to Xu. The incident was captured on video by a passerby, showing the altercation and the police arriving at the scene to intervene.
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Reported 10 months ago
A woman and her former daughter-in-law had a grudge, leading to the woman striking her former daughter-in-law with a cane. The former daughter-in-law reported the injury, resulting in the woman being sentenced to three months in prison for assault by the Nantou District Court. Despite the woman claiming self-defense, multiple witnesses testified that she was the aggressor, leading to her conviction.
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Reported 10 months ago
Actor Zhang Shuwei and Xie Jingying, who met through acting, held their wedding on the 9th of June following advice from senior colleagues like Kun Da and Niu Nai. They exchanged vows in the morning, with Zhang expressing gratitude towards Xie's parents. Despite their busy schedules, they teased about progressing toward having children and shared insights on preparing for their wedding, with Zhang mentioning the challenges and joy of organizing the event.
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Reported 10 months ago
Yankee Dudler (1973) is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video, following a group of Bavarian criminals deported to America who accidentally kill an Indian upon arrival. Directed by Volker Vogeler, the film features comedic and dramatic events as the criminals consider a robbery scheme amidst their interactions with an Indian woman. Viewers can watch Yankee Dudler on Amazon Prime by subscribing to Prime Video or an Amazon Prime membership, offering a wide range of entertainment options including popular movies and TV series.
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Reported 10 months ago
The DPP continues the 'Green Bird Movement' to resist the parliamentary reform bill, organizing a month-long nationwide speaking tour to appeal to the masses. KMT lawmaker Wang Hung-wei accuses the ruling party of having two calculations behind the scenes. DPP's series of 'Anti-Arbitrary Power, Protect Democracy' events will be carried out in two phases with local party chapters holding explanatory meetings by the end of June and central and executive branches forming a 'Celebrity Support Team'. Wang criticizes DPP's electoral focus rather than governing and questions if the street movement aims to warm up for the 2026 elections, asserting KMT's commitment to informing Taiwan about parliamentary reform goals and continuing the work supported by polls showing majority Taiwanese support for reform.
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